Rich aromas of Asian pear, tropical fruits, hints of orange rind. Supple entry, citrus giving way to stone fruits with a powerful core of minerality. Firm acidity provides balance and a crisp, dry finish.
Tradition reigns supreme at this famed Loire estate. The grapes are, of course, handpicked and fermented in stainless-steel. The wines are then aged in larger, neutral oak. The ‘Picasses’ spends 2 to 3 years in oak, and is usually released about 4 years after the vintage.
Single vineyard grapes sourced from the Collio region of Friuli producing a delicious golden color wine with complex flavors and a subtle creamy texture. Hints of minerals dance on the palate along with a nice acid-fruit balance and long finish.
Wonderful aromas of citrus fruits, peach and green apple balanced by racy acidity intermixed with mineral and flint stone flavors. Light bodied with a round texture and a nice finish.
Pear, pine and anise flavors are focused and clean in this firm white. Mineral-tinged acidity provides real backbone, with citrus and floral notes lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2011. 1,500 cases imported.
[86% Semillon, 14% Sauvignon Blanc] Picked late in the season when this varietal's unique character is fully developed, the wine is barrel fermented to dryness and aged on the lees up to six months. Barrel fermentation with a limited amount of new tight-grained French oak, results in a full-bodied rich texture with rich honey fruit, citrus and fresh fig flavors.
Anderson Valley Pinot is hugely expressive. The 2006 vintage offers delicate notes of blueberry and aromatic tea leaves, subtle hints of cocoa and rose petals. Bright acidity and red cherries create a lush juicy entry, leading to a broad, sturdy finish.
Zesty, lush and packed with citrus notes, this Australian Chardonnay displays subtle toasty oak on the nose. The palate shows stone fruits. It's medium bodied, complex, but very refreshing. The oak is beautifully integrated and gives a lovely richness without being overpowering. The high elevation and cool climate of the Adelaide Hills gives the wine a certain Burgundian edginess. On the palate, the wine is intense, yet beautifully balanced. An array of fruit characters (peach, pear, melon) mingle with the mineral and earthy notes. A very complete wine that will improve with time in the bottle - but don't hold back. Enjoy now and over the next few years.
Initial aromas of clove and anise give way to red caneberry, oak spice, and white peach as the wine opens in the glass. The entry is juicy with Royal Anne cherry, hints of citrus, and firm yet balanced acidity carrying the wine to the finish. The tannins are fine grained and suit the wine in its youth, but are robust enough to balance this wine for aging over the next five to seven years.
[91 pts Robert Parker] The 2006 Nestri is a gorgeous, mid-weight wine endowed with freshly cut flowers, minerals, sweet spices and super ripe dark fruit. The wine possesses outstanding harmony in a style that is more about the whole, rather than the sum of its parts. Some wild, animal notes lurk in the background....This is a beautiful wine from Meroi. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2012.
Englewood Wine Merchants is a fine wine retailer/merchant based in Northern New Jersey, five miles from New York City serving the tri-state area. We have a unique selection of fine wines from California, France, Spain, Italy, Australia, and Oregon, to name just a few, as well as premium spirits. We offer case and mixed case discounts on wine. We offer custom corporate and business gifts as well as a monthly wine club. We deliver and ship in the United States. Unlike other wine stores, we have tasted every selection in our wine store to ensure only the best quality wines.
