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John Venable

38 wines • 13 followers • 51 following

A Coroa

Valdeorras Godello 2016

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John Venable

John Venable

9.0

Fairly excellent, taut, balanced Godello from Valdeorras. At what point does its reputation overtake Albariño? Maybe it already has. — 7 years ago

Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Fontalloro Toscana Sangiovese 2008

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John Venable

John Venable

9.4

Whether I prefer this or Rancia depends on which one I have open at the time. Either confirms that Sangiovese doesn’t need to come from Montalcino to make truly profound, voluptuous wines. — 7 years ago

Koehler-Ruprecht

Kallstadter Steinacker Kabinett Riesling 2014

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John Venable

9.3

John had this 8 years ago

Pieropan

Soave Classico Garganega 2016

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John Venable

8.8

John had this 7 years ago

Fattoria Selvapiana

Vigneto Bucerchiale Riserva Chianti Rùfina Sangiovese 2013

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John Venable

9.3

John had this 7 years ago

Scarpa (Antica Casa Vinicola Scarpa)

Dolcetto di Moirano 2001

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John Venable

9.5

Chiseled, still vibrant. Never had a Dolcetto with this much age on it and it's definitely showing me something. — 8 years ago

Le Ragose

Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2007

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John Venable

9.1

Kirsch, baked plum, cocoa, green peppercorn and a big boozy blast of rum. Plush & supple with fine, persistent tannins. Give the PLCB credit where it's due: this is really good Amarone at a great price. — 8 years ago

Lamoreaux Landing

Brut Champagne Blend 2009

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John Venable

9.1

Poised, well-articulated méthode champenoise from a reliable old hand on the east side of Seneca Lake.. Green apple, quince, lemon curd, risen dough. Fine & persistent perlage. Killer! — 7 years ago

Domaine Pélaquié

Tavel Rosé Blend 2016

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John Venable

9.2

Strawberry, white peach, anise, bitter almond, wet stone. Big, almost unctuous, but balanced. Textbook Tavel, which is to say, killer. — 8 years ago

Kopke

Colheita Porto Port Blend

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John Venable

9.6

Good god. Like liquid derby pie with a hella-long savory finish. — 8 years ago