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Valle Reale Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2007, Doc

2cd go around with this bottle....also bought in 2011....really enjoyed it then and here we go again in 2017......I would guess for immediate drinking. First bottle to Kim McD-Smith for her birthday.
....don't remember where other 3 bottles went (Xmas 2017 gifts) other than I would have had one.

...received one as a gift from Raynors Xmas 2018 (perhaps re gifted)

Opened Raynors bottle winter 2019 and definitely was past best before...still drank it but not so good.

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz 2008, Coonawarra, South Australia

didn't even know I had....drank Mar 1 2019 with lamb shanks (yum)....it was full flavoured and tasty but carries that typical aussie alcohol burn that I have come to dislike over time....90 max...would not buy this one again except I just did (2016)....lets hope things have changed which I believe they have with Australian reds

Vecchia Cantina Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007

....long gone, don't recall but if I had to guess it was just ok??

Heartland Shiraz 2008, Langhorne Creek/Limestone Coast, South Australia

a little hot & sweet for my liking lately

Mullineux Syrah 2008, Wo Swartland

rich, full, flavourful.....has matured nicely...I quite like the offerings from C&A Mullineux ala Kloof Street Winery
(Dec 2016) (opened on Tina's birthday)

Durigutti Reserve Malbec 2006, Mendoza, Unfiltered

all gone, so sad, quite enjoyed, but pricey

Luigi Bosca Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipú, Mendoza

Hewitson Miss Harry 2009, Barossa Valley, South Australia

July 2017.....really enjoyed it, medium bodied, smooth, mild fruit, food friendly....quite delicious and would buy again....had with a hamburger tonight and will enjoy, I presume, with porketta tomorrow.

Descendientes De J. Palacios Pétalos 2009, Do Bierzo

2015

enjoyed all of them - good year

Luca Laborde Double Select Syrah 2009, Uco Valley, Mendoza