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Grifalco - Gricos
Aglianico is often called the Barolo of the South. This intrigued me as I like Nebbiolo in general. I stumbled upon this bottle that...
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Nov 29, 20202 min read
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Guerrieri Rizzardi - Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore 2016
I bought this bottle to get a better understanding of the difference between a more traditional approach to the Valpolicella Ripasso & a...
AlcoholAdvocate
Aug 30, 20203 min read
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Chartogne-Taillet - Cuvée Sainte Anne
FRANÇAIS I wanted to do a review on a bottle of Champagne for a while now. I just needed that special occasion to open it, celebrate &...
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Jul 5, 20202 min read
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Alvarinho/Albariño
FRANÇAIS I first encountered Alvarinho when I started to unravel the mysteries of Vinho Verde. The bottle was Nostalgia 2014 by Lua...
AlcoholAdvocate
Jun 28, 202010 min read
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Prà - Morandina Valpolicella
Prà is a biodynamic producer making outstanding wines from Veneto. With Morandina they deliver a light, refreshing fruit-forward...
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Dec 31, 20193 min read
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Ricci Curbastro - Curtefranca
I absolutely love Franciacorta. I had the chance to try some fine examples at a tasting & the complexity of it just took me away. When I...
AlcoholAdvocate
Oct 7, 20193 min read
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Jaulin-Plaisantin - Le Dolmen Chinon Rosé
I started to get into rosé about a year or so ago after a tasting of higher range wines. I discovered the true potential of it being more...
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Aug 19, 20192 min read
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Fontanafredda
I was introduced to Fontanafredda as being a famous winery that made affordable & reliable products as well as more prestigious bottles....
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Aug 12, 20195 min read
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Vini Tonon SRL - Rosso del Camúl
This was a wine I was very curious about, since it is a really popular choice where I live & is made of a pretty unusual blend. 50%...
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Jul 30, 20193 min read
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Porto Cruz - Tawny 10 Years
I often indulge in a dessert or fortified wine & Port always seems to hit the spot, whether I feel for a rich LBV or Vintage, a fruity &...
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Jul 22, 20192 min read
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Nebbiolo
I instantly fell in love with Nebbiolo the first time I had the opportunity to taste it. It was the classic Fontanafredda Barolo 2015, a...
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Jun 12, 20199 min read
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Caves d'Esclans - Whispering Angel
Before I really got into wine, I always thought that Rosés were meant to be refreshing without giving them too much attention. One day, a...
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Apr 7, 20193 min read
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Cosimo Taurino - Notarpanaro
I learned about Negroamaro while reading a book on Italian terroir & some of their classic grapes. I then got a chance to try various...
AlcoholAdvocate
Mar 10, 20193 min read
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