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Monte Del Frá Lena Di Mezzo Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2013, Doc

(?)

Feb 2022....don't remember how many I had bought but it was a few (maybe 3 or 4).....really enjoyed this wine, can remember saying to myself how this wine embodied so much of what I love in a wine. Chris really enjoyed it too. Remember serving at our Xmas bike group party. Good stuff!

Salentein Reserve Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza

July 2020....pretty sure this was a xmas gift from Majid.....it turned out to be a pleasing bottle of wine, smooth, tasty, creamy, not offensive in any way other than lacking a certain depth. It exceeded my expectations. Had with both chicken (satisfactory) and steak (great). (89)

Momo Pinot Noir 2014, Marlborough, South Island

(1)

July 2021....must have already had as I don't recall seeing it lately. Sorta remember drinking it but it certainly didn't leave much of an impression with me because I cant recall it.

Mullineux Kloof Street Red 2014

2019

...had several over time starting back at Gerrit's cottage in 2016....quite unusual tasting but nice and different for a change but you tire of it quickly. Unique.

January 2020....always starts out with that funky S.A. smell and taste but burns off after about 30 minutes and it becomes quite a nice smooth food friendly wine. Had it with several dishes over several nights, they all worked. Would buy again but probably only one per vintage if a good one.

Quinta De Saes Red 2013, Doc Dão

2019/20

Oct 2019....don't remember the first 3, per se, except for a positive impression and hoping for even more with some aging. Well here it is some 2 or 3 years later and I have to say I love Portugal wines.... great flavour, great value.

Tenuta Rocca Barbera D'alba 2014, Doc

now 2020

Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2014, Igt Toscana

(2)

Aug 2020....pretty sure don't have any more. Both may have been a gift to me from Anne D. Think I returned one and drank the other. Recollection was thin and nothing exciting and nothing like the exceptional 2007 vintage.

Santa Carolina Specialties Dry Farming Carignan 2012, Cauquenes Valley

July 2020....always have enjoyed Carignan and in particular this Wineries version. Great taste and good value. Full bodied and delicous. Had with chicken, ok but needs red meat. Next time have with steak, lamb or sausage. Drink last one in fall of 2020. (90)

A To Z Wineworks Pinot Noir 2014, Oregon

(1 or 2)
2019/20

Dec 21....I see an empty bottle, must be gone. Don't recall much but I believe was just alright, simple. Didn't bother buying more.

Mayu Reserva Carmenère/Syrah 2014, Elquí Valley

2020/21

September 2020.....loved this wine, so smooth, so delicious, Full, fruity, salivating. Had with steak, and a lamb burger on another night....went great! Great great value here. Loved the fact that Mayu is Inca for the Milky Way!! Pretty sure this wine was recommended by the Newmarket Leslie St LCBO Manager. In terms of enjoyment reminds me of some bargain Malbecs we used to have some 5=6 years ago. Wish I had bought more.