I love a release like this one every now and then. Being a Pinotphobe there are very few wines in it that appeal to my taste buds which by extension means that my wallet stays heavier. However I did have to smile while reading through the Burgundy feature. Did you know that the colour Burgundy was named after the red wines of this region? Who’da thunk it!!?!
There were a few in the release that looked OK to me, here they are:
Susana Balbo Signature Malbec 2008 - $19.95 – Nice, big, needs something grilled in the short term.
Arboleda Chardonnay 2008 - $15.95 – Well priced bargain white.
Of the Aussies, there are a bunch at $24.95. I’d go for the Saltram Mamre Brook Cab Sauv 2008 or if you like licorice, try the Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2006. Penfolds entry will score well but is too pricey.
My pick as the best South African wine isn’t even included in the South Africa feature – it’s the Winery of Good Hope Black Rock Red 2007 at $18.95
From the Southern Rhone, another ’07 Gigondas Domaine de la Mavette at $23.95 should be very nice.
Among the Italian offerings there are a couple of three glass winners.
The Barba Vignafranco Montepulciano D’Abruzzo2006 - continues a run of 3 glass winners at around $17.95, not too shabby.
The Barba Vignafranco Montepulciano D’Abruzzo2006 - continues a run of 3 glass winners at around $17.95, not too shabby.
The Umani Ronci San Lorenzo Rosso Conero 2007 gets 90 points from Galloni at $15.95
The Cappellaccio Aglianico Reserva2005 is a big wine in need of big food and some decanting time but at $18.95 should be good. Fennel, black fruit, espresso notes later on.
And, if you are looking for something nice to set aside for Greek Easter, try a bottle of the Pavlidis Thema 2007 at $19.95.
On the Big Buck front, search out the Schiavenza Broglio Barolo at $41.95 Three glasses but it's a 'lay down and wait' wine, the Mastrojanni Brunello at $45.95 or the Chateau Montelena Cabernet at $54.95
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