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Castello Vicchiomaggio Agostino Petri Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, 47th Anniversary Docg

(2)
try one now, if good, buy more
...anytime over next 3 years

July 2025…..had at Norah’s after a beach & bbq evening. John & Matt joined in late and opened this as a last wine of the night (never a good idea to open decent wine after having had so much already). Could tell it was a good wine, last one should be showcased with a meal in 2026.

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

Valdivieso Éclat 2010, Dry Farmed, Old Vines

(4)* 2019(decant)+2020+2021+gift?(A&G)

February 29, 2020....hostess gift to A&G, they held a dinner for the golf foursome.

July 2020...forget what the meal was but really liked the wine, a nice blend of wines I enjoy. Was quite refined for Chile.

Sept 2021.....really terrific wine, still tasting great. Think I opened it to have with osso bucco. Drink last one in mid-2022. Keeper!

Spring 2022...pretty sure I had last one around this time....no more left???

Piano Dei Daini 2015, Doc Etna Rosso

2021+2023

July 2021.....had with Osso Bucco....lovely delicate medium bodied wine that would likely go with any meat or dish. No edges whatsoever. For the money, this was very special. Not too many wines from Sicily that I haven't really enjoyed. (92)

Lungarotti Sagrantino Di Montefalco 2010, Docg

(2)
2023+2025
have with steak...wonder if Eric would enjoy?

Gemtree Uncut Shiraz 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia

2019 + 2020+

2019.....wasn't that impressed, didn't feel like anything special. Sorry I had bought 2.

2020....all gone. Recall enjoying second bottle more than the first.

Clos St Antonin Côtes Du Rhône 2016

(4)*
2020+2021+2022 + gift to Gerrits
...if possible, share last bottle with someone (summer 2022)

December 2020....really good. Don't remember specifics but know that I really enjoyed it. Great value, wish I could have bought more but it sold out fast!

Dec 2020....gift to Gerrits

Jan 2022....really good, again! Could drink this all day and night. This wine could qualify as 'a one and only' if you had to choose, it seemingly would go with many foods (tonight roasted chicken leg and roasted veggies). Rich, flavourful, smooth. Lovely! Great value.
(92+)

Zuccardi Poligonos Malbec 2016, Tupungato Alto, Mendoza

(4)
2021+2023+2025

Feb 2020.....gift to George G. (maybe for his birthday or curling cottage w/e)

Aug 2022....with WeCook venison, delicious. Requires some aeration, min 30 minutes, 1 hour desirable. Quite smooth savoury and juicy. No real edges. I like a lot.

Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Block 27 Carmenère 2007, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley

Tawse Chardonnay Quarry Road 2013, Vinemount Ridge

Sept/18.....gifted to Lyn Hatt for her 60th birthday.