Sunday, December 21, 2014

La Marca Prosecco Sparkling Wine
Non-vintage

Naked Wine Review 158

Wine: La Marca Prosecco Sparkling Wine
Grape: Glera
Producer: La Marca
Vintage: Non-vintage
Region: Italy>Veneto>Prosecco di Conegliano-Valdobbiadene 
Price: 15.00
Date tasted: 12/17/14
Place tastedI could hear birds chirping over the sound of busses and shuffling shoes. Bells ringing outside store fronts with Santas attached to them struck a note of nostalgia in me where a smile broke lose from it's captive pain. The chorus of chatter from flocks of people in the streets was filled with a joyful sort of chaos. As I focused on the similarities between the sounds of people and the sounds of birds in collective unison, time slowed down enough for me to see, to hear, to experience something more complete than the fragments of funhouse mirrors that too often reflect distorted ideas about the world around me. 
May your consciousness be filled with the naked truth, your heart be full with compassion, and your spirit free to fly to the destinations of your wildest imagination. Salude!
Served with: Mandala hors d oeuvre plates. It would be wonderful with any subtle elegant seafood such as clams, mussels, oysters, scallops or lobster. Also caviar, smoked saLmon, chicken, and things in rich buttery cream sauces would complement nicely. 
Appearance: Twinkles like starlight in your glass, pale and clear with tight bubbles soaring in beautifully choreographed movement like a tiny liquid universe.
On the snoot: Ripe fragrant pear and citrus with a lily of the valley halo.
Taste: Bright apple and sweet grapefruit combine with gentle hugs of honeysuckle carmel. Wet mineral over cold stone stroke the edges of the palate until a crisp clean finish releases the senses from the pitter patter of tiny bubbles that fascinate and captivate throughout.
Balance: Perfectly balanced. Light bodied, dry and smooth with plentiful sparkling little bubbles.
Comments: Honey, I Loved it! It is special occasion worthy.
With New Years is just around the corner I'd like to wish you all a happy, healthy and prosperous 2015. Cin Cin

Rating: 4 tipsys



Saturday, December 6, 2014

Domaine Lafage Cuvee Nicolas 12'

Naked Wine Review 157

Wine: Domaine Lafage Cuvee Nicolas
Grape: Grenache Noir 
Producer: Domaine Lafage 
Vintage: 12'
Region: France>Languedoc-Roussillon >Roussillon>Vin de Pays des Côtes Catalanes
Price: 15.00
Date tasted: 12/5/14
Place tasted: I had spent the day rollerskating through Flintstone Land wearing my new lederhosen. The ghost of my goldfish, Freddie, led me down various paths past curious children and giant waving Fred and Barney's. I waved back, Freddie did a little dance, and we giggled all the way home. What better at the end of a fun day like that than a nice bottle of French wine? 
Served with: Spicy butternut squash soup and warm bread. She’s very food friendly; grilled meats, game, herby pasta meals, roasts, spicy vegetable dishes and things of that nature all pair well with this one. 
Appearance: Firm naked body with thick beautiful legs draped in a gown of dark luminous pomegranate. Nice.
On the snoot: is the scent of fresh berries mingling with the distinct aroma of lilacs and roses.
Taste: Bursting with jammy raspberry, sweet spice, and a soft whisper of Dutch licorice. Finish is long and full with jazzy tones of smoke and earth over juicy red fruit and dusty tannins.
Balance: Medium body with soft alcohol, lively acids, minimal sugars, and warm subtle tannins.
Comments: I love this wine! She has simple elegance and grace. Go get yourself a bottle or two, you won’t be disappointed.


Rating: 4 tipsys, excellent value



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