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2007 Vollenweider Schimbock Riesling Trocken
12/18/2022 - champuglia Likes this wine: 93 Points
Outstandingly creamy and rich Riesling, un-trockened by its almost velvet body. The finish is electric, sharp and precise. An absolute knockout of a finish, with notes of bitter pine and brown sugar. The nose is powerful, with limes, orange peel, and sap abounding. The palate carries these notes over, but paradoxically allows the sharpness and the thick body to mix beautifully in the mouth. With smoked Pinnekjøtt, this was such a delight.
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2020 Domaine Eleni et Edouard Vocoret Chablis Le Bas de Chapelot
8/8/2022 - champuglia wrote: 90 Points
Pure juice; absolutely delightful. Chardonnay vines from 3.2 hectares down from Montée de Tonnerre. The nose is a chalking, mineral driven scent full of lemon, white flowers and wax, while the palate focuses on unsweet meringue, gooseberries, beeswax and lime. QPR is outstanding.
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2009 Cantine DEI Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
8/6/2022 - champuglia wrote: 91 Points
Excellent, but unsurprising given the 09 vintage. I've never been impressed by VNs, and this one certainly over-stimulates on the juiciness factor. But there's a lovely tannic lace on the palate which plays nicely with a sausage-y and black fruited tone. Herbs and spice do wonders on the finish, while the nose is caught up in black fruits and a grape-y touch that can be overbearing while also being interesting.
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