Type (vineyard, grape, year): Folonari -60%, Merlot - 40%
Sangiovese. 1998.
Obtained from: Webvan
Price: $10
Smell: like leaves
Taste: light with a bitter aftertaste.
Opinion: Nothing special or exciting.
-Ben
Type (vineyard, grape, year): Folonari, 60% Merlot/40% Sangiovese.
1998.
Obtained from: Webvan
Price: $10
Smell: frutta? fiori? chissa!
Taste: consistenza media. abbastanza secco.
Opinion: Mi piace, ma non molta. Per dieci dollari, è
un buon vino.
Comments: Bell'ettichetta.
-Martha
Type (vineyard, grape, year): Vestini, Monte Pulciano, 1998.
Obtained from: Beltrano's (north on El Camino)
Price: $10 -12
Smell: honey, flowery
Taste: Medium and sweet. Not much alcohol/tannin-maybe an alcohol
aftertaste.
Opinion: It's okay-a little too sweet-simple taste, not much
body or texture. Smooth to drink though.
Comments: Nice label.
-Brent
Type (vineyard, grape, year): Vestini, Monte Pulciano, 1998.
Obtained from: Beltrano's (north on El Camino)
Price: $10 -12
Smell: honey/fiori
Taste: Medium, pretty sweet, not much alcohol, alcohol aftertaste.
Opinion: Tasty!! Smooooth…
Comments: Purdy bottle.
-Martha
Type (vineyard, grape, year): Bolla, Valpolicella, 1998.
Obtained from: Beltrano's (north on El Camino)
Price: $10 -12
Smell: fruity, berries
Taste: Light. Moderate alcohol content. Beginning fruity taste
with a quick-coming spicy aftertaste. Very smooth.
Opinion: Likable, why-not too strong, smooth, but with a kick.
It's light but has guts and a changing taste and texture.
Comments: We love this wine. Two thumbs up!
-Brent & Martha
Type (vineyard, grape, year): 1999 Bolla Pinot Grigio delle
Venezie
Obtained from: Tavola Italiana
Smell: sweet with lime undertones
Taste: light, fruity, low tannin. 12% alcohol. powerful aftertaste.
Opinion: A nice complement to fish, a fun sassy wine.
Comments: A light and festive vintage--good for a one night
stand, but not good enough to take home and meet the parents.
- Christoforo
Type (vineyard, grape, year): Cypress Merlot, 1998 California
Obtained from: Safeway
Price: ~$10
Smell: warm and slightly spicy.
Taste: A bit bitter. Not so good aftertaste. Full-bodied.
Opinion: So-so. Too dry/bitter
-Anonymous
Type (vineyard, grape, year): Rosemount Estate Shiraz 1999
Obtained from: Safeway
Price: ~$12
Smell: Nice aroma. Hint of spice.
Taste: Medium. Warms you up nicely. Not too fruity or sweet.
Good balance.
Opinion: Yes! It was very good.
Comments: Goes well with outdoor performances (i.e. keeps you
warm)
-Anonymous
