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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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Château Teyssier 2020, Ac Montagne Saint émilion
Bordeaux, France$27.95
Solid Merlot-dominated right banker. I do wish it had been a bit less expensive, though. Tasted Nov 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Cune Gran Reserva 2012, Doca Rioja
Rioja, Spain$28.95
I rarely buy Rioja, fearing the dreaded coconut attack of overt American oak ageing. This Gran Reserva strikes an excellent balance between the red cherry fruit, and oak flavours. The integration of the wood is seamless and the complexity and length are outstanding. At almost 10yrs from harvest, this is still fresh and delicious. Top notch stuff here. Taste May 2022;
4.0 Stars
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Feudo Montoni Lagnusa Nero D'avola 2018, Doc Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$24.95
A fairly big nero d'avola, with plenty of red fruit, herbs and a hint of smoke, though it takes a bit of aeration to bring those qualities out of their youthful shell. Fruit, length, tannin, acidity all seem in just the right balance. Really good nero d'avola,...well, just a really good bottle of red. Drink now through 2025. Tasted April 2021.
4.0 Stars
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Rizzi Barbaresco 2015, Docg
Piedmont, Italy$42.95
Excellent Barbarbesco from Rizzi. Tannins are silky yet still firm, red fruit, long finish, this is in a good spot now but still several years ahead of it. As I recall, purchased on sale for about $34. Bravo Ernesto! Tasted March 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Avignonesi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2019, Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano D.O.C.G.
Tuscany, Italy$39.99
A fine Vino Nobile from the ever reliable Avignonesi. Deceptively firm, the tannin are smooth. Herbs and red fruit lead the way, with a hint of medicinal notes (not in a bad way). Oak goes unnoticed. And made with organic grape, which is always a positive. Fine wine. Drinking very nicely now, but I can see this holding another 3-5 years. Tasted April 2025.
4.0 Stars
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Clos St Antonin Côtes Du Rhône 2016
Rhône, France$19.95
Spot-on Cotes du Rhone for sure - ripe fruit, herbs, pepper, seductive. Yet another example of how this region can produce excellent reds without having to pay a small fortune. Delicious! Tasted Feb 2021.
4.0 Stars
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Vinosia Santandrea Taurasi 2017, D.O.C.G.
Campania, Italy$26.90
Really interesting and delicious wine. Plenty of ripe fruit, firm tannin with hints of herbs and smoke (ash?). Long finishing. Oak is so well-integrated it is but an after-thought, Drinking just fine right now, but can certainly hold if you like even more mature flavours. Tasted Nov 2024.
4.0 Stars
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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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