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Evans & Tate The Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2004, Margaret River

Quinta Do Noval Late Bottled Vintage Port 2003, Doc Douro, Unfiltered

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Feb 2022.....pretty sure I took this with me to Smitty's cottage in summer of 2019. Actually no, it was that Canadian Port we bought at Rona's wine tasting event that I took to Smitty's that year....it was quite nice from what I remembered.
As for this bottle, I did open it at home now that I remember. In fact, I still have some left in a 200ml bottle but I suspect it is 2-3 years old so probably bad. Don't recall anything from when it was first opened but bet I liked it!

Alvento Elige 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula

2015???....only remember not being as impressed with it as I was hoping....a Bordeaux blend I believe

Summer 2017?....had with salmon at Eric & Donna's....turned out better than I thought it would.

now! (2019)...try with meat or pasta

July 2019...surprisingly still in decent shape and drinkable.....smooth but has lost some character in my opinion but still enjoyed with a thick pork chop and on subsequent nights with other leftovers.

Segura Viudas Heredad Reserva Brut Cava, Do, Spain, Traditional Method

Coriole Redstone Shiraz 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia

Domaine Belle Les Pierrelles Crozes Hermitage 2007, Ac

had one in summer 2015 with Kathy & Greg, by the pool, with snacks, was not impressed, seemed bland but maybe it was a poor match, needs a rich meal or something....can't remember second one, but impression wasn't much different I suspect....leave last one to 2017 and have with lamb shanks or something like that
...having last one now in July 2018, with pizza, very tame yet enjoyable....mixed feelings about this one over time

Le Sughere Di Frassinello 2007, Igt Maremma Toscana

Aug 2020......have a pretty clear recollection of drinking this....was drinking it late, perhaps in 2018 so was worried it would be bad but was pleasantly surprised by it, still good and went well with whatever it was that I was having that day (maybe a Maunder's meal..Osso?).

Blue Mountain Gold Label Brut Sparkling, Traditional Method, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia

D'arenberg The Footbolt Shiraz 2007, Mclaren Vale, South Australia

loved the first & second bottle when it was younger but not so much this last one (Jan/15) - found it sweet & hot - perhaps my tastes have changed over the years?

Colomé Estate Malbec 2008, Calchaquí Valley, Salta

dont remember a thing about this one. In fact by my standards of today I wouldn't have bought in the first place....a little pricey for the description and score. Hope i enjoyed!