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Dave McLean

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Grant Burge

Filsell Old Vine Barossa Shiraz 2015

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Dave McLean

Dave McLean

8.5

Dave had this 7 years ago

Quinta da Romaneira

Touriga Nacional Syrah 2012

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Dave McLean

Dave McLean

9.5

Dave had this 8 years ago

Bodegas Loa

Spes Crianza Rioja Tempranillo

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Dave McLean

Dave McLean

8.0

Balanced, full-bodied red. Acidic, could be paired with a fatty meal. — 8 years ago

Torbreck Vintners

Mercedes-Benz Wollongong Old Vine Barossa Valley Shiraz 2005

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Dave McLean

Dave McLean

9.0

Dave had this 8 years ago

Louis Everuss
with Louis

Bodega Garzon

Tannat 2014

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Dave McLean

Dave McLean

9.0

Previous reviewers spoke of overbearing tannins in 2015 vintage. This does not come through at all in the the 2014 vintage.

Bold, full bodied, very fruity and very well balanced. A delight on the nose and the palate. Can certainly be enjoyed without food. Bravo.
— 7 years ago

Calvente

Guindalera Vendimia Seleccionada Crianza Red Blend

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Dave McLean

Dave McLean

7.5

Dave had this 8 years ago

Vini Biondi

Outis (Nessuno) Etna DOC Rosso Nerello Blend

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Dave McLean

Dave McLean

9.1

Very elegant. Acidic, medium body. Not particularly tannic. Dark fruits, ripe cherry. — 8 years ago

Gaia (Gaia's Estate)

Nemea Agiorgitiko 2014

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Dave McLean

Dave McLean

9.0

Dave had this 8 years ago

Freixo

Reserva Alentejano Red Blend

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Dave McLean

Dave McLean

8.8

Tannic, full bodied. Well balanced, smells great. Dark fruit, blackberries. Delicious, fruit forward Portuguese blend of Cab Sauv, Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouchet. — 8 years ago

Huerta de Albalá

Taberner Vino de la Tierra de Cádiz Syrah 2014

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Dave McLean

Dave McLean

9.0

Bold, full bodied, tannic. Big, dark fruit and medium pepper. Balanced. Matching nose and palate. A big red - enjoying without food. — 8 years ago