tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928796279579578733.post4231174620469091944..comments2024-01-23T04:52:02.418-08:00Comments on Smells Like Grape: Leonetti Sangiovese 2003Taster Bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02908229777246053650noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928796279579578733.post-8122948602746694432008-08-09T07:41:00.000-07:002008-08-09T07:41:00.000-07:00I agree about experiencing tastes on their own, an...I agree about experiencing tastes on their own, and then identifying them in the wines. Allspice is a spice I canned fruits and cucumbers with and also baked goodies during the holidays, but not a spice I use regularly. <BR/><BR/>What I'm finding the most difficult is I know I'm picking up something on the nose of a wine, but I can't distinguish the smell. Other times there is no mistaking what I smell. It'll take practice I suppose. Thanks for the tips!!paperkickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872098771761564736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928796279579578733.post-75702724398458185082008-08-09T05:14:00.000-07:002008-08-09T05:14:00.000-07:00On many of these big wines, look for a licorice fl...On many of these big wines, look for a licorice flavor on the long finish to develop.<BR/><BR/>This was posted the night we opened the bottle. It hung around for a few days. The more I tried it, the more I liked it. I think Sangiovese is a wonderful grape. Used in SuperTuscan style blends, Sangiovese brings a lot to the table. Certainly, Chianti Classico (the good stuff, not the plonk), Piemonte blends and Primitivo will bring joy.<BR/><BR/>Gary V. has the right concept. You need to experience flavors and aroma on their own before you can identify wine. (Not that I advocate chewing dirt and cigars.) I put <A HREF="http://smellslikegrape.blogspot.com/search?q=%20choke%20cherry" REL="nofollow">choke cherry</A> into many of my wine notes because my dad and I used to make choke cherry wine. I make this killer lamb dish with <A HREF="http://smellslikegrape.blogspot.com/search?q=%20cinnamon" REL="nofollow">cinnamon</A> and <A HREF="http://smellslikegrape.blogspot.com/search?q=%20allspice" REL="nofollow">allspice</A>. That dish was a wonderful trainer for evaluating spice in wines.<BR/><BR/>For <A HREF="http://smellslikegrape.blogspot.com/search?q=licorice" REL="nofollow">licorice</A>, do try licorice candy unless it is of high quality. Go to the health food store and ask for DGL. This is a chewable licorice supplement. Chew a couple of these and pay attention to the finish. Then let me know if you when start identifying licorice in your wines.Taster Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02488365147779151530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928796279579578733.post-60160622967085951152008-08-08T20:57:00.000-07:002008-08-08T20:57:00.000-07:00I'm so glad to see allspice in your tasting notes....I'm so glad to see allspice in your tasting notes. I've tried a couple of Syrah's this summer and thought I was picking up a hint of that spice, but decided my nose was deceiving me. This sounds like a nicely balanced Sangiovese!paperkickshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872098771761564736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928796279579578733.post-86580028022865289672008-08-04T12:16:00.000-07:002008-08-04T12:16:00.000-07:00Thanks Richard! We forgot about that (notes weren'...Thanks Richard! We forgot about that (notes weren't that good). It was a screaming deal then for sure.Taster Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02908229777246053650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7928796279579578733.post-91551242442052592802008-08-04T11:55:00.000-07:002008-08-04T11:55:00.000-07:00I have drank a few bottles of this wine as well, h...I have drank a few bottles of this wine as well, having also gotten them from Salem Wine Imports. I enjoyed this wine very much, plenty of complexity and lots of flavor. <BR/><BR/>I should note that this wine usually sells for over $50 a bottle, and that the $30 was a significant discount.Richard Auffreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948647697847819742noreply@blogger.com