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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 764: A Whole Lot of Tasting Going On
Rotari Brut 2014 (Trentino, Vintages #15679, $19.75) (80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir, made in the classical method.) Pale straw colour; active mousse; toasty, apple and lemon bouquet; medium-bodied, dry, apple flavour with a honeyed note and crisp, citrus finish. … Continue reading
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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 706: Memorable Wines This Week
Tastings this past week: Ruffino Riserva Ducale Oro Chianti Classico 2014 (Tuscany – $47.95): Deep ruby colour; cedary, black cherry nose wit a sweet tobacco note; medium-bodied, dry, savoury, dark chocolate and black fruit flavours; beautifully balanced with a lovely … Continue reading
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Tagged Bellissima, Castillo de Almansa, Gérard Bertrand, Jean-Max Roger, Lavau, Pencarrow, Ruffino
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A Wine Lover’s Diary, part 687: CedarCreek Estate Winery
Monday, February 12th: Flew back from Vancouver. Given a rapturous welcome by Pinot the Wonderdog, who had been looked after in our absence by Deborah’s sister, Suzanne. A box of wines from CedarCreek in BC awaited me.
