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Bodegas y Vinedos Pintia 2019

By 305|2024-09-20T17:25:34+00:00April 9, 2021|Categories: $80 And Above, Red Wines, Spain, Tempranillo|

Pintia lies on the banks of the Douro River, within the Toro D.O. region. The extremely cold winters and hot summers influence its complex soils, which are mainly known for their significant pebble content. This means that finding the perfect harvest period is key to ensure the wine conserves both its fresh aromas and acidity.

Antinori Tignanello 2020

By 305|2024-08-20T16:30:18+00:00June 12, 2021|Categories: $80 And Above, Italy, Red Wines, Sangiovese, Tuscany|

Intensely ruby red in color, Tignanello 2020 has exceptional aromatic complexity: notes of ripe red fruit especially cherries, strawberries and blackberries are accompanied by delicate floral hints of violets, mallow blossoms and roses. Its bouquet is completed by notes of roasted coffee and cocoa powder. The vibrant entry gives way to a caressing layered mouthfeel. The wine closes with spicy notes of pepper and licorice that merge with pleasant sensations of aromatic herbs for a fresh, lengthy finish.

Aging took place in French and Hungarian oak barrels, partly new and partly second passage, for a total of 15 months: after an initial period of aging the lots separately, they were blended then completed barrel aging. Tignanello, made primarily with Sangiovese and a small percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, underwent an additional 12-month period of aging in the bottle before being released.

Amiral de Beychevelle 2020

By 305|2024-09-05T22:44:28+00:00October 19, 2022|Categories: $50-$80, Bordeaux, France, Red Wines|

Amiral de Beychevelle 2020 is impetuous and very expressive. Notes of violet emerge in a predominantly floral bouquet. The tannins are powerful and silky. Lovely fresh palate, with a combination of red fruit and spices.Another fine wine in the recent series of excellent vintages of Amiral de Beychevelle.

Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

By 305|2024-05-31T20:01:59+00:00November 26, 2019|Categories: $80 And Above, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chile, Maipo Valley, Red Wines|

The Don Melchor Vineyard is located at the foot of the Andes Mountains on the northern bank of the Maipo River, 650 m above sea level. This is one of the coldest zones of the Alto Maipo Valley, which translates to great freshness to the wine. The 2019 vintage of Don Melchor is a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, with only 5% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. The wine has spent 15 months aging in French oak barriques. Expect a powerful Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of blackcurrants, black cherries, herbal aromas of mint, and a dense palate with full body and firm tannins, with a long finish of vanilla and tobacco notes. Drink now, but will develop for another 15 years.

Chateau Caroline Moulis-en-Medoc 2018

By 305|2024-09-26T22:00:23+00:00April 25, 2023|Categories: $30-$50, Bordeaux, France, Red Wines|

Château Caroline is a red wine produced in the Moulis-en-Médoc appellation, located in the Bordeaux region. The 2018 vintage is considered an excellent year for Bordeaux wines, with ideal growing conditions resulting in high-quality grapes. Château Caroline Moulis-en-Médoc 2018 is made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon, with smaller amounts of Merlot. The wine has a deep ruby color and a complex aroma profile that includes notes of blackcurrant, cherry, tobacco, and vanilla. On the palate, Château Caroline Moulis-en-Médoc 2018 is full-bodied with a rich texture and silky tannins. The wine is well-balanced with a good acidity, and the flavors of blackcurrant and cherry are accompanied by subtle hints of spice and oak. Overall, Château Caroline Moulis-en-Médoc 2018 is a beautiful Bordeaux wine. It would pair well with grilled meats or hearty stews and can be enjoyed now or cellared for several years.

Bodegas y Vinedos Alion 2020

By 305|2024-09-09T08:23:50+00:00March 2, 2022|Categories: $80 And Above, Red Wines, Ribera del Duero, Spain, Tempranillo|

Alión comes from a terroirs located in the very best areas of the Ribera del Duero DO region. The soils complement each other, and allied with the same winemaking process used in Vega Sicilia, they have produced wines with a firm structure. 2019 was a drier vintage than normal, which was also noted during the grape tasting. Potent, concentrated skins, yet with a very firm structure.

R Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva 2011

By 305|2024-09-13T14:28:07+00:00December 12, 2023|Categories: $30-$50, Red Wines, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo|

R Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia Rioja Reserva 2011 has a vibrant red leading slightly towards amber color. On the nose the wine has notes of vanilla and dried berry aromas. On the palate it is rich, very dry, smooth, developed. Firm tannins and good balance.

L’ Hospitalet de Gazin Pomerol 2019

By 305|2024-09-23T19:16:35+00:00February 24, 2023|Categories: $30-$50, Bordeaux, France, Red Wines|

Château Gazin is located on the north-eastern part of the Pomerol plateau in Bordeaux, between Châteaux Petrus and Lafleur-Gazin, on a terroir of gravel with a subsoil of blue and green clay with iron oxides. L’Hospitalet de Gazin, the second wine of Château Gazin, has been produced since 1986 from the fruit of younger vines. It is an elegant, supple, charming wine, that can be enjoyed after just a few years in bottle. Expect lovely aromas of black plum, ripe cassis and cedar, and the palate was very smooth with a savory finish.

El Enemigo Malbec 2020

By 305|2024-09-25T19:00:49+00:00December 12, 2023|Categories: $20-$30, Argentina, Malbec, Mendoza, Red Wines|

A joint venture between Adrianna Catena, daughter of Nicolas Catena, and Alejandro Vigil, Chief Winemaker at Bodega Catena Zapata, El Enemigo Malbec is produced at Piedemonte al Sur, located in the southern foothills of Uco Valley, Mendoza. The facility is named for the unique aspect of Mendoza's high altitude winemaking region nestled in the foothills of the Andes Mountains.

Kanonkop Kadette Cape Blend 2020

By 305|2024-08-31T18:13:25+00:00September 14, 2021|Categories: $10-$20, Red Wines, South Africa, Stellenbosch|

Vibrant crimson hues, with complimenting aromas of raspberries, dark cherries, plums, cinnamon and cloves. Supple, elegant tannins and a fresh seam of acidity are beautifully balanced with a vibrant explosion of fruit on the palate. Juicy flavours of red and black fruits, and a hint of chocolate, dominate the lengthy finish.

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