Monthly Archives: April 2017

Dom. Gros Nore Bandol 2009

Posted on April 29, 2017 by citbp

Domaine Gros ‘Noré (short for gros Honoré – the large framed proprietor), Cuvée Antoinette, AOC Bandol, Var, PACA, France, 2009 This wine: from a north-facing site, helping preserve freshness, a mourvedre dominated blend, with 5% each of cinsault and grenache, … Continue reading →

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Mestre Maranges 2013

Posted on April 28, 2017 by citbp

Mestre Pere et Fils, AOC Maranges, Burgundy, France, 2013 This wine: varietal pinot noir, hand harvested, matured in oak, agglomerate Diam 5 cork closure, 13% abv, ex-producer €12.50 (2015) Consumer tasting note: mature pinot noir, quite delicate, with a red … Continue reading →

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Josmeyer Pinot Gris 2013

Posted on April 24, 2017 by citbp

Josmeyer, Le Fromentau, Pinot gris, AOP Alsace, France, 2013 This wine: biodynamic, varietal pinot gris, vinified in stainless steel, no MLF; Diam 5 agglomerate cork closure, 13.5% abv, ex-producer, €15.60 (07/16) Consumer tasting note: a nose of ripe stone and … Continue reading →

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Kings Ridge Pinot Gris 2015

Posted on April 24, 2017 by citbp

Union Wine Co., Kings Ridge, Pinot gris, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA, 2015 This wine: varietal pinot gris, screw cap closure, 13.5% abv, M&S, £14 (01/17) Consumer tasting note: a quaffable offering, with orchard and stone fruit on the nose, along … Continue reading →

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Pinto Duas Quintas Douro 2014

Posted on April 22, 2017 by citbp

Ramos Pinto, Duas Quintas, DOC Douro, Portugal, 2014 This wine: a blend of touriga nacional, touriga francesa, tinta roriz (tempranillo), 13.5% abv, Portland Wine, £13 (03/17) Consumer tasting note: a promising nose with some complexity of dark berries, a little … Continue reading →

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Felsner Gruner Veltliner 2015

Posted on April 20, 2017 by citbp

Felsner, Single Vineyard, Gedersdorfer Moosburgerin, Niederosterreich, Austria, 2015 This wine: varietal gruner veltliner, manual harvesting, screw-cap closure, 12.5% abv, widely available, £12 (11/16) Consumer tasting note: a fresh apple-citrus nose overlain by an opening but rapidly dissipating note of the confectionery shop, along … Continue reading →

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Voarick Aloxe-Corton 2012

Posted on April 19, 2017 by citbp

Domaine Michel Voarick, AOC Aloxe-Corton, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France, 2012 This wine: varietal pinot noir, natural cork closure, 13% abv, Demoiselles de Ladoix (small hotel with cellar), at Ladoix, €19 (06/15) Consumer tasting note: a modest quite restrained pinot noir, … Continue reading →

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Butrago Navarra 2009

Posted on April 18, 2017 by citbp

Familia Fernandez de Manzanos, Marques de Butrago, Reserva, DO Navarra, Spain, 2009 This wine: a blend of 50% cabernet sauvignon, 30% tempranillo and garnacha, aged for 24 months in oak barrel, Diam 1 agglomerate cork closure (marked with DOca Rioja), … Continue reading →

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Barao de Vilar Pink Port NV

Posted on April 12, 2017 by citbp

Barao de Vilar, Pink Port, Portugal, NV. This wine: a blend of the port varieties – touriga franca, touriga nacional, tinta barroca, tinto cao, tinta roriz; natural cork stopper, 19.5% abv, 50cl, Ann et Vin, ~£13 (02/17) Consumer tasting note: a … Continue reading →

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Ch. Gravelle Muscadet SL 2007

Posted on April 9, 2017 by citbp

Chateau de la Gravelle, Muscadet Sevre et Maine Sur Lie, AOP Muscadet Sevre et Maine, Gorges, Pays de La Loire, France, 2007 Pays Nantais: Located close to the Atlantic coast, the climate is mild and maritime, with risk of rain throughout … Continue reading →

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