Jon Speed
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Thorn Clarke Terra Barossa Shiraz 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia
Australia$16.95
Lots of of dark fruit with lower acid and light tannins. Did not seem hot even though it is listed at 15%. Medium finish.
Sept 2010.
3.5 Stars
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Maison Kerlann Chablis 2008, Ac
Burgundy, France$0.00
Pale to med straw. Citrus, green apple, confection, some minerality. Dry, tart with above average acid. Seemed to have a hint of wood. Medium length with a bitterness on the finish. Didn't come across as very complex. Feb 2011.
3.5 Stars
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Domaine De L’idylle Roussette De Savoie 2006, Savoy
France$16.95
Feb 15,2011. Med gold, slight green on rim, clear, almost bright, low intensity nose, citrus-lemon, muted fruit and noticable bitter taste on pallette, med+ acid, short finish that continues the bitterness. Quite probably well past it's prime.
3.5 Stars
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Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz 2008, South Australia
Australia$19.95
Deep black-purple, intense nose of black fruit, overripe fruit. Plenty of tannin, wood, heavy weight, very good length. Some complexity here. Jan 2011..
3.0 Stars
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Cattier Premier Cru Brut Champagne 2002, Ac, Chigny Les Roses
Champagne, France$49.95
Straw-gold, med+ intensity with aromas of dates, apple juice, earth, yeast, hay. Dry, impression of medium alcohol, high acid with a medium mouthfeel and powerful flavours. Has some complexity. I found some bitterness on finish but quite long. Feb 2011.
3.0 Stars
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Anne Boecklin Pinot Gris Réserve 2007, Ac Alsace
Alsace, France$17.95
Straw yellow-gold, interesting aromas of raisin, honey, pineapple, grapefruit. Off dry, fairly intense mid-palette, medium length finish. Interesting. Feb 2011.
3.0 Stars
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La Valentina Spelt Montepulciano D'abruzzo 2005, Doc
Abruzzo, Italy$28.95
Dark ruby moving to garnet. An intense nose of dark fruits, blackberry, earth and spice. Dry with plentiful smooth tannins. A medium weight mid-palate adds more fruit, sour cherry, oak and more earth. Medium plus acid. Decent finish. Nice. March 2011.
3.0 Stars
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Señorio De Barahinda Bellum Providencia 2006, Do Yecla
Spain$14.95
Dark stewed fruit on the nose along with raisins, tobacco and a bit of earth. A full bodied dry wine with above average concentration. More ripe, almost liqueured fruit on the palate. Medium fairly smooth tannins and acid. A long finish with a bit of hotness. March 2011.
3.0 Stars
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Castellare Di Castellina Chianti Classico 2008, Docg
Tuscany, Italy$15.95
Dark purple. Red fruits, cherry, oak notes. Medium weight, medium acidity with light tannin. Decent finish. Very drinkable. March 2011.
3.0 Stars
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Abbona Papà Celso 2008, Docg Dolcetto Di Dogliani
Piedmont, Italy$19.75
Dark purple. Dark fruit, tar, licorice, pepper, earth, smoke. Comes across a bit young with plentiful fairly rough tannins and med acidity. Decent length. Some interestng things here. March 2011.
3.0 Stars
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