Top Ten Wines Under $20 for 2008 (NW)
In 2008, I’ve taken tasting notes on nearly 400 wines. I enjoy a wide variety of wines and am especially excited to find good bargains. In fact, my colleagues and I at The Wine Cask Blog are particularly value-oriented. We believe the world of wine delivers tremendous value if you’re willing to search out new…
Cantina di Montalcino Brunello di Montalcino 1995 Wine Review (NW)
Tasting notes:Big bouquet of sweet cherry, rich spices, and earthRich and full-bodied on the palateFinish of cherry, tobacco, and more rich, sweet spiceIn many ways, this is a classic Brunello with cherry, sweet spice, and an earthy layer. I love that it’s from the 1995 vintage, two years before Brunello exploded in popularity and price…
Domaine de la Cote de L’Ange Chateauneuf du Pape 2001 Wine Review (NW)
Tasting notes:Plum sauce, cola, black licorice, and tobacco on the noseFull-bodied and thick on the palateFinishes with moderately strong tannins and layers of currants, cocoa, and smokeThis is a good solid Chateauneuf. It’s not a modern interpretation, but rather a traditional style with some real heft and nice layers. I paid around $35 for this…
McWilliam’s Hanwood Estate 2006 Riesling wine review by Billy
Nose: creamy sweet lemon custard aromaPalate: very dry, sprightly citrus with robust acid for strength and structure.Finish: lively finish of green grass that is over too quickly.Overall: I am blown away by the quality of this Australian Riesling. I paid 6 dollars for this on sale but it usually doesn’t go for more than 12.…
