Masseria Liveli Passamante 2019
The vineyard the grapes are sourced is next to a forest called Passamante which drew its name from couples that would sneak off for amorous rendezvous there. Pass meaning to pass by and amante meaning lover and quickly became known as the Forest of Lovers. An inspiring name for an inspiring wine.
This 100% Negroamaro is an awesome Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday wine, light, medium bodied, enticing nose of red fruits and way to easy to drink, especially after an hour or so decanting. Palate showcases loads of ripe red fruits- cherries and raspberries, black current with some baking spices evident on the finish. Great balance with tannins and acidity evident. Will definitely improve with a little aging and definitely pair with something hearty and Italian.
Chateau Mont-Redon Chateauneuf du Pape 2017
This vintage release is a blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 5% Mourvedre and the 5% balance made up of Counoise, Muscardin, Vaccarèse and Cinsault.
Nose is seductive and inviting with smokey notes and layers of red fruits with a hint of cedar and floral to complete the initial impression. The palate is rich and complex displaying beautiful balance with tannins evident but not obtrusive. Mouthfeel is smooth but it will need an hour or so’s decanting. Lovely core of red fruits supported by blackberry, raisins, cassis with secondary notes of baking spices, pepper and dark chocolate. This is an absolute delight to drink now but has another 10 years before it fully reveals itself.
The wine of Chateauneuf-du-Pape takes its name from the relocation of the papal court to Avignon. The lore says that after moving in 1309, Pope Clément V (after whom Chateau Pape-Clément in Pessac-Léognan is named) ordered that vines were planted. But it was actually his successor, John XXII, who established the vineyards. The name however, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, translated as “the pope’s new castle,” didn’t really stick until the 19th century. Source: www.wine.com
Adobe Road Carbon Red Blend 2018
A new addition to the Racing Car Series this red blend sourced from Sanoma and Napa Counties is called Carbon and is a blend of 48% Petite Sirah, 26% Malbec, 22% Cabernet and 4% Petit Verdot. This is a rich luscious decadent red wine that ticks all the boxes for fans of Caymus or Orin Swift, just a little more appealing.
Enticing nose of floral notes, blackberry jam and crème de cassis and black cherries. The palate is big and bold and lush and is a testament to the blending abilities behind the Racing Series. Ripe blackberries, black raspberries, crème of cassis dominate at the core with secondary notes black current, plum and chocolate. Absolute pleasure to drink. Cellar out to 2030 without a problem.
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