Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA
Tasted Saturday, October 29, 2016 by srh with 153 views
Seems like I always find SOMETHING of interest with these... ;)
...what he'd said. When I requested clarification, I clearly heard "Belloni" & '97! ¡WOW! :)
The "surprise" made this PARTICULARLY noteworthy! ¡BRAVO, Vintage Wines Ltd! :)
2014 Heinz Eifel Riesling Spätlese
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
N: Apricots, poss peaches; Petrol waaaay underneath?
P: MF body; Almost a honeyed sensation which extends to the lingering finish, which may lack a bit of intensity. Certainly quaffable, and the recipient of 88 pts & a "Best Buy" from WE @ $13 on 2/1/16. [This vendor's price is $9.95.]
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2015 Barone Fini Pinot Grigio
Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Trentino, Valdadige
N: Apples, poss a touch of hay; Seems crisp
P: Med body; A rndish entry morphing into an intriguing, not unpleasant, bitterness on the LONG finish. Quite seamless for the price, though possibly just for current consumption as I've concerns that the bitterness COULD get out of hand over time. [This vendor's price: $6.95!]
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2014 Château Grand Marchand Reserve
France, Bordeaux
N: Jammy with tar notes mixed in? Seems ripe & deep
P: Med, poss LM, body; Rndish entry with astringency kicking in early mid-palate, then fading to a spicy/tanginess on the LONG finish. At least somewhat disjointed, but capable of improvement? If so, a STEAL @ this vendor's $7.95!
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2013 Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon Columbia Valley
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley
N: A bit closed/muted? A melange of jam, earth, & tar, with notes of bacon with increased air
P: Med, poss MF, body; Bacon on front with a lingering, somewhat astringent finish. While not all that charming right now, I can see this evolving over the next 2 yrs or so. A CS for Syrah drinkers? 90 pts ea in WS & WE.
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2014 Viña Cobos Malbec Felino
Argentina, Mendoza, Lujan de Cuyo
N: CLOSED; With air, notes of smoke & jam?
P: Med body with a rndish entry; Almost swtish fruit on front yet with a finishing structure; Good length & should improve with short term cellaring, say 18-30 mos. (The elegance & balance of this are quite attractive!).
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