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Domaine Belle Les Pierrelles Crozes Hermitage 2007, Ac
Rhône, France$22.95
Recognizably north Rhone syrah, focused, with notes of pepper, cool dark berries, smoke and earth. Sinewy and medium bodied, with fine acidity and balance. Drinking very well now but has the stuffing to keep for several more years. Tasted Feb 2012.
3.5 Stars
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Quinta Do Noval Late Bottled Vintage Port 2003, Doc Douro, Unfiltered
Portugal$18.25
This is a superb LBV. Aromatic, tons of concentrated dark berry fruit, deep, sweet , with an excellent structure. Sure, this is delish now, but will definitely benefit from a few years in the cellar, will the possibility of keeping a decade or more. Previous vintage of this was a very good deal at $24, this is $2 cheaper. To me, one of the best values of the year.
3.5 Stars
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René Mure Pinot Gris 2007, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$17.95
A very respectable pinot gris. Inviting flavours of peach, and apricot, with notes of honey. Finishes a little off-dry. A nice match for a variety of poulty or seafood dishes )worked very nicely with shrimp for me). Drink now and over the next couple of years.
3.5 Stars
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Casanova Di Neri Sant'antimo Rosso 2008
Tuscany, Italy$23.95
I'm not quite sure what the difference is between this wine and Neri's Rosso di Montalcino. Whatever, this is a lovely red which nicely combines a modern approach to sangiovese without losing its Tuscan character. Pure, ripe red fruit without any gaps in the palate. Long finish with some noted tannin. Very good indeed now, I think better in 2-3 years. Very fairly priced at about $24.
3.5 Stars
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Jean Marie Arnoux Vieux Clocher Vacqueyras 2009, Ac
Rhône, France$23.95
My impression differs a bit from JS and DL. I found this to be a slightly leaner style of Vacqueyras, with less of the bold flavours I associate with the region. Yes, this is 3 years later, so perhaps that is a factor. Yet, my impression is that this wine seems to exhibit some of the cool climate characteristics of a Bordeaux: just ripe red fruit, hints of cedar, finishing with a bit of tartness, good but not great length. This is a good wine, no doubt, just not quite what I expected. Drink now. Tasted March 2015.
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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