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Heitz Cellars Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Excellent napa cab, ripe and complex but not overly lush, oaky or artificial. This tows the line between old world structure and new world fruit quite well. A high quality cabernet that will definitely benefit from a few years of rest

Patrick Piuze Chablis Premier Cru Vaulorent 2015, Ac

Pietranera Brunello Di Montalcino 2012, Docg

A style of brunello that I have been enjoying quite a bit as of late. It is lighter and less "substantial" than "higher end" brunello's. That said, the sweet fruit, spicy, herbal and almost woody character...along with its elegance and "drinkability" have me drinking this more often than I would those all too often oak laden and sometimes creamy wines that so many seem to love. These relatively inexpensive alternatives are, for my palate, oftentimes more enjoyable than the pian dellla vigne, casanova di neri and others of that more modern (often more complex) style. A value

Château De Montifaud X.O.

Caramelized fruit flavors/vanilla/oak.

La Chablisienne Château Grenouilles Chablis Grand Cru 2012

Still young, oak is well integrated but present, green/honey/pear/nutty vanilla..complex aromas and rich but focused flavor. Excellent

Domaine Sigalas Santorini 2016, Santorini

Another great assyrtiko from this island, young and tense, deep saline mineral presence, it shines on the palate. Most impressive is the way they exude the aromas of the terroir, distinctly Mediterranean while being distinct among the many mineral driven counterparts from along its shores.

Hidden Bench Têté De Cuvée Chardonnay 2013, VQA Beamsville Bench

Outstanding chardonnay with loads of ripe fruit and mineral notes. Lots going on and the oak is well integrated, but this will surely improve over time. Despite the concentration it is still a bit tense, but it is a bomb.

Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2008, Doc

Have not tried Any Other vintage, aim this strikes me as a high quality Valpolicella (typical aromas and flavors) goal on steroids. Sour red fruit meshed with clove, white pepper, anise and a whole host of fruit and secondary aromas and flavors. Hugely aromatic as well as great acidity and structure! I would put away For a Few more years (though it's youthfulness after-Nearly 10 years to this point Taking far longer) so que la tertiary flavors Become more dominant to balance with the sour fruit. Complexity of high quality Amarone / ripasso w / o the excessive dark / ripe fruit. Great stuff

Torres Mas La Plana Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, 40th Vintage, Do Penedès

Marchesi Antinori Tignanello 2013, Toscana

Savoury notes, leather and leaves, cherry and a hint of graphite , Smoke and mushroom. Classic flavors and aromas with a modern touch, but not overdone.