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Michael Matonte Influencer Badge

Advanced Sommelier - CMS. GuildSomm member. Manager at Vin Chicago.

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Beni di Batasiolo

Vigneto Cerequio Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

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2004 Cerequio - drinking so soft and elegant. — 10 years ago

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Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy

Martinenga Langhe Nebbiolo 2013

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Bérêche & Fils

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

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Happy New Year! Superb balance and impressive length! — 10 years ago

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Giacomo Conterno

Cascina Francia Barolo Nebbiolo 1996

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Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Gattinara Nebbiolo 2006

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North side! #nebbiolo — 10 years ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tenuta Guado al Tasso Il Bruciato Bolgheri Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

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9.0

Balanced, bright, clean, complex. Not as full bodied as you might think. — 10 years ago

Robert Biale Vineyards

Founding Farmers Napa Valley Zinfandel 2012

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Biale for NYE dinner! Strawberry compote, subtle spice, red fruit, warm. — 10 years ago

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Quinta do Alqueve (Pinhal da Torre)

Vinho Regional Alentejano Tradicional White Blend 2013

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8.8

When you hear about great value in wine from Portugal, this is one they're talking about! — 10 years ago

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Capezzana

Barco Reale di Carmignano Sangiovese Blend 2011

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8.9

Excellent value from Northern Tuscany. Full and dense, but vibrant and balanced. Sangiovese/Cabernet. Less than $20 — 10 years ago

Monte Bernardi

Sa'etta Chianti Classico Riserva Sangiovese Blend 2009

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9.2

Explosive, powerful, deep and complex. Smile inducing! — 10 years ago