2010 Breg Bianco

Right off the bat you get a more powerful and articulate progression of aromas in this vintage than the others. The 2010 Bianco Breg, an interesting combination of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio and Riesling, offers light hints of mint, sage and herb at the start. Those aromas are extremely subtle and faint at first. They are, however, followed by a consistent progression of dried fruit and honey aromas that are well fleshed out and precise in this vintage. The mouthfeel is powerful with a rich foundation of structure and fiber. The finish is dry and savory, coating the palate in an extremely fine and persistent manner. You won't taste many vintages quite like this one.

Breg on back label only. Deep copper gold. Smoky lapsang nose. Smoky caramelised apricots. Intense, pungent with amazing freshness from the texture, fruit and concentration. Smoky bitter orange and dried grasses. Chewy, dense and full of good life and depth. Power and length are amazing. Opens up to buttered apricots reduced down to the limit. Opens to orange and ginger infusion. (JH)