The Naked Grape
Ronchi di Cialla
Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino di Cialla 2016
A new tasting experience on several levels. Had never heard of or tasted this grape varietal, Schioppettino. I was looking for a lighter red off the menu at Settimo, Guy Grossi’s new Brisbane venture. Chosen purely because of its location in Friuli ie. cooler climate. The Somm was in the dark but the wine ended up being a revelation. Red cherry and cranberry - intense white pepper on nose and palate. Dried red florals. Love this style. Will be on the lookout for this Cuvée in the future. — a year ago
Right up against the Dolmite Mountains, warm days, cool nights.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige really deliver.
Foradori, Franz Haas and Alois Lageder
are producers I look for.
Pinot Nero…(Pinot Noir) .. from Lombardy will impress you.
Billecart-Salmon
Brut Rosé Champagne Blend
Socially distanced Jeroboam of brut Rosé Champagne, strawberry notes and crisp, on Cape Elizabeth at the first meeting of the two new babies (Urban Grape) — 4 years ago
Ridge Vineyards
Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2022
Medium-deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of grape, blackberry,
Dry. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, spice, black raspberry, blueberry compote.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 3 months ago
Grape Creek Vineyards
Serendipity Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018
Cab 61%, merlot 28%and Syrah 11%. — 2 years ago
Grape Creek Vineyards
Grand Rouge Sangiovese Blend 2020
Porch sweet chilled red wine. Kind of like a sangria — 3 years ago
Michele Chiarlo
Nivole Moscato d'Asti 2018
M. Chiarlo’s Moscato d’Asti is also available in a 375ml which is a nice size to pop open after a nice meal. A slight effervescence wine with a light golden color. Aromas of sweet fresh stone fruits and citrus layered with a bit of floral spice. On the palate flavors of peaches and apricots with a grape-like character. Medium finish ending with citrus, sweet spice and honey notes. A favorite, great value! Grab a 750ml for a larger crowd! — 4 years ago
G.D. Vajra
Kyè Langhe Freisa 2021
This is a new grape variety for me from Langhe.
Reddish in color with a purplish hue.
Showing strawberries, raspberries, tart cranberries, light herbs, earth and dark chocolates.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Dry on the palate with mild complexity.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins.
A very interesting dry red from Langhe. Feels like Nebbiolo.
100% Freisa grapes were aged for 9 months in mostly large Slavonian oak barrels.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$60. — 6 months ago
Naked Wines
Dave Harvey Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Delicious from nakedwines.com would definitely buy again. — 3 years ago
Del Duncan
I love very sweet wine. This is my favorite. — 2 months ago