Daily archives: 2020-12-29

Gran Reserva Carménère Appassimento

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Gran Reserva Carménère Appassimento
Name:Gran Reserva Carménère Appassimento
Type:Red
Country:Chile
Region:Elqui Valley
Grapes:Carménère
Year:2018
Producer:Mayu
ABV%:14.5

Claims to be the first appassimento Carménère in the world. Certainly a success – an excellent example of what vine-concentration can do. Big bold earthiness with blackberry notes ready for any steak. Delightful with Jonny’s stew and dumplings. Gift from Gillian

G D Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo

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G D Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo
Name:G D Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo
Type:Red
Country:Italy
Region:Langhe, Piedmont
Grapes:Nebbiolo
Year:2018
Producer:GD Vajra
ABV%:14.5

Christmas present from Ingrid. Outstanding Langhe Nebbiolo. Thin in colour (think Gamay) but clean full bodied flavour with cherry and floral notes. Ake & Humphris, but available from TWS.