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Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2011, Coonawarra

now 2019

Nov/21....woulds have had this back in 2019. Recollection is, was expecting better. Didn't wow me in any way which was disappointing. Australian Cab? Should have had sooner? Who knows, but wouldn't make that purchase again based on this experience.

Concha Y Toro Terrunyo Peumo Vineyard Block 27 Carmenère 2011, Entre Cordilleras, Peumo, Cachapoal Valley

x2018/19x......2021*

Winter /Spring 2022...don't remember much about having this, but I saw the empty bottle. Was probably ok, not sure heavy Carmenere is my cup of tea anymore.

Matias Riccitelli Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Gualtallary, Valle De Uco, Mendoza

(2)
2024+2025* (or gift)

2023…..as part of a birthday gift for both Ann & George (Riedel Cabernet glasses + wine).

Domaine Les Yeuses Les épices Syrah 2012, Igp Pays D'oc

Locations E, Spain

(2)
2021+2023

Grands Serres Les Hautes Vacquieres Vacqueyras 2012

(2)
2015+2016/17+ (gift?)
now 2019!

?? Believe one was gifted to Theo & Gail

December 2020.....ok, really enjoyed this, more than I might have thought. Had with roasted chicken and was fine. Velvety and flavourful, a little heavy on alcohol but well integrated. An enjoyable glass of wine.

Domaine Des Escaravailles Le Ventabren Cairanne 2016, Ac Rhône

(4)
2022, 2023, 2024 + gift 1 or 2
gift to Smitty?

winter 2022....had one but don't recall much. My gut says I was expecting more, disappointed it wasn't better, was hoping to gift a few but maybe not if flavours are not everyone's cup of tea.

Sept 2023....absolutely delicious, drinking beautifully right now.

Nov 2025.....still very enjoyable, little loss of purity. would repurchase with pleasure. Had with pork loin roast, nice.

......don't think any left, possibly did gift one (Smitty most likely suspect).

Fairview Petite Sirah 2011, Wo Paarl

now 2019!

Laurent Gauthier Grand Cras Vieilles Vignes Morgon 2021, Ac

(1)
July 2025….had with sockeye salmon. I enjoyed the wine ok but it had stronger flavours and was not as smooth as some French gamay I’ve had. Not the greatest match for salmon. Better with pork perhaps. A quality wine but not disappointed I only purchased one.

Mastroberardino Irpinia Aglianico 2018, Doc Irpinia

(1)
2023/4