July Moestue release reds

2012 Bodegas y Vinedos del Jalon Castillo de Maluenda Vinas Viejas
Ruby. Somewhat scented, dark berries, fruity nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, leaner palate, fruity and easy. 82

2013 Telmo Rodriguez LZ Rioja
Ruby. Rich, fruity, dark berries, light spicy nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, leaner palate, little bit hollow, fruity. 84

2011 Guigal Côte-du-Rhône rouge
Ruby. Spicy, liquorice, plums and dark berries jam, rich and warm nose, slight nettle note. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, little bit warm. 84

2011 Librandi Ciro Rosso Riserva Duca Sanfelice
Ruby. Red berries, coffee, slight nettle note nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich, sweet and warm, leaner finish, bit drying and textured, good length. 85

2012 Talenti Rosso di Montalcino
Bright ruby. Fruity, fresh, red berries, anise, elegant nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, fresh, elegant, fairly pure fruit, good length. 87

2012 G. D. Vajra Dolcetto d'Alba Coste e Fossati
Ruby. Rich, dark fruits, ripe cherries, detailed, liquorice nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, refreshing, especially for Dolcetto, little bit sweet fruity, good length. 88

2012 Anne Gros et Jean-Paul Tollot 50/50 Rouge (Minervois)
Ruby. Red berries, slight anise, some sweet morellos nose. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rounded, straight forward. 85

2010 Cavalotto Barbera d'Alba Vigna del Cuculo
Ruby. Rich nose, coffee, liquorice, cherries. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, lively palate, leaner, refreshing if a bit sweet and warm in the finish, good length. 88

2011 Cavalotto Langhe Nebbiolo
Bright ruby. Rich nose, fruity and sweet, cherries and anise. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, bit sweet for my palate, good length. 88

2009 Bonny Doon Le Cigare Volant
Ruby. Rich, intense, fruity nose, dark berries, leather and spices. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, rich and fruity, slightly sweet, dark berries, some vanilla, good length. 89

2008 Cinelli Colombini Brunello di Montalcino Prime Donne
Ruby. Rich, coffee, ripe fruits. Freshish acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich if leaner palate, bit alcoholic. 86

2008 Cavalotto Barolo Bricco Boschis
Ruby. Rich nose, liquorice, cherries, slight VA, intense. Fresh acidity, ripe tannins, fruity, rich, leaner body, bit warm finish, good length. 89

2008 Casa Scarpa Barbaresco Tettineive
Ruby. Rich, anise, leather, cherries, morellos, intense nose. Fresh acidity, high of ripe tannins, lively, playful, rich, leaner palate, structured, tar and roses finish. 90

2012 Coffele Recioto di Soave Le Sponde
Golden. Rich, fruity, tropical, apricots and light floral note nose. Fresh acidoty, lively, rounded, dried fruits, sweet, little leaner finish, good length. 88

Emilio Lustau Almacenista Paolo Cortado Vides
Amber. Rich nose, nuts, minerals, dried fruits, slight wood plolish note far back. Fresh acidity, minerals, focused, salty note, nuts, long. 90