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Domaine Reniteo

Pourpre Côte Roannaise Gamay Saint-Romain 2022

Such a soulful, earthy & substantial Cote Roannaise Gamay-Blend of Gamy Saint Romain and Gamay de Bouze. Reminds me of some Cru Beaujo, but more on black fruits, less cherry ish. Carbonic maceration in stainless steel.. Good farmers wine, in the best possible sense. — 2 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Very interesting!
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I feel like a recovering Cru Beaujolais addict: I yearn for the quality under 20$ of yesteryear, but it’s no where to be found. Hence my joy in finding this bottle@Peter van den Besselaar @Tom Casagrande

Domaine De Talancé

Closerie Pourpre Gamaret 2022

Zesty, lemon curd, light butter, apple — 7 months ago

Michel Guignier

Domaine des Amethystes Chiroubles Gamay 2018

A racy Chiroubles. Charming purple dress, medium concentration and beautiful brilliance. Superb peppery nose, airy between bright floral bouquet (Rose, Iris) and vibrant fruits (cherry and raspberry). Concentration, as expected on solar vintages. The mouth is fresh, tense, with few tannins but beautiful chew. Great drinkability, served refreshed (12/14 degrees) and airy, it's a dangerous drink!

Un Chiroubles racé. Charmante robe violine- pourpre, concentration moyenne et bel éclat. Superbe nez poivré, aérien entre bouquet floral éclatant (Rose, Iris) et fruité vibrant (cerise et framboise). De la concentration, comme attendu sur les millésimes solaires. La bouche est fraîche, tendue, avec peu de tanins mais de la belle matière. Belle buvabilité, servi rafraîchi (12/14 degrés) et aéré, c’est une boisson dangereuse!
— 2 years ago

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Perrier-Jouët

Blason Rosé Brut Champagne Blend

This lovely rosé is starting to show some age - I’ve had the bottle at least six years so understandable that it has toasty pastry and brioche notes along with a hint of hazelnut, dried cherry and candied raspberries. Very appealing - clean, crisp and refreshing. Very much the PJ style of medium-bodied wine and a lovely color approaching tawny. — 2 months ago

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Domaines Barons de Rothschild

Blason de L'Evangile Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Very young and accessible, suspect will stay this way for another 9 to 12 months perhaps. Good stuff.
— a year ago

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Château d'Issan

Blason d'Issan Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

This is such a great wine: I’m sorry I rushed it and had it after eight years. It could have aged another 10–15 years. Decanted it four hours before serving and it was still tight, although it opened in the glass. Served it with sous vide leg of lamb (finished on the grill) and roasted potatoes, and it was a match made in heaven. — 2 months ago

Blason

Friuli Isonzo Friulano 2022

David T
9.0

I don’t drink a lot of Pinot Grigio or Gris. I used to when I was studying for my Master Court exam as it was a testable grape. Not a varietal that lights up most palates.

I bought this to make my Veal Bolognese for tomorrow night’s Olympic watch in my backyard w/ friends. Thought I’d try it since I went to K&L to buy it and all. Had orders to pick up as well.

It’s not bad for $13. The nose shows the craziest notes of pineapple, topical melon w/ baseball card chewing gum. Can’t say I’ve strung those words together in the same sentence. Notes of apricot & nice chalky minerals.

The palate is round with nice waxy viscosity. The pineapple is overly ripe, semi-dry apricots, tropical melons, underripe Meyer lemons, hints of tangerine, inside banana skin, whip cream, tiny bit of caramel, has the same tropical baseball card gum as the nose but less impactful, light, soft, white spice that give a bit tartness & bitterness, sandstone powder, yellow flowers, spring flowers and jasmine, nice, round acidity, with a round, rich, well balanced, elegant finish that fall on dry earth and lasts nearly a minute.

Guess I enjoyed it as I poured a bit more.

Picture of the Veal Bolognese is still under construction.
— 3 months ago

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Norman Gennaro

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Man, I always wanted to drink some wines with you just to absorb knowledge but now I need to eat to!
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@Norman Gennaro Thanks. Anytime. Cheers! 🍷

Langlois-Château

Saumur Cabernet Franc 2018

Simple, light, but full of charm. Clear purple dress, beautiful shine. Nose typical of the cabernets-francs de Loire. Raspberry, geranium, violet, blackwood, green pepper (but not too much). The mouth is fresh and tense, with a beautiful mineral weft reminiscent of rifle stone, slate or chalk. Served at 15 degrees, it’s a nice treat.

Saumur simple, léger, mais plein de charme. Robe pourpre limpide, bel éclat. Nez typique des cabernets-francs de Loire. Framboise, géranium, violette, bois de ronce, poivron vert (mais pas trop). La bouche est fraîche et tendue, avec une belle trame minérale évoquant la pierre à fusil, ardoise ou craie. Servi à 15 degrés c’est une belle gourmandise.
— 3 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar
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