I reviewed many wine performances throughout 2013, so if you’re looking for a good bottle with which to enjoy Sunday’s Academy Awards, here are some winners.
Best Grape in a Supporting Role: And the winner is cabernet franc in the 2005 Chateau Lassegue Grand Cru Saint-Emilion. Its 35 percent contributed depth, structure and black fruit richness to merlot’s leading role as a voluptuous and tantalizing blueberry character. Chateau Lassegue’s director (okay, winemaker) Pierre Seillan cast cabernet franc perfectly for its tannic support to the suppler merlot.
Best Grape in a Leading Role: And the winner is sangiovese in the 2010 Castello di Volpaia Chianti Classico. It’s 90 percent of the show, and dressed in flamboyant cherry and raspberry flavors with bright acidity. Cameo appearances by merlot and syrah combined for a flawless rendition of Chianti Classico. Don’t miss this stellar interpretation of one of the world’s most renowned grapes.
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