wine mini-reviews
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for October 7, 2024
2020 Giusti ‘Antonio’ Tenuta Aria Valentina (Rosso Veneto): Savory, sexy, spicy, and authentic take on a Bord’x-sinpired red blend. $NA A- 2023 Borgo Conventi Collio Friulano (Friuli-Venezia Giulia): A mineral, nutty, heady, lemony bargain. $25 A- 2009 Bel Casel Col Fondo Vino Frizzante (Bianco da…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for September 30, 2024
2019 Michele Chiarlo ‘Palas’ (Barolo): Earthy, savory, and not afraid to flex its muscular side. $NA A- NV Castagner Grappa Riserva 7 Anni ‘Fuoriclasse Leon’ (Trentino): Further proof that the Italians tend to keep all the good Grappa for themselves… $NA A- 2023 Elena Walch…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for September 16, 2024
2022 San Felice Chianti Classico (Tuscany): Cherry fruit taking a long, tangy stroll down a freshly-sodded field of herbs. $22 B+ 2022 San Felice Bell’Aja Bolgheri (Tuscany): A sexy, polished, plummy, spicy and successful Tuscan Bordeaux impression. $34 A- 2017 Bertinga Toscana (Tuscany): A big…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for August 19, 2024
NV Valdo ‘Marca Oro’ Prosecco Rose Brut (Veneto): A bouncing bounty of brambly [red] berries. $16 B+ 2023 Kellerei Kaltern ‘Saleit’ Chardonnay (Alto Adige – Sudtirol): If you like yellow tree fruits and jasmine, this is your jam. $29 B+ 2022 Kellerei Kaltern ‘Quintessenz’ Classico…
