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Da Vinci (Cantine Leonardo)

Collezione Speciale Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2007

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9.1

Beautiful Brunello! Silky textures with a lovely balsamic fragrance some 14 years later! The cherry effects are haunting — 8 days ago

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Duckhorn Vineyards

Napa Valley Merlot 2013

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A perfect example of an excellent Merlot! — 2 months ago

Poggiotondo

Brunello Montalcino Sangiovese 2008

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I think I caught this Brunello at the right time! So well rounded with fresh tannins. — 3 months ago

Northpath Wine

Red Blend

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It has an Italian character albeit it’s Lebanese. Well crafted with a bouquet of scents! I like the fact that the oak effect didn’t overwhelm the grapes and the soil. Well done! Grenache + Mourvèdre + Cab Sauvignon — 22 days ago

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Oddero

Langhe Nebbiolo 2017

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This is delicious! Such elegance and smoothness! Thank you @Steven Heydemann for sending me there — 2 months ago

Gran Moraine

Yamhill - Carlton Upland Pinot Noir 2017

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I love the Pinot Noir from Yamhill Oregon! The structure is silky, and it goes with just about anything! A true expression of Oregon — 3 months ago

Marchesi Antinori

Badia a Passignano Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2012

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Always beautiful! Soft balsamic. — a month ago

Fontodi

Vigna del Sorbo Gran Selezione Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend

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Subtle... 👌🏼 — a month ago

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Marchesi de' Frescobaldi

Castel Giocondo Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010

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Lovely! At it’s peak now, so sweet, smell of ripe dates and raisins. So happy I caught it at its peak — 3 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Viña Arana Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

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This is lovely! So Sweet and delicious! Lots of plums — 4 months ago