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Grape Observer

A fine wine review focussing on wines from Australia and France (c)

  • Brezza Dolcetto d’Alba 2019

    Bottled with an unusual glass stopper and a very short capsule, this dolcetto d’Alba from Brezza is a joyous wine that opens to aromas of fresh raspberries and savoury cherries.  Medium to firm tannins add texture and interest to the palate, and the alcohol is a modest 12.5.  This is a delicious dolcetto that is […]

    Sean Mitchell

    August 29, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Dolcetto, Dolcetto d’Alba, Italy, Piemonte
  • Figli Luigi Oddero Rombone Barberesco 2014

    The Rombone vineyard is within the Treiso subregion of Barbaresco in Piemonte. Here’s a link to a map that goes into exquisite detail. Treiso is a cooler subregion of Barbaresco with an average altitude of around 350 metres according to the producer, and together with Pajoré, Rombone is of one of its best vineyards. 2014 […]

    Sean Mitchell

    July 11, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Barbaresco, Italy, Nebbiolo, Piemonte
  • Pira Margheria Barolo 2011

    This is an excellent Barolo from Pira and the 2011 vintage.  It opens to attractive aromas of licorice and earth,  The palate is full bodied, the tannins very firm and the finish is long with attractive sour cherry characters.  Yes.  Approachable now or over the next decade or more.  Rating: Very Good.  Abv: 14.5.  Price:  […]

    Sean Mitchell

    May 15, 2020
    Wine Reviews
    Barolo, Italy, Nebbiolo, Piemonte

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