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Fleur De California Pinot Noir 2011, Carneros

(1)

Dec 21....nothing....not even the label looks familiar. Has to be gone and once again, no recollection.

Licenciado Reserva Tempranillo 2006, Doca Rioja

2016+2018

2015?? didn't really enjoy much

March, 2018....has mellowed out some, give it half hour to breathe and quite nice

April 2019....same comment as last year - just an ok wine.

Tawse Growers Blend Pinot Noir 2011, VQA Niagara Peninsula

2-3 years....summer 2018

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Carmenère 2012, Maipo Valley

2020

June 2021....had with chilli. This wine was flavourful but oak and alcohol ruined it for me. That green taste too. Just like the Australian shiraz's of old, don't enjoy the bluntness and harshness of this style of wine. Carmenere can still be very good but not at this level. (88)

Salentein Reserve Malbec 2012, Uco Valley, Mendoza

pretty sure was a gift from someone (at work)....kept it even though not a big fan as Salentein tend to be sweet but I think I was ok with this though I still wouldn't purchase myself.

Krauthaker Grasevina 2013, Kutjevo, Slavonija

(2)

around 2015/16....enjoyed with the Gerrits and Stienmillers over dinner....sort of a Croatian reunion. For a white, I really loved this. One that stands out in my memory (writing this some 5 years later Jan/22) over my history of drinking white, which isn't very extensive or memorable. Would easily buy again.

Tessellae Old Vines 2013, Côtes Du Roussillon

n ow 2020

Jacob's Creek Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2013, Barossa Valley

(1)
winter 2019...now winter 2020

June 2021...pretty sure I drank this, was ok from what I remember.

Pirramimma Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Mclaren Vale

(1?)
2020/21

Jun24....don't recall a thing but generally enjoyed this shiraz (excepting my declining desire for Aussie shiraz)

I Sodi Chianti Classico 2011, Docg

Aug 2020....pretty sure there are none of these left. What I recall....great price point, a pleasant mid week Chianti that would go with anything, fairly mild, had bought several but grew tired of it quickly.