Bottega Gold spumante Brut **
Normally I find sparkling wine tastes like sparkling water, but this one is very sweet. My wife was scared that it said brut, but pleased it was sweet .
Radikon Merlot 2001 *****
Very special. sourness of a northern rhone, the mature petroleum like textu re of a wellaged napa cab that I miss so much, with the boysenberry dark fr uit of a merlot. 15 year old wine with no sulfites. defies the knowledge th at we've been taught. I wish more wines were like this at a more reasonable price range . I dont remember if I paid 50euro or 70euro for 0.5l bottle. Its one or the other.
Wife's notes: mmm, really good. even if its sour and reminds me of my grand father's homemade aged vinegar, it is very deep.
Its 30/60 days maceration, 5 years in oak barrels, and 5+ y in bottle.
Anyone know why its written 30/60 days maceration? is it 30-60? or is it a
2 step approach?