How many good Corvina wines have you come
across in the U.S.? And how many Amarone style winemakers have you come
across? Probably very, very, very few. This was one of the first
releases by Circle S Vineyards a number of years ago. When we first
visited CSV, the owner (Dave Stacy) mentioned that he only makes this wine when
the grapes are just right. There is no sense in making wine from grapes unless
they meet the meticulous detailed criteria to merit the wine making
process. Since Amarone style wines can be very time consuming and
expensive, you'll appreciate why the winemaker was selective about when to make
the wine. In the end, time a patience yields a very good tasting
wine. This bottle has mysteriously sat for some time and somehow escaped
being picked for drinking earlier. Guess it was waiting for the right
time to “be chosen”. The wine had moderate tannins with a complex yet
somewhat smooth body. Cherry notes were evident to tempt the taste buds
with a long lingering finish afterwards that was quite nice. You should
pair this one with some untraditional Italian dishes. A special wine like this
deserves that little know Italian secret dish! Sadly, the winery
has since closed. Savor those CSV bottles you have left and enjoy with
your closest friends!
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