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Neil Blaze

187 wines • 0 followers • 3 following

Hudson-Chatham

La Loma Red Blend 2021

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Neil Blaze

9.0

A really cool blend of three hybrid grapes rarely bottled individually, let alone in a cuvée with each other. There was an initial funk upon opening that faded after being open a couple of days. Once it opened up, notes of tart plum, sour cherry, and just a hint of spice came out. Blend of Baco Noir, Noiret, and Chambourcin. 5/23/23. — a month ago

Le Cellier De Sordan

Vin de Savoie Mondeuse 2018

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8.3

This wine seemed a bit limp and lifeless upon opening. After a few days, however, it had perked up a bit. Some floral notes on the nose, along with a bit of candied fruit and spice. On the palate, dark fruit and earth. Medium bodied. 100% Mondeuse. 3/30/23. — 2 months ago

Raul Pérez

Ultreia Saint Jacques Mencía 2019

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Neil Blaze

9.3

Absolutely delicious Mencía-based blend. It had a great mix of fruity and earthy, combining notes of plum, cherry, and boysenberry with notes of black tea, coffee, and herbs. Checked all the boxes for a beautiful weeknight bottle that would pair well with many different dishes. Blend of Mencía, Bastardo, and Garnacha Tintorera. 5/15/23. — 2 months ago

Libertine Wines

Dolphin Party Old Wagon Road Vineyard Scheurebe 2019

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8.8

Piquant and fresh, this wine tasted exactly like the label looked: bright and tropical. It reminded me a bit of a good Sauv Blanc, but with just a but more tang. Loads of grapefruit on the nose and palate! My first outing with this grape. 100% Scheurebe. 5/9/23. — a month ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Ashbourne Pinotage/Cinsault 2018

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Neil Blaze

9.4

Wonderful! The grape Pinotage is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, so naturally I figured that a red blend with Pinotage and Cinsault would be a harmonious one. I was not wrong. Great fruit and nicely balanced. 80% Pinotage, 20% Cinsault. 4/12/23. — 2 months ago

Azienda Agricola Cav. Emiro Bortolusso

Franconia 2020

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Neil Blaze

9.2

Another unique single-varietal from Friuli: Franconia, which is the same grape as Blaufrankisch. Medium-bodied, and with notes of candied cherry and stewed raspberry. Great pairing with roasted meat. 100% Franconia. 4/30/23. — 2 months ago

Wines of Illyria

Stone Cuvee Zilavka Bena 2020

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Neil Blaze

8.7

A really cool white cuveé made with indiginous grapes from B&H. Nice aromas of white flowers, chamomile, honey, and green apple. The palate had a pleasant minerality, with flavors of ripe apricot and star fruit. 90% Žilavka, 10% Bena. 3/31/23. — 2 months ago

Vini Fatti A Mano

Genio Gioire White Blend 2019

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Neil Blaze

9.1

Lovely Friulano from Friuli! I've seen this grape compared to Sauv Blanc, but this was more elegant and less tangy. While there was still some hint of citrus (mostly lemon zest), this was overshadowed by pear, honey, grass and stone notes. Quite savory! 100% Friulano. 5/5/23. — a month ago

Garage Wine Co.

Lot #103 Truquilemu Vineyard Old-Vine Pale Rosé 2020

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Neil Blaze

9.2

Gorgeous color. Looks like a light red but definitely drinks like a rosé. Crunchy red fruit flavors of cherry, strawberry, and pomegranate. A fun, crushable rosé with a great blend of grapes from Chile. 90% Cariñena, 10% Monastrell. 4/2/23. — 2 months ago

Colterenzio Schreckbichl

St. Magdalener Vernatsch Lagrein 2020

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Neil Blaze

9.6

Just loved this. Fresh red fruit and floral aromas, and flavors of strawberry, cassis, and spice. A wonderful, warming bottle of wine on a chilly day that paired very well with our spaghetti dinner. 85% Schiava, 15% Lagrein. 4/5/23. — 2 months ago