Bodegas El Nido
El Nido Jumilla Cabernet Sauvignon Monastrell 2012
A big boy with tannins not afraid to show. No decanter, but opened three hours before drinking. Velvet on the front then piercing towards the back. While the flavors that do come out are strong and balanced, it's one dimensional with the overdone alcohol. Still, good wine. — 5 years ago
Stefano Farina
Barbera d'Asti 2017
Oak blows off after being open for a while. Floral nose, such as lilac and rose pedal. Stewed strawberry and cranberry. Tannic but approachable. — 5 years ago
Maison Albert Bichot
La Madone Fleurie Gamay 2020
Mick had this 2 years ago
Sottimano
Currá Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2016
Mick had this 3 years ago
Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier
Lieu Dit Malakoff Pyrenees Shiraz 2011
Color near the rim is brick. Bright stewed fruit on the nose. Raspberry, strawberry, and boysenberry. Leathery and gamey. A bit chewy. Mid-high acidity. Tannins balance. — 5 years ago
Azelia
Margheria Barolo Nebbiolo 2017
Mick had this 3 years ago
Foxen
Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2017
Mick had this 4 years ago
El Coto de Rioja
Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2016
Purple in color. Strong oak. Strawberry and raspberry notes. Unknown spice, slightly overwhelmed by alcohol — 5 years ago
Caduceus Cellars
Kitsuné Sangiovese 2014
Dry, tart 100% sangiovese with notes of cranberry and blackberry. Typical orange hue towards the rim. Slight tomato leaf and leather. Six years is a great age for this AZ wine — 5 years ago
Mick McClure
Tobacco, leather, tannic, blackberry — a year ago