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Roederer Estate Brut Sparkling, Anderson Valley, Mendocino
California, Usa$49.95
I openly admit to not being a fan of sparkling wine/Champagne. But this sparkler from the Anderson Valley in California may change my mind. I like the complexity of flavours (citrus, toast, pear) and just the right touch of sweetness (not that much, mind you) to balance the acidity. Really nice and very fairly priced. Tasted May 2018.
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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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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Castello Di Bossi C. Berardenga Chianti Classico 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$22.95
Nice bottle of Chianti Classico here, replete with red fruit, dried cherries, and hints of earthiness (in a good way, of course). Properly firm without being tannic and that lovely Sangiovese acidity on the long finish. Fine to drink now, should hold a few years as well. Fine value. Tasted Nov 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Tornatore Etna Rosso 2015, Doc Etna Rosso
Sicily, Italy$23.95
Not nearly up to the quality of the '14, the 2015 seems dry and austere. Quite pale, as to be expected, with red fruits, a bit like Grenache as David suggests but with some smoke and spice. However, in the end, just too austere to provide much enjoyment, at least for me. Given how good the '14 was and the reputation of the producer, I wonder if this simply needs 2-3 more years in bottle (or perhaps this was an off bottle?). Tasted April 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Antica Hirpinia Taurasi 2010, Docg
Campania, Italy$30.75
Certainly seems fully mature to my taste, with hints of dried fruit and prunes joining in the complex array of flavours. Full-bodied and long-finishing, this is southern Italy in a bottle. Enjoyed this very much. Match with robust foods or simply sipping on its own, relishing those moments away from the ball and chain known as your day job. Tasted Aug 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Anselmi San Vincenzo 2017, Igt Veneto
Veneto, Italy$16.95
from Veneto, this is a blend of garganega with sauvignon blanc and also (according to the label) chardonnay. I like the interplay between some tropical fruit with the cooler climate citrus notes. Very good complexity and a crisp lingering finish and no discernable wood. Really nicely done and a very good value.....and will be even a better value when it is discounted $2 near the end of April. Tasted April 2019.
3.5 Stars
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La Ferme Du Mont Première Côte Côtes Du Rhône 2016, Ap
Rhône, France$18.95
Herb and black pepper accented red fruit, crisp acidity and moderate tannin.A delicious ready to drink CdR here from Stéphane Vedau. a bit leaner and less complex than the Le Ponnant Villages red, this is still a delicious CdR. So drinkable. Tasted Oct 2018.
3.5 Stars
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Château Mire L'étang 2015
Languedoc, France$21.95
Quite a big, ripe Languedoc red here from the Le Clape area. Weighs in at 15% abv, with ripe herbal and black pepper infused dark berry fruit. Yet, to my taste, it wears the alcohol quite well, only showing a bit of heat on the finish and, amazingly, is quite fresh tasting. At $22, this is very good value. Tasted April 2019.
3.5 Stars
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Bastide Sobirana Lieu Dit La Colomine 2015, Ap Côtes Du Roussillon
Languedoc, France$18.95
This Roussillon red that is too easy to like. Ripe fruit, hints of herbs and pepper, supple tannin, no oak (sorry David, it is 100% raised in concrete), good length. It vanished from my glass in no time. Not for ageing (no more than a couple of years), this is lovely to drink now. Tasted Sep 2018.
3.5 Stars
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