Gaby Israel
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I Castei Campo Casalin Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2005
Veneto, Italy$48.95
91-93 ; Apr 2011 ; Amarone at it's best!
iCastei is one of the reason I love Amarone. It's full body, concentrated flavors of dry figs, raisins, prunes, spices, well balanced oak and a long finish that just doesn't let go!
It can lay down for 3-5 years, but why wait.
3.5 Stars
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Muga Reserva 2004, Doca Rioja
Spain$23.95
88-89? Apr 2011. Consistent. Traditional Rioja. An lay down 2-3 years. Red currant. Earthy. Mushrooms. Hints of oak an leather. Pleasant wine. There are more sophisticated Rioja Reserva at the $20-$25 price range.
3.5 Stars
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Muga Reserva 2005, Doca Rioja
Spain$23.95
(89?) - Muga Reserva seems like a safe-bet-Rioja. The first one I've ever tried was from 1991.
5/2010: Medium to full body typical Rioja style. on the palate, blackberries, red currant and hints of cedar. With noticable tannins and earthy flavors.
I believe it can sit for a couple of years more or if you're impatient (like me), decant it for 30-45 min.
Went extremely well with pork tenderloin mixed with yellow and red pepper in a Thai spicy sauce.
3.5 Stars
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Santa Rita Medalla Real Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Maipo Valley
Chile$17.95
(90?) - June 2010 - An outstanding Cab Sauv for $20. Very Bordeaux-left bank-like wine. A very dark inky color. On the palate full body with flavors of blueberry, cassis and hints of smoked gamey meat. nice low acitity. Long and gentle sweet finish. I think it can lay down for a few more years.
3.5 Stars
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Calathus Malbec 2007, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Argentina$19.95
(90?) - For me that's #1 on the "must try" list from the May 29th release.
It has the right combination of fair price, great review and mid-long term cellaring. I would consider buying 3-12 bottles of this one.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine Sylvain Gaudron Vouvray Demi Sec 2006, Ac Vouvray
Loire, France$15.95
(89?) - I had a few demi sec Vouvray before and it was always better than what I have initially expected – fresh and rich in flavors. An excellent summer wine. I find it more suitable for summer evenings as oppose to summer afternoons, where I’d go more with the MUSCADET. But that's me...
3.5 Stars
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Catena Chardonnay 2008, Mendoza
Argentina$18.95
The consistency in quality that I’ve always got from this producer promises a rewarding experience.
From the so many ~$20 Chardonnays in this release, that's the one to buy.
3.5 Stars
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Laura Hartwig Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2007, Colchagua Valley
Chile$17.95
I tried their Gran Reserva back in 1998 and fell in love. What a great value for such a nice day-to-day Cab Sauv. Expect lots of dark fruit flavors in a glass. It usually has dusty tannins and it complements any good meat on the grill. Buy a case or two!
3.5 Stars
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Torres Gran Sangre De Toro Reserva 2005, Do Catalunya
Spain$15.95
(85?) - Aug 2010. Good value Spanish blend wine. Was expecting a bit more. I like their Cab Sauv better.
3.5 Stars
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Michel Gassier Les Piliers Syrah 2007, Ac Costières De Nîmes
Rhône, France$18.95
(90?)-Aug2010-outstanding value. What a great Syrah. Sophisticated for $15. everything about this wine is black in flavors - black cherries, black currants/cassis, black pepper. Hints of spices on the nice long finish.
Great with and without food.
3.5 Stars
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