Tried these three whites w/ Susan this weekend:
1. Ercole DOC: Monferrato Bianco (12%; Cortese/Chardonnay/Sauvignon Blanc; ThePiemonteGuy/Shafer/MN) 2023: Med.light yellow color; lightly floral/Cortese/carnations fairly stony/chalky/bit pineapple rather simple/bland/dull nose; lightly tart slight stony/chalky/mineral very light floral/Cortese/carnations rather dull/vapid flavor;short lightly tart finish that follows the nonexistent flavor; an utterly dull/vapid/bland white w/ almost no character; dull as dishwater. $20.00/litre
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2. Borghi ad Est PinotGrigio Dd'OC: Friuli/Goriza (12.5%; VnydBrands/Birmingham/AL) ICQRF 2021: Med.light yellow color; attractive floral/carnations/gardenias/PG light chalky/ctony/mineral bit simple PG pleasant enough nose; lightly tart pleasant/PG/floral/carnations light earthy/stony/chalky rather simple PG flavor; long lightly tart finish that tracks the flavor; a pleasant/simple PG but just that; fair enough price at $16.00 (KK)
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3. Terres Dorees Jean-Paul Brun Roussanne Authenticite Garantie Vin de France Blanc (12%; Louis/DressnerSlctns/NY) Jean-Paul Brun/Charnay in Beaujolais 2022: Med.gold color; fairly strong floral/honeysuckle/carnations/Rouss light pencilly/oak slight spicy/nutmeg slight stony/chalky pretty classic Rouss nose; lightly tart fairly rich/lush strong Rouss/honeysuckle/floral light stony/chalky very attractive/straightforward Rouss flavor; long attractive Rouss finish that follows flavor; a quite attractive expression of pure Rouss but lacks the complexity or Rhone character; a quite pleasant Rouss a bit on the simple side; well priced at $22.00 (AV)
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More blicklegrit from TheBloodyPulpit:
1. The PiemonteGuy is an importer in MN that specializes in wines from the Piemonte. He has a very interesting portfolio and almost all the wines of his I've tried were impressive. This Bianco was a rare failure from ThePiemonteGuy.
A Roussanne from the Beaujolais area. Who's have thunk. Quite a pleasant expression of Rouss.
Tom