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NV Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Malvasia Special Reserve Manuela Barbeito Demijohns No. 22, 32, 33 & 90	Yes
2000 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier	Yes
2005 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio	Yes
1994 Cantine Colli di Catone Lazio Colle Gaio The Old White	Yes
1996 Fontodi Chianti Classico Riserva Vigna del Sorbo	Yes
1996 Abadia Retuerta Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y León Cuvée El Palomar	Yes
2009 M. Chapoutier St. Joseph Blanc Les Granits	Yes
1999 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato	Yes
1998 Château de la Gardine Châteauneuf-du-Pape	Yes
2008 Kapcsándy Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (Grand Vin) State Lane Vineyard	Yes

NV Rare Wine Co. (Vinhos Barbeito) Madeira Malvasia Special Reserve Manuela Barbeito Demijohns No. 22, 32, 33 & 90
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3/4/2024 - smctipton Likes this wine: 98 Points
Consensus this was dryer than expected for a Malvasia, but wonderful nonetheless--and very suitable cigar companion. Typical acidic spine uplifts the tobacco, dried fruit, and resin nose and palate...all deep, but light on its feet. A nice feat, and perfect ending to the La Fleur fete at Blackberry Farms
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2000 d'Arenberg The Laughing Magpie Shiraz-Viognier
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1/22/2024 - smctipton Likes this wine: 90 Points
Still amazed at the longevity here. Clear garnet, with no bricking, crunchy dark red fruit, barely perceptible tannin, and decent length.
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2000 Château Brane-Cantenac
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12/31/2023 - smctipton wrote: 93 Points
Odd nose and acidic palate upon opening, so left over night. Next day, clean ruby color, with soft red fruit nose. Old style claret on the palate. Mostly red fruit, with touch of tobacco and sous bois..and maybe a hint of green. Tilts to the acidic side, but in a pleasant way. Tannin mostly resolved. Very nice. Have 6 more to study over time.
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