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92+ VFM mature wines

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Tasted July 31, 2023 by Yagil with 82 views

Introduction

10 friends of mine gathered to enjoy 92+ avg-score wines, min 6 y.o., good VFM - with many rich dishes

Flight 1 (1 note)

White
2018 Jacques Capsouto Vignobles Cuvée Albert Israel, Galilee
87 points
pronounced aromas and flavors of dry apricot, hay.
Thick, full body, med acidity, dry, good complexity.
Unique.

Flight 2 (1 note)

Red
2013 Antinori Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Badia a Passignano Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Chianti Classico DOCG
92 points
see my previous TN
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Flight 3 (1 note)

Red
2012 Quinta do Mouro Tinto Portugal, Alentejano, Vinho Regional Alentejano
93 points
45% Aragonez; 35% Alicante bouschet; 10% National Touriga; 10% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Dark fruit, mint, floral , notes of red pepper and hints of black fruit, some green notes. Medium-full body, medium round tannins, good acidity and quite persistent.
very good complexity. long finish.
Excellent!

Great value for money.
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Flight 4 (1 note)

Red
2015 Poggio al Tesoro Bolgheri Superiore Sondraia Italy, Tuscany, Bolgheri, Bolgheri Superiore
93 points
see my previous TN

Excellent!
WOTN!
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Flight 5 (1 note)

Red
2015 Domaine du Castel Grand Vin Judean Hills Israel, Judean Hills
93 points
see my previous TN

Flight 6 (1 note)

Red
2012 Tua Rita Giusto di Notri Toscana IGT Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
92 points
Smooth and silky wine with great Bordeaux style fruit profile without the earthiness.
Rich, powerful, complex, earthy, fruity, long finish.
Can drink now or age further.
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Flight 7 (1 note)

Red
2017 Quinta do Crasto Douro Reserva Old Vines Vinhas Velhas Portugal, Douro
90 points
classic Douro , full body, rich, fruity

Flight 8 (1 note)

Red
2016 Quinta do Vesuvio Douro Portugal, Douro
92 points
see my previous TN

Flight 9 (1 note)

White - Sweet/Dessert
2017 Ruffino Vin Santo del Chianti Serelle Italy, Tuscany, Chianti, Vin Santo del Chianti
89 points
deep amber
pronounced aromas and flavors of almonds, dry orange peel, spices,
seet, med body, high acidity, med complexity, med length aftertaste.
drink now.
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Closing

we all enjoyed very much heavy fruity, high abv, wines.

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