Steve Elder
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El Enemigo El Mirador Bonarda 2017, Single Vineyard Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$21.95
4.0 Stars
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Delta Pinot Noir 2017, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$27.95
Juicy, vibrant PN here, with loads of ripe berries on the nose but with good balance of flavours from the mineral notes underneath. Mid-weight with enough acid crunch to keep it aligned and in character. Pretty solid stuff at the price.
4.0 Stars
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Almirante Marqués Del Real Tesoro Oloroso, Do Jerez
Andalusia, Spain$12.25
How do Sherry producers stay in business charging this kind of price for this kind of quality? Ah well, I guess you do what you must when you're out of fashion. As others have noted, this has classic nutty, figgy flavours, but I was impressed with how smooth and supple this Oloroso is. Lingers on the palate for a good minute. Wonderful stuff.
4.0 Stars
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Cune Gran Reserva 2012, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$28.95
Bright ruby colour, not showing much age at all. Nose is similarly vibrant and open, with notes of violets, herbs and dried fruit. Quite light on the palet — only medium bodied — with ripe fruit flavours and the oak supporting and not dominating. Tanins are all resolved but a bit of acid bite on the end, so I’m thinking drink up over the next 1-2 years while fruit is still present. Nice modern style Rioja.
4.0 Stars
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Verbena Brunello Di Montalcino 2009
Tuscany, Italy$39.95
Still quite deep ruby just ambering at the rim. Lovely nose of violets, spices and cedar -- almost exotic, maybe due to ripe vintage. True to its roots, however, with great savoury character that you look for in Sangiovese. Ripe and med-full bodied, with fine tannins and lots to chew on. Lingering finish. Enjoyable now but will hold for years. Very fair price for Brunello but can't help feeling that a top shelf Chianti comes close while leaving $10-15 in your pocket.
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