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February 09 - Clos Saint Michel White Chateauneuf du Pape 2010 - the ViniCode™

Clos Saint Michel, White Chateauneuf du Pape, Southern Rhone Valley, France, 2010

Grapes: Grenache Blanc 30%, Clairette 30%, Roussanne 20%, Bourboulenc 20%
appearance - bright and clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - faint
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - apples.
earth/spice - metallic.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - .
price - $27.99.

value - very low

serving notes: remove from refrigerator and allow to approach room temperature before serving.

December 21 - LaSelva Morellino di Scansano 2010 - the ViniCode™

LaSelva, Morellino di Scansano, Tuscany, Italy, 2010

Grapes: Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 10%
appearance - bright and clear
color - medium purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - sour cherries, plums.
earth/spice - black pepper, cinnamon, flint.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - soft.
price - $17.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.

December 07 - Rocca dei Mori Sursum 2006 - the ViniCode™

Apollonio, Rocca dei Mori Sursum, Apulia, Italy, 2006

Grapes: Montepulciano 50%, Primitivo 50%
appearance - bright and clear
color - dark purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweentness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - burnt wood, tar.
fruit/floral - blackberries, plums, orange blossoms.
earth/spice - black pepper, ginger.
body - full.
alcohol - 14%.
tannins - moderate.
price - $16.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.

November 24 - Rocca dei Mori Rosso 2010 - the ViniCode™

Apollonio, Rocca dei Mori Only Rosso, Apulia, Italy, 2010

Grapes: Negroamaro
appearance - bright and clear
color - dark purple
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweentness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - toast, coffee.
fruit/floral - roses, dark fruit.
earth/spice - cinnamon, licorice.
body - medium.
alcohol - 12%.
tannins - soft.
price - $12.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving.

perfect pairing: menches brothers original hambuger recipe here. 

November 16 - Marrone Barbera d'Alba "Carlot" 2008 - the ViniCode™

Famiglia Marrone, Barbera d'Alba "Carlot", Piedmont, Italy, 2008

Grapes: Barbera
appearance - bright and clear
color - medium purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweentness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - smoke, cedar.
fruit/floral - plums, sour cherries, dark berries.
earth/spice - cinnamon, cloves.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13%.
tannins - soft.
price - $16.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving.

perfect pairing: pizza margherita recipe here. 

November 08 - Stefano Farina Le Bocce Chianti Classico Riserva 2008 - the ViniCode™

Stefano Farina, Le Bocce Chianti Classico Riserva, Tuscany, Italy, 2008

Grapes: Sangiovese 100%
appearance - bright and clear
color - medium purple
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - charred, tar.
fruit/floral - plums, black cherries, prunes.
earth/spice - spicy, cloves, licorice.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - moderate.
price - $26.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving. 

November 04 - Seghesio "La Villa" Barolo 2006 - the ViniCode™

Seghesio, "La Villa" Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2006

Grapes: Nebbiolo
appearance - bright and clear
color - medium ruby
aroma - faint
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - toast.
fruit/floral - sour cherries, cherries.
earth/spice - mineral, stemmy.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14.5%.
tannins - firm.
price - $59.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving. 

November 03 - Stefano Farina Barolo 2006 - the ViniCode™

Stefano Farina, Barolo, Piedmont, Italy, 2006

Grapes: Nebbiolo
appearance - bright and clear
color - medium ruby
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - burnt wood, leather.
fruit/floral - roses, ripe berries, cherries.
earth/spice - chocolate, dead leaves.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 14.5%.
tannins - firm.
price - $39.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for at least one hour before serving. 

November 01 - Stefano Farina Le Bocce Solers 2008 - the ViniCode™

Stefano Farina, Le Bocce, Solers, Tuscany, Italy, 2008

Grapes: Sangiovese 90%, Merlot 10%
appearance - bright and clear
color - medium ruby
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - wood, caramel.
fruit/floral - sour cherry, blackberry.
earth/spice - stemmy, black pepper.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13%.
tannins - soft.
price - $12.99.
serving notes: decant and allow to breathe for one hour before serving. 

October 15 - Vestini Campagnano Le Ortole 2005 - the ViniCode™

Vestini Campagnano, Le Ortole, Pallagrello Bianco, Campania, Italy, 2005

Grapes: Pallagrello Bianco
appearance - bright and clear
color - yellow
aroma - faint
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - slight burnt wood.
fruit/floral - faint fruit.
earth/spice - paper bags.
body - medium-light.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - .
price - $35.99.
serving notes: wine was oxidixed.