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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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Castellani Filicheto Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$18.95
Very approachable red from Montepulciano, brimming with Tuscan character. Vivid red cherry fruit, leather, some tart dried fruit and earthy notes. No noticeable wood influence, just pure Sangiovese fruit (or Prugnolo Gentile as it is called in the region). Lovely drinking now, will hold a few years. Superb value. Tasted Sep 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Geografico Montegiachi Chianti Classico Riserva 2007, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$23.95
A solid CC Riserva, with complex flavours of sour cherry, leather and earth, with subtle hints of wood. Fine tannin suggest another year or two in the cellar, but I really enjoyed the regional autheticity here. Tasted April 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Dow's Late Bottled Vintage Port 2005, Doc Douro
Douro, Portugal$18.95
Ripe, sweet, decadent....what a port should be. Very deeply coloured, with plenty of fruit, and just a bit rough around the edges. Very enjoyable now though could be held for a few years as well. Excellent value. Tasted Dec 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Terre Del Barolo Barbaresco 2006, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$24.95
Certainly a traditional Nebbiolo, with pale red colour, flavours of sour cherries and dried fruit, followed by firm tannin. Yet I found the wine just a bit too sour/tart, as if the grapes were not quite fully ripened. Still, I did admire the authenticity of this wine in a world of increasingly faceless wines. I suggest giving this 2-3 more years in bottle. Tasted May 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Vecchia Cantina Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2007
Tuscany, Italy$18.95
Decent complexity with flavours of red cherries, and leather along with earthy notes. Fine acidity and smooth tannin make this a good food wine. Won't appeal to those looking for a massive fruit bomb but rather to those looking for regional character and complexity.
3.5 Stars
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La Sauvageonne Pica Broca 2008, Ac Coteaux Du Languedoc
Languedoc, France$12.90
A red from the Languedoc brimming with character. Ripe, dark berry fruit with delectable notes of local herbs and spice. Focused and long, with fine tannin. Excellent. Drink now or hold for a few years. Tasted Dec 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Pasquale Pelissero Barbaresco 2007, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$27.95
The pale colour is a bit shocking after having so many deeply coloured reds during the winter. Yet, don't let that fool you. This entry level barbaresco is loaded with flavour. Very floral on the nose. The palate shows complex flaovurs of slightly sour red cherries, with notes of herbs, and dried cherries. On the finish, there is brisk acidity and some firm tannin, about what you'd expect from nebbiolo. Certainly leans toward a traditional approach to barbaresco, and I am grateful for that. Lovely value. Drinking now or even better with a 2-3 years in the cellar. Tasted Apr 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Mitolo Jester Shiraz 2009, Mclaren Vale
Australia$22.95
Tasted from the 375ml, this is a wine that embodies what I dislike about Aussie wines (at least, those from the warmer growing region). Super ripe, almost pruney with confected flavours (like raspberry jam) and obvious wood tannin. Beyond a bit of pepper, one would never guess that this is syrah/shiraz as it is nearly devoid of any varietal character. For fans of the style.
3.5 Stars
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Brezza Barolo 2006, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$46.95
Textbook Barolo here from Brezza. Certainly some noted browning in the edges of the glass but no degredaation in the flavour. Indeed this is very much alive, seemingly at its peak. A ripe but traditional example, with red berry fruit, hints of tart cherries and a lingering finish. Tannin is still noted but seems to be mellowing. Super wine, most enjoyable.
Night 2, showed even better. Loved this. upgraded to 92 pts.
Tasted June 2016.
3.5 Stars
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