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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Dark, intense aromas of plum and mixed berry mingle with traces of sassafras, smoky oak, earth and dried rose petals. The round, bright entry frames flavors of dark cherry, plum, black raspberry and traces of pomegranate that merge with sarsaparilla and toasty oak notes that contribute a chocolate essence as the finish lingers. Well balanced with integrated acidity and supple tannins, this Pinot has a purity that enhances its appeal. Try pairing it with braised lamb in a pomegranate sauce, or paella infused with chicken, sausage and seafood. - Inviting aromas of perfectly ripened dark juicy cherries and blackberries commingle with traces of white pepper and rich oak notes. The opulent entry presents balanced, delicious flavors of brambly berry, plum and dried strawberry. Mid-palate mocha, subtle cake spices and black licorice appear, enhancing the fruit as the flavors merge and linger. Buoyant acidity and a thread of oak create the gentle yet solid structure that cradles the luscious flavors.
- Fresh and fragrant, the aromas waft from the glass sharing their crisp yet creamy aromatics of sliced pineapple and pear with a squeeze of Meyer lemon. The velvety texture is laden with a bright lemony essence that carries through the palate and lingers. Ripe Anjou pear, lychee nut and traces of white floral mingle with hints of smoky oak, adding interest and depth to the wine. Beautifully balanced with bright fruit and silky smooth mouthfeel, this easy-to-sip Chardonnay will be tough to put down. Pair it with fresh-caught halibut served in a lemon and Chardonnay reduction, or a Caesar salad with chicken or shrimp.
- Medium ruby color; deep, complex, rich aromas of red cherry and cola with some nice earthy notes. Rich, ripe, bright red cherry flavors with earthy, cola notes; silky texture; good structure and balance with a lovely long finish. This is a rich and silky Pinot with bright fruit and nice length, delicious and perfect for grilled chicken.
- Deep ruby color opens to a very aromatic nose of black cherry, cola and toast. Sweet black cherries, cranberries carries through to a mid pallet that is very velvety with notes of minerals and toast. Well balanced with a very long complex and fruit driven finish. Pinot that is amazing to drink all by itself. Wow, this is really tasty.
- Medium-deep ruby color; intense red cherry and spicy aromas; ripe, bright red cherry flavors with layered spice notes; silky texture; sweet oak; good structure and balance; long finish. Intense and spicy Pinot with layers of great flavor.
- Dark garnet in color. Fresh an lively, with juicy wild berry, raspberry and loganberry. This is firm, structured and full-bodied, gaining velocity and depth. Ends with a pretty touch of baked berry pie and red and black licorice notes.
- Medium ruby color. Spicy berry, white pepper with lovely hints of toast on the nose. Jammy black berry, raspberry liveliness with a toasty, peppery seductive finish that has great acidity and balance.
- A soft, and elegant Pinot boasting creamy caramel, strawberry, and white pepper aromas followed by flavors of ripe currant, Russian River minerality, graphite, cherry and a kind, rose petal finish.
- The Russian River minerality shows through beautifully in this wine met by soft sugar cookie and angel food aromas, and followed by flavors of ripe dried mango, French vanilla and passion fruit.
- WOW!! The old vine elegance really shows through in this wine. Graceful notes of honey and ripe berry pie jump from the glass followed by juicy flavors of raspberry, strawberry, ripe plum and white pepper.
- Some very appealing apple, Asian pear, mint, smoke and toast notes mark the nose of this even, medium-weight wine. It has fine fruit-to-acid balance and offers apple-peach flavors with a mild but evident butterscotch element. The tangy oak that’s present from the start shows most prominently on the spicy finish.
- Cedar on the nose. A clean earthiness on the palate. Nice bright fruit. Good body and structure. Soft finish.
- Ruby red in color with tints of violet. It shows aromas that are lifted and bright of candied plum, tamarind, baked cherry with hints of cedar box spice. There is a distinctive earthy tonality often woody and bark like. The palate show more spice dominant, baked plum-cherry and persistent fine grain tannins and peppery finish
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The Russian River Valley is an appellation with varying climates and soils. Hook & Ladder’s Los Amigos Vineyard sits in the warmer northeastern section of the appellation.