Full disclosure: I avoid Barolo’s like the plague, and I’ve never been a fan of the Nebbiolo grape — because I always thought it was too tannic for my delicate palate. ;-) Fortunately the Adelaida Vineyards Wine Club sent this bottle to me before I could change my order, and I’ve discovered an absolutely lovely wine. Mint and saffron on the nose. A little tongue kiss of red raspberries on the front, and the light tannic structure carries it through to the end. I can taste the calcaire of the Adelaida district in the high notes, and those mineral notes give give it a very soft but long finish. If you like Sonoma Coast Pinots, I think you’ll definitely love this wine. It has that Nebbiolo tannic tartness, but it doesn’t overwhelm the other taste components of this wine. Very drinkable. I’m going to see if I can order more.
Full disclosure: I avoid Barolo’s like the plague, and I’ve never been a fan of the Nebbiolo grape — because I always thought it was too tannic for my delicate palate. ;-) Fortunately the Adelaida Vineyards Wine Club sent this bottle to me before I could change my order, and I’ve discovered an absolutely lovely wine. Mint and saffron on the nose. A little tongue kiss of red raspberries on the front, and the light tannic structure carries it through to the end. I can taste the calcaire of the Adelaida district in the high notes, and those mineral notes give give it a very soft but long finish. If you like Sonoma Coast Pinots, I think you’ll definitely love this wine. It has that Nebbiolo tannic tartness, but it doesn’t overwhelm the other taste components of this wine. Very drinkable. I’m going to see if I can order more.
Oct 2nd, 2020
Great example of this varietal! Tar and cherries, tannins have mellowed with age.
Great example of this varietal! Tar and cherries, tannins have mellowed with age.
Apr 21st, 2017
Great wine! Peppery finish, leather, floral, roses
Great wine! Peppery finish, leather, floral, roses
Jan 16th, 2016
Paso Robles, Central Coast, California, USA
