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    AGA Tinto 2021

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Vivid red colour and exceptional combination from grape flavour and oak tannins. On the nose it is crisp and clear with big presence of fresh fruits, flower and toasty notes. Smooth with sweet tannic wrapper on the palate. Very pleasant and long aftertaste. Tempranillo 85%, Cabernet Sauvig...

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    Alentejano Colheita Seleccionada 2020/21 – Herdade de São Miguel

    Written by bluestone0924

    Aromas of very ripe mulberry, raspberry and plum, integrated with spicy and balmy notes, such as pepper, mint and coconut. The palate is well-balanced, round, with a rich taste of fruits and spices, nicely structured with a good back bone of smooth tannins.  A balanced blend of classic Po...

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    Antico Feudo Della Trappola 2020 Ricasoli, Toscana

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Tasting Notes Intense aromas of cherry, chocolate and raspberry with some fresh herb undertones is immediately apparent along with great freshness and smoothness.  Value Tuscan blended wine. Medium body, nice finish. Food Pairings Pairs perfectly with beef, poultry, and cured meats.

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    Black Nose Domaines Rouvinez 2022 Swiss

    Written by Helen Crannage

    The nose of blackcurrants and well-ripened strawberries is heightened by a scent of fine, smoky spices. On the palate, it is a rich and concentrated wine that keeps the fineness of its aromas. The finish is long and smooth.

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    Bordeaux Superieur 2019 Pavillon de Trianon

    Written by Helen Crannage

    A high quality everyday claret from the former owner of Cheval Blanc. Dark ruby colour with an aromatic nose offering black fruit and a touch of herbs with spices. The palate has round tannins, ripe dark berries, great acidity and structure with a hint of spice and chocolate on the finish.

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    Cabaletta Rosso 2021 – Tenute Fiorebelli

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Using a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and some native varieties to the North East of Italy, this wine flies under the radar being classified as a 'table wine'. Using some winemaking techniques of more revered wines like Amarone and some oak ageing, Cabaletta offers serious value for money. L...

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    Cabernet Sauvignon 2020/21

    Written by bluestone0924

    Intense aromas of black berries and delicious rounded taste, forward red fruit flavours, and sweet tannins are followed by a fresh, balanced finish.

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    Cabernet Sauvignon/Shiraz Hill and Dale Stellenbosch

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Colour: Intense, rich ruby.   Bouquet: The sweet, dark-fruit, Shiraz characters dominate initially while herbaceous, red-fruit notes of the Cabernet Sauvignon are evident in the background. A touch of cloves adds a bit of a tingle to a homely “leather shop” appeal. &nbs...

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    Castello di Brolio Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 2018 Rocasoli

    Written by Helen Crannage

    Tasting Notes Intense ruby red colour. Complex nose with fruity aromas of red fruits, plums, balsamic hints and vanilla scents. The entry is firm but elegant, with sweet tannins and balanced acidity. The finish is long with excellent persistence. It is the “grand vin” of Brolio. ...

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    Château Musar 2015/17

    Written by bluestone0924

    A great vintage! Already drinkable for its richness and sweet fruit, but don't underestimate its ability age: this has 3 decades of development ahead of it.  As usual the wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carignan from vines over 40 years old, grown at 1,000 metres up in...

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    Chateau Musar 2017 (Magnum)

    Written by bluestone0924

    Chateau Musar Red 2012 has a dark burgundy colour, a nose of matured stone fruits, plums and figs with liquorice and spicy notes. It has big developed ripe fruit on the nose and a bold taste profile of juicy, black fruits plus mocha and leather and a beautiful lingering finish. Why Go Magn...

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    Chateau Musar Hochar 2019

    Written by bluestone0924

    Hochar Père et Fils Red has been described as the ‘second’ wine of Château Musar, and it does bear some resemblance to the ‘Grand Vin’: rich, spicy and profoundly fruity, with a mellow quality derived from lengthy oak - and bottle ageing. Since its launch in the late 1980s, it ha...

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    Château Rahoul Rouge 2012/15

    Written by bluestone0924

    Deep, concentrated crimson in appearance with purple tinges. Thenose is intensely fruity, revealing ripe, red fruit aromas of cassis, blueberry and blackberry, the sign of great fruit ripeness.

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    Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

    Written by Helen Crannage

    From its aromas of vibrant red and blue fruit to its silky tannins and balanced acidity, this is a lush and alluring Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate, rich flavors of raspberry, ripe plum and blueberry carry the wine to a long, luxurious finish, with nuanced hints of oak and sweet baking spices.

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