Just Plain White and Red

Question 1

2010 Ribeira Sacra ‘Lalama’, Galicia | Dominio do Bibei

Answer 1

• $ 61
• Red Berries,
• barnyard soil/dirt
• herby note
• fresh and juicy mouthfeel
• red fruits and berries
• Acid carries the fruit throughout.
• Finishes with a mineral note

Question 2

2011 Rias Baixas ‘Rebisaca’, Spain | Do Ferreiro

Answer 2

$ 49

Tasting Notes - Complex aromas of salinity exotic fruits with wet earth/herbal tones. The palate is textured with excellent acidity

(15-20 year old vines, grown in granite and sand. Fermented in 100% Stainless Steel. All Natural Yeasts. Ancestral farming methods)

Question 3

2008 Chianti Classico ‘Le Trame’, Tuscany | Poderi Le Boncie

Answer 3

• $ 85
• 85% Sangiovese

Giovanna Morganti winemake, biodynamic supporter, memeber of the Vine Veri (True Wine) consortium)

This is a taut, lively young Sangiovese with a fine mesh of tannins and acidity supporting deep woodsy and floral aromas and tart dried-cherry fruit that is just in balance. –From Astorwines.com

Question 4

Varietal: Arinto

Answer 4

Arinto or Arinto de Bucelas is a white Portuguese wine grape planted primarily in the Bucelas, Tejo and Vinho Verde regions. It can produce high acid wines with lemon notes.[1]

Question 5

2011 Crozes-Hermitage ‘Les Galets’ | Domaine des Hauts Châssis

Answer 5

• $ 59

Nose:

• Tapenade
• Blackberry, spice and tobacco

Palate:

• Balances
• sweet and the savoury
• blackberry
• cherry notes
• peppery finish

Question 6

2010 Cassis, Provence | Domaine du Bagnol

Answer 6

• $ 56
• Rosé
• 50% Marsanne, 35% Clairett, 15% Ugni Blanc
• Melons, white peach, honeydew & pears
• Lovely cleansing acidity & juicy fruit
• nice texture

Question 7

2008 Saint-Chinian Berlou, Languedoc | Domaine Rimbert

Answer 7

• $ 43
• Carignan 35% Syrah 30% Grenache 30% Mourvèdre 5%
• Aromas of kirsch, plum and toasted
• liquorice and vanilla finish

Question 8

2010 Corse Calvi ‘E Prove’, Corsica | Domaine Maestracci

Answer 8

• $ 49
• 35% Niellucciu, 35% Grenache, 15% Sciacarellu, 15% Syrah
• 25-40 year old vines Lovely
• black cherry

nose:

• red fruits, violets, spices
• liquorice and toast

Palate:

• Full bodied
• Silky smooth tannins
• Spices and hints of pepper
• blackberries, blueberries
• Cherries in brandy

Question 9

2008 Collioure ‘Cuvée d’Octobre’, Roussillon | Domaine du Traginer

Answer 9

• $ 91
• (GSMC (Grenache, Syrah, Mourvedre and Cinsaut/Carignan)
• Dense wine
• Syrup fruit brandy
• Lacks neither salinity nor crunchy.
• Superb.