Chris MacLean

Consultant and blogger for Tastingspots.com

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Domaine Bruno Clavelier

Vieilles Vignes Les Corbeaux Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2008

9.1

No complaints but I was expecting a bit more Burgundy magic. I love the producer and have had pretty good luck with other '08 burgs. — 3 days ago

with Doug and Alessandro

Keith, Shawn and 21 others liked this

Domaine Gérard Julien et Fils

Cote de Nuits-Villages Pinot Noir 2013

Chris MacLean

9.2

Herbal, tannic and juicy. Good late night with cheese! — 5 days ago

with Eli

Bill, Mike and 16 others liked this

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010

Chris MacLean

9.3

Chris had this 6 days ago

with Jennifer, Vicki and 2 others

Shawn, David and 11 others liked this

Andrew Will

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Chris MacLean

8.9

This is well made but not my preferred style. There's good acidity and pleasant tannic grip but, to me, the dominant impression is overly softened fruit. — 3 days ago

with Doug and Alessandro

Shawn, Sharon and 14 others liked this

Bruno Giacosa

Falletto di Serralunga Barbera d'Alba 2010

Chris MacLean

9.3

Silky smooth and perfectly balanced, which comes as a shock after a somewhat harsh Barbera nose. — 5 days ago

with Eli

Riddley, Keith and 23 others liked this

Terredora di Paolo

Terre di Dora Fiano di Avellino 2014

Chris MacLean

8.9

Chris had this 6 days ago

with Jennifer, Vicki and 2 others

Shawn, leon and 6 others liked this

Philippe Alliet

Coteau de Noiré Chinon Cabernet Franc 2005

Chris MacLean

9.2

Aged cab franc that goes down easily. Green pepper and blackberry and chalk. — 6 days ago

with Vicki, Jason and 1 other

Jeff, philip and 21 others liked this

Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2010

Chris MacLean

9.0

Some reduction but drinking well. The fruit is riper than in other bottles of this I've tried. — 3 days ago

with James

Riddley, Keith and 20 others liked this

Andreas Termin, Ph. D.

Always a very good deal.

Pio Cesare

Barolo Nebbiolo 2008

Chris MacLean

9.2

Chris had this 6 days ago

with Jennifer, Vicki and 2 others

Frank, Shawn and 16 others liked this

Mastroberardino

Riserva Antonio Radici Taurasi Aglianico 2008

Chris MacLean

9.4

Chris had this 6 days ago

with Eli, Vicki and 1 other

Chris, Ron and 12 others liked this

Ron R

This is very good stuff - love it!

Mike R

Never had - will see if I can obtain

Eli Barton

I've had a lot of Aglianico and Taurasi specifically, this was really in great shape and while Mastro's Taurasi is usually good, this was much better than I expected. Must have hit it at the right time!