Sunday is Daylight Savings. What to do with that extra hour? After you have set back the clocks, set aside an hour of time later in the day to enjoy a glass of wine. But why wait for Sunday?
Friday
2021 Corte Medicea, Aros Toscana Rosso $16
50% Sangiovese, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tuscany
This half/half sangiovese cabernet blend typifies Toscana IGT (aka Supertuscan), with all the cherries and sandy tannins you’d expect, plus structure and blackcurrants from cabernet and a few good licks of chocolate and vanilla from judicious oak use.
Saturday
2022 Planeta, La Segreta Grillo $15
100% Grillo
Sicily
After a first dash of a sea breeze, there are primary varietal aromas of citrus, pears and oregano. Fresh and smooth on the palate, with the fresh and elegant taste of lemon tart and pulp.
2021 Campo Maccione, Morellino Di Scansano $20
90% Sangiovese, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon
Tuscany
The nose opens with mushrooms and soil and woodsy, umami aromas. Vanilla and cherry eventually join, appearing again on the palate, along with more berries and the metallic tang of more iron-rich soil underlined by abundant acidity and angular tannins.
Was $28, now $20
Sunday
2021 Cartuxa Évora, Colheita Branco $15
Antão Vaz, Arinto, and Roupeiro
Alentejo, Portugal
Scents of dried flowers and spices complemented by notes of ripe pear and almond. Smooth and balanced velvety flavor, with a fruity finish.
Was $25, now $15