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Leeuwin Art Series Shiraz 2014, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$47.95
A 2014 Shiraz (94% Shiraz, 5% Malbec, 1% Viognier) from Margaret River, Australia. The nose was surprisingly muted for Australia, but opened up with air. Blue and purple fruit, green pepper, mint, vanilla, roses, violets, cardamom, baking spice, licorice, potting soil. The finish is minutes long with tingling pepper and mouth watering acidity.
4.0 Stars
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Carabella Dijon 76 Clone Chardonnay 2015, Chehalem Mountains
Oregon, Usa$27.95
A 2015 Chardonnay from the volcanic soils near the peak of Chehelem Mountain, a viticultural area within Willamette Valley, Oregon. Chardonnay is the most neutral of the wine grape varieties, taking on flavor profiles of the soil it is grown in or the oak barrels it is aged in moreso than having its own characteristics. Chardonnay is a cool climate grape (early ripening to beat the frost) and does well at high altitude further south since air at high altitude is less dense than air at sea level, reducing its convective capability and overall heat capacity. This wine was barrel fermented and aged in French oak (1/8 new). Caramel-dipped green apple, pear, herbs, baking spice. The finish is medium to long, of lime and herbs.
4.0 Stars
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Colomé Lote Especial El Arenal Malbec 2016, El Arenal, Calchaquí Valley
Chile$29.95
A 2016 Malbec from the province of Salta, Argentina made from grapes grown at the highest altitude in the world at 2,700 meters. These vines experience some of the most extreme conditions vines can endure resulting in concentrated and intense flavors. The aromas are earthy, mushroom, potting soil which I often get with Malbec. But where many Malbecs stop there, this one has a whole other side once you taste it. Blackberry jam, flowers, velvety milk chocolate, vanilla, salt, baking spice. 14.5% alcohol hidden away behind this sticky chewy velvety salty wall with a long finish of bitter dark chocolate and spice. Tannins are slightly drying but silky.
4.0 Stars
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Marques De Casa Concha Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
Chile$22.95
Grown at the foothills of the Andes mountains in the Maipo Valley and aged 16 months in French oak barrels. Strong aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, graphite, vanilla, chocolate, coffee, baking spice, oak, potting soil. Warming lingering finish of mocha and spice with some drying tannin. A California Cab of this quality is double the price.
4.0 Stars
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Xavier Châteauneuf Du Pape 2015, Ap
Rhône, France$45.75
65% Grenache, 15% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre. Medium intensity aromas of blueberry, blackberry, lavender, black pepper, black tea, cinnamon, leather, potting soil. The tannins are not too drying but produce enough grip for a long warming finish of slightly bitter coffee and cinnamon. This wine is juicy, mouth watering, warming and spicy. Complex and fun to drink. Acidity and alcohol nicely integrated without being dominant. Great wine.
4.0 Stars
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Leeuwin Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot 2013, Margaret River, Western Australia
Western Australia, Australia$31.95
A 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon (91%) with Merlot (9%) from Margaret River, Australia. Cherry, cranberry, blackcurrant, vine leaf, mint, violets. Evidence of oak aging with scents of vanilla and cloves. Tannins are medium, acidity is refreshing, but the alcohol is a little hot. The finish is looooong with juicy tart cherry, dried herbs and vanilla.
4.0 Stars
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Château Tronquoy Lalande 2012, Ac Saint Estèphe
Bordeaux, France$46.75
A 2012 red from Bordeaux in the commune of Saint-Estephe on the left bank of the Gironde estuary. Left bank wines are more Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, while right bank wines favor Merlot. Since 2012 produced terrible weather for Bordeaux, many left bank wineries put more Merlot in their blends than the more finicky Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine is 57% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot. Dill, olive brine, black tea, beets, clove, leather, sour cherry. Smooth wine with grippy tannins, high acid, and a salty dill finish. What a wine.
4.0 Stars
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The Lane Vineyard Block 14 Basket Press Shiraz 2016, Adelaide Hills, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.75
A 2016 Shiraz from the Adelaide Hills of South Australia. The grapes were harvested from a single block (#14) of a vineyard at 450m in altitude. Black pepper, cinnamon, star anise, plum, blackberry, violets, mocha, green bell pepper. The finish lingers for up to a minute, with plum, cinnamon, anise. Very well-made high quality Shiraz. Silky tannins, warm hug of 13.5% alcohol.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Chante Cigale Châteauneuf Du Pape 2015, Ap
Rhône, France$42.25
A 2015 red blend from the rolled pebbles and limestone soils of Southern Rhone, France. 65% Grenache, 20% Syrah, 10% Mourvedre, 5% Cinsault from 60 year old vineyards, aged 70% in stainless steel and 30% in new oak. Sage, rosemary, lavender, bright red fruit, nutmeg, cinnamon, pepper, vanilla, wet gravel. 15% alcohol but you wouldn't know it. Really long lingering finish of herbs, dried flowers and pepper. Great representation of the region.
4.0 Stars
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Lake Breeze Bernoota Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Langhorne Creek
South Australia, Australia$20.75
Super aromatic like most Australian wine. Lots of vanilla. Mint, ripe blueberry, blackberry, baking spice, black pepper, smoked meat, licorice, orange rind. Tannins really grip the tongue. Drying. Very long finish of orange rind, licorice. This is a sticky chewy 14.5% alcohol wine but you wouldn't know it.
4.0 Stars
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