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Finca Resalso 2007, Do Ribera Del Duero
Spain$20.00
Supposedly aged in French oak for only 4 months, my bet is that this red saw some American oak based on th flavours I taste. Yes, oak is noticeable here, but there is ample fruit to balance it. Fine structure and pleasantly spicy. Certainly well-made, and quite enjoyable, yet lacking in real character that communicates a sense of place. Tasted Dec 2012.
3.5 Stars
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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Lazzeretti Brunello Di Montalcino 2004, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$38.95
Quite evolved tradionally-styled Brunello, showing notes of currants, dried cherries, earth and leather. The flavour depth and complexity are impressive. An authentic Brunello. At the peak now, will hold (if not improve) for a couple more years. Lovely stuff. Tasted May, 2014.
3.5 Stars
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Château Des Moines 2009, Lalande De Pomerol
Bordeaux, France$21.95
Medium bodied, with slight lean dark berry fruits, notes of tea and earth. Finishes with some drying tannin. Quite alot going on here, though I am not sure that this wine is in a happy place just yet. I think that this shows better in 2-3 years. Tasted July 2012.
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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Trapiche Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve 2010, Mendoza
Argentina$11.95
Dark berry fruit backed up by smoke and spice from well-judged oak. Fine tannin and acidity provide a nice balance. Very enjoyable wine, with complexity well beyond the price point - a stellar value for $12. Worthy of multpile purchase. Tasted July 2012/
3.5 Stars
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Descendientes De J. Palacios Pétalos 2009, Do Bierzo
Galicia, Spain$25.00
A wine that impresses as much for its balance as anything else. Nothing is out of place. The oak is in perfect balance (actually, quite in the background), the tannin is firm but not obtrusive, the dark, spicy fruit is ripe but not over the top. There is subtle unusual flavour (licorice?) that is quite pleasant and gives this mencia a distinctive character. Well-worthy of the $24 price tag. I think this will show ever better in a couple of years. Tasted Aug 2013.
3.5 Stars
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Les Hauts Du Castellas Vacqueyras 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$14.75
Smells of wet cardboard, rotting leaves, wet soaks that were forgotten in a corner of you room for a few days. Corked. After that, I never bothered tasting it. Back to the Vintages for a refund. A shame, I was looking forward to trying this after all the positive notes. Smelled Dec 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Taurino Salice Salentino Riserva 2008, Dop
Puglia, Italy$14.95
Old world wine here, with rustic notes of prunes, dried fruit and some pleasant bitterness especially on the long finish. Lots of complexity and very approachable. Super value for $15. Tasted April 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Montirius Garrigues Vacqueyras 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$27.00
When I peeled back the foil, the cork was clearly soaked and a deep purple liqiuid had been oozing out. The wine was not oxidized though, but it was lacking any Rhone character usually so amply demonstrated by this producer. "Inoffensive" was how my wife described it and that was about it. Like a $12 red. Given my experience with Montirius in the past, this can must have been an off-bottle. A shame. Mt score reflects what I tasted in this specific bottle, not likely indicative. Will try the '10 in the next week to compare. tasted Nov 7, 2014.
3.5 Stars
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