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Viña Almaviva S.A.

Almaviva Puente Alto Red Blend 2015

Enjoyed it immensely with our grilled ribeye steak! Perfect pairing. The steak elevates the wine significantly. Dark fruit with fully integrated smooth tannins in this 10 year old wine. It has this green pea, olive note to it that I presume comes from the Carmenere that I personally don’t care for too much. Very balanced, very present, smooth finish, decent complexity. — 19 days ago

Tammy de Weerd
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Dirty & Rowdy

Rosewood Vineyards Old Vine Petite Sirah 2013

Magnums show you care. Perfect with friends after bottling — 2 years ago

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Bernard Boisson-Vadot

"Les Chevalières" Meursault Chardonnay 2016

The great Bernard Boison Vadot bottlings in particular, which now all have some age, remind me of a hypothetical combination between Coche and Raveneau. Obviously in the best way. Coche flinty reduction with the waxy yellow fruit of Raveneau along with the textural magnificence, density and depth of both Domaines. 2016 is particularly impressive in that it’s a vintage I don’t care for in whites, but some of the most talented vignerons are having their wines integrate extremely well at this point in time, far less awkward and disjointed as many on release. 2016 BV Chevalières is rich, toasty and intensely flavored with extremely impressive depth, texture and simply just electric energy. Excellent. — 3 years ago

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Charles York

Charles York

I had the 2015 a couple of months ago. It was the standout of the first 80% of the eve, then the 2016 Coche Bourgogne slowly reared its head and took over….
Brent Young

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@Lee Pitofsky Sounds great. Excellent note 👍

Colle Santa Mustiola

Vigna Flavia Toscana IGT Sangiovese 2016

Very small winery, with old vines and care taken by the vintner. Easy drinking notes of cherry and thyme — 5 months ago

Bremerton

Selkirk Shiraz 2017

"Vineyards nurtured with care and sure premium fruit for this regionally expressive shiraz. It has a deep vibrant color and offers distinctive varietal characters of lifted white pepper aroma, dark berry fruits, plum and spice, supported by a layered, well balanced palate and persistent finish." — 2 years ago

Jean-Claude Bessin

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2020

After reading all the rave reviews on Bessin’s Valmur recently (baby Rav according to some netizens), I was really excited to try this bottle. Sadly, it fell below expectations which was likely no one’s fault other than your’s truly - a little less care during transport left the wine with a nagging honey note that I abhor in young Chards. A touch of premox I believe, which stands in contradiction with another element I found lacklustre - the bottle was so stubbornly primary. Ripe-fruited even, with face-smacking stone fruits that masked the more Chablis-esque characters I so love. This point I can forgive considering the wine’s youth. I just wished it was more mineral and taut. It’s not all grim though as this sample was certainly concentrated, with plush textures that filled every corner of the palate. Definitely a wine to revisit.

NB: I believe WK gave this his highest score for 20’ Chablis. Great value at sub AUD150 in most markets.
— 2 years ago

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Quintas das Touquinheiras

Nostalgia Vinho Verde Albariño 2016

2016 opened March 2024. Grapefruit and apricots on the nose. Lemon on the front with a crisp tannic backbone. It becomes intensely astringent on the mid palate and it has a long bitter finish. At first I didn’t care for this wine, but halfway through the first glass i loved it. This would be a refreshing summer wine — chilled of course! — a year ago

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Douloufakis

Femina

Really complex white! Very herbal nose, orange blossom, rosemary, cedar. Drinks with a bitter note that I don’t care for but very dry and, medium bodied with pear skins and lemon. Had with Greek sausage baby broccoli pasta & it went really well with the food. Would love to have again and try with other fuds. — 2 years ago

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Château de Francs

Les Cerisiers Côtes de Francs Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

I normally don't buy Bordeau wines, but for a change. Deep dark wine red. Oaky with tannin, and dark fruit note. Decanting should make it better (I just don't care much...). Cericiers means cherry trees, according to google. Should have noticed the cherry. — 3 years ago

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Bodegas Añadas

Care Blanco Sobre Lìas Garnacha Blanca - Chardonnay Blend 2020

ESF
9.2

Blend of Grenache Blanc & Chard which really works: straw colored w/hint of green sporting generous aromas of honeysuckle, jasmine - really floral along with cantaloupe & melon. Bit of musk & green citrus. On the palate it is big & silky, very suave with flavors of tangerine wrapped in white flowers. Great acidity vigor & balance here. At just over $10- QPR out the Wazoo! — 4 years ago

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