Oliver Conti
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Oliver Conti 1998 Red (Emporadà-Costa Brava)
- $39
This Bordeaux blend from extreme northeastern Spain is balanced and even, flavorful and silky. From the earth, leather and mint nose through tart berry and faintly anise-tinged flavors, it’s surprisingly elegant. Finishes dry, with gentle tannins and hints of licorice, earth and mushrooms. There’s much to like in this smooth operator’s impressive, supple feel and…
— M.M.
(4/1/2002)
Oliver Conti 2009 Treyu White (Empordà)
- $16
Floral fragrances from the Gewürztraminer come with honey and leesy aromas. The mouthfeel is creamy and oily, and next up is a melony flavor profile and a smooth finish. Mild on the acidity, so it’s in top form now. An exotic, intriguing blend of Gewürz and Macabeo with character; 1,100 cases made.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
Oliver Conti 1999 Red (Emporadà-Costa Brava)
- $43
Round and interesting, with a nose of sweaty leather and a hint of barnyard. The palate deals red licorice, plum and chocolate cake, while the finish is sweet and a bit chewy. It improves with airing and tastes riper and more accessible than the greener 1998.
— M.S.
(3/1/2004)
Oliver Conti 2009 Turó Negre Red (Empordà)
- $50
Leather and smoky berry aromas lead to a lively, racy palate that’s tight, crisp and traditional in feel. The plum, berry and earth flavors are old school—more elegant and restrained than pushy and forward. Long and chiseled on the finish, this is a blend of five grapes including Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache.
— M.S.
(10/1/2012)
Oliver Conti 2009 Ara Red (Empordà)
- $20
Cherry cough drop, raspberry and minerally aromas settle on the nose. This four-grape blend shows a lively palate that’s dry and crisp in feel, with raspberry, plum and red pepper flavors that lead to a tight finish that peters out quickly.
— M.S.
(10/1/2012)
Oliver Conti 2011 Treyu White (Empordà)
- $16
The nose on this blend of Gewurztraminer and Macabeo defines neutral; it’s clean but shows little more than a whiff of apple. The palate is fresh and quick moving, with mild peach, pear, apple and melon flavors that culminate in a solid finish that’s not very exciting but doesn’t stray.
— M.S.
(7/1/2013)
Oliver Conti 2009 White (Empordà)
- $40
This mature blend of Gewurztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc and Macabeo is oily, plump and fragrant, but also blocky, chunky and on its last legs of freshness. Flowery peach, melon and papaya flavors end short, with an oily mouthfeel.
— M.S.
(7/1/2013)
Oliver Conti 2008 White (Empordà)
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- $45
Don’t know what the motivation is behind a barrel-aged Sauvignon Blanc-Gewürtztraminer blend, but whatever it is, it has resulted in a spicy, sweet wine with a soft structure and strange oak-based flavors of cinnamon and candy. Odd and questionable for the price. A novelty with only 83 cases made.
— M.S.
(7/1/2011)
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