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San Lorenzo Bramante Brunello Di Montalcino 2007
Tuscany, Italy$38.75
Quite a traditionally styled Brunello, with all sorts of evolved flavours running from dried fruits, leather, old wood and nuts. Bolstered by softening tannin and crisp Sangiovese acidity, the wine is still holding in nicely, That said, I would err on the side of caution and drink fairly soon, it seems to be at its peak now. Lovely stuff. Tasted Oct 2016.
4.0 Stars
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Château Boutisse 2010, Ac Saint émilion Grand Cru
Bordeaux, France$33.75
Super right-bank Bdx. Juicy ripe fruit, well judged oak, balanced tannin and acidity. Drinking well now but still several years ahead of it I should think. Fine value compared to the $100+ classified growth reds. Tasted June 2019.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Du Grand Montmirail Vacqueyras 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$24.95
65% Grenache and 35% Syrah according to several websites, this Vacqueyras could almost be mistaken for a North Rhone. Crisp dark fruit, with lots of spice and black pepper, perhaps owing to its relatively high syrah component or perhaps a slightly cooler site. Whatever, this is an intriguing and vibrant red, with fine complexity and good structure. Drinking nicely at 6 years of age, there is no rush to drink this, it should keep another 5. Well worth $25. Tasted Oct 2015.
4.0 Stars
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Château Filhot 2007, Ac Sauternes (375ml)
Bordeaux, France$22.00
Lots of citrus, especially oranges, with hints of peach and honey. Very sweet as one would expect, with a bit of spice on the finish. Long finish. Very delicious now, but should age for some time. Much cheaper and more ejnjoyable than ice wines.
4.0 Stars
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Giacosa Fratelli Bussia Barolo 2009
Piedmont, Italy$39.95
Typically pale Barolo here, with tart sour cherry flavours, hints of faded flowers and truffles. Complex and still a bit tight, finish with crisp tannin and brisk acidity. I really think that this still needs 2-3 years to hit its peak but lovely now. Tasted Dec 2017.
4.0 Stars
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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Coonawarra, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$27.95
Not much to add to the other reviews. This is a superb and balanced Cabernet. Bordeaux can only dream to produce a wine at this quality for under $30. Decant if drinking now, or better hold for a few more years. Tasted April 2016.
4.0 Stars
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Quinta Do Vale Meao Meandro 2008
Douro, Portugal$24.95
This is simply an excellent wine, again demonstrating how far Portuguese table wines have come in the last 15 years or so. Quite floral on the nose, this wine is full-bodied, with deep red fruits, herbs and spice and a pleasant tartness on the long finish. Oak is so well-integrated as to be indistinguishable. Drinking now, but should another 5 years or so. More than worthy of its $23 price tag. tasted August 2013.
4.0 Stars
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Bel Echo Pinot Noir By Clos Henri 2012
Marlborough, New Zealand$22.95
This pinot walks a fine line between new and old world. Riper than most Burgundian pinot, with bright ripe red cherry and cranberry notes, backed by hints of smokiness. There is even a hint of sweetness, but it is all balanced by fine acidity, a good structure and an earthiness common to a red Burg. Fine depth and complexity here. This represents very good value for the quality delivered. Amazingly, there is still a good amount available at several Vintages as of Nov 1 2014.
4.0 Stars
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Summers Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Calistoga, Napa Valley
California, Usa$34.95
A very nicely ripened and balanced Napa cab. No resorting to heavy wood treatment, over-extraction or residual sweetness to impress. This is the kind of cabernet that California can do so well in the right hands. Lovely to drink now, can hold 5 more years. In the context of premium Cali wine, this represents fine value. Tasted Jan 2016.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine Les Grands Bois Cuvée Philippine Côtes Du Rhône Villages 2010, Ac
Rhône, France$18.95
This CdR is very dense, tight and tannic. Beneath all that are some good flavours, notably blackberries, pepper, smoke and herbs, with hints of burnt wood. A difficult wine to evaluate at this stage as it is still not providing that much enjoyment due to the tannin. I'd suggest giving this at least two more years and hoping that the austere structure gives way to something more supple. Decant if drinking now. Tasted Dec 2014.
3.5 Stars
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