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Tros De Mas Vilella 2019, Catalunya

This was a nice wine at that price point. Aromas of dark fruit with subtle hint of flint. Nice amount of tannins.
Over the evening this wine did not evolve so I see no reason to decant.
Overall, a solid wine for $24 but nothing stood out for me to make this a great wine.

Tasted August 2023

Auntsfield Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2022, Southern Valleys

Nice aromas of pineapple and grape fruit. Nice citrus flavors in the wine too. The only thing that would improve this wine for me is just a little more acidity but overall I really enjoyed this.
Tasted November 2024

Perrin & Fils Les Sinards Châteauneuf-du-pape 2021, A.C.

This wine lacked the complexity I typically expect from a Châteauneuf-du-Pape. At $43.95, I suppose it delivered about what the price suggests. That said, it was well balanced and still enjoyable overall. However, I can’t say I preferred it over wines available at half the price. I tasted it over the course of a couple of hours and didn’t notice any meaningful evolution, so decanting doesn’t seem necessary.
Tasted March 2026

Tedeschi Marne 180 Amarone Della Valpolicella 2020

Fantastic wine. It was not as complexed as other Amarone's that I have had. This is the basic dark fruit flavours and aroma's. What makes this stand out though is how delicious these flavours are. The balance was great. As the night progressed, the wine tasted even better so decanting is not a bad idea but it is great right from opening the bottle.
Tasted November 2024

Viña Tarapacá Gran Reserva Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Do Valle Del Maipo

I’ll admit that I don’t always pick up on the subtle nuances that experts describe, and I didn’t find anything particularly distinctive here. That said, the wine offers a pleasant level of tannins along with the expected dark fruit flavors. Overall, it’s a solid wine for the price point, but for me, it falls well short of a 91.

Tasted December 2024

Maculan Pinot Grigio 2023, Doc Breganze

I had this at a get together. Perhaps I had it too cold because it was very muted. It was dry as I expected but was not really interesting in any way. With that said, I still enjoyed it but I would say, do not drink it too cold and perhaps you will enjoy more complexity.
Tasted June 2025

Viña Leyda Garuma Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2023, D.O. Leyda Valley

I enjoyed this wine last night on a beautiful summer evening out on the patio, and it couldn’t have been more perfect for the setting. It offered a lovely balance of acidity that paired beautifully with the cheese I was having. There was also a refreshing zip—bright and citrusy, reminiscent of citrus zest—that really stood out. A crisp, well-structured wine that’s ideal for warm evenings and casual summer pairings.
Tasted July 2025

Santa Carolina Reserva De Familia Cabernet Sauvignon 2022, Maipo Valley

On first pour, this was overly tannic with sharp acidity that overwhelmed any complexity and made it unpleasant. I capped it and revisited the next day. Initially still aggressive, but with air the tannins softened and acidity settled into better balance. Decanting is recommended. Aromas were simple: black cherry and green bell pepper, with limited depth.

Tasted Feb 2026.

Woods Crampton Barossa Shiraz 2015, Barossa, South Australia

Zuccardi Apelación Vista Flores Malbec 2014, Uco Valley, Mendoza