Archive for October, 2013
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Matošević Alba Barrique (2007) – 88 points
Matošević Alba Barrique (2007) – “Aromas of sweet and pungent spices – cloves, nutmeg and liquorice – plus peach and a hint of pear…Peach and apricot upfront on the palate, followed by almond and overripe quince.” by
/ Croatia, Malvasia / 3 comments
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All about Sangiovese
“Sangiovese is among the noblest autochthonous grape varieties in Italy…the spectrum of aromas it may develop depending on terroir is spectacular and it usually has great potential for ageing.” by
/ Italy, Sangiovese / 4 comments
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The wine cellars of Ilok, Croatia
The wines of Ilok, in the easternmost part of Croatia, have long enjoyed recognition beyond the region; its Traminac apparently being served during the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. Its main autochthonous sorts – Graševina and Traminac – are now key to restoring some of this past prestige.... Continue reading
/ Croatia, Grasevina, Traminac / 5 comments
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Refošk by Rojac, Slovenia
“The soil of the region where the Rojac family grow their vines provides this wine with a deep and mineral structure…this red is rather slightly ‘metallic’ like the terra rossa (red clay soil, containing iron) Teran. It is a pleasant and very surprising taste, followed by black and red pepper... Continue reading
/ Slovenia / 2 comments
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Temjanika Special Selection (2011) – Tikveš – 86 points
“Elderflower and honey-suckle on the palette, with grapefruit and orange peel; hints of apricot and slightly under-ripe melon.” by
/ Macedonia, Tamjanika / 3 comments