Showing posts with label bonarda. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bonarda. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Crios 2007 Syrah-Bonarda


Looks black, like octopus ink. Bonarda, used mainly as a blending grape in Italy, flourishes well in Argentina. This blend has been highly regarded by the Wine Spectator. Smells of cassis and black cherry with garnet edges. Very lively and has ripe red plum and black raspberry flavors with a slightly spicy character and a long, juicy finish. Nice fruitiness and finishes with good structure.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

La Linda Bonarda 2007

Most widely planted grape in Argentina (even more than Malbec!). This grape was originally used in Italy as a blending component. This is aged 6 months in American oak. Very warm, woodsy nose with dark black color and inky. Much lighter in the mouth with cedary fruit and nice finish. A maybe...