Tasting Notes for The New Alcoholic

White

2013 Vega de la Reina Rueda Verdejo (view label images)

11/10/2015 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

88 points

Typical Rueda - nothing extraordinary - good value for money. Citrus and herbs on the nose, medium body, medium acidity, more citrus and herbs on the palate. Good

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2003 Bodega O. Fournier Alfa Crux Blend Valle de Uco Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo (view label images)

5/24/2014 - The New Alcoholic Likes this wine:

93 points

Perfect time to drink. This is like a spicy (due to Malbec) version of Rioja (due to tempranillo). Really really good!. On the nose I get forest floor, mushroom, coffee, black pepper, blackberry and a whiff of vanilla. On the palate this is very smooth and round with well integrated tannins, perfect balance and taste of blackberry, coffee and black pepper. The body is medium/full. Long finish

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Red

2007 Guardian Peak Cabernet Sauvignon Lapa Stellenbosch (view label images)

11/2/2013 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

85 points

This one never opened up and together with a constant bitterness and massively heavy bottle annoyed me a lot. Don't bother.

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White - Sparkling

N.V. La Jara Prosecco Spumante Brut Organic Glera (view label images)

11/2/2013 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

90 points

Very good prosecco - Recommeded!

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Red

2011 Undurraga Pinot Noir T.H. [Terroir Hunter] Leyda Valley (view label images)

7/20/2013 - The New Alcoholic Likes this wine:

91 points

This is good pinot from Chile. Let it breathe in the glass. Recommended!

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Red

2011 Beni di Batasiolo Dolcetto d'Alba Bricco di Vergne (view label images)

7/20/2013 - The New Alcoholic Likes this wine:

87 points

Drank slightly chilled in very hot weather. Low acidity and mild tannins, black cherry and some sweet spice on the nose and palate. Better than a rose and went well with pasta

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White

2012 San Michele Appiano (St. Michael-Eppan) Pinot Grigio Alto Adige - Südtirol (view label images)

6/20/2013 - The New Alcoholic Likes this wine:

87 points

As with most Pinot Grigio from Alto Adige this was decent, with medium body and acidity, a respectable finish , peach, pear and citrus on the nose. Good

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White

2010 Three Choirs Bacchus Cellar Door Gloucestershire (view label images)

6/15/2013 - The New Alcoholic Likes this wine:

85 points

This has loads of acidity and goes amazing well with smoked salmon. Herbs and lemon on both nose and palate. Good.

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Red

2011 Martinborough Vineyard Pinot Noir Te Tera (view label images)

6/13/2013 - The New Alcoholic Likes this wine:

93 points

This is a very good wine and extremely good value for money. Forest floor, strawberries, smoke, perfect balance, persistent finish. Recommended

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Red

2006 Domaine Evharis Estate Red Attica Red Blend (view label images)

6/13/2013 - The New Alcoholic Likes this wine:

88 points

This lacks a bit of structure and could do with a touch more acidity. But other than that smooth wine with ripe fruit some pepper and good finish.

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White

2011 Cave de Lugny Mâcon-Lugny Les Charmes Chardonnay (view label images)

5/14/2013 - The New Alcoholic Likes this wine:

87 points

Simple but not as much as the price would suggest.

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Red

2007 Château Labégorce Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

5/7/2013 - The New Alcoholic Likes this wine:

85 points

Cassis and cedar on the nose, medium acidity, low tannins, medium body and shortish finish. Still a very enjoyable midweek wine.

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White

2011 Elena Walch Pinot Grigio Castel Ringberg Alto Adige - Südtirol (view label images)

5/7/2013 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

92 points

Pinot Grigio at its best - Recommended

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Red

2009 Scotto Family Wines Zinfandel Old Vines Lodi (view label images)

4/27/2013 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

flawed

Too sweet and simple for my liking

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Red

2006 Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Merlot Margaret River Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

4/18/2013 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

89 points

Decent Bordeaux blend from Margaret river. Eucalyptus, black and red berries, vanilla and some cedar on the nose and palate. Good balance with medium smooth tannins, medium acidity. Medium finish.

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Red

2001 Bartoli Giusti Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Comunali Sangiovese (view label images)

2/7/2013 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

89 points

This was not ready to drink yet. Wait a few more years.

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White

2010 Tetramythos Sauvignon Blanc Milia Achaia (view label images)

12/10/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

85 points

Green apple, gooseberries and some oak. Somewhat watery palate, and medium acidity.Not bad

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Red

2008 Man O' War Vineyards Syrah Waiheke Island (view label images)

12/10/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

79 points

Pepper and black berries on the nose, heat and too much bitterness at the finish. This was not good...

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Red

2008 Herdade do Mouchão Alentejo Dom Rafael Red Blend (view label images)

12/10/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

90 points

Amazing QPR!

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Red

2005 Alpha Estate Amyndaio Red Blend (view label images)

10/27/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

90 points

On the nose black berries, dark cherries, sweet spice. Smooth tannins and full body, very well balanced with a slightly sweet medium finish. Ready to drink.

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2006 Palivou Estate Terra Leone Ammos Reserve Nemea Agiorgitiko (view label images)

10/18/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

91 points

Excellent nemea

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Red

2009 Château Mourgues du Gres Costières-de-Nîmes Galets Rouges Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

9/19/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

89 points

Simple but well balanced.

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Red

2007 Querciabella Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

9/9/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

91 points

My favorite Chianti Classico was once more very enjoyable. Sangiovese nose of ripe cherries and black fruit. Perfectly balanced, medium+ body, medium acidity, smooth well integrated tannins, long finish. Recommended!

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Red

2010 Planeta Cerasuolo di Vittoria Red Blend (view label images)

8/17/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

91 points

This came around after some time in the glass. Pronounced nose of cherries, some smokiness. Smooth medium tannins, medium acidity, medium + body and lengthy finish. Really enjoyable and recommended.

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Red

2010 Kimbao Cabernet Sauvignon Carménère Central Valley Red Blend (view label images)

7/12/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

85 points

Blackcurrants and blackberries on the nose, plenty of acidity, not much in the way of tannins, medium body, short finish. Still enjoyable and good QPR

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White

2009 Domaine Thibert Père et Fils Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay (view label images)

7/12/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

84 points

Medium nose of banana, apple and citrus. Medium+ body and medium acidity with lots of disjointed oak on the palate. I didn't like this one.

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Red

2004 Bernheim Wines Northern Paarl Cabernet Sauvignon J.H. Pacas Stellenbosch (view label images)

7/5/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

90 points

Pronounced nose of cassis, dark berries, some cedar. Full body, round tannins, good acidity, longish finish with a slightly sweet tone.Balanced. I enjoyed this a lot.

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Red

2009 Herdade da Malhadinha Nova Monte da Peceguina Vinho Regional Alentejano Red Blend (view label images)

7/5/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

89 points

Lovely wine. Ripe dark berries on the nose, medium plus body, very smooth tannins and medium acidity. Recommended as a good midweek wine.

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2008 Domaine de la Solitude (Lançon Père et Fils) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

7/5/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

88 points

Solid CDP but not much more.

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Red

2008 Katogi Averoff Rossiu Di Munte Syrah & Traminer Metsovo Red Blend (view label images)

6/29/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

81 points

This was not interesting at all with heat at the end and a short finish.

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2007 Mayu Carménère Reserva Elqui Valley (view label images)

6/6/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

80 points

Coffee and ripe black/red fruit on the nose. Medium+ body, low acidity, low tannins and a short, sweet finish with some bitter element. Heat from the high (15%) alcohol. This is ready to drink (if not slightly past it now). Didn't enjoy.

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2008 Querciabella Chianti Classico Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese (view label images)

3/31/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

91 points

A very good example of Chianti classico with cherry, blackberries and spice on the nose, great balance with medium+ tannins, body and acidity, long finish. This is very tasty. Recommended.

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Red

2001 Beyerskloof Field Blend Stellenbosch Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

3/31/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

89 points

Nose of blackcurrant, cedar, cigar and blackberries. Medium+ body, medium acidity with medium finish.

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White

2007 McHenry Hohnen 3 Amigos Marsanne Roussanne Chardonnay Margaret River White Rhone Blend (view label images)

3/31/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

89 points

Medium lemon colour. Medium nose of citrus, pineapple, butter, dried apricot and a little oak. Medium body with medium acidity and perfect balance this wine was great with pork.

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White

2011 Wither Hills Sauvignon Blanc Wairau Valley (view label images)

3/31/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

84 points

Pale lemon colour, nose of elderflower and gooseberry, high acidity, medium body short finish. Simple and slightly boring but dependable.

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Red

2008 Feiler-Artinger Blaufränkisch Burgenland (view label images)

3/31/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

Medium ruby colour with a nose of red and black fruit. Medium body and moderate tannins, medium + acidity, overall well balanced and enjoyable. Recommended.

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Red

2008 Le Vigne Di Sammarco Solemnis Salento IGT Primitivo, Zinfandel (view label images)

3/31/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

85 points

Very ripe red fruit on the nose and palate . Full body,low acidity and sweet medium finish. I didn't enjoy this one.

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White

2010 Boutinot Mâcon-Charnay L'Ancienne Chardonnay

1/30/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

86 points

Nose of citrus. Same on palate with some melon too.High acidity, medium body. Good midweek wine.

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Red

2007 Château Pesquié Ventoux Terrasses Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

1/21/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

91 points

Red berries and spices on the nose. lovely balance on the palate with medium tannins and acidity, fairly long finish, very good wine. Recommended.

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2007 Tiffán Ede és Zsolt Pincészete Villányi Lucia Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

1/15/2012 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

90 points

This needed some breathing time to calm down. Blackcurrants and red berries on the nose full body, some sweetness at the finish. The 15% alcohol is obvious. Good winter wine

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White

2009 Cave des Grands Crus Blancs Pouilly-Vinzelles Chardonnay (view label images)

12/18/2011 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

85 points

Lemon on the nose slightly oily palate with medium full body, unremarkable finish. Nothing to write home about.

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White

2010 Three Choirs Bacchus Cellar Door Gloucestershire (view label images)

12/18/2011 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

88 points

Elderflower and herbs on the nose with more herbs on the palate. Medium high acidity and good balance made this a perfect match to seafood.

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Red

2007 Domaine de la Mordorée Lirac Cuvée de la Reine des Bois Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

12/15/2011 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

85 points

I was expecting a lot more based on the reviews and a previously tasted white from the same estate. This didn't live up to the expectations. Never opened up despite decanting and apart from well integrated tannins there wasn't much more to it. Shame

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Red

2010 Arabella Merlot Western Cape (view label images)

12/15/2011 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

85 points

Bought as a weekday easy drink for £5 and got exactly that. Simple yet very tasty and easy to drink. Nose of black fruit and some oak, medium body and smooth tannins. Good

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White

2010 Aidarinis Sauvignon Blanc Goumenissa (view label images)

12/3/2011 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

85 points

Mediocre SB with tropical fruit on the nose & slightly sweet finish.

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White

2010 Alpha Estate Sauvignon Blanc Florina (view label images)

12/3/2011 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

91 points

The best Greek Sauvignon blanc by far. This was very well balanced with complexity and length. Recommended

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Red

2007 Lammershoek Roulette Swartland Red Rhone Blend (view label images)

11/6/2011 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

88 points

Good food wine which benefited a lot from decanting. Lean with refreshing acidity and longish finish.

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Red

2009 Blind River Pinot Noir Marlborough (view label images)

11/6/2011 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

90 points

Strawberry and spice on the nose, light-medium body with lots of spice on the finish. Good

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Red

2004 Masi Campofiorin Veronese IGT Corvina Blend, Corvina (view label images)

11/6/2011 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

84 points

Ready to drink - better with decanting. Cherries on the nose medium acidity and intgrated tannins, short length. Overall unremarkable

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Red

2006 Domaine Katsaros Ktima Katsarou Larissa Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)

10/29/2011 - The New Alcoholic wrote:

92 points

Beautiful wine. Some cassis and red berries on the nose, medium-full body with very smooth well integrated tannins (especially after 30 min breathing), medium - long finish. Recommended

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