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Wynns Coonawarra Estate The Siding Cabernet Sauvignon 2021, Coonawarra
South Australia, Australia$24.95
Now that Wynns black label cab has (justifiably) risen in price (now $45), we now have this Siding Cab from Wynns filling in the mid-$20 price point. And a stellar red it is. Fresh, balance, complex with such well-integrated oak that one hardly notices. Sneaky tannin comes along on the long finish. Certainly fine to drink now, but should age for several years....in fact, hold off 12-18 months if you can. Really excellent. Tasted July 2024. I have never been to Australia...one day perhaps.
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Ambrogio E Giovanni Folonari Chianti Classico Riserva Docg Nozzole 2019
Tuscany, Italy$24.95
A very fine Chianti Classico Riserva, I think the first I have had from this producer. Authentically Sangiovese, with those dusty tannins, bright acidity and cherry fruit. Long, complex finish. Fine drinking now, but no rush, this should hold a few years, tasted Feb 2024.
4.0 Stars
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Planeta Frappato 2021, D.O.C. Sicilia Vittoria
Sicily, Italy$24.95
Very good frappato, much in the lighter pinot noir style. All in the red fruit spectrum, like cranberry and tart cherry, with hints of smokiness in the mix. Light bodied but fine flavour intensity and complexity. For near term drinking. tasted Feb 2024.
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Tasca D'almerita Regaleali Bianco 2021, D.O.C. Sicilia
Sicily, Italy$17.95
Another stellar white from Sicily. Perfect for summer sipper or with fish. Tasted Jul 2023.
4.0 Stars
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Alpha Estate Turtles Single Vineyard Malagouzia 2022, P.G.I. Florina
Greece$19.95
Rich and a bit exotic (from a North American's point of view), with note tropical fruit notes, hints of orange and peach. Crisp, yet a bit waxy as David notes. Superb white, hell, superb wine period. Really wish that I had bought a few more for these warm summer days. Great price too. Greece rules! Tasted June 2024.
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Glenelly Glass Collection Merlot 2018, W.O. Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch, South Africa$16.95
Solid merlot from Glenelly, fairly priced. No need to age, just drink and enjoy. Tasted May 2023.
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Laberinto Cenizas Mezcla Tinta 2018, D.O. Colbún, Valle Del Maule
Maule Valley, Chile$20.75
Excellent Chilean red, with lovely balance between the fruit, minimal oak intervention, tannin and acid. Great complexity and length and I like the hints of herbs. Outstanding value. Tasted May 2023.
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Chateau Du Gazin Canon Fronsac 2018, A.C. Fronsac
Bordeaux, France$21.25
Ripe and almost lush, soft and cuddly like a teddy bear. A solid right-banker if a little faceless. I'd say that this is near or at its peak, I see little to be gained by holding this for an extended period of time. Tasted May 2023.
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Gattavecchi Vino Nobile Di Montepulciano 2018, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$30.95
I wish that we would see more Vino Nobile at our beloved Vintages, so when one comes along, I am usually interested. This particular wine is very good, just falling short of excellent in my view. Savory red fruit with hints of herbs and even some light medicinal notes. Still fairly firm with good acidity yet just lacking that certain something, Now to 2025 or so. Tasted Feb 2023
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Alta Yarí Gran Corte 2019, Gualtallary, Valle De Uco, Mendoza
Mendoza, Argentina$24.75
It is dark, And a bit tannic, Concentrated, intense, some pleasant herbaceous from the Can franc, ripe yet there is a freshness about this wine. Very good, but my feeling is that this could use another year or two to mellow, Decant if drinking now. friends, BTW, the bottle is stupidly heavy - why? Tasted Oct 2023.
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