Castel Firmian Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Riserva 2019

Castel Firmian Teroldego Rotaliano Superiore Riserva 2019

  07:26    Stu.

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Black cherry, blackcurrant, touch of cocoa in the mix, with an underlying musky hint - a little like your favourite Uncle's after shave (don't mind me!).Delightful palate that all at once is tender, yet robust - offering both generosity of fruit, fine tannins and flashes...

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St Hugo GSM 2022

St Hugo GSM 2022

  11:49    Stu.

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Black and red fruit against savoury, nutty oak. Some warmed earth in the frame.There's a freshness, both of fruit - with freshening acidity to cleanse across its length. A biscuity, roasted/ caramel edge adds an extra dimension to the final flourish. An excellent package...

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Cellier des Dauphins Val Soléu IGP Drôme Organic Rosé 2022

Cellier des Dauphins Val Soléu IGP Drôme Organic Rosé 2022

  09:17    Stu.

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Orange peel, strawberry, watermelon - evocative of summer, hot air on a breeze.Kiss of peachy stonefruit and kernel on the palate, drying phenolic coating the mouth; drying length with a pucker of acid. Flowing on a length. Evokes Summer in a glass. 92Tasted on: Monday...

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d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Grenache Shiraz 2020

d'Arenberg d'Arry's Original Grenache Shiraz 2020

  11:59    Stu.

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(c) Courtesy of d'ArenbergYears ago, wine personality (I think that the right label) Matt Skinner published his book "Heard It Through the Grapevine" in which he gave a recommendation for bangers 'n' mash paired with d'Arry's Original. It's a pairing I've trusted in...

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Feudo Arancio Quèto Nero d'Avola 2021

Feudo Arancio Quèto Nero d'Avola 2021

  12:17    Stu.

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Baked raspberry, warm earth, chocolate mud cake vibes. That's not intended to make it sound simple, rather convey the comely aromatics that emanate.Mid to full weight on the palate, touch of warmth, baking spices - palate presence building, the wine growing in stature....

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Berton Vineyard Alfresco Vermentino 2022

Berton Vineyard Alfresco Vermentino 2022

  09:09    Stu.

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Green apple, ripe pear, waxy citrus.There's a lovely texture on initial entry, but it soon yields to a minerally acid spread before a phenolic pucker. The acid might be a touch perky for some, but after its initial blaze is does gently ebb towards its conclusion. Lovely...

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