Winery - Luigi Bosca
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Butter and dill are the first aromas to make themselves noticed, and below that there’s raw oak and lighter-weight fruit notes. The palate shows ample resin and wood notes along with pepper and spice. It’s a good wine with serious intent, but it seems a little overwooded and a tiny bit green. Cabernet Sauvignon leads the blend, with Merlot and Cab Franc filling it out.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a stylish throwback, like the new Knicks putting on vintage Frazier jerseys. The nose is spicy and slightly herbal, with fresh basil, cinnamon and leather mixing with dried black fruits. Still vital and kicking on the palate, with juicy plum, blueberry, coffee and chocolate flavors. Toasty and spicy on the finish; drink or continue to hold.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Brick in color and a bit Bordeaux-like in aromas, mouthfeel and flavors. Scents of dry herbs, tobacco and leafy red fruits are interesting and cool, while the palate mixes flavors of tobacco, dry fruit, brown sugar and herbs. Finishes with mild oak and coconut. Almost Rioja and/or Bordeaux in its overall presentation.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Violet in color, with sweet lilac, plum and graham cracker aromas. A fruitball of the first order, but one that’s ripe and balanced. The palate pours on blackberry and chocolate in spades, while the tannins and acids meet in the middle. Imported by Testa Wines of the World.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Far less ripe and appealing than the 2004 version. The ’05 comes out of the chute smelling malty and lactic; airing reveals strawberry milk notes, while the flavors struggle to express themselves. Sticky, oily and as if someone hit the mute button along the way. Where’s the ripe, lush quality we’ve come to love about Argentinean Malbec?
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Decidedly brambly, with murky aromas mixed with rhubarb and pepper. The palate has a chunky, decent feel to it, but the flavors follow the nose: they are choppy and peppery. Meets all the standards of an acceptable wine, but could be much riper and more generous given its provenance.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Heavily toasted up front, yielding popcorn, cream soda and ultimately a touch of pear. The blend is an uncommon trio of Viognier, Chardonnay and Riesling that results in a meaty palate with hidden acidity and dry citrus flavors. Unusual, with interesting qualities. As a whole, however, it isn’t outstanding. Imported by Testa Wines of the World.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Why this vintage is so much more monotone and raisiny than the lovely ’02 is anyone’s guess. However, that’s the case. The nose starts out with game and bacon but it shifts to raisin and prune with airing. The palate, meanwhile, is also lively at first and then goes raisiny. Very dark but it settles on a single plane and then stays there. Tannic as well. Imported by Testa Wines of the World.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A touch stemmy on the nose, but in the mouth it comes around. The flavors are in the plump, pithy zone (think orange rind and grapefruit peel), while the finish is zesty but also pithy. Registers as your typical full-styled Malbec rosé that is o.k. on its best day.
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Luigi Bosca Rosé - 2009
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fiery stuff with aromas that suggest cheese and leather. The mouth has a forward feel and then leafy, herbal berry flavors with sides of compost and leather. Lightly herbal on the finish, and while it’s big, sweet and chunky, it doesn’t click to the maximum.
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