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Skouras Wild Ferment Assyrtiko 2024, P.G.I. Peloponnese
Peloponnese, Greece$22.95
Lots of citrus fruit, along with some notes of tropical fruit (pineapple comes to mind). Definitely some pithy and flinty notes as well. A very good white from Peloponnese and a fine values as well. Tasted Aug 2026.
4.0 Stars
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Lornano Chianti Classico 2019, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$19.10
Firm, structured Chianti Classico from Lornano, as I have come to expect. Richer, riper, and more tannic than most CC, this is just edging into prime-time drinking window. Lots of red cherry fruit, backed by hints of oak and finishing with good acidity. Really delicious wine. Drink now through the next 5 years +. Tasted August 2026.
4.0 Stars
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Ambrogio E Giovanni Folonari Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Nozzole 2019
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
A very fine Chianti Classico Riserva, I think the first I have had from this producer. Authentically Sangiovese, with those dusty tannins, bright acidity and cherry fruit. Long, complex finish. Fine drinking now, but no rush, this should hold a few years, tasted Feb 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Now that Wynns black label cab has (justifiably) risen in price (now $45), we now have this Siding Cab from Wynns filling in the mid-$20 price point. And a stellar red it is. Fresh, balance, complex with such well-integrated oak that one hardly notices. Sneaky tannin comes along on the long finish. Certainly fine to drink now, but should age for several years....in fact, hold off 12-18 months if you can. Really excellent. Tasted July 2024. I have never been to Australia...one day perhaps.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine De Carobelle Vacqueyras 2021, A.P.
Rhône, France$23.25
Solid southern Rhone from the Vacqueyras region. Just missing some of the complexity and wildness I associate with this region. For near(er) term consumption (in the next couple of years). Tasted Jan 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Quinta Do Vallado Vinho Tinto 2023, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$19.95
Darkly fruited, rather monolithic in fact, with very ripe fruit, verging on raisined. A bit jammy, with low acidity and no overt woody notes. Solid, tasty Douro for matching with hearty foods. Will keep a few years though I feel like it is at its brash peak now. Tasted Sep 2026.
4.0 Stars
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Alpha Estate Turtles Single Vineyard Malagouzia 2022, P.G.I. Florina
Greece$19.95
Rich and a bit exotic (from a North American's point of view), with note tropical fruit notes, hints of orange and peach. Crisp, yet a bit waxy as David notes. Superb white, hell, superb wine period. Really wish that I had bought a few more for these warm summer days. Great price too. Greece rules! Tasted June 2024.
4.0 Stars
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M. Chapoutier Bila-haut Occultum Lapidem 2016, Ac Côtes Du Roussillon Villages Latour De France
Roussillon, France$26.95
Another superb red from Chapoutier, darkly fruit with notes of wild herbs and scrub brush and even a hint of licorice.
A bit closed aromatically at first (some vigorous decanting helped), this seems a bit less opulent and more structured than the similarly priced L'esquerda (which is made from grapes from a different village), but this is a superb red in any case. Drink now through 2024. Tasted March 2020.
4.0 Stars
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Coca I Fitó Jade 2018, Do Montsant
Spain$20.75
Agree with DL's take on this wine. I really like the complexity and balance of this wine. Nothing out of place or out of proportion, it just draws you back for another sip. Drink or hold a few more years. Tasted Nov 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Château Des Places 2020, Sustainable, Ac Graves
Bordeaux, France$26.95
A good balance of tangy blackberry fruit and oak spice, with resolving tannin and brisk acidity on the finish. A very good petite Bordeaux, just didn't quite wow me. I think this will certainly hold a few years but will it actually improve? Tasted May 2026.
4.0 Stars
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