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Daily Archives: December 22, 2024

St-Emilion and Pomerol 2015: Panel tasting results

Gareth Birchley, Vincenzo Arnese and Arthur Coggill tasted 111 wines, with 10 Outstanding and 79 Highly Recommended. St-Emilion and Pomerol 2015: Panel tasting scores 111 wines tasted Exceptional 0 Outstanding 10 Highly recommended 79 Recommended 18 Commended 4 Entry criteria: Producers and UK agents were invited to submit their 2015 vintage red Bordeaux grand vins from St-Emilion Grand Cru and …

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Villa a Sesta Chianti Classico Il Palei 2022 $26 (91 points)

The raspberry, cherry and peony aromas and flavors are pure and aligned with a silky texture in this elegant red. Harmonious and charming, this firms up nicely while playing out on the long, earth- and black pepper–tinged finish. Drink now through 2032. 6,200 cases made, 2,500 cases imported. Source : 791787d58753c133aafc22e8c39f679c

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Vinography Unboxed: Week of 12/15/24

Hello and welcome to my weekly dig through the pile of wine samples that show up asking to be tasted. I’m pleased to bring you the latest installment of Vinography Unboxed, where I highlight some of the better bottles that have crossed my doorstep recently. This past week included one of the wine world’s most consistent values, the Soave Classico …

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