Randy Schuyler
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Rompesedas 2006, Do Toro
Castilla y León, Spain$19.95
Very expressive nose - floral and black fruit. This one is big and bold. A full-bodied wine that doesn't shrink away on the finish. Good value. Tasted November 2016.
3.5 Stars
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G. D. Vajra Albe Barolo 2005, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$26.85
A little lighter coloured than some of the other Barolos we tasted and also seemed to have a more subdued nose. Big fruit and pepper flavours at the beginning but finishes quicker than I expected. Tannins are soft; this wine can be enjoyed now.
3.5 Stars
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D'angelo Aglianico Del Vulture 2006, Doc Basilicata
Italy$17.95
Deep red and a nice nose. I could pick up a mild note of barnyard reminiscent of a Bordeaux or two I've tried...made me wonder if that's the volcano terroir. Big and fruity on the palate but the body falls off through the finish. Decent length and a good value at under $20.
3.5 Stars
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Tommasi Il Sestante Amarone Classico 2008
Veneto, Italy$39.95
Nice nose of blackberry with earthy notes. Full bodied with long finish. Decanted for 1/2 hour before serving and shared with a couple people who are now Amarone fans after the experience. Enjoyed Oct 2013.
3.5 Stars
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La Velona Brunello Di Montalcino 2004
Tuscany, Italy$39.95
A stained dark ruby colour and a nice fruity nose. Full body up front but falls off during the finish. Tannins abound but are not overbearing. Being a fan of fruit forward, full-bodied powerhouses, I normally stay away from sangiovese-based wines but this offering has convinced me to enjoy some more Brunellos.
1.5 Stars
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Masi Serego Alighieri Poderi Del Bello Ovile 2007, Tuscany
Tuscany, Italy$15.95
Medium ruby-red coloured with a subdued nose. It struck me as a little young and perhaps should have been decanted. I found that this had a surprising amount of body given that the blend is so similar to Chianti...perhaps it's the vineyard's proximity to Montalcino that helps infuse more fruit. This wine had a long, peppery finish and is a real value at under $15.
1.8 Stars
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