Happy Sunday! I think I had a productive day, mainly because I feel like I'm about to collapse on the couch! I went to church, then rehearsal this afternoon, then I pulled two gallon buckets of dandelions (I think it's getting better since it's one less bucket than last weekend!) and then I mowed for the first time this year before starting dinner. Which brings me to the wine for this evening, the 2021 Reininger Sangiovese Grosso from the Seven Hills Vineyard in the Walla Walla AVA of Washington. Let's see how this wine is tasting and whether I made the right choice for my Sunday dinner!
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The wine is a deep ruby color in the glass with great clarity, just what you'd like to see in a Sangiovese Grosso. The nose presents enticing aromas of candied cherry, strawberry with some hints of lilac. The first sip is a blast of ripe red fruit, cherry, strawberry and currant, but with none of the sweetness the nose was projecting. Midpalate, you have some notes of pipe tobacco and white pepper spice, before a reprise of warm berry cobbler. The tannins are silky smooth, providing a perfect base for the long, dry finish.
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Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 9, as it's just a classic tasting Italian varietal that pays homage to the European heritage. This wine would pair well with a variety of dishes, but it really needs to be paired with the food of Italy, from hearty Florentine steak, to classic pasta, from baked lasagna, stuffed shells to a hearty Bolognese. Tonight, I am enjoying this wine with a long-time favorite, bucatini with mussels fra diavalo, topped with fresh basil and shaved parmesan. Cheers!
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