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White

2020 Familia Zuccardi Chardonnay Fósil

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12/28/2021 - Juliansi Does not like this wine: 83 points

Disappointing for a RP and JS 95 pointer, I was caught up by the stories of this Uco Valley, Mendoza elevated wine yard, at 1,400m above sea-level.

I found my bottle lacking in acidity as well as freshness, not quite what I expected and all I got was simple apple and pear notes. Improved somewhat when the glass warmed up from perhaps 5C to 15C, more layers were apparent.. but at the price point of over USD 40, I yearned for more "zing"!

Still a great afternoon, 10 course Chinese meal at OUG Jade.

Update - My distributor who sold me this bottle, replaced the bottle for a latter re-tasting, reminded that I should do a short 20 min decant first, and drink this at 13-16 C instead.

Malaysia, 28 Dec 2021

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    9/3/2023 4:56:00 AM - Definitely a flawed bottle
White

2018 Pieropan Soave Classico Calvarino

 Garganega more
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7/27/2022 - Emil Oliver wrote: 88 points

I’ve hears Stephen Spurrier say that «Italy don’t really make white wine» and tend to agree. This is a strong candidate to show that they definitely can. Great distinct character.

Nose of minerals and wet stone, citrus including tangerine, some white peach and slight honeydew melon. Med acidity, med minus body. Good length, bone dry exit.

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    7/28/2022 12:02:00 AM - That was maybe a comment from another era. Now you got plenty of great alternatives: verdicchio, soave, fiano, trebbiano to name a very few grapes. I do agree that Chards and Sauvignon are not as good as they are in France
Red

2018 Carmelo Patti Cabernet Franc

 Lujan de Cuyo more
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1/6/2022 - Bpruitt wrote: NR

Very odd tasting

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    1/7/2022 2:47:00 AM - What do you mean?
White

2017 Joseph Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet

 Chardonnay more
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11/8/2021 - Hy46 Likes this wine: 76 points

Good

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    11/8/2021 12:46:00 AM - Think you got the scoring wrong
Red

2017 Domaine Bernard Baudry Chinon Le Clos Guillot

 Cabernet Franc more
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4/23/2021 - rmalloy wrote: 88 points

Lots of Brett, which I liked years ago but now consider a flaw. Beyond that, concentrated red berry fruits (especially strawberries) with classic green bell pepper notes. A little too tannic now. Probably would have scored 90+ with me but for the Brett.

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    4/26/2021 9:01:00 AM - How can someone like the Brett?
Red

2014 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon The Reserve To-Kalon Vineyard

 Oakville more
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3/14/2021 - dbhatiamd Likes this wine: 96 points

Opened with the thought it may be past its prime. This bottle was not in a temperature controlled setting but it was really good! Soft polished tannins with big fruit still. Cassis and red fruit. The finish was a good 45 seconds. I wasn't expecting that. I wish I had a couple more of these.

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    3/16/2021 1:18:00 AM - How could this be past its prime? In most people opinion it hasn't even reached its prime yet
Red

2016 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco

 Nebbiolo more
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12/31/2020 - Johan_K Does not like this wine: NR

Way too thin for my taste! Both in taste and consistency.
Tasted like it was diluted with water.
Not worth themoney.

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    3/8/2021 12:59:00 AM - I think it is unfair to give a wine 60 points, either the bottle was off and than it deserves no score or your taste is so quite unique and peculiar you should keep it for yourself!
White

2016 Ceritas Chardonnay Charles Heintz Vineyard

 Sonoma Coast more
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1/21/2021 - cbforever1 wrote: 91 points

A bit muted and underwhelming

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    1/24/2021 5:55:00 AM - I did spare a couple glasses for day 2, it was better, but didn't really transform, if that was your guess.
Red

2009 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Kelham Vineyard

 Oakville more
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10/5/2020 - gjv115 Likes this wine: 90 points

Started out a little toasty but opened up. Smooth and interesting. Probably past peak. Not sure where it's going from here.

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    10/5/2020 2:33:00 PM - Are you sure about 99 points? Your words kind of tell a different story
Red

2013 Château de Pibarnon Bandol

 Mourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre more
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9/7/2017 - cbforever1 wrote: 84 points

Very pretentious but with a very bitter finish not very pleasant

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    9/18/2020 2:24:00 AM - Sorry, perhaps that was confusing. What I meant was that this wine gave me the impression of really wanting to be a top wine (in terms of oak, extraction, style) but was falling very short. Of course it was the winemaking team behind it and not the wine itself. Hope that clarifies, or maybe it was just poor vocabulary on my side (I am not native)
Red

2013 Vignalta Colli Euganei Gemola

 Red Bordeaux Blend more
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9/20/2019 - cbforever1 wrote: 91 points

Great find! How knew in colli euganei they could do a very credible bordeaux blend!

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    11/10/2019 2:59:00 AM - You are right, i meant 91 not 81 gonna fix it now
Red

2000 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Riserva Asili

 Nebbiolo more
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6/3/2018 - sdsull wrote: flawed

CORKED and I am heart broken.....

  • Comment posted by cbforever1:

    6/3/2018 11:09:00 AM - Man, what a tragedy. I feel your pain!

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