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Craig Phares

41 wines • 2 followers • 20 following

Castello di Neive

Gallina Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2020

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Craig Phares

Craig Phares

9.8

Licorice, tiny hint of Jolly Rancher watermelon, oak paneled steakhouses, cigar smoke filled libraries, wood burning stoves. Having with steak and potatoes. One of my favs. — 7 months ago

La Formica

Soave Garganega 2019

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Craig Phares

Craig Phares

9.2

Light and crisp. Grass, lemon, mineral notes. Not overly acidic. Pairing with pesto with potatoes and green beans. — 10 months ago

Braida

Il Bacialé Monferrato Rosso 2017

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Craig Phares

Craig Phares

8.9

Leather and spice and everything nice. Full-bodied and fun. Feels like I’m in Tuscany. — a year ago

Michele Castellani

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

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Craig Phares

Craig Phares

9.5

Transported to Italy. Cherries and plums, followed by a long subtle sweetness like Swedish Fish. Having this with tagliatelle alla bolognese. Very, very nice bottle of wine. — 8 months ago

Château Magnol

Haut-Médoc Cru Bourgeois Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

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Craig Phares

Craig Phares

8.2

Sweet cherries up front and spicy on the finish. Old world style Bordeaux Haut-Medoc. Pairing with braised pork chops. — a year ago

Caprili

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2021

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Craig Phares

Craig Phares

9.2

A fun Italian red with both spice and sweetness on the finish. Cherry and earthy notes. — 2 years ago

Cesari

Mara Valpolicella Ripasso Superiore Corvina Blend 2019

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Craig Phares

Craig Phares

9.0

Bolder than expected. Dry and slightly acidic, with tobacco, plum, and cherry notes. Will get again. — 8 months ago

Poggiotondo

Brunello Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

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Craig Phares

Craig Phares

8.7

Lots of tannins. Subtle spice and dark cherries. Not a bad Brunello, but left a little wanting. — 10 months ago

Gianfranco Bovio

Il Ciotto Barbera d'Alba 2021

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Craig Phares

Craig Phares

8.9

Fruit forward. Light and effervescent. Cherry, peach, citrus. Paired with risotto Milanese. — a year ago

Giovanni Viberti

La Gemella Barbera d'Alba 2021

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Craig Phares

Craig Phares

9.0

Fruit forward, peachy, and peppery. Great color. Bold but subtle. — 2 years ago