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2016 Château Pedesclaux
4/25/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 91 Points
My previous note still stands. Natural cork. This is a pretty good Bordeaux, not amazing. Decent balance, silky tannins are nearly integrated, good fruit, long mineral and tobacco finish. I would say that this is in its drinking window.
I'm sure it could go longer, it still tastes like a young bordeaux, I'm just not sure if I'll like it more however. 1.5 years on since the last time I tried it and I wasn't wowed. It improved in the glass.
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2017 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot Napa Valley
4/22/2024 - mcflytfc Likes this wine: 94 Points
Medium ruby. Raspberry, chocolate, and a bit of alcohol on the nose. Initial impression is smooth and balanced, the acid is present but not overpowering or tart, the tannins are still noticable but pleasant and leave a lingering dryness. The wine is fruity but subtly so, I wouldn't place this in Napa given the mild fruit, it's restrained and composed in an unexpected way. I enjoyed this more than I thought I would.
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2008 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia
4/13/2024 - mcflytfc wrote: 89 Points
Natural cork. Ruby in the glass with a garnet rim. For a lower ABV wine it has quite a bit of alcohol on the nose, floral, and light raisin notes. Medium light body, certainly on the more delicate side of reds, a lot of acidity leading to some tart cherry flavour, tannins are still noticable.
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