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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.
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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.
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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.
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La Crau De Ma Mère Châteauneuf Du Pape 2010, Ac
Rhône, France$44.95
This CdP certainly has some authentic southern Rhone attributes. Very spicy and peppery, with loads of herbs mixed in. But there is a dearth of joyous fruit that make wines of the south Rhone so endearing. Also, there is considerable bitterness and sharp acidity. Yet another disappointing CdP - will stick with cheaper Gigondas, Vacqueyras and Rasteau from now on. Tasted Dec 2017.
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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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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.
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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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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.
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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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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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