We got back in the swing of thngs with Wine Club last night for the first time since coming back. Lynne was the hit of the night as she couldn’t make the Christmas dinner back in December.
Wendy put together a nice tasting of Italian reds under $20. I liked three of them best:
2006 Ambra Carmignano
2004 Secco Bertani
2006 Giusti Lacrima di Morro d'Alba
All were purchased from Liner & Elsen in Portland. Particularly take note of the Giusti Lacrima. Though it was a red, it had some amazing muscat and gewürztraminer notes. Very strong blueberry and rose petal flavors come through as well. I also liked the Ambra Carmignano. Lots of dark cherry fruit in that one.
These are nice Italians that will grow on you. None will knock your socks off initially, but like a lot of European wines are meant to be enjoyed with a meal.
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