Baroloman2000's Wine Reviews

Punset Barbera d'Alba 2003

A good example of a Barbera d'Alba, with a fresh acidity and notes of cherries and almonds.

Rating: 3.70 / 5.00

Propriet� Sperino Rosa del Rosa Coste della Sesia Rosato 2005

Good, good and good! This Nebbiolo blend is a great rose for an informal get-together. Smooth, approachable, tasty. Paired this with roasted chicken and garlic spears and it was a hit.

Rating: 3.60 / 5.00

Champagne Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut NV

It had all the qualities of a good Champagne, the great nose, the green apple and citrus, the toast and cheese rind, the notes of seashells... My only complaint was that the body was a little on the flabby side, and body is very important when it comes to Champagne.

Rating: 2.85 / 5.00

Nino Franco Rustico Prosecco di Valdobbiadene NV

I've paired this Prosecco with appetizers and I've paired it with cookies for dessert, and it works every time. This is an awesome example of a Prosecco, and for a really good price as well.

Rating: 3.80 / 5.00

Terre del Marchesato Emilio Primo Tuscany 2004

Great Super Tuscan. Rich, caramelly black fruits with some wild boar "essence" mixed in. Dusty, gritty... hell yeah!

Rating: 4.15 / 5.00

Perazzeta Rita Montecucco Sangiovese 2004

Reminds me of a young Napa Cab. Young and fruit forward, smooth, and tries to lean toward the jammy side buy can't quite make it. Pork chops? Sounds like a good pairing to me!

Rating: 3.04 / 5.00

Heidi Schrock Muscat Austria 2005

Minerally, racy, refreshing... a great wine from a great winery.

Rating: 3.40 / 5.00

Felton Road Pinot Noir Central Otago 2004

Hands down the best New Zealand Pinot I've tried. Clean, unadultered, floral as hell and absolutely delicious.

Rating: 4.05 / 5.00

Champagne Larmandier-Bernier Terre de Vertus Champagne NV

I freaking loved this wine, which was a gift from a friend so I'm not sure on the price. The frizzante was the fiercest I've seen from any wine, and everything else that followed was elegant. Green apple, pear, lemon zest, seaweed, brioche and gruyere. Pair this wine with sushi. It will rock your world.

Rating: 4.08 / 5.00

Avinyo Vi D'Agulla Blanco Pened�s 2006

This low alchol wine was exactly what the doctor ordered for the last drink of the evening... refreshing, and not vicious enough to cause a hangover in the morning. Flavors of canned pears, fresh apricots, shale and peach blossoms. Light bodied with an unexpected light frizzante and a chalky texture. Great bang for buck.

Rating: 3.60 / 5.00