I was pleased to have been chosen to taste the 2015 SUNCE TEROLDEGO.
SUNCE: I see from the vineyard’s website that the winemaker, Frane Franicevic, hails from the Croatian island of Hvar, on the Dalmatian coast. The fact that my kitchen currently contains an olive oil, a pumpkin oil, and oregano that are also sourced from the island of Hvar is one of those happy coincidences that make life interesting. Dobro!
TASTING NOTES: I’ve never encountered the Teroldego varietal. Or even heard of it. But learning about new things is half the fun, so I conducted my tasting without consulting my trusty DeLong varietal table. But for those who are interested I’ve included the DeLong varietal description at the conclusion of my notes.
UPON OPENING: the nose is presents strong blackberry notes, along with floral and spice notes. Even after putting it through an aerating filter the wine was astringent, with blackberry and black raspberry notes. This wine needs time to breath.
AN HOUR LATER: the floral note had somewhat dissipated and I caught a note of earthiness together with a fleeting whiff of spicy green mint leaves. The taste was surprising: the wine had opened up considerably and was much softer, with a very round mouth-feel. This is not a hulking big red monster; rather it is lighter - smooth and sleek - with balanced tannin and fruit. The blackberry notes were most prominent but the initial black raspberry notes were replaced by deeper cassis notes. Decent legs and finish, with a dark tobacco bitterness that lingered but did not overpower my palate.
THE NEXT DAY: the nose is much more muted. Although quite quaffable, there is a resurgence of black raspberry astringency. For optimal vitality, I’d plan on letting it breathe and finishing it the night it was opened. But wine is a subjective experience - others may feel differently.
PAIRING: The Teroldego did not pair at all well with my already prepared, German-inspired dinner of sweet-sour cabbage with kielbasa, but I’m sure it would hold its own with beef.
VARIETAL: The DeLong varietal table classifies Teroldego as a middleweight grape with moderate to high acidity. For the sake of comparison, it is slightly lighter in weight than Nebbiolo, Norton, and Sagrantino grapes, and slightly more acidic than the Meunier and Refosco varietals. It is primarily grown in Italy (Trentino-Alto Adige) and has the following characteristics: Savory balanced with sweet, berry flavors, dark, distinctive tar finish.
Based on my tasting, I’d say that’s a very accurate description.
Tres Italianos:
Deep purple with lots of skinny legs
Upon open, alcohol, slate, and red fruit on the nose
Started out tight, tart, and old worldy right out of the bottle
Much better by the end of the first glass with Plums, Earth, and pepper. Second glass is good as well. Still tart, but with plenty of stone fruit
I think I’ll let it open up over night and get back to you in the morning. If it’s still tart, I’ll pair it with something sweet like a biscuit with jam.
SWMBO doesn’t like red wine, but she said she could drink a glass of this. “Lighter and not as intense.”
@trent Still good in the morning. A delightful breakfast wine, actually. Still bright and stone fruity, with undertones of sweet rot. I dig it. There’s other stuff I dig more for $20, but I kinda want to try the other 4…
@Franicevic Thanks for this offer. Can you tell us a bit about what led you to make Teroldego and what your impressions are of the ageing potential?
Also, if you had pH/acid numbers for these wines it would be an interesting data point.
Thanks again!
I was chosen to do a a lab rat report on the Sunce Barbera. Timing wasn’t great as I was hitting the road early the following morning after receiving the bottle so I didn’t have a lot of time to taste or figure a good pairing, but I finally have a chance to sit down and write my impressions, so here goes.
The wine is light both in color and body. I get red fruit both on the nose and the taste. I found it very tart with flavors of tart cherries and currents. To me this tasted a lot more like a Sangiovese then a Barbera. I usually think of darker red fruits for a Barbera, maybe plumbs or dark cherries, but I didn’t get any of that. I also felt it initially had a slight taste of cork that went away fairly quickly. If you like a Chianti, I think you will like this, but not being a fan of Sangiovese it was not my cup of tea.
I believe it would be better with food like a charcuterie with some good sausage. It needs some fat to cut down on the acid. Also, I think it is a little better slightly chilled. When I get back home I will try it again and see if I have any additional comments.
Suncé Winery & Vineyard Italian Mixed Set
5 bottles for $99.99 $20/bottle + $1.60/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $199.99 $16.67/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
@Winedavid49@Franicevic
Just to stir the pot a bit, tonight pulled a cork on a
2004 Suncé Merlot Wild Hare Vineyard
Mid neck fill with a perfect cork and some expected sediment. Still has some nice, if not ‘fresh’ fruit with a pleasant tartness, acid well in check but present, tannins too still there with a drying dustiness. Like me a nicely aged Merlot.
and on Mar 25, 2015 1:34 PM Franicevic said:
I had an 04 recently and it still had great fruit. Lots of layers–an intriguing wine. It had another 5 years on it, at least. Sadly, I don’t have any more left, not even one bottle. If you want to trade or sell it back to me–I’d be happy to do that–even just to have 1 more bottle.
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Suncé Winery & Vineyard Italian Mixed Set - $40 = 16.66%
Sunce is a family winery located in the Russian River Valley appellation of Sonoma County – specializing in small artisan lots of vineyard designated varietal wines and classic blends.
2015 Old Vines Zinfandel, La Prenda Vineyard, Sonoma Valley
These century old vines are the type that folks pull over on the side of the road to paint. Juicy raspberry fruit greets the palate as wafts of licorice and cinnamon saturate the senses. Pleasant loganberries and faint prune jam reminisce of an earlier era Zin. In the mouth, there’s a tease of a sweet spot, though it finishes dry, lingering for a while with afertastes of long ago days of molasses and baker’s chocolate in the pantry. This gentleman of a Zin can be at the table as an old friend would invite himself or he could sit outside with a pipe or a cigar to officiate the waning sun. Only 12 barrels made.
Appellation: Sonoma Valley, Sonoma County
Alcohol: 15.7%
2015 Teroldego, Heringer Vineyard, Clarksburg, Yolo County
The Sunce Teroldego is a noble wine asserting itself through a nose of marzipan and roses. The lush flavors of ripe loganberries and mulling spices are followed by a smooth, coated finish. Teroldego pairs especially well with tri-tip, lamb shanks, or venison. In vegetarian cuisine, put it with rich stuffed portobello mushrooms or eggplant parmesan. Our Terolodego is best when served with family and friends, making any meal an occasion. The Rotaliano plain of northeastern Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige region has been cultivating Teroldego for over 500 years. Sunce Winery is one of only a handful of producers making Teroldego in California. Only 11 barrels made.
Alcohol: 13%
2016 Barbera Reserve, St. Olof Vineyard, Clear Lake
A vibrantly spiced wine, this 100% Barbera begs for a good meal with good friends. Opulent cherry/plum fruit surrounded by a velvety mouth-feel is layered by hints of dark deep berry, cinnamon spice, and vanilla. This 2016 vintage is a reserve, aged for 19 months in French and American Oak. Pair with pasta Bolognese, Italian-style lentils with sausage, mushroom risotto, and pizza. Only 9 barrels made.
Alcohol: 14%
2015 Les Trois Amis Reserve Super Tuscan, Sonoma County
Enjoy our unique Tuscan-style blend of 37% Sangiovese, 33% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot adds an element of velvety plum fruit with hints of clove and cinnamon, the Cabernet Sauvignon adds a dimension of tannin and structure, while the Sangiovese chimes in with flavors of black cherries with notes of white pepper offering a long, silky finish. This wine is an excellent accompaniment to hearty pasta dishes in a tomato-based sauce with meat or sausage, and especially pairs nicely with Osso Bucco. Only 9 barrels made.
2015 Tres Italianos, Fox Hill & Heringer Vineyard, Mendo/Clarksburg County
This classic Italian-style blend contains 50% Primitivo, 30% Teroldego, and 20% Negroamaro. Rich and velvety in aromas of dewy lichen and saddle, with taste components of black plums, currants, and truffles. Excellent with stuffed portobello mushrooms, lamb shanks, and rich meat dishes, or just as a slow sipper on its own. Only 8 barrels made.
Blend: 50% Primitivo, 30% Teroldego, and 20% Negroamaro
Appellation: Fox Hill & Heringer Vineyards, Mendocino/Clarksburg County
Alcohol: 13.8%
Gold, San Francisco Chronicle
Included in the Box
5-pack:
1x 2015 Old Vines Zinfandel
1x 2015 Teroldego
1x 2016 Barbera Reserve
1x 2015 Les Trois Amis Reserve Super Tuscan
1x 2015 Tres Italianos
Case:
3x 2015 Old Vines Zinfandel
2x 2015 Teroldego
3x Barbera Reserve
2x 2015 Les Trois Amis Reserve Super Tuscan
2x 2015 Tres Italianos
Winery: Suncé Winery & Vineyard
Owners: Janae and Frane Franicevic
Founded: 1991
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Suncé is Croatian for Sun, the source of all things wonderful.
Suncé, established in 1991, is located just off of River Road on Olivet Road in the heart of the Russian River Valley. A small ultra-premium winery producing small lots of rare varietals, vineyard designates and classic blends. Quality is preferred over quantity; each release is limited, sometimes to 200 cases or less and many are pre-sold through barrel futures.
Suncé Winery, meaning “sun” in Serbo-Croatian, is located on one of the oldest roads in Sonoma County. Where olive trees once dominated the landscape, century old head pruned vines now quietly assert their beauty. Nestled in this serene environment, Sunce Winery provides a tranquil, romantic, yet down-to-earth atmosphere. Enjoy a picnic on the deck and play a game or two of bocce ball. Stroll the estate Pinot Noir Vineyard and if you see Frane (the wine maker) hanging around ask him to take you to his barrels.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
@losthighwayz@rlmanzo Not to open any old wunds, but can anyone either elaborate or simply point me towards said posts? As someone who was not part of the Woot Wine community I am just trying to understand the background here in terms of issues with the wine itself vs. issues with strong personalities/opinions . . .
@rlmanzo@sammypedram I don’t recall exact details since the offer I’m referring to must have been 5 or so years ago. What I do recall is the owner/winemaker’s wife being the rep on the boards. She was extremely defensive and aggressive. She even went as far as
Sending me a threatening PM. Reading some yelp reviews corroborates this. Never received an apology. Would never give my hard earned money to any business that treats me in this way. Just my two cents.
@chipgreen I’ve found I tend to like hotter Zins, but I’ve never had any of their wines. I’m going to have to think about this, since I have another delivery coming today.
Anyone remember these wines from woot? Holy mole. Yeeeeah. Not one of the highlights. Cray cray if I remember meets what the hell is in my glass. If you want my hazy opinion… PASS. Someone’s desperate here
@barbarianwine As someone who was not part of the Woot Wine community (though ironically I was in on Woot itself before the Amazon days), can you elaborate a little? Thanks in advance.
@barbarianwine it took me a LONG time to get Sunce back on casemates. . These are an impressive array of wines. Sunce is a success story built on great passion and hard work. Well worth considering.
@barbarianwine Putting aside for now the interpersonal misfires that happened in the discussion for their first sale, I thought their wines had been generally well received by wine wooters. I was sorry I didn’t buy the first offer, which as I recall was a mixed case.
@barbarianwine@InFrom I have been to their tasting room two or three times over the years. I have enjoyed many of their wines and not others. From what I recall, they have something like 20 wines or more on their roster. With that much going I feel like it would be nearly impossible to have all winners. With that said, a sampler like this seems like the best way to find wines from them you could like and then reorder what you liked best. From what I remember they are reasonably priced, and if you are ever in town stop by. They had lots of good deals going in the TR each time I was there.
I remember liking the Petite Sirah and St Olof Barbera best, but it looks like I didn’t keep very good cellartracker notes on these.
@Winedavid49
No longer than it took to get those Meads that the winemaker said would ship before October. Pretty sure that was the first and last Viking themed party I will ever attend and those bottles would have been perfect. Don’t know what I will do with them now. Disappointed that nothing could be done to get them here within 15 days. Doesn’t help that I spent another $20 on a substitute “honey wine” that was godawful but the closest thing I could find to Mead locally on short notice.
I was pleased to have been chosen to taste the 2015 SUNCE TEROLDEGO.
SUNCE: I see from the vineyard’s website that the winemaker, Frane Franicevic, hails from the Croatian island of Hvar, on the Dalmatian coast. The fact that my kitchen currently contains an olive oil, a pumpkin oil, and oregano that are also sourced from the island of Hvar is one of those happy coincidences that make life interesting. Dobro!
TASTING NOTES: I’ve never encountered the Teroldego varietal. Or even heard of it. But learning about new things is half the fun, so I conducted my tasting without consulting my trusty DeLong varietal table. But for those who are interested I’ve included the DeLong varietal description at the conclusion of my notes.
UPON OPENING: the nose is presents strong blackberry notes, along with floral and spice notes. Even after putting it through an aerating filter the wine was astringent, with blackberry and black raspberry notes. This wine needs time to breath.
AN HOUR LATER: the floral note had somewhat dissipated and I caught a note of earthiness together with a fleeting whiff of spicy green mint leaves. The taste was surprising: the wine had opened up considerably and was much softer, with a very round mouth-feel. This is not a hulking big red monster; rather it is lighter - smooth and sleek - with balanced tannin and fruit. The blackberry notes were most prominent but the initial black raspberry notes were replaced by deeper cassis notes. Decent legs and finish, with a dark tobacco bitterness that lingered but did not overpower my palate.
THE NEXT DAY: the nose is much more muted. Although quite quaffable, there is a resurgence of black raspberry astringency. For optimal vitality, I’d plan on letting it breathe and finishing it the night it was opened. But wine is a subjective experience - others may feel differently.
PAIRING: The Teroldego did not pair at all well with my already prepared, German-inspired dinner of sweet-sour cabbage with kielbasa, but I’m sure it would hold its own with beef.
VARIETAL: The DeLong varietal table classifies Teroldego as a middleweight grape with moderate to high acidity. For the sake of comparison, it is slightly lighter in weight than Nebbiolo, Norton, and Sagrantino grapes, and slightly more acidic than the Meunier and Refosco varietals. It is primarily grown in Italy (Trentino-Alto Adige) and has the following characteristics: Savory balanced with sweet, berry flavors, dark, distinctive tar finish.
Based on my tasting, I’d say that’s a very accurate description.
Tres Italianos:
Deep purple with lots of skinny legs
Upon open, alcohol, slate, and red fruit on the nose
Started out tight, tart, and old worldy right out of the bottle
Much better by the end of the first glass with Plums, Earth, and pepper. Second glass is good as well. Still tart, but with plenty of stone fruit
I think I’ll let it open up over night and get back to you in the morning. If it’s still tart, I’ll pair it with something sweet like a biscuit with jam.
SWMBO doesn’t like red wine, but she said she could drink a glass of this. “Lighter and not as intense.”
@trent Still good in the morning. A delightful breakfast wine, actually. Still bright and stone fruity, with undertones of sweet rot. I dig it. There’s other stuff I dig more for $20, but I kinda want to try the other 4…
Sunce’s here if you have any questions.
@Franicevic Welcome.
@Franicevic Thanks for this offer. Can you tell us a bit about what led you to make Teroldego and what your impressions are of the ageing potential?
Also, if you had pH/acid numbers for these wines it would be an interesting data point.
Thanks again!
/giphy coherent-needy-loss
I LOVE Sunce wines! Can’t wait to try these. Thanks WD for bringing them back. Sadly, I can’t get a case this time, in for 5.
I was chosen to do a a lab rat report on the Sunce Barbera. Timing wasn’t great as I was hitting the road early the following morning after receiving the bottle so I didn’t have a lot of time to taste or figure a good pairing, but I finally have a chance to sit down and write my impressions, so here goes.
The wine is light both in color and body. I get red fruit both on the nose and the taste. I found it very tart with flavors of tart cherries and currents. To me this tasted a lot more like a Sangiovese then a Barbera. I usually think of darker red fruits for a Barbera, maybe plumbs or dark cherries, but I didn’t get any of that. I also felt it initially had a slight taste of cork that went away fairly quickly. If you like a Chianti, I think you will like this, but not being a fan of Sangiovese it was not my cup of tea.
I believe it would be better with food like a charcuterie with some good sausage. It needs some fat to cut down on the acid. Also, I think it is a little better slightly chilled. When I get back home I will try it again and see if I have any additional comments.
Suncé Winery & Vineyard Italian Mixed Set
5 bottles for $99.99 $20/bottle + $1.60/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $199.99 $16.67/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2015 Suncé Zinfandel Old Vines
2015 Suncé Teroldego
2016 Suncé Barbera Reserve
2015 Suncé Les Trois Amis Reserve
2015 Suncé Tres Italianos
Hell of a deal!
@Winedavid49 Is this an auto-post for EVERY wine deal?
@corrado that you corrado?
@Winedavid49 Maybe? Don’t tell SWMBO that I’m buying a case of this (as soon as I figure out my new office’s shipping address).
@Winedavid49 @Franicevic
Just to stir the pot a bit, tonight pulled a cork on a
2004 Suncé Merlot Wild Hare Vineyard
Mid neck fill with a perfect cork and some expected sediment. Still has some nice, if not ‘fresh’ fruit with a pleasant tartness, acid well in check but present, tannins too still there with a drying dustiness. Like me a nicely aged Merlot.
and on Mar 25, 2015 1:34 PM Franicevic said:
Still interested?
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
Suncé Winery & Vineyard Italian Mixed Set - $40 = 16.66%
/giphy actual-grueling-drake
In for a case; In @Winedavid49 We Trust!
Sunce is a family winery located in the Russian River Valley appellation of Sonoma County – specializing in small artisan lots of vineyard designated varietal wines and classic blends.
2015 Old Vines Zinfandel, La Prenda Vineyard, Sonoma Valley
These century old vines are the type that folks pull over on the side of the road to paint. Juicy raspberry fruit greets the palate as wafts of licorice and cinnamon saturate the senses. Pleasant loganberries and faint prune jam reminisce of an earlier era Zin. In the mouth, there’s a tease of a sweet spot, though it finishes dry, lingering for a while with afertastes of long ago days of molasses and baker’s chocolate in the pantry. This gentleman of a Zin can be at the table as an old friend would invite himself or he could sit outside with a pipe or a cigar to officiate the waning sun. Only 12 barrels made.
2015 Teroldego, Heringer Vineyard, Clarksburg, Yolo County
The Sunce Teroldego is a noble wine asserting itself through a nose of marzipan and roses. The lush flavors of ripe loganberries and mulling spices are followed by a smooth, coated finish. Teroldego pairs especially well with tri-tip, lamb shanks, or venison. In vegetarian cuisine, put it with rich stuffed portobello mushrooms or eggplant parmesan. Our Terolodego is best when served with family and friends, making any meal an occasion. The Rotaliano plain of northeastern Italy’s Trentino-Alto Adige region has been cultivating Teroldego for over 500 years. Sunce Winery is one of only a handful of producers making Teroldego in California. Only 11 barrels made.
2016 Barbera Reserve, St. Olof Vineyard, Clear Lake
A vibrantly spiced wine, this 100% Barbera begs for a good meal with good friends. Opulent cherry/plum fruit surrounded by a velvety mouth-feel is layered by hints of dark deep berry, cinnamon spice, and vanilla. This 2016 vintage is a reserve, aged for 19 months in French and American Oak. Pair with pasta Bolognese, Italian-style lentils with sausage, mushroom risotto, and pizza. Only 9 barrels made.
2015 Les Trois Amis Reserve Super Tuscan, Sonoma County
Enjoy our unique Tuscan-style blend of 37% Sangiovese, 33% Merlot, and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon. The Merlot adds an element of velvety plum fruit with hints of clove and cinnamon, the Cabernet Sauvignon adds a dimension of tannin and structure, while the Sangiovese chimes in with flavors of black cherries with notes of white pepper offering a long, silky finish. This wine is an excellent accompaniment to hearty pasta dishes in a tomato-based sauce with meat or sausage, and especially pairs nicely with Osso Bucco. Only 9 barrels made.
2015 Tres Italianos, Fox Hill & Heringer Vineyard, Mendo/Clarksburg County
This classic Italian-style blend contains 50% Primitivo, 30% Teroldego, and 20% Negroamaro. Rich and velvety in aromas of dewy lichen and saddle, with taste components of black plums, currants, and truffles. Excellent with stuffed portobello mushrooms, lamb shanks, and rich meat dishes, or just as a slow sipper on its own. Only 8 barrels made.
Included in the Box
5-pack:
1x 2015 Old Vines Zinfandel
1x 2015 Teroldego
1x 2016 Barbera Reserve
1x 2015 Les Trois Amis Reserve Super Tuscan
1x 2015 Tres Italianos
Case:
3x 2015 Old Vines Zinfandel
2x 2015 Teroldego
3x Barbera Reserve
2x 2015 Les Trois Amis Reserve Super Tuscan
2x 2015 Tres Italianos
Price Comparison
$514.67/case at Suncé Winery (including shipping)
About The Winery
Winery: Suncé Winery & Vineyard
Owners: Janae and Frane Franicevic
Founded: 1991
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Suncé is Croatian for Sun, the source of all things wonderful.
Suncé, established in 1991, is located just off of River Road on Olivet Road in the heart of the Russian River Valley. A small ultra-premium winery producing small lots of rare varietals, vineyard designates and classic blends. Quality is preferred over quantity; each release is limited, sometimes to 200 cases or less and many are pre-sold through barrel futures.
Suncé Winery, meaning “sun” in Serbo-Croatian, is located on one of the oldest roads in Sonoma County. Where olive trees once dominated the landscape, century old head pruned vines now quietly assert their beauty. Nestled in this serene environment, Sunce Winery provides a tranquil, romantic, yet down-to-earth atmosphere. Enjoy a picnic on the deck and play a game or two of bocce ball. Stroll the estate Pinot Noir Vineyard and if you see Frane (the wine maker) hanging around ask him to take you to his barrels.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Friday, October 26th - Tuesday, October 30th
I still remember the exchange on wine woot many moons ago
@losthighwayz Sadly, it was the first thing I thought of as well. Not one of the finer moments on Wine Woot…
@losthighwayz yes, those were fun!
@losthighwayz @rlmanzo Not to open any old wunds, but can anyone either elaborate or simply point me towards said posts? As someone who was not part of the Woot Wine community I am just trying to understand the background here in terms of issues with the wine itself vs. issues with strong personalities/opinions . . .
*wounds, not wunds . . .
@sammypedram just search the community tab on Gourmet. I mean gourmet.woot.
@rlmanzo @sammypedram I don’t recall exact details since the offer I’m referring to must have been 5 or so years ago. What I do recall is the owner/winemaker’s wife being the rep on the boards. She was extremely defensive and aggressive. She even went as far as
Sending me a threatening PM. Reading some yelp reviews corroborates this. Never received an apology. Would never give my hard earned money to any business that treats me in this way. Just my two cents.
@losthighwayz @rlmanzo Gotcha. Thanks for the info. Sounds like an unfortunate situation. Sorry to hear it occurred.
15.7% alc on the OVZ, yikes!
Or “32 Proof” as Swilly would say…
@chipgreen I’ve found I tend to like hotter Zins, but I’ve never had any of their wines. I’m going to have to think about this, since I have another delivery coming today.
@KCountry
Three of the other four wines included come in at under 14% so it’s not like that’s their “house style”, although maybe it is for the OVZ.
Paint?
@chipgreen They turn people into roving landscape painters
@chipgreen LOL. What do you do when you pull over on the side of the road? On second thought, don’t answer that!
@ThomasF I guess so… have easel, will travel!
@InFrom
@chipgreen @InFrom I paint my territory
@ThomasF I’ve never heard it called that before.
In. Sunce is dope.
/giphy competitive-fantastical-groundhog
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Sucker for Italian style.
/giphy merry-scattered-mollusk
Anyone remember these wines from woot? Holy mole. Yeeeeah. Not one of the highlights. Cray cray if I remember meets what the hell is in my glass. If you want my hazy opinion… PASS. Someone’s desperate here
@barbarianwine As someone who was not part of the Woot Wine community (though ironically I was in on Woot itself before the Amazon days), can you elaborate a little? Thanks in advance.
@barbarianwine it took me a LONG time to get Sunce back on casemates. . These are an impressive array of wines. Sunce is a success story built on great passion and hard work. Well worth considering.
@barbarianwine Putting aside for now the interpersonal misfires that happened in the discussion for their first sale, I thought their wines had been generally well received by wine wooters. I was sorry I didn’t buy the first offer, which as I recall was a mixed case.
I found this discussion from a subsequent offer, with favorable tasting notes from long-time wooters. Do you remember which wine or wines you didn’t like?
@barbarianwine @InFrom I have been to their tasting room two or three times over the years. I have enjoyed many of their wines and not others. From what I recall, they have something like 20 wines or more on their roster. With that much going I feel like it would be nearly impossible to have all winners. With that said, a sampler like this seems like the best way to find wines from them you could like and then reorder what you liked best. From what I remember they are reasonably priced, and if you are ever in town stop by. They had lots of good deals going in the TR each time I was there.
I remember liking the Petite Sirah and St Olof Barbera best, but it looks like I didn’t keep very good cellartracker notes on these.
@Winedavid49, any updates on orders for this set? My order still says, “Processing.”
@corrado Mine arrived today.
@corrado @rjquillin Mine shipped today.
I got my ship notification this morning, too.
Mine arrived Oct.17th…drinking some Trois Ami’s now and it’s sooo good I’m trying to not drink the whole bottle in one sitting!
yea, it took a long time to get this out of the winery… apologies for the slight delay.
@Winedavid49
No longer than it took to get those Meads that the winemaker said would ship before October. Pretty sure that was the first and last Viking themed party I will ever attend and those bottles would have been perfect. Don’t know what I will do with them now. Disappointed that nothing could be done to get them here within 15 days. Doesn’t help that I spent another $20 on a substitute “honey wine” that was godawful but the closest thing I could find to Mead locally on short notice.
Just popped the Trois Amis with some takeout chicken parm. Delicious! Wish I bought a case instead of 5.