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2010 Luke Donald Collection Viognier Sanford & Benedict Vineyard
9/30/2023 - JDHIRES Likes this wine: 89 Points
While most would consider this to be well past its drinking window, I had 3 bottles left from the case bought in 2014 and have been looking forward to how it would present. I was not disappointed. I’ve ensured it stayed in the cellar safely the past 9 years but wasn’t sure how it would fare. Deep gold color now, the legs indicate the alcohol may be even a bit above the 14.5% level. Nose of raisin, darker fruit and oak seems to have faded. On the pallet the raisin also prominent, hints of vanilla, soft baking spice and alcohol is present. On the finish caramel and surprisingly smooth. I enjoy very aged wines, if you do also and can find this 2010 or have it in your cellar, highly recommend you open it and enjoy this autumn season.
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2015 Via Giusti Pinot Noir
8/28/2023 - JDHIRES Likes this wine: 90 Points
Gift from a friend last Christmas and opened this evening. I detect a forest floor in the nose, some berry and vegetable. Has an old world feel for sure, the Giusti family winemakers date back to 1875. Dark fruit and higher alcohol. A little mineral as well. This is a nice wine, heavier than most in the Russian River. Enjoyable, best to pair with lamb or duck.
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2004 Romano Dal Forno Amarone della Valpolicella Vigneto di Monte Lodoletta
8/7/2023 - JDHIRES Likes this wine: 95 Points
Enjoyed this wine with dear close friends. Exceptional wine. Has aged beautifully, with a complex nose of leather, tobacco, dark fruit, graphite. Deep garnet color, light brown halo. Intense on the palette with a long finish. Plum, raisin, forest floor. Beautiful Amorone.
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