Strong currants on the nose. Punchy alcoholic bite on the finish. Not my cup of tea, but perhaps well-paired with a grilled rare steak (which might boost the fruit and earth tones and depress the alcohol a bit)

Revising my rating a bit after a second glass: a little oak, lots of ripe red fruit, a little heavy on the tannins. Might be best in a couple years, maybe a bit of a system shock compared to the wines I've been drinking lately, but markedly more complex than I felt on first taste. — 2 months ago

Podere Rocche dei Manzoni

Langhe Nebbiolo 2017

Peter Last

8.2

Peter had this 2 months ago

with Dorothyanne

The Foreign Affair Winery

The Conspiracy Cabernet Franc Blend 2017

Peter Last

8.3

Berries (black cherry, blueberry, maybe a little plum), smoke, and a spicy finish. Doesn't linger on the palate. — 2 months ago

Château Coutet

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Peter Last

8.7

Peter had this 2 months ago

with Dorothyanne

Dorothyanne Brown

Tasty, inoffensive, a bit uninspired. I feel a longer time in a soothing dark closet at the proper temperature would add experience to the flavour- needs maturing, much like a promising young adult. Still lacking complexity.

8.2

Dorothyanne Brown

Tenuta Iuzzolini

Cirò Rosso Classico Gaglioppo 2018

Peter Last

9.2

Genial older uncle of wine. Easy drinking, full bodied, leather on the nose. — 2 months ago

with Dorothyanne

Dorothyanne liked this

Dorothyanne Brown

Smooth, like the wealthy older uncle who winks and slips you a tenner before heading to his club. Good company with a slight wink at the end. E

9.5