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  November 2009

  Tenuta di Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva 2004

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  There’s a touch of VA on the nose here adding lift to the rich nose that ... with great acids and fine tannins forming a very harmonious mouthfeel that supports the fresh, dark fruit on the mid-palate. While turning a bit leathery on the finish this has irresistible black cherry... Read moreThere’s a touch of VA on the nose here adding lift to the rich nose that ... with great acids and fine tannins forming a very harmonious mouthfeel that supports the fresh, dark fruit on the mid-palate. While turning a bit leathery on the finish this has irresistible black cherry and mineral notes presented with wonderful purity. 91pt    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  November 2009

  Tenute Silvio Nardi Rosso di Montalcino 2007

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  Lovely light aromatics of herb, flowers, strawberry fruit, chalk and bitter ... soft, ripe edge to the very fine tannins. On the palate it is easy, but delicious with clear raspberry fruit, decent length and a finish full of dried herbs and slightly bitter cherry tones. 89pt

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  November 2009

  Vigna Rionda Massolino Barolo Riserva Vigna Rionda 1989

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  This was a great change of pace with a nose decidedly on the mineral, austere, and strict end of the spectrum It was spicy with oak and mineral tones, though the oak was almost all absorbed leaving just a hint of spicy cinnamon, sweet baking spice and Graham cracker that added to the... Read moreThis was a great change of pace with a nose decidedly on the mineral, austere, and strict end of the spectrum It was spicy with oak and mineral tones, though the oak was almost all absorbed leaving just a hint of spicy cinnamon, sweet baking spice and Graham cracker that added to the bouquet. The fruit was intact, spicy and sweet with limestone and incipient notes of truffle adding depth. On the palate this was seamless with a soft and sweet entry, which builds to a sweet, black, plummy midpalate that is precisely balanced with very fine tannin and acids. The acids and mineral note draw out the finish giving this cut and fantastic definition and length as the finish segues from fruit to a sweet baking spice finale. This is very youthful but a gorgeous wine. 95pts    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  November 2009

  Giacomo Brezza E Figli Barolo Sarmassa 1989

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  This possessed superb aromatics with very clear notes of astringent red fruits, ... raspberry fruit supported by fine tannins that lend this a fleshy, rich feel. Altogether likable in a rather enthusiastic style the palate doesn’t quite deliver on the promise of the nose, but this... Read moreThis possessed superb aromatics with very clear notes of astringent red fruits, ... raspberry fruit supported by fine tannins that lend this a fleshy, rich feel. Altogether likable in a rather enthusiastic style the palate doesn’t quite deliver on the promise of the nose, but this is still fun to drink and very satisfying 2009-2024 90pt    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  November 2009

  Marengo Marenda Barolo Cerequio 1989

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  This had aromas that just exploded from the glass with notes of veal, sour ... had lovely structure, super-fine tannins paired with zesty yet integrated acidity that supported a rich core of sweet wild cherry fruit. There was a nice touch of mineral grab on the mid-palate that lead... Read moreThis had aromas that just exploded from the glass with notes of veal, sour ... had lovely structure, super-fine tannins paired with zesty yet integrated acidity that supported a rich core of sweet wild cherry fruit. There was a nice touch of mineral grab on the mid-palate that lead to a minerally, tarry, waxy finish of moderate length. This was just super friendly if a touch chunky and inelegant but it had wonderfully immediate appeal. 2009-2019 91pt    (hide)

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  October 2009

  Carlisle Syrah Russian River Valley 2007

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  This is a heady glass of Syrah bursting with herbed green olive and soil tinged ... and freshness and super fine tannins.. This screams out for a grilled steak, not too fat, not to intense. 90pt

  Wine review by Gregory Dal Piaz

  
  
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  October 2009

  Chateau Reysson Reserve du Chateau 2005

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  Elusive with notes of blackcurrent, vanilla, cedar and hint of mint chocolate ... chocolate on the nose. Very fine tannins, medium bodied in the beginning and medium finish. The wine went 'absent' for a moment as it evolves and settles with sweet plum. Easy to drink once it settles... Read moreElusive with notes of blackcurrent, vanilla, cedar and hint of mint chocolate ... chocolate on the nose. Very fine tannins, medium bodied in the beginning and medium finish. The wine went 'absent' for a moment as it evolves and settles with sweet plum. Easy to drink once it settles but too soft for me    (hide)

  Wine review by tempest

  
  
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  October 2009

  Leconfield Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

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  Deep red. Cassis, tinge of black cherry, cedar and cigar box on the nose. Fine tannins, slight spiciness but rather balance and between medium to full bodied. Somehow there is an overpowering earthiness that led to some bitterness. I think cellaring is required for at least 5 - 10... Read moreDeep red. Cassis, tinge of black cherry, cedar and cigar box on the nose. Fine tannins, slight spiciness but rather balance and between medium to full bodied. Somehow there is an overpowering earthiness that led to some bitterness. I think cellaring is required for at least 5 - 10 years before drinking. 2006 is a good year for Coonawarra and this wine could have been better. SGD$38    (hide)

  Wine review by tempest

  
  
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  October 2009

  Wine Spots Sonoma Coast Syrah 2006

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  Northern Rhone flavored fruit along with nice California intensity. A really ... berry fruit, elegant entry, fine tannins, with the superb cool-climate fruit. Nice white pepper finish. I had it with a NY steak. Very nice

  Wine review by rhwine

  
  

• October 2009

  So while my first reactions while reading this were to start by recommending a white wine I prefer lighter reds with Gnocchi. I'm thinking of the Veneto, Trentino or Friuli here. I was thinking of aged Refosco or even a nice Marzemino, then thought of Gropello but then I was... Read moreSo while my first reactions while reading this were to start by recommending a white wine I prefer lighter reds with Gnocchi. I'm thinking of the Veneto, Trentino or Friuli here. I was thinking of aged Refosco or even a nice Marzemino, then thought of Gropello but then I was distracted with thoughts of Pelaverga from Piedmont! If you prefer a white this is a great place for a nice smoky Fiano di Avellino or move over to Greece for a fine Assyrtiko, but that might be a bit too bright. Something fatter. Ok, a nice Pigato from Liguria would work well here. Man am i predictable or what? OK a white and a red not from Italy then. Perhaps a Cabernet Franc from Chinon though the sweetness of the pea puree is tough with Cabernet tannins. No better to go to a nice Beaujolais perhaps. Even better St. Laurent from Austria, though i'm getting awful close to Italy again. For the white, ok Gruner Veltliner is a natural with the peas, again Austria, again awfully close to Italy. OK, I'm gonna leave while I'm ahead.    (hide)

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