Showing posts with label Verdelho. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Verdelho. Show all posts

Monday, September 14, 2009

2008 MollyDooker The Violinist Verdelho

Nice nose with tropical fruit, pear, melon and subtle spice...everything is good so far. Then the first sip - this stuff burns like hell going down, almost vodka-like. Hoping it would mellow out in time for our Mediterranean pasta with roasted red pepper basil, anchovies and capers topped with shaved Parmesan...Mmmm. Nope, but wishful thinking. It did pack a good buzz though. This just didn't have the fruit weight and viscosity to stand up to the heat - decent acidity though. Had a much more enjoyable and balanced Verdelho from Argentina a few nights ago: 2008 Cristobal 1492 at $9 was a steal!

$29

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