Friuli Grave, Udine, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy
If you’re gonna drink Friuli merlot you could do much worse (and somewhat better? Miani?) than this...rich and velvety, not a hint of tannin. Beautiful woodsy nose.
If you’re gonna drink Friuli merlot you could do much worse (and somewhat better? Miani?) than this...rich and velvety, not a hint of tannin. Beautiful woodsy nose.
Aug 13th, 2019
Leather, mint, green peppers and spice. Nice balance of fruit and tertiary characteristics. Drink now!
Leather, mint, green peppers and spice. Nice balance of fruit and tertiary characteristics. Drink now!
May 13th, 2015Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET 
President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy
2009
2009
Aug 10th, 2014
I bought this about 15 years ago from Vienna Vintner and glad I did because it stood the test of time after the past 13 years in a basement. Glad I didn’t wait longer but this is very enjoyable at 19!
I bought this about 15 years ago from Vienna Vintner and glad I did because it stood the test of time after the past 13 years in a basement. Glad I didn’t wait longer but this is very enjoyable at 19!
Jan 30th, 2026
v15. Soft smoked meat nose. Bright sour cherry and black cherry fruit. Soft, tart, slightly astringent herbal finish.
v15. Soft smoked meat nose. Bright sour cherry and black cherry fruit. Soft, tart, slightly astringent herbal finish.
Jan 7th, 2022
Not sure the slightly lighter tannin and mellow flavors were due to age or the region. Some cherry and modest dark berry along with what I thought was a faint licorice in mid palate.
Not sure the slightly lighter tannin and mellow flavors were due to age or the region. Some cherry and modest dark berry along with what I thought was a faint licorice in mid palate.
Feb 6th, 2021Very good. Not killer wine I would go back for every time, but more than serviceable. Easy for novices too.
Very good. Not killer wine I would go back for every time, but more than serviceable. Easy for novices too.
Apr 15th, 2020
French style Merlot, takes quite a moment to open but than has very firm and noncompromised tanins...
French style Merlot, takes quite a moment to open but than has very firm and noncompromised tanins...
May 16th, 2018Really really really enjoyed this 2009 vintage!
Really really really enjoyed this 2009 vintage!
Oct 3rd, 2017