Winery - Valentin Bianchi
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sweet it is, but given the price it is good wine with mass appeal. Apple, pear and mellow citrus aromas and flavors feature zero funk or mealy character, and the finish offers a dab of butterscotch. Shows mild residual sugar but many consumers will like that.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Narrow aromas of brick dust, tomato and dried fruits are none too impressive, and the sticky palate of sweet, baked, candied black fruit tastes more like molasses than anything. Gritty and burnt tasting on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Big and blasting on the nose, with heat and burn. The palate is high-wire boysenberry and a lot of acid, and ultimately it borders on sour and fiery, which probably isn’t the intention. Wiry and piercing for a pricey, 800-case-production Malbec.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Red plum pushed by hard smoke aromas create a firm, rubbery bouquet. Sweet and oozing on the palate, with a lot of run-away flavors. Not terribly soft or refined but full of flavor and power. Base-level. Imported by Quintessential LLC.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Light in color, with equally light pear and cream notes to the nose. Californian Bob Pepi consults on this wine, which shows flavors of fresh lettuce, honey, citrus and stones. Not bad, but a tad sour.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Clean and whole, with a good texture and pure aromas of banana, tropical fruits and gentle oak. Some pear flavor works nicely on the palate, which is balanced and mildly smoky. A pretty solid everyday Chardonnay.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Ripe and raisiny, with Port-like aromas and a chewy, rich body. If you appreciate berry fruit with a full texture and chocolaty nuances, then this will do the trick. Mostly simple in the end, but tasty along the way.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows full plum and blackberry aromas, but not necessarily textbook Cabernet aromas. It’s pretty soft and chunky across the tongue, leaving a creamy sensation. Has some oak, but it’s not a huge factor. Finishes blunt.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
It’s 86% Cabernet with some Malbec and Merlot, and the fruit is of the masculine, sturdy stock. The nose offers dusty red fruit, oak, leather and earth. In the mouth, a core of cherry and cassis is surrounded by spice. It’s almost elegant but not quite; it’s bigger than that, but neither heavy nor overripe.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Totally fresh and likable, with apple aromas and flavors as well as an easygoing attitude. Fairly neutral as whites go, but good for salads and Asian foods.
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