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- wineguruchgo - 07-19-2007
I opened these two tonight and here's my thoughts:
I just bought a 1998 Montecillio Grand Reserva Rioja which will run you around $22.00 per bottle.
It has lush deep, dark berry fruit with very tame tannins. It actually reminds me of a Brunello that would be easily twice the price.
In the store I saw other ones up to $62.00 per bottle. That's a little steep on my budget, so I'm not disappointed. I'm now wondering about the structure of the pricier ones.
I also tried a Casal Garcia Vinho Verde, from Portugal, which was on sale for $6.99. the price was great but the wine seemed overtly acidic to me. Yet, I am very sensitive to acid so I'm a really bad judge. It had nice, green apple fruit and was slightly frizzante which I found pleasant.
- Innkeeper - 07-19-2007
We like Vinho Verde with simply sauteed flounder filet or other white fish. Foodie likes to match it with some lime juice and a shot of seltzer.
- brappy - 07-20-2007
Nah...... I believe lime juice and a shot of soda would be same-same which = boring.