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re: Calling Resident Oenophiles......
Posted on 10/2/15 at 9:36 pm to UnTamedTiger
Posted on 10/2/15 at 9:36 pm to UnTamedTiger
A few wines I've found from the old world that translate to the American palate very well and have s great price point are listed below. Hopefully it'll open up ideas to break away from the varietal norm of California and domestic wines:
JF Merieau Les Hexagonales Pinot Noir- beautiful Oregon like Pinot from touraine. Bright aromas of cranberry, raspberry, and strawberry with a touch of mineralogy hinting at its old world origins. Should be $16-20
Finca Villacreces Pruno Ribera Del Duero- 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet. A perfect adjustment for the ripe fruit and medium tannin wine drinkers. This estate is right next door to vega Sicilia, possibly the most legendary estate in Spain. 93 points Parker for around $20
Agricola Punica Montessu- The Sardinian estate of sassicaia, based off of the grape Carignan with Bordeaux varietals. Their big brother, Barrua, is the real treat. Ideally, these will be "super Sardinians" with huge potential for Isola dei Nuraghi.
My brain is starting to hurt from writing these, time to drink some beer now
JF Merieau Les Hexagonales Pinot Noir- beautiful Oregon like Pinot from touraine. Bright aromas of cranberry, raspberry, and strawberry with a touch of mineralogy hinting at its old world origins. Should be $16-20
Finca Villacreces Pruno Ribera Del Duero- 90% Tempranillo and 10% Cabernet. A perfect adjustment for the ripe fruit and medium tannin wine drinkers. This estate is right next door to vega Sicilia, possibly the most legendary estate in Spain. 93 points Parker for around $20
Agricola Punica Montessu- The Sardinian estate of sassicaia, based off of the grape Carignan with Bordeaux varietals. Their big brother, Barrua, is the real treat. Ideally, these will be "super Sardinians" with huge potential for Isola dei Nuraghi.
My brain is starting to hurt from writing these, time to drink some beer now
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Posted on 10/2/15 at 9:54 pm to lilwineman
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A few wines I've found from the old world that translate to the American palate very well and have s great price point are listed below. Hopefully it'll open up ideas to break away from the varietal norm of California and domestic wines
Now that you mention this... I think many people are simply too afraid to venture out of the red/white zone and try new things....
A few weeks ago I hosted a dinner party and 5/6 pairings were old world and everyone really enjoyed them... They were all quality examples and meant to pair well so that was working in my favor as well... I MADE them try..
French Rose' from Tavel
Cakebread White Zin (paired well with lobster tortellini in broth)
Brunello Di Montalcino
French Sauterne for desert
As a follow up I had everyone try a Rosso as a more inexpensive option to get into Italian wines.
Great evening and opened up some eyes.
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