Thursday, September 30, 2004

Gini La Frosca Soave 2001

Medium gold and clear, Gini's La Frosca 2001 (Soave) displays aromas of grapefruit, tangerines, apricots and a slight vegetal note, with an unctuous and generous palate hinting of wood and melon, followed by a tart lemony finish. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 30 Sep 2004.

Palazzone Campo del Guardiano Orvieto 2001

Pale gold and clear, Palazzone’s Campo del Guardiano Orvieto 2001 (Orvieto, Umbria) exhibits aromas of graphite, grapefruit and raw almonds, with a velvity palate balancing buttery richness with tart acidity. Still a bit closed. Re-taste in 3-5 years. Score 13/20. Hogi Hyun, 30 Sep 2004.

Tuesday, September 28, 2004

Jean-Luc Colombo Les Abeilles Cotes du Rhone 1998

Jean-Luc Colombo's Les Abeilles Cotes du Rhone 1998 exhibits varied aromas of cassis, blackberry, liquorice, cinnamon and clove, with an unctuous mouthful of cherry, figs, oak and molasses. Good balance and melted tanins precede a generous finish. Drink now. Score 15/20. Hogi Hyun, 29 Sep 2004.

Monday, September 27, 2004

Poggio delle Vigne Vino Spumante Brut

Light gold with medium size bubbles, the Poggio delle Vigne Vino Spumante Brut (Cologne Bresciano, Italy) offers aromas of mushrooms, stewed apricots and citrus fruits, with tight acids and a lemon rind finish. Drink now. Score 12/20. Hogi Hyun, 27 Sep 2004.