510, 2011
Three Tedeschi Wines Score 92 – 93 Points
TEDESCHI Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007 - Score: 93 Country: Italy Region: Veneto Issue: Oct 31, 2011 There's a sanguine edge to this firm red, with a streak of [...]
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Very smoky and ripe, with concentrated dark plum and mocha flavors backed by medium-grained tannins and intense brick and hot stone notes. Asian spice details ooze on the richly textured finish. A powerhouse style. - This 100% varietal Semillon is from our estate vines planted in 1981. Twenty five percent was aged in French oak. The rest was aged in stainless steel. The citrus and spice flavors are superb with asparagus, crab, shellfish and other seafood.
- This Southern Rhône-style blend has dark fruit and floral aromas and rich, black cherry flavors with herbal and mineral notes. Enjoy with robust preparations such as pork roast, cassoulêt, or braised rabbit.
- Grapes are from Frank Alviso’s 40 year-old organically farmed vineyard. Intense cherry aromas and mouth filling, lingering flavors of raspberries, black cherries and pepper define this classic Amador Zinfandel. Enjoy with barbeque, burgers, pizzas or ratatouille.
- Bottled at the end of March, the Beaune 1er Cru Les Greves has a fine bouquet of red currant, raspberry and even a faint touch of pine needles on the well-defined nose that expresses the terroir well. The palate is medium-bodied with crisp black rather than red fruit. The tannins are just a little tough at the moment, but there is sufficient fruit to keep it balanced and vibrant. This is a charming Les Greves that deserves just a couple of years in bottle.
- Upon opening you get a handful of different fresh berries. After two hours of aeration it reveals a darker, more complex side, with spices, wet earth, and wood tones. The palate is structure and the wine shows no hint of green.
- This Riesling is a pretty, delicate wine. The nose has hints of peach, apple and honey, while the pallete starts with tart apple that leads in to honeyed peach .
- This wine is an off-dry Riesling. A nose loaded with citrus, honeysuckle, and hints of minerality, leads into a luscious, full-bodied and well-balanced wine.
- It is wonderfully deep in vigorous young fruit and is decked out with a full measure of sweet oak. It never once loses its very firm grasp on black currants, nor does it let up in richness at any point on its way
- This is a big, young, rather tough Cab, tannic and thick. The blackberry flavors have to swim up to the surface from murky depths. But it’s dry and balanced, and has the stuffing for the cellar.
- It is wonderfully deep in vigorous young fruit and is decked out with a full measure of sweet oak. It never once loses its very firm grasp on black currants, nor does it let up in richness at any point on its way
- Tantalizing aromas of plums, raspberries, & toasty dark chocolate. On the palate this wine exudes the flavors of a freshly baked plum tart with hints of red berries & vanillin on the finish.
- Grapes are from Lena Esola’s 101 year-old gnarly head-pruned vines. This old vine Zinfandel has layers of spicy dark fruit aromas and complex cherry and plum flavors. Enjoy with grilled lamb chops, spicy tomato pasta dishes or hearty roasts and stews.
- Aged in stainless steel, this crisp Sauvignon Blanc has lovely citrus, pear, and tropical fruit flavors. Enjoy with grilled swordfish, raw oysters, or a lemon-seasoned roast chicken.
- The Eola-Amity Hills blend highlights dark, red, juicy fruits ranging from cherries to strawberries, while a hint of white pepper with spice of vanilla, roses and violets dabs the nose. A gentle layer of fresh ivy undertone gives this blend a pleasant and graceful aroma. In the mouth, volume and a creamy attack move into a generous mid palate where textural tannins create length and play in concert with an explosion of dark fruit on the back of the palate.
- This 100% Viognier was produced in stainless steel barrels. It has a lovely straw-colored, honey hue and its aromatic intensity makes for wonderful pairing with spicy foods such as Thai or Indian cuisine in addition to chilled seafood. The fruit comes from Antoine Creek Vineyards in the Lake Chelan region.
- Seduction in a glass. Richly concentrated, juicy and dense with woodland berries, ripe dark cherry, bergamot and fig, handsomely accentuated by nuances of warm spice and molten dark chocolate. Supple and beautifully complex with stunning depth creating perfect harmony between both texture and flavor all the while offering a lengthy, generous, decadent finish.
- Ruby red in color, with a notable bouquet of red fruits and distinctive hints of liqueur cherries and plums. Velvety and long on the palate.
- This shows clear and bright red fruits such as raspberries and blueberries with hints of vanilla. Full body, fine tannins and a bright finish. A blend of Carmenere, Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah.
- The color is pale straw with some golden hues. A crisp, dry wine, with soft pear and melon flavors and a fresh citrus aroma. In the mouth it is smooth and silky. Pairs nicely seafood, light pastas and cheese.
- This Cabernet Sauvignon from an excellent vintage is of deep violet hue and has a nose with hints of tobacco and dark chocolate, coupled with ripe stone fruit character in the mouth. This wine received minimal handling before bottling to preserve its uniqueness and integrity. Also available in half bottle sizes.