Kremser Schmidt Grüner Veltliner Trocken Kremstal Qualitätswein 2007 – Winzer Krems Sangrube 13 – Alc. 12% - was a gift from Austrian friends. It was bursting with primary grapey fruit and was deliciously quaffable but much less serious and subtle which those which I recently tasted from Nigl; 15/20.
Morgon Terres Dorées 2007 Jean-Paul Brun – Alc. 12% - was more than just deliciously quaffable with quite lean linear body, bright moreish acidity, minerals and deliciously fresh fruit. I don’t think that this is a Morgon for the long haul but, no problem, because it is drinking so well now; 16/20.
“Il Rosso del Abazia” Vino del tavola del Veneto 1997 – Serafini & Vidotto, Nervesa della Battaglia (TV) – Alc 12.5% - is a Bordeaux blend, Cabernet dominated, I think; it has been a regular winner of Gambero Rosso’s 3 bicchieri award. Its aromas were a discreetly delicious complex of red and dark fruit, black currant, blackberry, a touch of cherry and liqueur, with tobacco and cedar and its palate was medium/full bodied, silky and ingratiatingly moreish with a classical shape, good length and an elegant and light sweetness of touch. We felt that we could easily despatch another bottle and, if there is a criticism, it is that the wine is a tad too easy and insufficiently challenging; delicious, though; 17/20.
Givry 1er cru “Petit Marole” 1999 – Domaine François Lumpp – (red)- Alc.13% - (€22 for 2006) represents excellent QPR with its elegant aromas of cherry, minerals and a touch of liqueur and its silky medium weight body, smooth acidity, resolving structure and good length; 16/20+++.
