Sweet Flavors

Balsamic Vinegar Taste Test – Nob Hill Aged Special Reserve

February 5, 2011

  Name – Nob Hill Trading Company – Aged Special Reserve Balsamic Vinegar of Modena First Taste Thought – Delicious! Well, I now have a new favorite everyday balsamic vinegar.  I was very pleasantly surprised when I tasted this.  I am usually very skeptical of products that don’t list their ingredients.  However this turned out […]

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Acetum – Aceto Balsamico di Modena – Black Label, 4 Leaves

October 18, 2009
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  Name – Acetum – Aceto Balsamico di Modena – Black Label, 4 Leaf First Taste Thought – Balanced This is a Black Label, 4 Leaf Balsamic Vinegar.  This thick, syrupy, balsamic is delicious!  This has a much thicker consistency than other 4 Leaf Balsamic Vinegars that I have tested.  Here is where you see […]

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Acetum – Aceto Balsamico di Modena – Gold Label, 3 Leaves

October 18, 2009
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  Name – Acetum – Aceto Balsamico di Modena – Gold Label, 3 Leaf First Taste Thought – Balanced This is a Gold Label, 3 Leaf Balsamic Vinegar.  This is a wonderful fruity Balsamic Vinegar that is full of flavor but not overpowering.  It was a nice, joyful explosion of flavors in my mouth.  This […]

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Lucini Gran Riserva Balsamico – Balsamic Vinegar of Modena

October 7, 2009
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  Name – Lucini Gran Riserva Balsamico – Balsamic Vinegar of Modena First Taste Thought – Yum This is a very nicely balanced Balsamic Vinegar.  The sweetness is perfect to offset the sour.  It tasted wonderful drizzled over fresh mozzarella.  I would define the overall flavor as delightfully mild.  This adds flavor without overpowering.  Very […]

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Ortalli Balsamic Vinegar Modena – “La Vedetta”

October 7, 2009
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  Name – Ortalli Balsamic Vinegar Modena – “La Vedetta” First Taste Thought – Sweet This Balsamic Vinegar is on the sweet side.  Along with the sweetness is a distinct sting on the tip of the tongue.  The flavors are more pronounced and forceful.  Use this if you want a stronger flavor that may overpower […]

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