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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for July 24, 2023
NV Cockburn’s No. 1 Special Reserve Port (Portugal): Getting the job done with rich, baking spice-laden flair. $20 B NV Piper-Heidsieck Cuvee Brut (Champagne): Nutty, toasty, fruity, poised, and surprisingly up for a good time. $60 A- 2019 Tinto Pesquera…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for July 17, 2023
2019 Campo Alla Sughera Arnione Bolgheri Superiore (Tuscany): Mint, orange peel, violets, spices, wild red berries, plum. Textual and delicious. Excellent. $40 A- 2021 Campo alla Sughera ‘Adeo’ Bolgheri Rosso (Tuscany): Plummy, vibrant, ripe blue fruits that all want to…
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“Deciduous Rain-forest” Winemaking (2023 Virginia Governor’s Cup Case Tasting)
Virginia is a challenging spot in which to make fine wines. Yes, that’s despite global warming trends. In fact, those trends might even make it a bit more challenging. No one knows the challenges impacting that promising little corner of…
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Wine Reviews: Mini Round-Up for July 10, 2023
2021 Attems Pinot Grigio Ramato (Friuli-Venezia Giulia): Fresh watermelon that’s sunny summer day perfection. $24 B+ 2019 San Felice Bell’Aja Bolgheri Superiore (Tuscany): Big, plush and polished. A modern and sexy take from the Tuscan coast. $67 A- 2020 Donnafugata…
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