Lover of: all things light, minerally, & red; in search of the perfect Chenin blanc, cru Beaujolais, mountain Nebbiolo, & varietals unknown.
Really interesting Spatlese-lots of flint & some Brett that needs to blow off on the front end. Settles down into a more balanced blend of deep gold & yellow fruits- dare say like a baby Prum. — 20 days ago
If I could shower love on one varietal that doesn’t get enough love it would be this Aglianico. Dark small currants, blackberries & black plum on palate; smoke & camphor on nose. Pitch perfect balance between freshness & power, which I think is Aglianico ‘s great balancing act. Sweet drinking window now but this has legs too—-oh, & price is an absurd 30$ for this quality of wine & winemaking. — a month ago
Funny because completely took me by surprise given my experience with Lauer- usually chiseled minerality rules the day. This works on both channels- a rich, even plump Kabinett style with RS to spare, but a finish so long & flush with slate all we could do is savor it for as long as possible. Gorgeous yellow fruits too, quite accessible, in all their Granny Smith & marigold glory. What a wine. Imagine how age will only deepen & burnish its elegance. — 20 days ago
Very rounded Etna white but still lava rock & white flowers, dry white peach. Perhaps less Etna typical for whites I’m used to from there- ie, pin prick acidity etc — 23 days ago
Tropics wine (cont): Viognier/ Rueda blend that works better than it sounds. Some complexity too. — a month ago
Chilean new wave Malbec with about 10% Cab Franc, aged in amphora. Nothing aged about this—tastes more like a fresh Loire red; juicy, buoyant fruit. — 20 days ago
Ridiculously low priced Kabinett in a more traditional ie drier style, slate for days. — 21 days ago
2nd bottle tasted this year, same notes apply but I liked it even more. Just very well made & grown up Dolcetto — a month ago
Tropics wine (cont): supermarket wine with enough depth & roundness to its green & yellow fruits — a month ago
Peter Sultan
This may be my favorite of the Feudo Montini lineup. Has length, saltiness & depth. A rose with soul & structure. — 12 days ago