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Mel L

57 wines • 2 followers • 9 following

Benchmark Wines

Criterion Collection Reserva Valle de Colchagua Carménère 2019

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Mel L

Mel L

8.3

Good value wine if you’re looking for something different. Easy to drink alone with berry and nutmeg notes. Mellows out when paired with food with bold flavors - cheese or curry. — 2 years ago

Il Vino di Famiglia Castagnedi

Scaia Delle Venezie Garganega Chardonnay 2019

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Mel L

Mel L

8.5

Light, refreshing wine with strong grapefruit notes and an even finish. High drinkability and great value. Pair with a veggie dish or a light dessert like panna cotta or an airy cheesecake. — 5 years ago

Barboursville Vineyards

Octagon Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

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Mel L

Mel L

9.2

Classic Octagon - yum! It’s a medium+ bodied, structured wine that does not disappoint. The wine has notes of black cherry, licorice, tobacco, and black currant. It’s wonderful to drink on its own and even better paired with a nice meal. — 7 years ago

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Finca Decero

Remolinos Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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Mel L

Mel L

8.9

This was a pleasant surprise of a wine find. Dark fruit forward bouquet with medium oaky cigar notes. It smacks of a licorice finish.. at least on Day 2/3 of drinking the same bottle. I would definitely get again and am intrigued to learn more about Mendoza cab sauvs. — 4 years ago

Domaine du Grand Tinel

Alexis Establet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2006

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Mel L

Mel L

9.2

Well rounded vintage with medium finish. More please! — 6 years ago

Domaine du Grand Tinel

Alexis Establet Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache 2006

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Mel L

Mel L

8.7

In all fairness, we probably drank this 2006 vintage after its peak, which was probably around the time we bought it in 2016. Still yet, it’s a bold mature wine with notes of black currant, stone, white pepper, and black cherry. The wine has flavors of pomegranate, tobacco, cherry, and dried apricot. It’s a complex wine that titillates and intrigues with every sip. — 7 years ago

Feudo Maccari

Saia Sicilia Nero d'Avola

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Mel L

Mel L

9.0

An elegant bouquet that won’t disappoint. I’ve had this several times with an Italian dinner. This wine has great mouthfeel - so supple. It smacks of dark cherry with hints of tobacco. I’m officially a Sicilian wine convert. — 5 years ago

Emiliana Organic Vineyards

Natura Valle del Bio - Bio Pinot Noir 2017

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Mel L

Mel L

9.0

Great value organic Chilean pinot noir. — 6 years ago

Caves d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

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Mel L

Mel L

8.3

Mel had this 7 years ago

Siduri

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2016

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Mel L

Mel L

8.3

This is my second time trying Siduri. The first time was at a restaurant, and it was excellent. The second time was after buying a bottle from a grocery store, which is always circumspect since they don’t properly store their wines. That being said, I didn’t find the wine as remarkable as the first time I had it but still quite good. Make sure you store the wine properly and give it a good aerating before drinking. The nose has notes of black cherry, black currant, fig, and young oak. Its taste didn’t quite hold up to the nose. The wine has a light bouquet of plum, red cherry, butter, dried apricot, nutmeg, stone and tobacco.

I highly recommend this wine, especially if you can get it for under $30 a bottle.
— 7 years ago