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Louis Roederer Collection Brut Premier Champagne, Ac, France

enjoyed celebrating our 30th anniversary at the Millcroft Inn......was quite good

Carrick Pinot Noir 2009, Central Otago, South Island

Aug 2020....long gone....really like this wine, never have I been disappointed.

Cesari Mara Valpolicella Ripasso 2016, Veneto

Thanksgiving 2018....brought to Dave & Rona`s to have with dinner....was quite disappointed given the 90-91 ratings (maybe look at who gave them), seemed soft and unexciting, not the flavour I was looking for....love a good Ripasso but wouldn't buy this again.

Cave De Roquebrun La Grange Des Combes Saint Chinian Roquebrun 2010, Ac

Never recorded any results but pretty sure all 3 have been had by now (April 2020). Have never been disappointed with this wine....great to drink and great to gift with confidence. Essentially a French GSM though Syrah the main grape at 50%.

Torbreck Woodcutter's Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia

As I recall, really enjoyable, as always, not quite sure when we drank it but I suspect in the range of 2014-15. Would buy again.

Catena Alta Historic Rows Cabernet Sauvignon 2014, Mendoza

(1)
*2022/23

Quartz Reef Pinot Noir 2010, Central Otago

June 30 2017 with cedar planked salmon...distinct NZ taste, seemed a little hot but in balance, smooth, lots of flavour, quite enjoyed with a little air time but would probably pass on buying a second bottle (90)

Guenoc Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Lake County

1st one was ok (2014)
2015+2016 (? google for more info)

2cd one better but don't remember much about it or when

3rd one was a gift....maybe Shelley C

Coudoulet De Beaucastel Côtes Du Rhône 2019, Ac

(1)
2025/6
.....CdR (though borders on a CNdP) but don't leave too long.

Fattoria Di Basciano Il Corto 2009, Igt Colli Della Toscana Centrale

really liked....served at Cycle Therapy dinner at our house in 2014?

Sept 2018....had with eggplant pasta.....with half hour aeration, it was lovely going from a little gritty at first to deliciously smooth. (next night with chili, equally good).....will have to pay more attention to Chianti Rufina in future.