This Southern France blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot has aromas of berry fruit, cocoa, smoke and meaty notes. On the palate it is smooth with chewy flavours - dark fruit, fine spices and tobacco with a bittersweet chocolate. It is full-bodied and quite savoury, a wine for hard cheeses or rich meat dishes.
©copyright 2009 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - October 23rd, 2009

This limited edition soccer label is a fresh version with lively aromas of peach and golden pineapple, citrus zest, grass clippings, plenty of minerality and a hint of vanilla. The palate is snappy and gently rounded - it is a mouthful of ripe pineapple, sweet herbs, grapefruit and mineral flavours with a nice mouth-watering finish to complete it.
©copyright 2010 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 7th, 2010

This is a simple savoury red, a dinner wine that will not empty your wallet.
Aromas of spiced cherries, smoke and dark earth with bittersweet chocolate. The palate echoes those spiced cherries and chocolate aromas, the texture is a bit dusty but it has great acidity and a smooth finish.
©copyright 2010 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - August 17th, 2010

A lovely wine showing dark fruit and floral aromas smoke, tar, cherry and appealing rustic, earthy notes of forest floor, barnyard and leather. Those same rustic notes come through on the palate with bright red fruit, plums, cigar box and warm spices. Engaging and powerful with length and tight tannins on the finish. Although not expensive this wine is perfect for special occassions. Approachable now but can be cellared for several years.
A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah.
©copyright 2007 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 17th, 2007

The Banfi "Le Rime" is a refreshing blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio. The 2006 should be arriving in stores shortly and is even crisper and fresher than the 2005. Lemon, white grapefruit, minerals and fern aromas that convert nicely into similar flavours before finishing with a hint of almond oil.
Great with antipasti and seafood.
©copyright 2007 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 17th, 2007