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John J

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Conterno Fantino

Vigna del Gris Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

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John J

John J

9.2

Beautiful brick red rim. Nose of leather, leather and cedar. Wow. Somewhat lacking in fruit but this is beautiful for all of the secondary notes. Dry tannins, shorter finish but absolutely delicious. My second nature barolo and experience was a small life lesson what age can do for this wine. — 6 years ago

Failla

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2014

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John J

9.0

Really nice pinot. Nose like chateauneuf; earthy bramble. Strawberry, tart cherry and maybe pomegranate. Mild acid finish. Burgundian comparisons are appropriate, and quality very good.

Das hat geschmacht!
— 6 years ago

La Parisienne

Brune

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John J

John J

8.7

Slight bitter chocolate, malted flavor. Pretty good. — 7 years ago

Weninger & Gere

Cuvée Phoenix Villány Red Blend 2015

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John J

8.9

Mostly cab-merlot blend, a bit green on the nose but with air opened up with typical cabernet nose, plus hint of rose petal. Palate was red fruits, bit tart. — 6 years ago

Domaine Berthet-Rayne

Vieilli en Fût de Chène Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2015

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John J

John J

9.1

Fruited nose. Plum and black cherry palate. Tasty. Fairly long. Tannins persistent on finish. Garrigue is mild to moderate. Has a flavor I can't place. About $25. — 6 years ago

Joseph Drouhin

Côte de Beaune Villages Pinot Noir 2015

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John J

John J

8.8

Strawberry, sour cherry and bit cranberry flavor. Light tannins to match the light body. Definite bramble/vegetal undertone from I guess whole cluster fermentation. I liked it, and performs better with food. — 6 years ago

Vicente Gandía

Raiza Crianza Tempranillo 2015

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John J

8.8

Mineral and slight oak nose. Tart cherry flavor, subdued oak and vanilla. Mouth filling tannins. Finish OK. — 6 years ago

Donnachiara

Campania Aglianico 2015

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John J

John J

8.9

Dark in the glass, deep ruby with slight brick edge.

Bright red cherry fruit, nice dry lip-smacking tannin and light mineral/smoke characteristics.

What a nice surprise. I was expecting ripe fruit but it's pleasantly fresh, nice.
— 6 years ago

E. Guigal

Brune et Blonde de Guigal Côte-Rotie Syrah 2013

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John J

John J

9.0

Dark and red berries, slightly charry cherry and nice smooth tannins. Delicious. — 7 years ago

Giacomo Conterno

Cascina Francia Barolo Nebbiolo 2003

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John J

John J

9.2

Quite tasty. Lightly smoky, earthy nose. Cherries on the palate, mushroom plus leathery-oaky notes. Tannic grip was good, as was its acidity. 2003 was the hot year in Europe, I wouldn't call this cooked or stewed. Glad I drank it now.
Day 2&3 a bit more compact, but the tannins and lip-smacking cherry palate were still good.
— 7 years ago