Classic Barbera notes of plums and dark cherries, soft tannins and spice. Savoury with pleasing acidity and soft ruffled tannins. As it warmed in the glass the sweetness of the fruit and the weight of alcohol became more apparent. The finish was acceptable and the wine was a perfect accompaniment to my slow cooked beef. CHP 88pts
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At last a delightful Zinfandel with bright acidity and pleasing tannins, that was harmonious and beautifully balanced. There were delicious flavours of bramble fruit developing rich sweet black chocolate from the mid-palate through to a lingering finish. Absolutely delicious and a superb example of what can be achieved with Zinfandel and how it can age. If only more Zin was made like this. CHP 93 pts
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A typical Californian Zinfandel blockbuster with flavours of sweet bramble jelly and a pleasing chocolate finish. Hot, peppery and spicy I could see it matching pork ribs with a sweet & spicy bbq sauce, but little else. Not my style. CHP 86 pts
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5/1/2023 7:12:00 AM - Hi Michael, I'm not certain how this will cellar as I have generally drunk it fairly young like a Beaujolais. If the stopper is still plastic I wouldn't hold it for too long and consume it on the cool side during the course of this summer.
By the way. Did I pick up that you have visited Eugene in Oregon. I am thinking about visiting next May and wondered if you had any recommendations. Clive
4/26/2023 8:54:00 AM - Hi Clive. Saw your post in my board. Seeing your review on the 2020 Dom du Cros Marcillac made me not open the bottles that I have and save it for later(hoping it'll get better). Looking forward to your future tasting notes.
Thanks!
Michael
3/21/2023 4:00:00 AM - Hi Martin,
I am the last original founder of the Mercian Wine Circle which celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025 and we currently have a full complement of members. We meet monthly currently at a community hall in Harborne, Birmingham and generally taste 12 bottles of high quality and fine wine on any given theme. Membership is limited therefore to 17.
I also run a sister group, Bin Ends, where we get to taste everyday and good value wine so it keeps my feet firmly on the ground. It makes a good contrast and there is no membership limit but I do restrict numbers to 17 per tasting.
We generally meet on a Tuesday evening but living in Hereford I think it would be a bit too far to travel.
2021 Villa Sparina Barbera del Monferrato
5/8/2024 - platpeeps Likes this wine: 88 Points
Classic Barbera notes of plums and dark cherries, soft tannins and spice. Savoury with pleasing acidity and soft ruffled tannins. As it warmed in the glass the sweetness of the fruit and the weight of alcohol became more apparent. The finish was acceptable and the wine was a perfect accompaniment to my slow cooked beef. CHP 88pts
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2011 Ridge Lytton Springs
5/7/2024 - platpeeps Likes this wine: 93 Points
At last a delightful Zinfandel with bright acidity and pleasing tannins, that was harmonious and beautifully balanced. There were delicious flavours of bramble fruit developing rich sweet black chocolate from the mid-palate through to a lingering finish. Absolutely delicious and a superb example of what can be achieved with Zinfandel and how it can age. If only more Zin was made like this. CHP 93 pts
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2012 Seghesio Family Vineyards Old Vine Zinfandel
5/7/2024 - platpeeps wrote: 86 Points
A typical Californian Zinfandel blockbuster with flavours of sweet bramble jelly and a pleasing chocolate finish. Hot, peppery and spicy I could see it matching pork ribs with a sweet & spicy bbq sauce, but little else. Not my style. CHP 86 pts
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