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Poderi Colla Barolo Dardi Le Rose Bussia 2004, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$51.95
Traditional Barolo (read no over- oaking. over-ripening) here from Poderi Colla. At nearly 15 years of age, the flavours have mellowed into the dried fruit spectrum and, as one would have expected, tannin softened. Long, complex and so damn delicious, this wine reminds me that Nebbiolo is perhaps my favourite grape variety when done right (and it is done right here). Super wine here. Tasted May 2019.
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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.
4.0 Stars
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Thirty Bench Small Lot Riesling Wild Cask 2017, Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$29.75
A fine RIesling from Thirty Bench, A little off-dry but not at all cloying. Acidity seems a but lower than expected for Riesling, perhaps as a result of the freak-ish warm weather in Sept/Oct. Complexity is very good yet short of outstanding to my palate. Value is merely fair. This seems to be at peak enjoyment, unless you want more of those petrol characteristics - then wait a couple more years. Tasted Dec 2021.
4.0 Stars
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Tawse Sketches Rosé 2020, Niagara Peninsula
Ontario, Canada$18.95
Apparently a blend of pinot noir, cab franc and gamay. I certainly picked up a bit of herbeceous character from the cab franc and even a bit of beetroot from the pinot. Good complexity and not too austere (6g/L of RS - seems spot-on). A really well made rose, well-priced and a lovely summer sipper. Tasted Aug 2022.
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Mullineux Kloof Street Chenin Blanc 2021, W.O. Swartland
Swartland, South Africa$19.95
Fresh, aromatic, with flavours of pear, peach, and citrus. Complex, compelling and a long finish. A fine white, a great value. Tasted Aug 2022.
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San Felice Il Grigio Riserva Chianti Classico 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$29.95
Solid, if unexceptional CCR Riserva.
Tasted June 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Malivoire Pinot Gris 2022, VQA Beamsville Bench
Ontario, Canada$21.95
Another very good pinot gris from Malivoire. Crisp, unoaked, with notes or peach, and pear with lemony acidity on the finish. zero grams of residual sugar. I wonder if the wine might even be better with just a few grams of RS, just to temper that acidity a wee bit. Tasted Oct 2023.
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Kir Yianni Le Nord Assyrtiko 2023, I.G.P. Florina
Macedonia, Greece$18.00
mmmm, citrusy. Mostly lemons I should think. Bit of pleasant bitterness there, and palate wakening acidity. Would be great with seafood...in fact, i had it with salmon - nice match. Fine value indeed. Tasted May 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Piano Dei Daini 2015, Doc Etna Rosso
Sicily, Italy$20.25
Ripe, smoky, firm and silky. A bit like Pinot Noir and Barolo. Fine wine. Tasted April 2020.
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Volpaia Chianti Classico 2020, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$36.95
A pleasant CC, well-made, but seems a bit tired to me and lacking in the usual CC vigor. Not up to the usual standards of Volpaia for sure. Drink now. Tasted March 2024.
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