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Batasiolo Bosc Dla Rei Moscato D'asti 2019, Docg

Beringer Founders' Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Toro Bravo Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc 2019, La Mancha

Château Des Capucins 2009, Ac Lalande De Pomerol

Quinta Do Crasto Old Vines Reserva 2007, Doc Douro

Henry Of Pelham Reserve Cabernet/Merlot 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula

April 2013: Good deep colour, only just starting to lighten at the rim. Initial wiff utterly classic -- blackberries, smoke, tobacco & cedar. With time some earthiness developed. Palette is a little more New-World-ish, with the oak evident, and lots of ripe fruit beneath. Med to full bodied -- you can tell it's a ripe vintage. Lingering spiciness on the finish, with the tannins still quite noticeable. This will probably go another 5 with no problem. Enjoyable, but not quite delivering in the complexity department to hit the 90 point threshold.

Domaine Gille Côtes De Nuits Villages 2008, Ac, Prop. Récolt.

Wow, this punches way above its weight. I would say it's at its peak right now (Nov 2011), but will likley hold a while. Good deep ruby colour. A very attractive fruit-forward nose, underpinned by some nice mineral complexity. Similar flavours. Clean as a whistle, too, with decent body and length to tie it all together. Rates very high on the "Yum" scale.

Herencia Remondo La Montesa 2006, Doca Rioja

Definitely in the modern style; well crafted with nice ripe fruit and just enough spicy complexity to keep you interested.

Someone used to the heavily oaked and aged "old school" would have a hard time identifying this as Rioja.

Justifies the price, but no more.