Natalie Maclean Wine Review: Chateau Bel Air Gloria 2016, Cru Bourgeois, A.C. Haut Médoc

Natalie's Score: 91/100

From Domaine Martin, Château Bel Air Gloria 2016 is a Cru Bourgeois produced from a blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with 25% in Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Cru Bourgeois is a quality designation for the Médoc indicating that the wine has been examined and certified as having high enough quality and taste profile to qualify as a Cru Bourgeois. Look for rich aromas and flavours of dark berry, plum, crushed raspberry, fine herbs, toasty oak spice flavours and smoky notes on this bright and full-bodied red from the Bordeaux wine region. Good now, better in 2024 or cellar to 2032.

Food pairings: veal cutlets, pork tenderloin, beef roast.

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This Château Bel Air Gloria 2016 was reviewed on March 18, 2023 by Natalie MacLean

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Wine Align Review: Chateau Bel Air Gloria 2016, Cru Bourgeois, A.C. Haut Médoc

Curtis Family Vineyards Pasha Shiraz 2018 Review

This is exciting! It's old-school yet well balanced, with notes of suppurating black fruits, dark cherry, compote, furniture polish and spice, black pepper, chocolate, tobacco, and leather. The richness is tempered by decent acidity, which serves as a foundation for all that expressiveness to cling to and, as a result, shine through. Stunning!

Expert Reviews From Wine Align

Records show that the Curtis Family name first appeared in Cervaro in 1471, a town established by the Latinium tribe in Central Italy around the Second Century AD. Cervaro is situated approximately 10klms south of the monastery town of Monte Cassino, the site of some of the bitterest fighting between the Allied and German forces in Italy during World war II

In 1499 the Cardinal de Medici allocated Paolo Curtis the authority to administer the Papal lands in the area around Cervaro. Upon these rich soils they established vineyards and olive groves, which are still farmed by the family. They became major wine producing families, selling to large city merchants from Naples and Rome. The Second World War took its toll upon the buildings used as a winery and barrel storage, but more destructive was the introduction of the Phylloxera grape vine louse, badly damaging the vineyards. Some were replanted and are harvested today. It was whilst the later replanting was taking place that the young Claudio Curtis first became involved in vineyards. While his parents tendered the newly growing vines, Claudio tried to help by removing the growing shoots. The Curtis Family have been growing grapes and making wine in McLaren Vale since 1973.

Today the Curtis Family are concentrating on developing complex premium wines for the Australian market. Premium wines that show the Curtis Family passion for great McLaren Vale Wines.

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Great Wines of Italy Trade & Industry Tasting

Great Wines of Italy Trade & Industry Tasting

Intra Vino Inc. had the wonderful opportunity to attend the "Great Wines of Italy Trade & Industry Tasting" in the final weeks of the season. We had some fantastic wine from some outstanding wineries at the Grand Tasting.

A mix of industry experts, newcomers, and individuals just eager to have fun and check out what these Italian producers had to offer made up the audience.

Including Prosecco, Barolo, Brunello, Chianti Classico, and many other excellent varietals from different regions. A special assortment of undiscovered jewels, etc. A wonderful range of Italian cuisine was also appreciated by guests.

We held insightful discussions with both established and up-and-coming manufacturers in Italy.

Global warming, climate change, and sustainability were all hot topics. Concerns from producers on the future of their business and what may be done within the sector to address these worries.

The highlight of the trip was, of course, sampling fantastic wines from all across Italy and engaging in memorable conversations. Future business is expected as we try to cultivate new connections with some of these fantastic producers.

Franciacorta Saten Brut Docg

Franciacorta Saten embodies the elegance and creaminess of the finest and most delicate vineyards of the company's wine-making panorama.

This Beautiful and savory Chianti Classico had notes of smoked bacon, red fruit, and mushrooms. It has a medium body and firm, chewy tannins. Lively acidity with a palate that is structured and fruity. delicious and tight.

The Wines of Azienda Agricola Sallemi Giovanni were a standout amongst giants. The Winery began bottling its own 2015 vintage wine, which was distinguished by excellent grape quality and good sugar content.

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