Dave McIntyre was again pleased with one of our wines, though this one was from the other side of Europe. We have had the pleasure of working with Miguel and his son for about a year. Their stylish, old-vine Riojas have been a hit across the board.
Dave’s notes:
Miguel Merino Reserva 2001
** 1/2
Rioja, Spain, $30
Spice-box aromas of clove and nutmeg are interwoven with flavors of dried orange peel and dried cherries in this lovely, expressive, traditional-styled Rioja.
Siema Wines: On the list in the District at 1789, Proof. Available in Maryland at Montgomery County Liquor Stores; Urban Cellars and Wine Underground in Baltimore. Available in Virginia at Balducci’s in McLean and Alexandria; Rick’s Wine & Gourmet in Alexandria; Whole Foods Market in Arlington, Vienna and Springfield; Wine Cabinet in Reston; Kybecca in Fredericksburg; Wine Seller in Williamsburg; Grapes of Taste in Ladysmith.
by admin on February 15, 2010
Dave McIntyre, wine columnist for the Washington Post, selected the Bricco dei Tati Cortese as his top pick in his column titled “Recession Busters.” This is an indigenous grape to the Piemonte region of Italy which usually gets muscled out by the region’s Barolos, Barberescos, and other more famous varietals.
Dave says…
Bricco dei Tati Cortese, 2008
Piedmont, Italy $9.00
Great Value! Treat this terrific little white like a red: Don’t chill it too much, then let it open for a half-hour to develop its enticing tropical fruit flavors. It’s dry, but the fruit gives an appealing illusion of sweetness. Great as an aperitif or with light seafood dishes.
Available in the District at Windows Café & Market, all Whole Foods Market locations; available in Maryland at Finewine.com in Gaithersburg, Di Pasquale’s Marketplace in Baltimore, Mills Fine Wine and Spirits in Annapolis, available in Virginia at Cecile’s Wine Cellar in McLean, The Italian Store in Arlington, Rick’s Wine and Gourmet and Daily Planet in Alexandria, Wine Cabinet in Reston, all area Whole Foods Market locations.
