Reviews

Benanti Etna White Superiore Contrada Rinazzo 2021 $67 (93 points)

Delicate and floral on the nose, this bursts on the palate with its expressive notes of pink grapefruit granita, fleur de sel, ripe yellow pear, anise and chopped Marcona almond. Long and creamy on the minerally finish. Drink now through 2029. 436 cases made, 220 cases imported. Source : 3267b8a20974dcb087580d76d9e09052

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Trediberri Barolo Berri 2019 $55 (93 points)

Spicy, this red evokes strawberry, cherry, medicinal herbs and mineral flavors. Bears the austere profile of the vintage, yet is balanced and persists on the long finish. Best from 2026 through 2043. 2,900 cases made. Source : 946a6583a6f3e2a0befa251d165dcc6f

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Bela Ribera del Duero 2021 $20 (91 points)

An elegant red, with fine tannins enmeshed with flavors of pureed raspberry and black plum reduction, soft fig, thyme and lavender accents, while a minerally underpinning echoes on the finish. Drink now through 2028. 10,000 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : 0bf536b87aba506fe449e73fc73f88d9

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“Someone Needs To Own It” (Complant Wines Recent Releases)

The post “Someone Needs To Own It” (Complant Wines Recent Releases) appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. Daniel and Sam Baron (image: Complant Wines) It had been more than a decade since I’d spent any time with former Silver Oak head winemaker Daniel Baron, with whom I’d felt an easy rapport and a deep appreciation of the man’s impressive intellect. …

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Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape White 2022 $114 (96 points)

Really gorgeous, in an extroverted style with a lot of range, this white oozes mango, yellow peach and honey-coated apple flavors. A vein of invigorating minerality drives tension, with a quinine bitterness that punctuates the lush profile, while notes of acacia, brioche and sea salt echo on the long finish. Rich and full, with a lot of complexity and definition. …

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Kanonkop Stellenbosch Kadette Cape Blend 2020 $18 (88 points)

A medium-bodied red, revealing roasted plum, black cherry preserves and melted licorice layered with a savory underpinning of smoke, cedar and singed sage, with chewy tannins. Pinotage, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now. 125,000 cases made, 3,500 cases imported. Source : b1bf35d4571c9c80c78f586b981bb57e

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Joël Falmet Brut Rosé Champagne Nacarat NV (2023) $57 (93 points)

This lively rosé Champagne has a fresh, breezy feel, thanks to a citrusy overtone of ruby red grapefruit. Reveals a refined mousse that carries additional flavors of white cherry, almond skin, oyster shell and tangerine, while well-knit acidity and saline tang show on the finish. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Drink now through 2026. 160 cases made, 38 cases imported. Source …

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Mount Langi Ghiran Shiraz Grampians Cliff Edge 2021 $24 (92 points)

Notes of chocolate-covered espresso bean, rosemary and sage mingle with huckleberry, blueberry and cassis flavors in this intense red, showing plenty of freshness and finesse. Accents of cumin and tobacco linger on the long finish, where the tannins remain firm but plush. Drink now through 2034. 6,700 cases made, 1,000 cases imported. Source : 4dfd396d5a48fa7d5e0768c6de7d1e23

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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for November 6, 2023

The post Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for November 6, 2023 appeared first on 1 Wine Dude. I taste a bunch-o-wine (technical term for more than most people). So each week, I share some of my wine reviews (mostly from samples) and tasting notes in a “mini-review” format. They are meant to be quirky, fun, and (mostly) easily-digestible reviews of (mostly) currently …

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Silvio Grasso Barolo Annunziata Vigna Plicotti 2019 $68 (95 points)

Alluring for its harmony and complex flavors of smoky cherry, raspberry, flowers, anise and iron. This red’s texture starts out silky, picking up structure by the way of firm, chalky tannins by the finish. Long, with ripe fruit as a lasting impression. Best from 2026 through 2043. 300 cases made, 100 cases imported. Source : a6bf29a99667323be2744f5ba50eb8ce

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2020 Acacia Pinot Noir Carneros

We always love seeing those limited time discount signs when we’re approaching the Costco wine aisle. From a distance we could tell this one was in the Pinot section, and we planned on buying it no matter what. Turned out it happened to be a bottle we had yet to review (or so we thought) … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2020-acacia-pinot-noir-carneros/

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2022 Banfi La Pettegola Vermentino

This snazzy label caught our eye, and we were surprised when the wine turned out to be a Vermentino. Especially considering the $12.99 price tag at Costco. What a find. Online this wine is selling for $20-22, and it doesn’t always come with the special bottle design. We didn’t find a lot of ratings for … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2022-banfi-la-pettegola-vermentino/

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2021 Villa Sparina Barbera

This is the second Barbera we’ve found at Costco in just a handful of weeks.  What a treat to keep finding these (last one was delicious). If this bottle looks familiar, it’s because this is the same producer of the wonderful Gavi we found at Costco earlier this year.  This short, stout bottle must be … Source : https://costcowineblog.com/2021-villa-sparina-barbera/

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