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2006 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Barbera d’Asti Superiore (Bionzo)

07/11/2008 Jozef Schildermans 0

2006 La Spinetta (Rivetti) Barbera d’Asti Superiore (Bionzo) – Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Barbera d’Asti Superiore (10/26/2008) Liquorice, black fruit, fruit syrup, blossoms on the somewhat lactic, expressive nose. Still serious acidity on the palate. Black berries, black coffee, black chocolate, liquorice: it’s all there. Expansive, but still young. Might merit a higher score after a few years of bottle age. > Read more …

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Succesful Harvest 2008 In Germany

07/11/2008 Jozef Schildermans 0

German wine growers are satisfied with the size and quality of the grape harvest this year, according to the Deutsches Weininstitut Mainz. The cool autumn weather allowed the grapes to ripen gradually and they remained healthy. The total harvest is estimated at 10 to 10.5 million hectoliters. In the Ahr the quality is comparable to last year, one of the > Read more …

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2007 Dönnhoff Norheimer Dellchen Riesling Großes Gewächs trocken

06/11/2008 Jozef Schildermans 0

2007 Dönnhoff Norheimer Dellchen Riesling Großes Gewächs trocken – Germany, Nahe (11/4/2008) Slate, wet stones, ripe yellow fruit on the honeyed, enjoyable nose. On the penetrating and intense palate searing citruslike acidity, masses of ripe fruit, minerals and a distinct smokey element. Lingering after-taste. Very primary, but already enjoyable. Might merit a higher score in time. (94 pts.)