M&S Soave Classico 2015, Veneto, Italy (£8 Marks & Spencer) Gentle nutty peach and peachy, young and fresh, still uncurling, soft, friendly finish. B- Taste The Difference Soave Classico 2014, Veneto, Italy (£7 Sainsbury’s) Hints of pine and fennel alongside the slightly jelly-like citrus flavours, a touch of nuttiness, OK, […]
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Tahbilk Marsanne 2014, Nagambie Lakes, Australia (£11 Armit Wines, Taurus Wines) With its floral apple crumble character, dry mineral zestiness and touch of honey, there’s plenty going on in this wine. Drinking well now, but from past experience of this wine, I know it’s going to give pleasure for several […]
Assorted Whites from Australia, England & Italy
Little brother, big brother… Il Colle Rosso di Montalcino 2012, Tuscany, Italy (£15.15 Haynes Hanson & Clark – they’ve now moved onto the 2013) Lots of juicy dark fruit, flavours, Morello cherry especially, and notes of cola and slightly cooked tomato too, nearly very good, but it’s let down by just […]
Two reds from Montalcino
Maybe not the most serious of wines, but I don’t mind this at all… Bottega Il Vino dell’Amore Petalo Moscato Dolce NV, Italy (contact Matthew Clark) A frothy, frivolous style, all about immediate pleasure, with juicy, freshly-crushed grape flavours and a lightly floral edge that stays just the right side […]
Bottega Il Vino dell’Amore Petalo Moscato Dolce NV
Same grape, quite different wines Marchesi Di Gresy Langhe Sauvignon 2013, Piedmont, Italy (£16.95 WineTrust.co.uk) Good mix of richness and freshness, with ripe apples and gooseberry flavours set against sappy, herby citrus and stony notes. Very attractive style, but needs food – Dover sole? S- Longavi Sauvignon Blanc 2013, Leyda […]
Sauvignon Blanc from Piedmont, Italy and Leyda, Chile
Vadiaperti Greco di Tufo 2014, Campania, Italy (£14.50 Haynes Hanson & Clark) Bruised green apple (fresh and baked) and citrus flavours pepped up by notes of sage and fennel, plus a finish that combines a smoky nuance with stony minerality – think volcanic aromas… S- Vadiaperti Fiano di Avellino 2014, […]