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Lornano Riserva Chianti Colli Senesi 2016, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$14.75
From the lesser know Chianti sub region of Colli Senesi, near Siena. My expectation of wines from this region are that they will be lighter, easy going quaffers. Not the case here, this is a bigger red (by Chianti standards), with very ripe fruit, but with flavours much in keeping with Sangiovese (in the red fruit spectrum, with fine acidity and tannin). Easily bests most Chianti Classico in this price range and just goes to show you that it ain't the label that matters, its what is in the bottle, Fine wine indeed. Tasted June 2019.
4.0 Stars
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Clos De Luz Massal 1945 Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Almahue, Do Valle Del Rapel
Rapel Valley, Chile$22.95
Darkly fruited with a notable herbal note running through it. Good balance, with little interference from overuse of oak. Lingering finish. Lacking just a bit of complexity to push it over 90pts, but delicious wine. Drinking nicely, should hold a few years without concern. Tasted Feb 2025.
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Montirius La Muse Papilles Côtes Du Rhône 2015, Ac
Rhône, France$17.75
Montirius is an inconsistent producer in my experience. Pure and expressive sometimes, volatile and flawed at others. Further, their Vacqueyras and Gigondas bottlings have been moved much further up the price ladder. This Cotes du Rhone bottling is a reasonably priced, delicious red without any weird or off-flavours. Ripe, bold, produced without oak but complex and satisfying. Score one for Montirius for this one. Tasted April 2020.
4.0 Stars
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Château Chapelle D'aliénor 2015, Ac Bordeaux Supérieur
Bordeaux, France$21.95
Decent, if unexciting Bordeaux Supérieur. Thankfully, the fruit takes center stage with no interference from oak. Unfortunately, some significant bitterness emerges on the finish which detracts.
Overextracted? Tasted Nov 2020.
4.0 Stars
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Gattavecchi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$30.95
I wish that we would see more Vino Nobile at our beloved Vintages, so when one comes along, I am usually interested. This particular wine is very good, just falling short of excellent in my view. Savory red fruit with hints of herbs and even some light medicinal notes. Still fairly firm with good acidity yet just lacking that certain something, Now to 2025 or so. Tasted Feb 2023
4.0 Stars
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Lavau Vacqueyras 2017, Ac
Rhône, France$26.95
Fine Vacqueyras from Maison Lavau who seem to produce well=made, authentic CdR from several ACs. Frédéric et Benoît are rockin' these days, metaphorically speaking (I have no idea if they play rock n roll). Tasted Nov 2022.
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Alta Yarí Gran Corte 2019, Gualtallary, Valle De Uco, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$24.75
It is dark, And a bit tannic, Concentrated, intense, some pleasant herbaceous from the Can franc, ripe yet there is a freshness about this wine. Very good, but my feeling is that this could use another year or two to mellow, Decant if drinking now. friends, BTW, the bottle is stupidly heavy - why? Tasted Oct 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Il Molino Di Grace Chianti Classico Docg 2016
Tuscany, Italy$21.95
Excellent Chianti Classico from Molino di Grace. The red fruit leans a bit more to the sweeter cherry fruit than sour cherry but this is Tuscan through and through. I am not sure if this is destined for long ageing, it seems to be in a fine place right now. Excellent value at $22, Tasted Nov 2022.
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Bindi Sergard Chianti Classico Riserva Docg I Colli 2015
Tuscany, Italy$38.00
Clear roots in Tuscany, with that brisk acidity and red fruit that only come from Sangiovese (ok, from Nebbiolo and Barbera too, but let's not quibble). Add in a dose of international flavours from the oak ageing and presto, this Riserva. Very good wine, ready to drink but yet falls short of compelling. Not complaining, it is very good but better values can be had from this lovely part of the wine world, Tasted Nov 2022,
4.0 Stars
Trasqua Fanatico Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
Very solid CC Riserva. Still a bit chewy, but fine for current drinking or holding a few more years. Nicely priced. Tasted Mar 2025.
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