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• 2020 Domaine Jacques Prieur Beaune 1er Cru Les Champs Pimont Blanc

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  4/24/2024 - DevenStephens Likes this wine: 93 Points

  93+ Well made white Burgundy. Lovely light golden straw color. Nose of white flowers, lemon zest and a touch of herbaciousness. On the palate the oak aging shows with light cream, jasmine, lemon and a long mineral driven finish

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• NV Laurent-Perrier Champagne Brut

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  4/24/2024 - DevenStephens Likes this wine: 89 Points

  Classic style Champagne. Nothing that really makes it stand out against other Champagne but it is still a high quality sparkling wine. Delicate mousse. Nose of brioche and lemon zest. Granny Smith apples and citrus on the palate.

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• 2015 Pillitteri Estates Winery Fruttaio Riserva Famiglia

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  4/24/2024 - DevenStephens Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Really interesting Niagara wine, made in a appasimento style (like amarone) with Italian grape varieties planted in the Niagara region. The result is a very high quality wine with a lot of complexity. 2015 being nearly 10 years old already is showing some signs of color change. Clear red with dark orange hues. Nose is of dried red fruits, chocolate and orange peel. On the palate, red cherries, cranberries, candied orange peel, chocolate, cinnamon and nutmeg. Medium finish and very soft tannins. Less deep and bold like an Amarone would be but I'm glad that they didn't try and just replicate Amarone and made a style of their own. Very well done

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