A refined sauvignon blanc and classic Sancerre. Dry pear with soft fruit and floral overtones, minerality, astringency that sustains on a long finish, with balanced acidity. Paired with salmon roe on buttered French baguette. Exceptional. 91-92
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Don't even think about drinking before 30 minutes decanted. 60 is better. Delicate and aspiring nose. This Alberdi is the light version of a great Red Rioja (100% tempranillo), let's call it Old World. Red berries, initially light but persistent tannins, ample acidity. At $25 a fabulous price to value. Good prospects for further cellaring, as well. Flexible food pairing: salmon, savory chicken, light game...a classy knockout with pizza.
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Classic savory garrigue and floral Southern Red Rhone, rich but not overdone. Promising nose, peppery at the start and mouth-scouringly tannic at the close -- with plenty of complex fruit in between. This is a serious Old World Red Rhone blend that requires at least 60 minutes in the decanter, after which you will be delighted.
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3/30/2010 8:28:00 PM - Ron - I really appreciate where you are coming from. Unfortunately, I am one of those that (in addition to balance and complexity) does appreciate a higher acid wine and some brett. I am also somewhat poor in my notice of a corked wine ( I have a lower threshold than some of my peers). Please take my comments with a large grain of salt in this area. I, too, though follow a similar tasting procedure as you.
Cheers,
Biggie
2022 Domaine Etienne Daulny Sancerre
4/14/2024 - Ron Van Holland wrote: 91 Points
A refined sauvignon blanc and classic Sancerre. Dry pear with soft fruit and floral overtones, minerality, astringency that sustains on a long finish, with balanced acidity. Paired with salmon roe on buttered French baguette. Exceptional. 91-92
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2018 La Rioja Alta Rioja Viña Alberdi Reserva
1/30/2024 - Ron Van Holland wrote: 93 Points
Don't even think about drinking before 30 minutes decanted. 60 is better. Delicate and aspiring nose. This Alberdi is the light version of a great Red Rioja (100% tempranillo), let's call it Old World. Red berries, initially light but persistent tannins, ample acidity. At $25 a fabulous price to value. Good prospects for further cellaring, as well. Flexible food pairing: salmon, savory chicken, light game...a classy knockout with pizza.
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2020 Domaine La Colliere Rasteau La Fontaine
12/15/2023 - Ron Van Holland Likes this wine: 93 Points
Classic savory garrigue and floral Southern Red Rhone, rich but not overdone. Promising nose, peppery at the start and mouth-scouringly tannic at the close -- with plenty of complex fruit in between. This is a serious Old World Red Rhone blend that requires at least 60 minutes in the decanter, after which you will be delighted.
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