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Red

2015 Michel Guignier Morgon Bio-Vitis

 Gamay more
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2/18/2021 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

PNP. Gorgeous garnet red hue with an intoxicating bouquet. Full, round and balanced mouth feel with a soft lengthy finish. The wine took on added depth in the 2nd hour. At under $25 a bottle, an outrageous bargain.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    2/19/2021 8:38:00 AM - I agree, time will be kind to this wine.
White - Sweet/Dessert

1996 François Pinon Vouvray 1er Trie

 Chenin Blanc more
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12/4/2018 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

Stunning bottle of wine. Viscous nose and palate with intoxicating bouquet and beautifully balanced palate.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    12/6/2018 11:16:00 AM - You are right. Incredible value and a beautiful wine.
Rosé

2008 R. López de Heredia Rioja Rosado Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia

 Grenache Blend, Grenache more
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5/11/2018 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

Absolute tour de force. Perhaps the best bottle of Rosé I have ever tasted. Beautiful, sparkling crystal hue in the glass. Fantastic acidity, depth, complexity and finesse with a lengthy a velvety finish. A wine with lots of soul that will age effortlessly for decades.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    5/23/2018 6:33:00 AM - I found it at Grapes in White Plains NY.
White

2014 Massolino Langhe Chardonnay

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10/22/2016 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

My first experience with this wine from Massolino. Quite good.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    10/24/2016 11:56:00 AM - Robert D. It showed crisp fruit and a round Burgundian palate with good acidity and focus.
Red

2012 Giacomo Conterno Barbera d'Alba Francia

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5/22/2016 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

PnP at restaurant. What a fantastic Barbera at the beginning of what should be a long drinking window. Fantastic depth, balance and complexity.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    5/23/2016 10:22:00 AM - Oops. Good catch gilrbo. I have fixed the typo. Thanks.
Red

2005 Giacomo Conterno Barolo Cascina Francia

 Nebbiolo more
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10/27/2015 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

Very young and still very tight. Pedigree is evident, but patience of another few years at least is needed.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    10/30/2015 1:35:00 PM - Amen!
Red

1995 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo

 Nebbiolo more
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8/5/2015 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

Two years since last bottle (too long). 4 hour slo-o. Simply gorgeous bottle of wine. Ethereal bouquet with impeccable balance, focus and finesse on a velvety palate. Lengthy and elegant finish. A wine with soul that has a couple of decades in front of it.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    8/6/2015 9:47:00 AM - I would encourage you to do so.
Red

2004 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato

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4/11/2015 - cardsandwine wrote: NR

2 hour slo-o prior to bringing to the restaurant, where they decanted it. My first taste upon opening was a rather harsh, grassy palate. An hour later, no change. First sip at restaurant was much better. 5 minutes later the wine waffled back to the harsh grassy palate which now extended to the finish. While the wine was drinkable, it really was not very good. Off bottle? I hope so.

Second bottle the next day, 2 hour slo-o. Better than first bottle. Harsh,grassy palate was gone replaced by a softer, medium to light-bodied palate. Finish was rather short as was the bouquet. While this drank better than previous bottle, it was much less exciting than other Barolo I have had from this vintage, at least at the moment.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    4/19/2015 7:49:00 AM - Brady D, yes it is very early, but there was something amiss with both bottles that I don't think is related to their age. Time will tell.
Red - Sweet/Dessert

1997 Romano Dal Forno Recioto della Valpolicella

 Corvina Blend, Corvina more
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12/24/2013 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

From 375ml bottle. Very good, but when drunk next to Quintarelli Recioto from the same vintage, it finishes a distant secong. It lacks that amazing balance of sweet and dry that is a signature of Quintarelli.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    10/8/2014 6:24:00 AM - We all have our preferences. The Dal Forno Recioto is a very good wine, however in my opinion the Quinterelli has more balance and focus. We all have different palates. That's why there is chocolate and vanilla.
White

2004 Domaine William Fèvre Chablis Grand Cru Bougros Côte Bouguerots

 Chardonnay more
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7/24/2014 - cardsandwine Does not like this wine: NR

Either a bad bottle or the wine is past its prime. No fruit at all. Disappointing.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    7/26/2014 9:06:00 AM - Stefan, I have had Fevre many times. Many bottles in my cellar and they usually sing. Unfortunately this bottle appeared to have laryngitis. It happens.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    7/27/2014 7:13:00 AM - Yes, unfortunately anemia and depression can also occur. Fortunately it is the exception not the rule. Saluté.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    7/27/2014 10:56:00 AM - Just read your notes. What you describe is what I have experienced with Fevre, Dauvissat and Raveneau over the years. We just had a bad bottle. BTW, since like me, you are a Chablis fan, have you had Patrick Piuze. Rising star of Chablis at a fraction of the cost of the big guys.
Rosé

2012 Cantina Terlan Lagrein Rosé

 Alto Adige - Südtirol more
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5/30/2014 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

What a glorious Rosé. Reminded me of Valentini Cerasuolo. Great depth and focus on the palate with a lengthy and seductive finish. One of the best Rosé’s I have ever had

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    5/31/2014 9:29:00 AM - Wine-Strategies, Terlano is a co-operative in Alto Adige that makes spectacular white wines (yet to taste their reds). The Rosé costs $18 which is incredible for a wine of this quality.
Red

1978 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia

 Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more
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2/10/2013 - cardsandwine wrote: NR

I love the wines of Lopez de Heredia and they are usually fantastic. This bottle was less so. I think it had to do with the bottle's provenance, a problem I have run across before with older vintages.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    5/31/2014 9:04:00 AM - Sequoiagrove, the wine was dead. No fruit, no focus, no finesse and no finish. I believe it was a bottle that was not stored or shipped properly. I plan on opening another bottle soon. I hope the results are better.
Rosé

2005 Azienda Agricola Valentini Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo

 Montepulciano more
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7/5/2010 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

The rosé of rosés. Drinks more like a red than a rosé. Delicious wine, that continues to evolve in the glass as you sip it. A mainstay in my cellar. It was the perfect wine for sipping by the pool in yesterday's near 100º temperature.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    5/16/2014 7:00:00 AM - Wine-Strategies. Yes if stored properly, I would expect it to last for some time. My last bottle was in May of 2012 and it was still drinking beautifully. I am currently drinking the '08 and '10 and both are gorgeous.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    5/22/2014 2:04:00 PM - Wine-Strategies, glad to hear your experience was a good one. Truly a great wine. I have finished my '05 and am on to '08 and '10
Red

2006 Azienda Agricola San Giuseppe Brunello di Montalcino Stella di Campalto

 Sangiovese more
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5/5/2012 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

Fabulous old world Brunello. Decanted for 3+ hours. Still very young and a bit tannic, but great pedigree here. Should be awesome in about 5 years.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    3/5/2014 7:44:00 AM - scamhi, thanks for picking up this typo. I have edited the note.
Red

2010 Montepeloso Eneo Toscana IGT

 Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more
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2/4/2014 - cardsandwine Does not like this wine: NR

Opened with slow-ox for 90 minutes. Not a wine for me. Super Tuscan to the core. Massive fruit and alcohol on the palate with a harsh finish that seems to be prevalent in wines like this (Super Tuscan/California). It seemed ultra-modern in style and It lacked the elegance, grace and finesse of wines from Piedmont. Perhaps it is still too young. Perhaps it is just me. Will see what day 2 brings.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    2/6/2014 5:09:00 AM - Eric, you may be right. Perhaps this is way too young. I finished the bottle last night and it did soften up a bit and was more enjoyable than the first night.
White

2008 Laura Aschero Pigato Riviera Ligure di Ponente

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1/17/2014 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

Terrific Ligurian white. Wonderful balance of acidity and minerality on the palate with a delicious and lengthy finish.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    1/18/2014 12:21:00 PM - It showed very nice. I would think it has a couple of years of life left.
Red

2007 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape

 Red Rhone Blend more
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11/28/2013 - cardsandwine wrote: NR

1.5 hour decant. Deep dark purple hue, soft tannins and good balance. I expected more from this vintage, but there appears a move towards more modern style wines at this once great chateau. Too bad.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    11/29/2013 2:35:00 PM - Vainio. I have enjoyed and still have in my cellar many wines from Beaucastel from the '80s and '90s, including many of Homage wines. They are great examples of old world winemaking in my opinion, full of terroir, balance, finesse and depth. I find the more current wines not to be so, and are really not to my liking and thus for me it is no longer a great chateau. It is only one man's opinion.
Red

2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia

 Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more
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9/16/2013 - cardsandwine wrote: NR

Drank alongside the 2001 Bosconia Reserva. This bottle seemed to be very tired, with little happening on the palate and a very weak finish. A disappointing bottle.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    9/20/2013 8:29:00 AM - bbell73271:

    Thanks for the input. Much appreciated.
Red

2001 La Rioja Alta Rioja Gran Reserva 904

 Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more
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9/12/2013 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

Reminiscent of Lopez de Heredia this was classic old world Rioja. Fabulous bouquet and deep red hue. Elegance and finesse in the glass. A wine with soul! - See more at: http://forum.vinousmedia.com/discussion/539/2001-la-rioja-alta-gran-reserva-904#latest

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    9/15/2013 10:00:00 AM - Yes a wine with soul. I am interested in your comment about LdH. Do you feel the reds are in decline. I had a few bottles of the 1999 Vina Tondonia Reserva in the beginning of the year that were a bit off. I certainly hope all is well here.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    9/16/2013 7:14:00 AM - Harley, appreciate the info and recommendations. I need to begin to open some of my more recent LdH bottles. I certainly hope the winery stays on track.
White

2001 Ronchi di Cialla Friuli Colli Orientali Cialla Bianco

 White Blend more
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7/10/2013 - cardsandwine Likes this wine: NR

Continues to drink beautifully with no hint of deteriorating.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    7/11/2013 8:50:00 AM - W-S The 2007 is also drinking very well. I am planning on picking up some 2010 this weekend.

  • Comment posted by cardsandwine:

    7/13/2013 6:34:00 AM - In fact I did. I buy a lot of wine from Chris. We have become good friends. He introduced me to this wine. I will be picking up some wine there today and plan on purchasing some of the 2010 of this wine.

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