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Lake Breeze Bernoota Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2015, Langhorne Creek
South Australia, Australia$20.75
From first whiff through the finish, this wine is dominated by the coconut/vanilla from the obviously generous oak ageing. Seems like there is some nice ripe fruit in there but I just can't get past the wood. If you like that sort of thing, you'll love this but it ain't my cuppa. tasted Feb 2019.
4.0 Stars
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Lagar De Codegua Mourvedre Cachapoal Valley 2019, D.O. Rancagua Alto Cachapoal Valley
Cachapoal Valley, Chile$27.95
Fine Mourvedre here from Cachapoal Valley. Made in a non-manipulative way - without filtration/fining, aged all old oak, wild fermented. And this comes through in a wine full of energy and complex flavours. Not unlike fine Cotes du Rhone Villages. Super wine. I'd suggest giving this another year or so in bottle or decant if drinking now. Tasted Oct 2022.
4.0 Stars
Greywacke Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Marlborough, South Island
Marlborough, New Zealand$25.95
Crisp, fresh, citrusy yet with an exotic ripe side to it. Complex, long finishing and simply delicious, A superb Sauvignon Blanc. I should think that this is worthy of buying at least 2 -3 bottles. One to try now, the others to see how this ages. I suspect this should hold for at least 4-5 years, Tasted Sep 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Paitin Ca Veja Nebbiolo D'alba 2017, D.O.C.
Piedmont, Italy$34.95
If Paitin had put "Barbaresco" on the label and offered it for $34.95, this would be considered a huge bargain. Fine Nebbiolo, with plenty of red fruit, brisk acidity and firm tannin....long finish too. Just entering it's drinking window I should say. Now to 2029. Tasted March 2024.
4.0 Stars
Ken Forrester Old Vine Reserve Chenin Blanc 2019, Wo Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$17.95
At once, both ripe yet brisk and refreshing. Complex, long finish, I understand that this seems some wood ageing but nearly indiscernible. As always, a real bargain for us wine lovers but I cannot help but feel for the producer that this does not sell for $25+. South African wines are so often just stupidly undervalued. Lovely to drink now, but I should think that this holds for a few years, perhaps more. Tasted May 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Donnafugata Floramundi 2019, Cerasuolo Di Vittoria Docg
Sicily, Italy$27.95
Medium-bodied, mostly red fruit, ok complexity, Decent if not exciting. Hardly worth $28 in my view but what do I know tasted Aug 2022.
4.0 Stars
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Bachelder Wismer Foxcroft Gamay Noir Niagara Cru 52 Whole Cluster 2018, Twenty Mile Bench
Ontario, Canada$27.00
An interesting note of pepper runs through this Gamay, enhancing the bright red fruit (cherry, cranberry). Light-medium bodied, fine grained tannin and crisp acidity, and even a hint of light herbs. Certainly the best Gamay I have had from Niagara. Should keep for a few more years, but I'd suggest drinking sooner rather than later to capture the fresh fruit. Tasted July 2021.
4.0 Stars
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.
4.0 Stars
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Tenute Silvio Nardi Brunello Di Montalcino 2015, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$46.95
Seems a bit backward compared to the '13 at roughly the same relative age. Plenty of red fruit crisp acidity and still noted tannin. Wood is but a supporting role here but the fruit is perfectly ripened. Still, I think I opened this 18-24 months too early. Wait until end of 2024 where it should really open up nicely. I think that this keeps until at least age 15. Lots of potential here. Tasted Jun2 2023.
4.0 Stars
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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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