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Domaine Rolet Père Et Fils Arbois Trousseau 2014, Jura

The colour is translucent garnet with a wide brick rim. Some complexity on the nose with notes of cherry, cranberry, raspberry, red licorice, forest floor, leather, thyme, mint, pepper, smoke, and hints of clove. Dry on the palate with medium body. Tannins are medium and very fine. Acidity is medium with very good length.

Domaine Anita Chénas Cuvée P'tit Co Les Brureaux 2021, A.C. Chénas

Remelluri Rioja Reserva 2011

Some complexity here. Notes of oak, vanilla, tobacco, leather, black licorice, plum, blackberry, dark chocolate, and cherry. Full bodied and balanced, although with diminished acidity from a couple years ago when I tried this wine last. Very fine medium tannins. It finishes with a black pepper element on end that was not present on the nose. Length is good.

Creation Sauvignon Blanc 2017, Walker Bay

A Sauvignon blanc with some interesting depth. Notes of cut grass, lemon pith, passion fruit, tropical fruit, and more subtle orchard fruit. The palate matches the nose with an addition of phenolic rawness. medium bodied, with high acidity.

Domaine Baud Cuvée Flor Côtes Du Jura 2020, Côtes Du Jura Aoc

Terenzuola Di Ivan Giuliani Vigne Basse Vermentino Nero 2021, I.G.T. Toscana

Château Bujan 2019, A.C. Côtes De Bourg

Bodegas Puiggros Exedra 2019, D.O. Catalunya

Nals Margreid Leiten Gewürztraminer 2021, D.O.C. Südtirol Alto Adige

Aurelio Settimo Rocche Barolo 2006

notes of black cherry, currant, leather, rose petals. Balanced with gritty tannins.