Shows bottle-conditioned haze, frothy lively head, though dark amber in colour. Warm fruity and malty aromas with a whiff of spice introduce the soft mouthful of rich dried fruit and malt flavours, rounded out with a splash of dark chocolate. A perfect warmer for cold winter evenings.
This blend of Tempranillo, Grenache and Shiraz, grown in the dry-farmed semi-arid vineyards of southeastern Sicily, has produced a fine, complex wine with the stylish Marchesi di San Giulano signature. It shows elegant red and dark berry-fruit with raspberry, cinnamon and clove-driven spicy intensity. Supple fruit flavours show great depth and balance, finishing with an agreeably dry grip.
Yes, a $12 bubbly. Why is it in the notes? Because it’s delicious and it’s also cheap. We need inexpensive sparklers for everyday drinking and I would happily free-pour this Hungarian bubbly, made with Chardonnay, Rhenish Riesling, Királyleányka and Pinot Noir, for anyone who enters my house. It’s fruity with citrus-orange notes, toast and a vigorous bead of bubbles that are sustained in the glass. This is a nice, friendly sparkler with a flinty-floral note on the finish. Not every sparkling wine needs to bust your wallet.
Clear, pale-to-medium garnet, starting to brown. Medium-intensity nose of violets and raspberry with a bit of wood spice from oak-aging. Simple flavours of red berries; light-bodied with good balance and a long finish. Drink now.
Aromatic and flavourful with savoury pine, sage, citrus, bay leaf and forest floor. Perfect for a very dry martini. Smells like they distilled a Christmas tree.
Delicate and accessible with aromas and flavours of ripe pear, baked apple, citrus, almonds and spice. Gentle bubbles, creamy, slightly juicy texture and a pleasant, lingering finish. A lovely match with sashimi and Asian or Indian influenced summer salads with a touch of heat.
Rich and soft, with plum, currant, blueberry and spice; a touch of meatiness and mineral with a fresh, bright finish, a touch of mocha and a long, lingering aftertaste. Lots of character; great with grilled meat and quite enjoyable to drink on its own. A very good value.