Antinori Tignanello 2005 Antinori Tignanello 2005, our second most requested wine after Antinori Tignanello 2004, the 2005 bottling was hotly awaited following the 4th place Wine Spectator “Wine of the Year” ranking for the Tignanello 2004. Everyone is wondering if the 2005 vintage, a difficult Tuscan growing vintage is going to scoop similar accolades, so…
Month: July 2008
Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot
Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot Avignonesi Desiderio Merlot, or Avignonesi Desiderio Cortona Merlot (why can’t anyone agree on a name!) is a cheeky entry that I have realised contains 15% Cabernet Sauvignon. This actually disqualifies it from my 100% Merlot list for Merlot Month. However, I’ve tried it now and so will write about it none the…
Vie di Romans Voos Dai Ciamps
Vie di Romans Voos Dai CiampsVie di Romans Voos Dai Ciamps is a 100% Merlot from the Friuli producer Vie di Romans, producer of a wide and fine range of Italian wines. Not content with just a Merlot, Vie di Romans routinely produce award winning Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Tocai Fruiano, Malvasia and Riesling. Now, I’ve…
Villa Russiz Merlot
Villa Russiz Merlot Villa Russiz Merlot, and to be spot on, Villa Russiz Merlot Graf de la Tour, is the 7th Merlot of Merlot Month and the 2nd in the Friuli flight. Another recommendation from Mr Galloni and at one of the lowest price points of the 10 Merlot offerings I was keen to see…