Posted on 19 June 2016.
Podere Sapaio S.A.S.-Volpolo-Cabernet Sauvignon- Merlot-Petit Verdot-Bolgheri-Italy-2011-14.5% Alcohol-$24.98-A nose of dark fruits and spices, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied Bordeaux blend, with black cherry, currants, licorice and spices on long finish, was very good. RP-91 WS-93 WE-89 CR-91 Good with meats, chicken, pasta. One Cork Bonus. […]
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Posted in Italy, Red Wine, South Africa
Posted on 20 June 2013.
Glen Carlou Vineyards-Grand Classique-Hess Family-Cabernet Sauvignon-Petit Verdot-Malbec-Merlot-Cabernet Franc-Paarl-South Africa-14.0% Alcohol-2009-$12.79-A bit of a funky nose of some dark fruit, dark purple in color. A medium to full bodied kitchen sink blend with cherry, plum, currants, has just a funky edge, cigar maybe, just did not come together. I keep trying […]
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Posted in California, Red Wine, South Africa, South Africa