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The excellent vintage of 1995 gave this top Second Growth Gran Cru Bordeaux all that was necessary to bred a great wine. Its 13% alcohol is perfect for…
Made at Jose Maria da Donseca, the 2011 Periquita is listed as the original Vinho Regional Peninsula de Setubal. First made in 1850, the modern example is still…
Valencia,in Spain, is an up and coming area, and the 2007 Nodus Reserva de Familia blend is an example of how good their future will be. The 13%…
2005 Davis Bynum Pinot Noir, at 14.4% alcohol, came from the Russian River Valley in Sonoma County. At $24, (at the time) the ten year old wine was…
The 2013 Los Dos Spanish red from the Campo de Borja region has 85% Gernache and 15% Syrah. It scores a fine 15 points on the Dionysian scale…
The 2004 vintage from Montalcino, in southern Tuscany, was excellent, and this 2004 Fattoria La Lecciaia Brunello di Montalcino show exactly how great these wines can be. At…
Vin Santo, the Holy or Saintly wine, is made for sipping with biscotti after dinner. The 2004 Felsina Vin Santo Chianti Classico was 15.5% alcohol and the 375…
I love Vino Nobile and have drunk them since 1974; they cost less than Brunello, and taste richer than Chianti. They are Tuscany’s best buy! Sangiovese is the grape…
At 10 years old, the 2005 Rodney Strong Chardonnay Reserve was deep golden with hints of melted butter, tropical fruits and rich oak on its nose. A creamy…
With the fill at shoulder level, not much was expected. However, the 1937 Chateau Haut-Brion scored 19 points on the Dionysian 20-point scale. The only Premier First Growth…