TN 2004 La Cassaccia Grignolino
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DaleW > wrote:
> Sunday night Betsy made a puttanesca sauce. Not first thing I think of
> for al fresco dining on maybe the most gorgeous day/evening of the
> summer, but it was delicious. I wanted a light chillable red, and went
> for the 2004 La Casaccia "Casa Poggeto" Grignolino del Monferrato. I
> quite like Grignolino in general (though I've only had a few), but
> this was the best yet.
> Beautfully floral nose, light with vibrant acidity. Pretty bright
> strawberry and raspberry fruit, a sense of earth. This is a great $10
> bottle of wine. Fresh and refreshing. B++
>
> Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent
> wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't
> drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no
> promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.
That is one I have not tasted but have seen on the shelves locally.
Sounds like a great buy.
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