Doug Powers

9.0

Another Swan Rose from this 2025 Deviation series (4 different Roses, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Syrah and Valdiguie), which I purchased a mixed case of in June, this Rose of Pinot Noir shows better than the first bottle, blind (as in close your eyes so you cannot see the color), this is very Pinot Noir, especially texturally, clean, crisp, another lovely summer Rose from @Rod Berglund and his crew at Swan!! — 2 days ago

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Doug Powers

8.9

Aged dry Chenin Blanc from Baumard, the “Trie Speciale”, which is always dynamite if consumed 7-12 years from vintage, this bottle is JUST a little older, honeyed aromas and flavors, still alive, but would of course be better if it was sweeter, amazing how long these wines will last, though, even if not optimum!! — 6 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.1

This biodynamic Regnie is from an outstanding vintage, and is still quite vibrant and fresh on the palate, red fruits, actually the acid is so good it tastes younger than it actually is, lovely!! — 7 days ago

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Doug Powers

8.8

Just a trace of the green leafy (tobacco?) note from our first bottle of this, nice redfruits and acid balance, medium-long finish, very good. — 2 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.1

Medium-dark purple color, mostly dark fruit aromas and flavors, still quite youthful as well, very fine structure and depth, quite fine length, another very good Ca Rozzeria!! — 5 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.0

Dark purple color, intense black fruits, super crisp and refreshing, excellent acidity, lovely balance, lingering finish, really a fine Lambrusco!! — 6 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.2

Lovely berry fruit nicely framed by some French oak, some pleasant earthy notes as well, nicely balanced with very good acidity, long, lingering finish with just a touch of tannic grip, these Ca Rozzeria wines are always well-done and great bargains!! — 7 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.1

Smells like a dead ringer for Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc on initial pour, a little swirl instead leans mineral with just an undertone of grassy SB, shows nice richness on the palate and good length, lingering finish, this is quite good! — 3 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.0

Still pretty closed aromatics, I can sense the Petite Sirah in this wine, which has shut it down mostly, on potential, I’m guessing this will someday merit 9.2 or 9.3, but it might need 8-10 more years in the cellar to get there. — 5 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.0

Lovely aged Roussanne from Savoie, honeyed, viscous, still very fine acidity, lingering finish, very good! — 6 days ago

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