Wine with Friends | il Molino di Grace | il Margone Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013
The wine I was sharing with friends is a 100% Sangiovese grape il Molino di Grace il Margone Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2013.
Review
Wednesday Wine Reviews by @Sam_WineTeacher
2015 Syrah-Viognier Hester Creek Oliver, BC $25.99 Garnet/black with deep intensity. An inviting nose of dark fruit, cocoa, earth, white pepper and vanilla. Good balance with soft ripe tannins. The flavours mirror the nose followed by a medium-plus finish. 2018 Rosé Vanessa Vineyards Cawston, BC $24.99 Take a sip and you’ll think you’ve … Read more
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