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Frescobaldi Tenuta Di Castiglioni 2007, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$21.95
From the colour to the palate, there is no doubt that this is a wine designed to impress fans of internationally-styled wines. There is clearly some good fruit here but the heavy-handed oak treatment completely obscures any sense of place. The oak was present from the first whiff right through the finish. Just too much for my palate. Tasted May 2012.
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Giacomo Borgogno & Figli Barolo 2012
Piedmont, Italy$54.95
Still very much fresh and vibrant, this is a truly lovely Barolo. Complex, the flavours simply drench your palate, Sour cherries, dried fruit, a touch of earthiness and the nebbiolo acidity and tannin on the very long finish (though that tannin is mellowing). This wine is in a very good place. Bravo! Tasted Sep 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf Du Pape 2006, Ac
Rhône, France$47.00
My notes are from the '07 vintage. Ripe wine here, in fact over-the-top ripe. Amarone-like 16.3% alcohol and you can definitely tasted it - like someone added vermouth to the must. Sure, CdP are ripe wines, but this is just beyond reason. The grapes for this wine were simply picked 10-14 days too late, I'm sure in an effort to impress a certain influential critic. I actually found it work to finish a glass. Tasted April 2015.
4.0 Stars
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São Miguel Escolha Dos Enologos 2015, Vinho Regional Alentejano
Alentejo, Portugal$21.95
BIg ripe red here from southern Portugal. Inky deep purple, almost opaque.
Thankfully, does not go over the top in terms of ripeness. hints on volatility creep in but this seems to simply go along with the slightly rustic nature of the wine. Interesting,different and delicious. Tasted May 2019.
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Isole E Olena Chianti Classico 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$34.95
A well-balanced CC here from Isole e Olena, with bright red cherry fruit, perhaps a hint of herbs, virtually nil oak and finishing with silky tannin and bright acidity. Why, then, am I a bit disappointed. Elevated expectations? Elevated price tag? Perhaps a bit of both. A good wine to be sure, but I have had CC many times for under $22 which provided more pleasure. Tasted Dec 2021.
4.0 Stars
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Tardieu Laurent Vieilles Vignes Vacqueyras 2015, Ac
Rhône, France$39.95
Initially, i baulked at he price- $40 for Vacqueyras? But if placed in blind tasting with $50-70 Chateauneufs, this wine would not be out of place. Dense, complex, rip spice/garrigue infused. this wine is simply sensational. Waves of flavour wash over the palate and linger. Wow! One of the very best wines I have tasted in 2020. I actually picked it up on sale for $32. Drinking nicely now but sure to hold through 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Domaine De Bila Haut L'esquerda 2016
Languedoc, France$27.95
Big, rich, very ripe, lush - all apt descriptions yet this never goes over the top. Concentrated, complex, very long finishing. I love the notes of black pepper and herbs. If this was labelled Chateauneuf du Pape, they could sell if for $60. As it comes from the Roussillon, its only $26. Lucky us. A compelling wine. Tasted Sep 2019.
4.0 Stars
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Gemtree Uncut Shiraz 2015, Mclaren Vale, South Australia
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Biodynamically frown McLaren Vale Shiraz here, complete with super-ripe blackberry fruit, well tuned oak, and high alcohol (14.5% declared, I bet it is at least 1% higher). Highly extracted style, though not quite as over the top as some Aussie shiraz from years gone by, and some slightly unbalanced acidity on the finish (they acidify these wines in warmer climes). Anyway, well made though not really my cuppa. Still some on the shelf despite a long ago price reduction. Tasted Sep2018.
4.0 Stars
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Col D'orcia Brunello Di Montalcino 2009, Brunello Di Montalcino
Tuscany, Italy$52.00
Just medium-bodied, this Brunello remains true to Sangiovese, with no recourse to over-extraction or heavy toasted oak. Flavours of red cherries, tart cherries and hints of dried fruit on the palate with a long finish and bright acids. It is remarkable how light and fresh (for Brunello) that this wine is, yet it still fills the mouth with complex flavours, Nicely done. Purchased in Buffalo for $30. Tasted Dec 2017.
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Rocche Costamagna Barolo Rocche Dell’annunziata 2013, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$44.75
No formal notes, though I must admit that this Barolo slightly underwhelmed. Upon pouring, there was a bit of effervescence. The wine was merely good, but I suspect that this was a less than pristine bottle. Tasted Nov 2022.
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