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2013 Eperosa Shiraz Elevation Eden Valley
4/7/2024 - For The Love of Loosen Likes this wine: 93 Points
Blackcurrant nose and a touch of spice. Acid explosion initially, bordering on a little funk, followed by tannins both expansive and long. Fruit present, but merely a part of the ensemble. Syrah in style, this reminds me somewhat of Giaconda. Medium bodied, my wife thought a reasonable match with souvlakis tonight. 13% ABV. Que sera, sera.
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2019 Ellena Giuseppe Langhe Nebbiolo
2/26/2024 - For The Love of Loosen Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nebbiolo always manages to stimulate discussion. “What is this?” and “Why don’t you serve me more of this?” were two appropriate questions asked by my wife tonight. The lighter colour is always deceptive: it looks and occasionally smells like a Pinot, but the tannin usually gives it away. This has a nose of roses and a hint of orange peel, with good acid and abundant tannin. Nebbiolo also divides our tasting group: I’m for it noting the fruit can occasionally be lacking. “It lifts the food” is a reasonable observation made by my wife. Whilst I may not have reached official fanboy status as yet, I do think there is still value to be found in Nebbiolo - especially Langhe. 14% ABV. Alas, this was my last bottle - but I will be buying more (Nebbiolo).
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2016 Home Hill Pinot Noir
2/18/2024 - For The Love of Loosen Likes this wine: 90 Points
Acid, dark cherry and spicy oak tannins. Tertiary development underway with fruit now starting to fade a touch. Seemed better prior to, rather than with, tonight’s fried rice. Perhaps something slightly unbalanced about this vintage, but suspect I’m coming in a little late. 13.8% ABV listed - it does feel warmer. Can’t see this getting any better from here but I do have another bottle.
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