fleece 57

Cavalli Tenuta Degli Dei 2010, Igt Toscana

2020-21 (latest)

Nov 2020....lovely! Rich, smooth, tasty....a quality wine to be sure. Had with Tuscan lamb shanks, yum! Would buy again. (92)

Lungarotti Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio 2010, Doc Torgiano Rosso Riserva

2023/24

drink 2025

Altocedro La Consulta Reserva Malbec 2007, Mendoza

Ontanon Gran Reserva 2001

Sottimano Langhe Nebbiolo 2013, Doc

(3)
after 2020 (decant 1-2 hours)
by 22/23 seems to be it!

Nebbiolo food pairings: veal medallions, roasted pork loin, prime rib, coq au vin, grilled tuna with a pepper crust.
.....mouthwatering with evident tannins that make this wine the perfect pairing to many traditional Italian pasta dishes.

Would also be exceptional with your next steak.
Can be enjoyed now, but will do really well if it rest for 5-7 years (2021-23)

Mar 2021...yummy, delicate, had with Med. Chicken. Really enjoyed.
Mar 2021...gifted to Ann G on her birthday
Nov 2024....with Norah, moussaka, past its peak but still ok

J.L. Chave Crozes Hermitage Rouge Silène 2014

2020 to be safe (which is same as 2013) so maybe can go to 2021 at latest .

February 2021....had with chicken chilli, worked just fine. Lovely wine, lots of flavour and depth, structure....class act. I never seem to be disappointed by JL Chave, all their wines are highly drinkable. Makes me a fan of French wine when many do not.

Hewitson Ned & Henry Shiraz 2019, Barossa Valley

(1)*
JS says drink short term
2026

Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley

2022-23*

Durigutti Proyecto Las Compuertas 1914 Malbec 2018, Luján De Cuyo

(3)
2022+23+gift

May 2023....Sunday night steak (bbq prime sirloin - delicious). A nice malbec to be sure, but not overwhelmed by it, maybe was expecting more. Crystal enjoyed her single but large glass which means I drank at least 2/3's of the bottle (feeling it today!) Wine was smooth with a good flavour profile, minor mineral touch to it. Was best with food. (91+)

Domaine Zind Humbrecht Calcaire Gewurztraminer 2009, Ac Alsace

drink before 2020