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Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Carmenère 2010, Rapel Valley

now! (2019)

May 2019....has survived to this late date and drank well with bbq steak on a Sunday night with Andrew & Crystal over for dinner. Respectable wine given the price but doesn't compete with some of the more refined Carmeneres.

Falernia Syrah Reserva 2010, Elqui Valley

now (2019)

April 2019...had with chili which worked great....did have a wow factor, smooth, flavourful but also had that Chilean note (think Sideral) you sometimes find but all in all a good wine at a good price....second vintage (previous 2009) that I have enjoyed.

Viña Casablanca El Bosque Carmenère 2010, Winemaker's Choice, Rapel Valley

2016
....now! 2019

June 2021....pretty sure I remember having this albeit late. Believe it was still ok to drink and ok as a wine too, I think??

Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir 2010, Carneros

(1)

Dec 21....long long gone! Sorta remember opening but beyond that, nothing.

13th Street Merlot 2012, VQA Creek Shores, Niagara Peninsula

now 2020

Cono Sur Bicicleta Viognier 2013

think had at Dave & Johanne raclette dinner in 2015 or thereabouts...recollection is favourable

Julicher 99 Rows Pinot Noir 2010, Te Muna Road

May 2018....with salmon....really quite enjoyed.....up to 5 years cellaring so just snuck it in without any apparent degradation :-) Has substance! NZ Pinot's are good.

Bordon Gran Reserva 2005

2018/19

.....April 2019....kinda left too long, was barely ok to drink but drank it anyway....hard to say what it might have tasted like in its prime.

ps don't remember buying so may have been a gift

Château De Pierreux Brouilly 2013, Ac

now 2019

Chilensis Lazuli 2011

2016/17/18/19

Sept 2019: Shows owning 4 but know I bought more, drank quite a few, gifted some (Glen T for sure) and now have none left. Really enjoyed this wine throughout its life span. Great fruit, lovely flavour, had bit of an edge but it didn't ruin it. All in all....delicious.