Tasting Notes for FREDERICO VAZ

Beautiful blend of sauvignon blanc and furmint. Fresh, but its rich aromas go way beyond the herbs, asparagus and grass of the typical sauvignon blanc. Not so crispy either. Surprisingly smooth on the palate

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White - Sparkling

2016 Fantinel Prosecco The Independent Brut Millesimato Glera (view label images)

8/22/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

90 points

Very aromatic. Fresh and zesty on the palate. Better than I expected. Great value!

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Red

2015 Masùt da Rive Friuli Isonzo Merlot (view label images)

7/10/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

91 points

Suprisingly good for a mid-low priced italian merlot

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White

2011 Nicolas Joly Savennières Les Clos Sacrés (Les Vieux Clos) Chenin Blanc (view label images)

7/9/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

Interesting wine but it could be past peak...

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Red

2006 Rutini Felipe Rutini Mendoza Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/9/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

94 points

This wine has aged wonderfully. It's full-bodied, aromas of tobacco, leather, black cherry jam. Very persistent. At peak now and it should stay like this for two more years or even longer.

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Red

2007 Luddite Wines Shiraz Bot River (view label images)

6/12/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

91 points

I was quite disappointed with this wine. Well balanced but nothing more. If you have hold your bottle so far, wait more two years and risk it evolving into something interesting...

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Red

2012 Cecchi Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese (view label images)

4/23/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

89 points

Very good for the price paid.

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White

2011 Robert Mondavi Winery Fumé Blanc Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc (view label images)

4/3/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

Beautiful!

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Red

2011 Bodega Catena Zapata D.V. Catena Pinot Noir-Pinot Noir Tupungato Pinot Blend, Pinot Noir (view label images)

3/8/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

I bit harsh and alcoholic upon opening but evolves quickly. Not tired with the years yet and even better than last year's bottle. This wine reminds me of a burgundy wine if not for the extraction. Not fruity or oaky and a good QPR.

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Red

2011 Gramercy Cellars Syrah Walla Walla Valley (view label images)

2/18/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ wrote:

89 points

Rather simple, which makes it terribly overpriced. Smooth and tasty but very superficial.

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Red

2007 Viña Alicia Nebbiolo Lujan de Cuyo (view label images)

2/10/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

Very good stuff but you could buy a better barolo for the price...

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Red

2008 Calyptra Inédito Cachapoal Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

2/10/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

Evolved well from the last bottle a couple years ago. There isn't much hurry to drink. In a good place now with some decanting if you like bold chilean wines.

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Red

2005 Altas Quintas Vinho Regional Alentejano Altas Quintas Reserva-Do Red Blend (view label images)

1/11/2018 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

Good drinking place. Could hold long and should evolve more. Great value.

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Red

2007 Cheval des Andes Vistalba Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

11/12/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

91 points

There is still plenty of life ahead of this one. No need to hurry.

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White

2012 Melville Chardonnay Estate Clone 76 - Inox Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

11/12/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

90 points

Not the best QPR here...

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2010 Château Candalle Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend (view label images)

8/6/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

91 points

90 points for quality and one extra for the QPR. Went very quick and well with cremee brulee.

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Red

2008 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)

8/6/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

Not much different from Cobos Cabernet Sauvignon Marchiory Vineyard, also Paul Hobbs but from Argentina, what makes me a little disappointed. It is pleasant, no doubt there, but overpriced.

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White - Sparkling

2014 Beni di Batasiolo Moscato d'Asti Bosc dla Rei (view label images)

8/5/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

89 points

Fresh, sweet. Candied pineapple and flowery aromas

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Red

2009 Adega da Cartuxa Évora Cartuxa Reserva Red Blend (view label images)

8/5/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

One of the best bottles of Cartuxa Reserva we've ever had. Lively, smooth and supple on the palate

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Red

2012 DFJ Vinhos Touriga Nacional Grand'Arte Vinho Regional Lisboa (view label images)

7/20/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

88 points

Surprisingly good for a wine this cheap. Nice option for a day-to-day wine

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Red

2014 Abadía de Acón Ribera del Duero Crianza Tempranillo (view label images)

7/20/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

90 points

Great value. Potent, full-bodied, velvety on the palate. Balanced tannins. We popped and poured, so it was a bit alcoholic at first. Might decant it the next time.

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Red

2006 Michel Rolland Malbec Val de Flores Valle de Uco (view label images)

6/13/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

This is aging pretty well. At eleven years old it's still very potent and fruity. Very smooth on the palate after one hour decanting

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White - Sparkling

2011 Casa Valduga Maria Valduga Vale dos Vinhedos Champagne Blend (view label images)

5/7/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

One of the best sparkling wines from South America, with creamy palate, notes of almond, bread and butter. Aged pretty well over the past six years.

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Red

2013 Bibi Graetz Soffocone di Vincigliata Toscana IGT Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

5/6/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

The low score on CT is unfair. Very characteristic tuscany wine and very well made.

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Red

2005 Reynolds Alentejo Gloria Reynolds Red Blend (view label images)

4/14/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

93 points

Much better than last bottle, starting to show tertiary aromas but should improve more, I hope. I will try to stay away from my last bottle for a couple of years.

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Red

2011 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Western Cape Red Blend (view label images)

4/1/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

90 points

Very good QPR though it has faded a little. Drink up.

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White - Fortified

2000 Bacalhoa Moscatel de Setúbal (view label images)

4/1/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

93 points

Impressive dessert wine. The age doesn't show much so no hurries.

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Red

2010 T-Vine Cellars Zinfandel Black Sears Vineyard Howell Mountain (view label images)

3/26/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

89 points

Too overriped for me. Tasty but lacks personality. A bit generic.

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Red

2009 Terra Andina Suyai Colchagua Valley Red Blend (view label images)

3/2/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

89 points

Juicy but lacks complexity.

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Red

2012 Clos des Fous Pinot Noir Subsollum Traiguen (view label images)

2/11/2017 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

90 points

Drink up. Starting to decend.

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Red

2009 Bodega Renacer Malbec R Mendoza (view label images)

12/26/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

91 points

It's good now, but it'll definitely improve in the years to come.

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White

2014 Neethlingshof Estate The Six Flowers Stellenbosch White Blend (view label images)

12/4/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Does not like this wine:

80 points

Awful. Lacks acidity, freshness and balance.

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Red

2010 Luigi Bosca Gala 4 Mendoza Red Blend (view label images)

11/1/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

90 points

Not ready yet but enjoyable. Try in another two years or more.

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White

2009 Künstler Hochheimer Hölle Riesling Kabinett trocken Rheingau (view label images)

10/9/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

91 points

At peak.

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Red

2009 Celler Piñol Terra Alta Finca Morenillo (view label images)

9/27/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

90 points

It felt a little tired with the fruit fading. Drink up.

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Red

2011 Maison Bouachon Vacqueyras Pierrelongue Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/16/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

89 points

A little harsh but improves with time.

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Red

2012 Viña Cobos Cocodrilo Corte Valle de Uco Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

8/28/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

91 points

Still drinking young but already interesting. Dense, tannic and heavy, should peak in a couple years.

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Red

2005 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor Puente Alto (view label images)

8/7/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

93 points

A little past peak. Oxidized notes with strong tannins still. It was interesting but downhill from the one drunk two years ago.

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Red

N.V. Saint Cosme Little James' Basket Press Vin de France Grenache (view label images)

7/31/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

90 points

Impressive quality for the price. Yummy, concentrated and interesting.

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Red

2009 El Enemigo Gran Enemigo Mendoza Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

7/31/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

92 points

Two years after my last bottle and this is still drinking very young. Much better than previously and starting to show potencial to a reviewed score but I will keep the 92 pts for this bottle.
A very dark wine that started to open up after one hour and a half in the decanter. I will try to wait two years more before opening another one.

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Red

2009 Longoria Pinot Noir Fe Ciega Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)

7/10/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

89 points

Good but definitely not worth the price. Pop and pour as it goes away even in the bottle so decanting even for a brief moment should ruin it. Overall a nice new world pinot noir that is terribly overpriced.

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Red

2009 Tapiz Selección de Barricas Reserva San Pablo Vineyard Tupungato Red Blend (view label images)

7/10/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

91 points

Decanted for half an hour. Very good. Becoming less thick but still purple. Hard to tell if it is e evolving but certainly holding well.

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White

2014 Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini (view label images)

7/10/2016 - FREDERICO VAZ Likes this wine:

91 points

Outstanding quality price. Nice minerality, big acidity with some body.

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