SteveTimko
Steve Timko
2006 Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift) Lagrein - Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige, Valle Isarco / Eisacktaler (6/2/2009)
A competent bottle of wine, but not as good as I hoped. Probably an unfair comparison, but one of the best Italian wines I've had was a 1999 Cantina Convento Muri-Gries I drank last year. That wine was complex with a range of flavors. This was just okay. I got the tire tread supposedly associated with Lagrein. There's just a core of sourness though from the mid palate through the finish. Not acidity sourness, but more like beets or cranberries. The other major flavor are black fruits. Also, it seems lighter than the 12.5 percent alcohol. Just doesn't seem to be a lot of wine there. My second Lagrein and now that I realize how special the Covento Muri-Gries was I'm even more ticked UPS broke one in shipping. Imported by VIAS Imports Ltd.
2008 Primosic Friuli Isonzo Pinot Grigio - Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Isonzo (6/2/2009)
Excellent and interesting wine. Bone dry on the attack but some fruitiness and honey on the finish give the sensation of sweetness. A solid core of acidity through out reminds you it's Eyetalian. Nice texture and concentration. Lots of minerals. Also maybe a little bit of straw flavor. No spoof. Above average finish. Went well with sauces at LaVecchia and would match well with most seafood. Might be better in 2010. A steal for $10 from Odd Lots. Imported by Grape Expectations.
A competent bottle of wine, but not as good as I hoped. Probably an unfair comparison, but one of the best Italian wines I've had was a 1999 Cantina Convento Muri-Gries I drank last year. That wine was complex with a range of flavors. This was just okay. I got the tire tread supposedly associated with Lagrein. There's just a core of sourness though from the mid palate through the finish. Not acidity sourness, but more like beets or cranberries. The other major flavor are black fruits. Also, it seems lighter than the 12.5 percent alcohol. Just doesn't seem to be a lot of wine there. My second Lagrein and now that I realize how special the Covento Muri-Gries was I'm even more ticked UPS broke one in shipping. Imported by VIAS Imports Ltd.
2008 Primosic Friuli Isonzo Pinot Grigio - Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Isonzo (6/2/2009)
Excellent and interesting wine. Bone dry on the attack but some fruitiness and honey on the finish give the sensation of sweetness. A solid core of acidity through out reminds you it's Eyetalian. Nice texture and concentration. Lots of minerals. Also maybe a little bit of straw flavor. No spoof. Above average finish. Went well with sauces at LaVecchia and would match well with most seafood. Might be better in 2010. A steal for $10 from Odd Lots. Imported by Grape Expectations.