A wine with lots of black fruit and tamed tannins. Don’t know why I expected wild tannins.
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.
#42 Rivaner – 458 grapes
Amicable and approachable wine, fruit centric, low acidity. Finally tried Muller-Thurgau.
#41 Godello – 459 grapes left
1of2 Thanksgiving wines. Crisp, fruitful, good acidity. Was a great choice.
#40 Pinotage – 460 grapes left
Unusual, for me, version of the grape. I thought I was drinking a pinot noir. Lovely nonetheless.
#39 Xare-Lo 461 grapes left
Great fruit profile, even pineapple on palate. Medium acidity. Quite enjoyable.
#38 Gamay – 462 grapes left
Fruit forward, medium acidity, overall a good battle wine or for post covid Mondays.
#37 Monastrell – 463 grapes left
Always formidable. Fruit forward, hint of vanilla and spice. RP92.
#36 Harslevelu – 464 grapes left
Could have sworn it was a Spatlese but finish was different. Really good.
#35 Furmint – 465 grapes left
Truly balanced, medium acidity, elegant aroma, crisp on palate.
#34 Zweigelt – 466 grapes left
Great nose with red fruit. Elegant on palate. 91WE.