Cooperative Winery Of Nemea
Gaia (Gaia's Estate)
Nemea Agiorgitiko 2017
High elevation Nemea Agiorgitiko. Dark ruby/black color. Aromas and flavors of ripe dark cherries, cooked plums and spicy oak. Touch of vanilla on the very long finish. Very rich, plush and well structured. Nicely balanced with Medium-plus body. The bottle age has softened the tannins nicely. Solid. — 3 months ago
La Cave du Vin Blanc de Morgex et de La Salle
Valée d'Aosta Prié Blanc 2013
Sticking with the “great wines from grapes you’ve never heard of” theme for a while longer, why not join me for a sip of this alpine gem. Grown in the northerly reaches of Italy’s Valle d’Aosta, just over the border with France and Switzerland, and in some of Europe’s highest altitude vineyards (1200 meters) this wine is made from the Prié Blanc grape. Prié Blanc is the region’s only indigenous white grape, and is rarely found within the Valle d’Aosta, let alone outside of it. Vibrating with mineral intensity, the wine tastes of green apple, lemon cucumber, dried honey, and a hint of herbs. Electric acidity and a sort of peach-pit tanginess linger in the finish. Because the region is mostly tiny growers, Cave Mont Blanc is a cooperative, and a very high-quality one at that. — 3 years ago
Domaine Spiropoulos
Red Stag Nemea Agiorgitiko 2015
I’m loving this. Lots of leather and earthiness. — 3 years ago
Produttori del Barbaresco
Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2018
Out to dinner with my parents last night and I was trying to find a wine that would make everyone happy. No it was not going to be the greatest pairing, but my objective was family happiness. I had previously opened a 2016 at home that they enjoyed, so I knew this would be a safe bet. The 2018 is drinking surprisingly well for being so young. While this was a nice bottle, it will be better with a few more years. If 2018 is your only option, I suggest a bit of time in the decanter.
Produttori del Barbaresco’s website offers a good bit of historical information on their wines — A cooperative founded in 1958, now has 51 members and controls more than 100 hectares (250 acres) of premium Nebbiolo vineyards in Barbaresco. Each family is in full control of its land, growing Nebbiolo grapes with centuries old skill and dedication. They produce a blend harvested from multiple vineyards, but in great years they will produce 9 single vineyard wines. I still need to try one of those single vineyard wines.
Facts: 2016 Produttori del Barbaresco. 100% Nebbiolo. Bottling date was April 2021. 15% ABV, but despite the number it does not come across that high.
Rule #4 Sometimes wine pairing importance comes second. I have to remind myself that not everyone I share a bottle with is as obsessed about wine as I am (i.e. my parents) — they just want to enjoy our time together with a nice glass of wine.
— a year ago
Aivalis
Nemea Agiorgitiko 2019
Starts right off with a pop of punchy jammy red fruit. Balances really well with some wet earth and bit of dust. Nice herbs and slight structure on the back end. Really solid. — 3 years ago
Cantina dei Produttori Carema
Riserva Carema Nebbiolo 2016
From a lesser known “produttori” in Piemonte. Cantina Produttori Nebbiolo di Carema (what a mouthful) is a tiny cooperative in, you guessed it, Carema.
Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Fairly consistent throughout but I think I preferred the energy on Day 1. The 2016 Riserva pours a pale garnet with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity and no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of pomegranate, slightly bruised strawberry, toe jam (yeah, well…I’m not wrong), alpine herbs, roses some balsamico and rocky earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannins and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and saline with a silky texture. Until now, my only experience with the Carema DOC has been with Ferrando’s Etichetta Bianca and Etichetta Nera. While this bottle didn’t have the same drama as those wines from Ferrando, this was a very good example of Carema. Drink now and through 2031. — 13 days ago
Domaine Louis Michel
Grenouilles Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2005
🏅 Rating 90/100 (4,0⭐)
Yellow gold. Buttery. Shows its age with more tertiary aromas of mushrooms. Oily texture. Bitter citrus zest and long finish. No oak wine making preserves the purity of the wine with aging. It won't develop more and we are lucky to meet it at the stage before it starts declining.
Comes from the smallest Chablis Grand Cru. Domaine's plot is located at the top of the slope. Vines were planted in 1950-80. SW exposure, with plenty of sunshine and gentle breezes, tempered by the Serein river. Fairly gentle slope. Le Chablisienne cooperative owns over 75% of the climat.
Winemaking is with indigenous yeasts, in temperature-controlled vats. Wines never see oak, steel only. Maturation 18mo.
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Instagram: @wine_talks_club — 3 years ago
Norma Normington
This is my first Greek wine! I know nothing about it. Just wanted a white and red for a homemade Greek dinner my friend made. Honestly, I opened it two days ago and feel like it’s been open too long now. I preferred it fresher. It’s not bad matter of fact, I like it. It’s a little lighter but quite flavorful. — 17 days ago