Altocedro Malbec Reserve La Consulta Mendoza 2012

Altocedro 2012 Malbec Reserva

A bold, full-bodied wine with lots of complexity. Aromas of smoky oak, vanilla, cola, black cherry, and spice. The palate pushes into mocha and cinnamon territory with a draping of dark …

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Twelftree Wines 2011 Grenache Mataro

Twelftree Wines 2011 Grenache/Mataro

This is a side project for Michael Twelftree, Australia’s Two Hands Winery owner, and a fantastic find in the PLCB system. The wine is sourced from two old vineyards in Barossa: …

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Cune Gran Reserva Rioja 2009

Cune 2009 Rioja Gran Reserva

The wines of C.V.N.E. (or Cune) will always have a warm place in my heart. They are classical Rioja, and their Gran Reserva stands the test of time.  If you have …

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What are Tannins?

What are Tannins?Defining tannins can be tricky even for seasoned wine enthusiasts. According to the dictionary, tannin is a yellowish or brownish bitter-tasting organic substance found in various plant tissues, commonly …

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Redi 2009 Oroaio Toscano

Redi 2009 Orbaio Toscano

A beautiful balance of classic Tuscan Sangiovese and muscular Cabernet. Cocoa-dusted spice and lush dark fruit on the palate meld into tart cherry and mineral. Elements of anise and toast emerge …

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Feudi di San Gregorio 2011 Primitivo di Manduria

Feudi di San Gregorio 2011 Primitivo di Manduria

Vibrant and exceptionally juicy, this Primitivo offers up simple pleasures with an elaborate flourish. The black pepper and pressed wildflowers open into tobacco smoke and ozone. Flavors drift from blackberry and currant to licorice: …

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Bersano 2010 Barolo Nirvasco

Bersano 2010 Barolo Nirvasco

Sauvage notes of roses and resin lightened by strawberry and mint. The deeply steeped tannins cut into a concentration of tobacco and fennel. Managing that wonderful dance of Nebbiolo: intense and powerful, …

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