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Wine Type
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Vintage
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Variety
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White
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2020 Lagrave Martillac Blanc
Pessac-Léognan
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more
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The wine presents a pale yellow hue with greenish reflections, visually suggesting freshness and vitality. It opens with an aromatic bouquet of citrus fruits, complemented by apple, peach, a hint of melon, and subtle floral notes of jasmine alongside acacia honey. This aromatic complexity makes the first impression both inviting and sophisticated.
The blend, consisting of 50% Sauvignon Blanc and 50% Sémillon, strikes a balance, marrying the fresh, elegant profile of Sauvignon Blanc with the lush expression of Sémillon.
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Red
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2011 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia
Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more
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Sight: Medium garnet color with an orange rim, indicating some development due to ageing.
Nose: Pronounced intensity with complex aromas of red and black fruit, such as cherry, plum, and blackberry, along with tertiary aromas of leather, tobacco, and earth. There are also notes of vanilla and spice from the oak aging.
Palate: Dry with high acidity, medium tannins, medium alcohol, and a medium body. Flavors of cherry, plum, and tobacco are accompanied by a long finish.
This wine demands further aging. Its high acidity and tannins suggest to me that it can be aged for many years.
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Red
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2010 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia
Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more
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Sight: Deep garnet color with a slight brick hue at the rim
Nose: Pronounced intensity with complex aromas of dried red fruits, leather, tobacco, vanilla, and a hint of oak
Palate: Dry with high acidity, medium to full body, and silky tannins. Flavors of red berries, leather, spices, and vanilla. The wine has a long and elegant finish.
This wine is drinkable now, but will greatly improve with further aging. The wine's high acidity and firm tannins suggest that it has the potential to age and improve for many years in the cellar.
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White - Sweet/Dessert
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2019 Carmes de Rieussec
Sauternes
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more
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Sight: Deep gold color with a pale lemon rim
Nose: High intensity with aromas of honey, apricot, candied citrus, and vanilla
Palate: Sweet with high acidity, medium alcohol, and a full body. Flavors of honey, apricot, and orange peel, with a long and persistent finish.
This wine is drinkable now, but will benefit from further aging.
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White
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2018 Winzerhof Josef Dockner Grüner Veltliner Reserve Privatfüllung Gudrun Kremstal
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On the nose, this wine has aromas of citrus fruit, green apple, and white pepper.
On the palate, it is dry with high acidity and a light to medium body. Flavors of green apple, lemon, and grapefruit are complemented by a subtle minerality.
The finish is long and refreshing.
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White - Sparkling
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2012 André Jacquart Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Millésimé Expérience Le Mesnil
Chardonnay more
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Sight: Pale lemon color with a fine and persistent mousse
Nose: High intensity with aromas of citrus fruits, green apple, white flowers, and a hint of brioche
Palate: Dry with high acidity, medium alcohol, and a light body. Flavors of lemon, green apple, and bread. A creamy texture and a long finish.
This wine is drinkable now, but can also be cellared for further aging. The wine's high acidity and structure suggest that it has the potential to age and improve for many years in the cellar.
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Red
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2016 Ca' Marcanda (Gaja) Promis Toscana IGT
SuperTuscan Blend more
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Sight: The wine has a deep ruby color with purple hues.
Nose: The nose is intense and complex with aromas of dark cherry, blackberry, cedar, vanilla, and a hint of spice.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is full-bodied with high acidity, firm tannins, and flavors of dark fruit, oak, and spice. The finish is long and persistent.
Conclusion: This is a well-structured and complex wine with a balanced combination of fruit and oak flavors. It has the potential to age for several years.
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Red
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2014 Trediberri Barolo
Nebbiolo more
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Sight: Pale ruby, medium concentration.
Nose: Pronounced aromas of red cherries, strawberries, and dried roses, with hints of tar and earthy undertones.
Palate: Dry, high acidity, high tannins, full body, with flavors of red cherries, cranberries, and raspberries, complemented by a subtle herbal note. Long finish.
Conclusion: This is a complex and structured Barolo that will continue to develop with age.
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Red
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2016 Château Meyney
St. Estèphe
Red Bordeaux Blend more
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Sight: Clear, deep ruby
Nose: Clean, medium+ intensity aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, black cherry, cedar, tobacco, and vanilla
Palate: Dry, full-bodied, medium+ acidity, medium+ ripe tannins, high alcohol, medium+ flavor intensity of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, leather, cedar, and vanilla
Finish: Long finish, with ripe tannins and flavors of black fruit and cedar
God quality with great potential for ageing
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White
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2018 Domaine Nathalie et Gilles Fevre Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume
Chardonnay more
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Appearance: Pale lemon-green
Nose: Clean and pronounced aromas of green apple, lemon zest, wet stones, and hints of white blossom.
Palate: Dry with high acidity and medium body. Flavors of citrus, green apple, and chalky minerality, with a touch of salinity on the long finish.
Conclusion: This is an elegant and expressive Chablis that is drinking well now but also has the potential to age for several years.
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White - Sweet/Dessert
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2014 Château Rieussec
Sauternes
Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend more
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Appearance: Clear, medium gold with legs.
Nose: Clean, medium (+) intensity aromas of ripe stone fruit, honey, vanilla, and toast.
Palate: Sweet, full-bodied with high acidity and medium (+) alcohol. Medium (+) intensity flavors of ripe peach, apricot, honey, and vanilla with a long finish.
Quality: The wine is well balanced with high acidity and alcohol that supports the intense flavors. It can be enjoyed now or aged further to develop more complexity.
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Red
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2016 Le Ragose Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Corvina Blend, Corvina more
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Appearance: Deep ruby with garnet reflections.
Nose: Pronounced aromas of black cherry, plum, raisin, fig, and sweet spice with a hint of tobacco.
Palate: Full-bodied with high acidity and high tannins. Flavors of black cherry, fig, and plum are accompanied by a subtle bitterness that is characteristic of Amarone. The finish is long and complex with notes of sweet spice and tobacco.
Quality: This is a very good wine with a long aging potential.
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Red
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2015 Domaine Poulleau Père & Fils Aloxe-Corton
Pinot Noir more
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Appearance: Clear and bright, medium ruby.
Nose: Clean and pronounced aromas of red fruit, including cherry and raspberry, with hints of spice, earth, and a slight floral note.
Palate: Dry with medium acidity and medium-plus tannins, offering flavors of red fruit, black tea, and earthy notes. The wine is medium-bodied with a medium-plus finish.
Conclusion: This is a well-balanced and elegant wine that showcases the character of the Aloxe-Corton appellation. It can be enjoyed now, but also has potential for further aging.
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Red
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2017 Domaine Poulleau Père & Fils Aloxe-Corton
Pinot Noir more
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Sight: Clear, medium ruby
Nose: Clean, medium intensity aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and redcurrant, with hints of earth, spice, and floral notes
Palate: Dry, high acidity, medium (-) body, medium (-) tannins. Medium intensity flavors of red cherry, raspberry, and redcurrant are supported by earthy and spicy notes. The wine has a medium (+) finish with a slight bitterness.
Assessment: This is a good quality wine, but it could benefit from further aging to soften the wine and develop more complexity.
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Red
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2014 Luigi Pira Barolo Serralunga
Nebbiolo more
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Sight: Clear, medium ruby with hints of garnet on the rim.
Nose: Clean, pronounced aromas of red cherries, strawberries, and raspberries interwoven with secondary notes of roses, violets, and tertiary notes of leather and tobacco.
Palate: Dry, high acidity, high tannins, and medium alcohol. Medium-bodied with pronounced flavors of red fruit and floral notes, complemented by secondary and tertiary flavors of leather, tobacco, and earth. The finish is long, with lingering notes of red fruit, spice, and tobacco.
Conclusion: This is a well-structured and complex wine with great aging potential.
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Red
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2016 Luigi Pira Barolo Serralunga
Nebbiolo more
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Appearance: Clear, medium ruby.
Nose: Clean, medium (+) intensity aromas of red and black cherries, dried roses, tar, leather, and spice.
Palate: Dry, high acidity, high tannins, and full-bodied with flavors of tart red fruit, black tea, licorice, and earth. The wine has a long, grippy finish.
Quality: The wine is of high quality. The high acidity and tannins suggest it has the potential to age well, while the complex aromas and flavors indicate a wine of depth and character.
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Red
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2013 Luigi Pira Barolo Margheria
Nebbiolo more
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Sight: The wine is medium garnet in color with a slight orange rim.
Nose: The nose is pronounced with aromas of ripe red fruit, dried rose petals, tobacco, and leather.
Palate: On the palate, the wine is dry with high acidity, high tannins, and full body. The flavors are consistent with the nose, with additional notes of spice, licorice, and earthiness. The finish is long and persistent.
Conclusion: This is a complex and well-structured wine with intense aromas and flavors. It is approachable now but has potential for further aging.
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Red
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2016 La Dame de Montrose
St. Estèphe
Red Bordeaux Blend more
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Appearance: Clear, medium ruby with tears.
Nose: Clean, medium+ intensity aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, violet, cedar, vanilla and clove.
Palate: Dry, high acidity, medium+ tannins, full body, medium+ alcohol, medium+ flavor intensity of blackcurrant, blackberry, raspberry, violet, cedar, vanilla, clove, and a hint of leather. Medium+ finish.
Conclusion: This is a very good wine that it will only benefit from further aging.
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Red
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2013 Mocali Brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese more
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Appearance: Clear, medium ruby color with tears.
Nose: Clean, medium intensity aromas of red cherry, raspberry, leather, tobacco, and dried herbs.
Palate: Dry, medium(+) acidity, medium(+) tannins, full body. Flavors of red cherry, raspberry, leather, tobacco, and dried herbs are echoed on the palate, with a hint of earthy undertones. The wine has a long finish with a slightly bitter note.
Conclusion: This is ready to drink now, but can also be aged further for another 5-10 years. The wine shows typical Sangiovese aromas and flavors with good complexity and structure.
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Red
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2013 Casa Raia Brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese more
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Appearance: Clear, medium ruby.
Nose: Clean, medium intensity aromas of ripe black cherry, blackberry, dried herbs, leather, and tobacco.
Palate: Dry, high acidity, high tannins, medium+ body, medium+ intensity flavors of black cherry, blackcurrant, leather, tobacco, and earthy undertones. Medium+ length finish.
Conclusion: This is a well-structured and balanced Brunello with a complex and expressive nose of ripe black fruit and secondary aromas of leather and tobacco. It can be enjoyed now but will also benefit from further cellaring.
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Red
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2020 Domaine Jean Féry & fils Vosne-Romanée Aux Raviolles
Pinot Noir more
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Sight: Pale ruby color with a slight purple hue, medium-minus intensity.
Nose: Clean aromas of red cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, with hints of earthy mushroom and spicy cinnamon.
Palate: Dry with high acidity, medium tannins, medium body, and medium-plus alcohol. Flavors of ripe red fruits continue from the nose, accompanied by a slightly bitter note of orange peel and a savory undertone of umami mushroom. The finish is medium-long with a lingering sensation of tart fruit and spice.
Conclusion: Well-balanced and elegant wine with refreshing acidity and a complex flavor profile. It would benefit from further aging to allow the tannins to soften and the flavors to integrate further.
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Red
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2008 Faustino Rioja I Gran Reserva
Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more
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Sight: Clear, deep garnet with a brick rim
Nose: Clean, medium+ intensity aromas of dried red fruit, leather, tobacco, vanilla, and dried herbs
Palate: Dry, medium+ acidity, medium+ fine-grained tannins, full body, and medium+ flavor intensity of dried red fruit, leather, tobacco, vanilla, and dried herbs. A long finish.
Conclusion: The 2008 Faustino Rioja I Gran Reserva is a complex and powerful wine with a long ageing potential.
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Red
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2016 Stefano Farina Barbaresco
Nebbiolo more
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Nose: Clean, medium intensity aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rose petals, and hints of licorice and cinnamon.
Palate: Dry, medium-bodied with medium acidity and medium grippy tannins. Flavors of red cherry, cranberry, and black tea, with hints of dried herbs and tar. The finish is medium.
Conclusion: This is a well-made Barbaresco with balanced acidity and tannins. It shows classic Nebbiolo aromas and flavors with a medium finish. This wine is approachable now but could also benefit from further aging.
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Red
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2017 Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Red Rhone Blend more
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Appearance: Clear, medium ruby.
Nose: Clean, medium intensity aromas of black cherry, blackberry, raspberry, and hints of garrigue, black pepper, and cedar.
Palate: Dry, medium+ acidity, medium+ tannins, and medium+ body. The flavors on the palate reflect the aromas on the nose, with additional notes of plum, leather, and spice. The wine has a long finish.
Quality: This is a very good wine with balanced acidity, tannins, and alcohol. The aromas and flavors are complex and well-integrated.
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Red
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2016 Château Caronne Ste. Gemme
Haut-Médoc
Red Bordeaux Blend more
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Appearance: Clear and bright, medium ruby in color with some signs of aging on the rim.
Nose: Clean and pronounced, with aromas of black fruit (blackberry, blackcurrant), red fruit (cherry, raspberry), and some secondary notes of cedar, tobacco, and leather.
Palate: Dry, medium-bodied with high acidity, medium tannins, and a moderate alcohol level. The flavors reflect the nose, with black and red fruit notes, and some earthy and spicy undertones. The finish is medium in length, with a slightly bitter and tannic aftertaste.
Quality: This is a good-quality wine, with balanced acidity and tannins, and a complex and evolving flavor profile that shows some signs of aging. It has a good length and a firm structure that suggests it can age further.
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