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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.
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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.
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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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Il Molino Di Grace Riserva Chianti Classico 2009, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
No doubt, a very good CCR, seemingly at its peak. Maturing dried red fruits. soft tannin and a lingering finish, My only quibble is that the oak is a bit too prominent for my tastes. The sheen on vanilla (admittedly, not over-done) does diminish the Tuscan character. That said, there is much enjoyment in this wine. Tasted June 2017.
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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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Fattoria Carpineta Fontalpino Do Ut Des 2012, Igt Toscana
Tuscany, Italy$31.25
I believe that this a Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blend (the winery's website says Petit Verdot for the current vintage in place of Sangiovese). Very fine red here, with a very Tuscan feel to it: Red fruit mostly, dusty tannin, dark chocolate and a long finish. Seems to be at about its peak now. Tasted Dec 2021.
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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Sottimano Langhe Nebbiolo 2013, Doc
Piedmont, Italy$29.95
Superior Nebbiolo from Sottimano, worthy of being labelled Barbaresco going by the quality. Here in late 2021, the tannin is still notable, though the wine is certainly very enjoyable at the moment. Complex flavours revolve around sour red cherries, and dried fruit and a long finish, Glad that I have a second bottle, which I will hold on to for another 3-5 years. Tasted Nov 2021.
4.0 Stars
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Delaforce Quinta Da Côrte Vintage Port 1997, Dop
Douro, Portugal$45.95
Called into action during the holidays when a bottle of Noval LBV turned out to be corked, this Vintage Port was a pleasant surprise. Medium-bodied, with moderate sweetness and balancing acidity, this '97 Delaforce has excellent depth of fruit, fine tannin and no sense of being over the hill at all - This bottle has plenty of life left in it. Drink now or hold for another 5 years or so. Tasted Dec 2012.
4.0 Stars
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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.
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