Archive for July, 2005

White Wine Review: Terradora DiPaolo Falanghina

July 29th, 2005 by vinojoe 0

Here is a GREAT summer wine that is built to cool you down on a hot day while also matching with just about everything served at an outdoor barbecue or picnic. Seafood, salads, cheeses, BBQ chicken and ribs, shellfish — you name it — will meld well with Falanghina. And, it has the added bonus [...]

Wine Review: Lungarotti Rubesco Rosso di Torgiano 2000

July 19th, 2005 by vinojoe 0

A Super Umbrian N: Deep black fruit and earth. Some hints of spice and berry fruit. P: Ripe black and red berry fruits. Well structured, with good flavor through the midpalate and an unusually long and balanced finish. Somewhat green and earthy, in an attractive way, with a touch of mild tobacco. Though it is [...]

Wine Review: Luis Felipe Edwards Carmenere 2003

July 12th, 2005 by vinojoe 0

$7.99 N: Open. Earthy. Very earthy. We’re talking dirt, wet leaves, maybe a hint of tobacco and vegetation. P: Ripe fruit and earth. Black pepper, black fruits, touches of tobacco. Reminds me of a dirty merlot. Distinctive, non-commercial flavor. Tannins are mild to medium, acidity is appropriate: enough for food, not too much to be [...]