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Brian Duffy

95 wines • 13 followers • 22 following

Domaine Génot-Boulanger

Vieilles Vignes Pommard Pinot Noir 2018

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Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

9.3

Never a bad idea to drink Domaine Genot-Boulanger. This Old Vines Pommard delivers the goods with a bright entry, smooth mid-palate and dry finish. Great value! — 4 years ago

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Ochota Barrels

The Slint Vineyard Chardonnay

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Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

9.5

Rarely do I offer ratings of white wines. While I understand individual flavor preferences vary, the unique Ochota Barrels profile demands my recommendation. It’s simply delicious, worthy of a special search of the market. Nothing same old, same old here. Get some! — 6 years ago

Giuseppe Quintarelli

Rosso del Bepi Veneto Corvina Blend 2008

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Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

9.4

Extremely generous early birthday gift. As with every Quintarelli experience, I emerge with just a little better outlook. This gem on the Che Fico wine menu is worthy of a special trip there. — 6 years ago

Domaine Bernard Defaix

Les Hauts de Milly Cote de Lechet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2018

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Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

9.3

I’ve been COVID remiss failing to rate the many wines I ushered into that good night during various shutdowns. Tonight I visit my favorite AZ resto Constantino’s. And, experience my favorite wine value in quite some time. At $50/resto and $28/retail, this exceptionally generous flavor provider cannot be ignored. If you note the dearth of excruciatingly correct wine descripto lingo, then you understand my rate stylings. Then again, when I rate something highly, the wine is worth your time. — 4 years ago

Marchesi di Barolo

Barolo Nebbiolo

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Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

8.6

Trying my best to like the 2013 vintage, but there’s really nothing special about this one. It certainly didn’t hurt my feelings though I asked the sommelier for reinforcements. Next! — 6 years ago

Travaglini

Estate Bottled Gattinara Nebbiolo 2013

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Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

9.2

I dare you to have a bad night drinking this outstanding Nebbiolo. Of course, the Gattinara bottle shape makes for a great conversation starter to boot. Good times at an excellent Sedona restaurant. Buy this wine, where available! This product is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. — 7 years ago

Marchesi Mazzei

Siepi Castello di Fonterutoli Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2016

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Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

9.1

On the lighter side of Super Tuscan, the blend of Sangiovese & Merlot meshing perfectly with the terrific Italian cuisine on a rainy AZ night at Constantino’s. The dry finish is heart warming this evening. Spin again in warm weather, this wine says Winter Is Coming. — 6 years ago

Sine Qua Non

Stein California Grenache 2012

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Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

9.5

Hard to imagine better Grenache. For fans of the movie ‘Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?’, this gem is BONAFIDE. — 6 years ago

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Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2009

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Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

9.0

The 2009 version is delightful, drinking beautifully right now. Perfect complement to our various dinner selections this evening. — 6 years ago

Alice et Olivier De Moor

Plantation 1902 Bourgogne Aligoté 2015

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Brian Duffy

Brian Duffy

9.2

The hidden gem of white varietals, Aligote was a perfect choice with the Indian fare at August1Five. Plenty of fruit expression with a crisp finish. Get some! — 7 years ago