Primitivo

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  May 2013

  Chateau Montelena Zinfandel 2010

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  Primitivo + Zinandel clone. Dak berry, pepper and sage equally balanced on the nose with red, black and purple plum fruit. Flavors on the palate of blue and purple berry and plum. Hints of red fruit as well. Blackberry, pepper, underbrush, sage, cedar. Nicely balanced with good acidity. Layered and nice complexity in its flavors. 88 pts.5/... Read More

  Wine review by VegasOenophile

  
  

• May 2013

  The Giro d'Italia is going full throttle and is just slightly more than ... ... Zinfandel taking on a Primitivo from Puglia.Next up the illustrious Foxall is making another guest appearance.  He will feature a California v. Northern Italy matchup inspired by the Tour of California vs. Giro d'Italia.  I won't divulge the varieties in the match... Read More

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• May 2013

  Great that Nalle got a little love.  I have enjoyed their wines, including ... with a neighbor's "Primitivo" as a tribute to him.  (Cuneo was their neighbor.)  I like their zins more than my wife does, so I drink them when I'm on my own.  Definitely more restrained, lower ABV. Like many of the DCV families (Unti, Talty, Mauritson, Teldeschi, an... Read More

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• May 2013

  Walla Walla has a lot of wonderful varietals as well, and in many cases ... ... Cougar Crest), Barbera and Primitivo (see Forgeron, Cougar Crest and Woodward Canyon). As for Long Shadows, if you plan to visit, call ahead, as they have limited space and hours available for tastings, so it's best to be prepared rather than disappointe Read More

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• May 2013

  Imagery Estate Winery Sonoma County Barbera. When I go to the wine ... ... Italian grapes--Sangiovese, Primitivo, Lagrein--although they also have a Malbec and some of the usual red Rhone suspects.  The have a wine labeled "White Burgundy" (Horrors) which is a Chardonnay Pinot Blanc blend.I found their wines to be pretty consistently drinkable... Read More

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  May 2013

  Feudi di San Gregorio Primitivo di Manduria 2010

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  Restrained nose with notes of fresh tart cherry, leathery oak, and subtle spice ... Tasmanian Pinot Noir...the Primitivo was the best wine of the bunch to pair with an impossibly spicy chili. (The restrained fruit in this wine seems to be a better partner for spicier food Read More

  Wine review by JenniferT

  
  
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  May 2013

  Tormaresca Red Blend Puglia IGT Neprica 2010

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  Drink Now-The 2010 Neprica is a great example of the inexpensive, utterly ... ... is a blend of Negroamaro, Primitivo and Cabernet Sauvignon. @shopperswin Read More

  Wine review by 1277811Jerel1957 1277811

  
  

• May 2013

  Fox asked me the other day if I was going to start a thread on this years growing season. I've been real busy with other things and haven't had much time to focus on the specifics of the 2013 season. But, things are getting off to an early start due to unusually warm Spring weather and a mild Winter where the Sierra snowpack is only 17% of norma... Read More

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  May 2013

  Natalie Verga Primitivo 2011

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  A great red for grilled vegetables, under $10 worked for me! Read More

  Wine review by joena

  
  

• April 2013

  An interesting article --http://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/01/dining/kevin-pogue-seeks-washington-states-top-terroir.htmlI've yet to try any wines from Walla Walla -- simply not available here -- but keep reading about them. It's on my to-do list for if I ever visit the US. But it's particularly interesting to see they're taking terroir more seriou... Read More

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