D. De Virginie

Luigi Baudana (G.D. Vajra)

Serralunga d' Alba Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

The 2020 “del Comune di Serralunga d’Alba” is a traditional blend of three MGAs from Serralunga: mostly younger vines from Baudana, Cerretta and now, some fruit from Costabella. Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2020 pours a beautiful garnet with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with tart and ripe notes of Morello cherry, pomegranate, talcum powder, red roses, dry earth and old wood. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly savory. I took the opportunity to enjoy this alongside the “Baudana” and this didn’t have the same elegance but it’s a very complete and balanced Barolo. Drink now through 2040. — a month ago

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Château d`issan

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Juicy Margaux with fine tannin, gift from friends to go with swordfish dinner on Drakes Island (Maine & Vine, Kennebunkport) — 6 months ago

Les Terres Blanches (Céline et Benoit Blet)

Les Terres Blanches Pot D' Vache La Vacherie Gamay de Bouze

JKT
9.0

Forgot this wine, no indication of vintage except on the cork! A flashy earthy dark fruited presentation straight out of some wilderness, firm almost woodsy palate and good finish. Not at all what I would have thought of as Gamay. Looked like it didn’t present well several years ago. Age difference? — 9 months ago

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Virginie de Valandraud

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend

Deep cherry red. Oak, black fruits. Deep . Earthy. Concentrated. Aged. virginie de valandraud 15 @, , 241220 — 9 days ago

Trefethen Family Vineyards

O•K•D Three Oak Knoll District Red Blend 2015

A vanilla bomb! Vanilla, cedar, and black fruit dominant. The tannins are silky smooth. Can drink now or age a bit more. — 3 months ago

l'Hêtre

La Raison d'​Hêtre Côtes de Bordeaux Castillon Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

fresh black fruit, good body, some peppermint, licorice, bitter chocolate and good amount of acidity. Nice p/q. (100% merlot) — 8 months ago

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Department 66

D 66 Côtes Catalanes Grenache Blend

Dark fruit in the nose with blueberries, blackberries and boysenberries with a hint of vanilla in the palate. Very smooth and a wonderful Grenache blend. — 9 months ago