Cupertinum Copertino

Full of Brett. Let’s not get into the discussion of how this is actually a terrible flaw and masks whatever wine lies beneath it. This level of fungal infestation is not something I would otherwise enjoy in my wine, but it actually went fantastically with a roasted leg of lamb. So, buy this and eat some lamb and you’ll be happy. A steal at $15. If you’re eating lamb.

I fondly remembered this wine from about 12 years ago, a different vintage of course, so when I saw it in the store so many years later I snapped up a bottle. The winery seems to specialize in releasing wines several years after production. At any rate, a 2008 wine for $12 that is actually very smooth and drinkable is excellent! Relatively light-bodied, so combines with a lot of different foods. I plan to go back and pick up a …

Ruby red with an orange-tinged border. Leather fills the bouquet. Medium-bodied and creamy vanilla notes highlight an extremely pleasant mouthfeel. We had it last night so I don't remember much about the idiosyncrasies of the wine, but trust me, just buy a bottle.