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2013 Chapel Hill il Vescovo Sangiovese Rosé
Sangiovese is a very sensible grape to use for a Rosé and Chapel Hill’s il Vescovo version has always been a more than solid wine. This isn’t my favourite release. The fruit sweetness swells on entry and then there’s some … Continue reading
2013 Torzi Matthews Vigna Cantina Rosato di Sangiovese
I’m all for Australian producers exploring styles of Rosé that diverge from the pale Provence model that is the poster boy for the movement. And I’m a usually a fan of the work of Domenic Torzi and Tracy Matthews. But I … Continue reading
2012 Greenstone Rosso di Colbo Sangiovese
Rosso Di Colbo references the Italian practice of reclassifying certain non-Riserva level wines as Rosso di Montalcino. Colbo is shorthand for Colbinabbin, where the Greenstone vineyard is situated. This is a cracker of an option for current drinking while you … Continue reading
2005 Pizzini Rubacouri Sangiovese
This is the third vintage of Pizzini’s top tier Rubacouri that I’ve tasted. It’s not an inexpensive wine and I’ve heard all the arguments about how you could buy a very good Brunello di Montalcino or a couple of impressive … Continue reading
2008 Fontodi Chianti Classico
Certain wines and certain sets of flavours are better matched to rustic, gamey characters than others. Or so I believe. This is a good example. Imported by World Wine Estates. Sour dark cherries rub up against dried herbs, aniseed and earth. … Continue reading
2010 Greenstone Heathcote Vineyard Sangiovese
This is the reserve release of the Greenstone Sangiovese. It’s aged for 18 months in barriques, 20% new tight grained and low toast Troncais. It does not, as I previously mentioned on another forum, have any Colorino in it. That’s the 2nd … Continue reading
2011 Chapel Hill il Vescovo Sangiovese
Two Chapel Hill reds tasted from the “challenging” 2011 McLaren Vale vintage and they’ve both come out looking good. Kudos to those involved with both the viticulture and the winemaking – that would primarily be Rachel Steer, Bryn Richards and … Continue reading
2011 Coriole Sangiovese
The 25th release of Coriole’s Sangiovese, a wine I’ve certainly consumed and enjoyed my fair share of. It’s not quite of the same standard as is usually the case. The wet, cool vintage didn’t seem to hamper their Barbera much … Continue reading
2012 Chapel Hill il Vescovo Rosé
Sangiovese is so well suited to Rosé. A portion of this saw time in French hogsheads and that’s helped create a malleable mouthfeel which sheathes structured, nimble acidity. Fresh red cherry and raspberry, a pinch of dried oregano and some ruby grapefruit. … Continue reading
2012 Yalumba Sangiovese Rosé
Regularly discounted and with an edge over similarly priced competitors, Yalumba’s Sangiovese Rosé is an easy enough wine to recommend. It’s not that textural and there’s no great complexity to it but it does drink solidly. Toffee apple and red fruits … Continue reading