2001 Bonello Merlot/Nero D'Avola

[hotwine]

From Gabbiano in Sicily. Nose of gym socks. Yeah, that's right, and it doesn't get better with air time. More gym socks on the tongue tip, giving to something resembling cheap Gabbiano Chianti on the palate, and thence to the drain monster. Couldn't come close to finishing a single glass. Run away! $8 down the laundryroom sink.

[jmcginley1]

gym socks?

That's terrible. For a few dollars more you should look for Cusmano's "Benuara" - a 70% Nero D'avola/ 30% Syrah blend. Cusmano is a Sicilian producer blending local varitials with international grapes successfully.

[Georgie]

eeeuuuwww!