odds and ends for the first of april

Derrick with Bommarito
La Valentino Montelpuciano d'Abruzzo Spelt 2002 Spelt is a single vineyard in the Abruzzi region of the Marche. The 2001 received great acclaim unfortunately the 2002 suffers from the cooler year. aged in barriques , a nose of earthy and a bit unintersting not offensive just nothing to write home about flavors. quick finish.

Kracher Illmitz Pinot Gris 2006 mineral on the nose but surprisingly sweet fruit on the palate. I would almost wonder if it was a Sauvignon Blanc with a touch of gooseberry, grapefruit that it showed. The viscousity makes me wonder how much ML it had.


From Craig Rohner
Twin Vines Vinho Verde 2006. a touch of citrus..a light wine that is perfect for summer , this willbe tasted at our June 12th tasting. light apple and maybe just a hint of bitter fruit at the end.

Recanati Chardonnay 2005 From Isreal, just in time for Passover. The aromas and texture makes you think its a California Chard, vanilla and sweet fruit on the long finish.

Planeta La Segreta 2006 from Sicily made with mostly Nero d'Avola. round flavors nice finish. a definite value considering the region and the price.


Bodi Wines with Sean Bell
Probably the nicest wines today overall

Chateau Mourgues du Gres Galets Rose 2007 pretty dark salmon color, nice aromas and flavors of strawberry and rhubarb. great summer and spring wine.

Guillham Durand Vielles Vignes Syrah 2005 Dark flavors with a wonderful coffee finish. dark berry . cote rotie its not but a great value.

winner of the day!!! Chateay de la Bonnieliere Chinon 2005 Cabernet Franc in its best form. french stink on the nose with flavors of cinnamon and light red fruits. i liked the grip or texture on the mouth. only 100 cases came to the US and I will hopefully have 2 of them. 91pts from Spectator so it will be in the Corner.