This wine had a beautiful violet color and on nose as well. Even on palate. I got reminded of Chowards, a violet flavored gum .
Road To 500 Grapes
After learning about Wine Century, then reading Godforsaken Grapes, I decided I want to document my experiences with every grape I encounter and since the pandemic started in 2020, I decided to extend that search to 500. It will be quite a journey, but I'm sure the learning alone will be worth it.
#103 Garganega – 397 grapes left
The tangyness of pineapple for my palate was enjoyable, although there were more subtle stone fruits present, it took control of my palate.
#102 Barbera – 398 grapes left
Tannins were pretty rounded by now, the red fruit was still there, sort of sour cherry. Not a bad wine for it’s price/quality ratio.
#101 Trousseau – 399 grapes left
The color was almost pomegranate. That alone I found interesting.
#100 Humagne Rouge – 400 grapes left
Light-medium bodied, definitely dry, not very tannic. The best I can give you guys is a similar vibe to a Cru Beajoulais.
#99 Inzolia – 401 grapes left
Micro bubbles in the glass upon serving it. It was such a whitish yellow color, very clear. On the nose it was delightful.
#98 Palomino – 402 grapes left
Fortified wines have this amazing overpowering nuttiness blended with caramel. But on palate…it was dry.
#97 Vidal Blanc – 403 grapes left
It had a nice nose of white fruit like pears but in palate the sweetness was too much for me.
#96 Vermentino – 404 grapes left
I use this phrase again even though it can be tricky to implement, but it was closer to sweet than dry.
#95 St. Laurent – 405 grapes left
I let it breath and was quite happy with the results. The red fruits where there, the oak disguised as vanilla was there and there was something savory.