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Ontañón

Rioja Viura 2021

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9.2

This wine has a rich yellow-gold color. The nose is powerful, loaded with Meyer lemon, apricot, an earthy herbaceous essence, and a wonderful salinity. The palate shows big fruit flavors of lemon, lime, and apricot, a big earthy edge, all draped in a deliciously creamy savory note. — 3 days ago

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Riunite

Lambrusco Rosé

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9.1

This wine pours up delightfully frizzante. It has a deep purple color, and even the bubbles are purple. The nose is earthy and grapey. It’s simple, but very pleasant. There are more complex Lambruscos, but finding a less expensive one will probably prove difficult. — 12 days ago

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My parents drank a lot of this in the early 70s!
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Dawn: My first was Spañada, but Riunite wasn’t far behind!
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Tom: Yes, mine, too!

Elena Casadei

Le Anfore Ansonaco 2022

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9.3

This wine is striking to look at. The color is a strident yellow, almost the shade of an amber ale. The nose brings a huge note of dried apricots, almost a sugary sense. There is also a nuttiness to the sniff. On the palate, a mix of apricot and Meyer lemon present one of the more unusual flavor profiles I’ve had recently in a wine. Salinity is high, acidity is fresh, but not sharp. It is quite an exceptional wine, if maybe just not for everyone. At the very least, it’s an opportunity to mark the Ansonica grape on your Century Club list. — a month ago

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Dave

Great review!
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Thank you, Dave!

Marqués de Cáceres

Rioja Rosé Blend 2024

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9.3

This dependable rosé is a rich, pink salmon color, with a mineral-laden nose featuring lemon, strawberry, and cherry aromas. The palate is dry, fruity and laced with minerals. A good level of acidity provides for excellent food pairing and a refreshing demeanor on its own. There’s a touch of orange peel on the finish.

The wine is a great chilled sipper, but also pairs well with spring salads, summer grilling, or paella, if you're up to it.
— 6 days ago

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Benanti

Etna Rosato Nerello Mascalese 2022

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9.2

This wine has a dusty rose color, darker than pink but lighter than red. The nose was a surprise, and not a particularly good one. There was hardly any fruit to speak of at all. The dominant aroma was a funky, barnyard sort of smell. On the palate there were flavors of cherry and Meyer lemon, with a savory overlay and a ton of salinity. If you can get past the first whiff, the taste is a treat. Mine paired very well with a spicy soppressata, some cheese, and an onion focaccia bread. — 21 days ago

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Castello del Trebbio

Chianti Superiore Sangiovese Blend 2022

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9.4

This wine has a medium red color in the glass. Its nose is lovely, with purple flowers jumping out first, followed by cherries and red licorice whips. Cherry flavor dominates the palate, with a hint of oak spice. The oak is handled very lightly. The tannins are smooth and the acidity is refreshing. It is really a nice wine to sip, but pairing it with an Italian sub is working just fine, too. — 23 days ago

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Herdade Do Rocim

Amphora Branco Alentejo White Blend 2024

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9.3

This wine is a golden yellow in the glass. The nose shows minerals, apples, stone fruit, and salinity with a lanolin backbeat. The palate has those same traits, but leans a bit heavier into the salinity. The acidity is fresh, but not razor-sharp. It finishes medium long. I paired mine with a lentil and sweet potato salad, with a good result. — a month ago

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La Vieille Ferme (Perrin & Fils)

La Vieille Ferme Blanc Bourboulenc Blend 2024

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9.5

This wine has a light golden tint in the glass. Its complex nose smells of apples, pears, ripe nectarines, and Meyer lemon. The palate shows off that fruit admirably. The citrus minerality comes through like gangbusters and the acidity is as fresh as it gets. Despite the tingly acid, the mouthfeel is full and rich. It’s the best of two different worlds. For $7, it’s amazing that I ever buy anything else. — 10 days ago

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Tenuta Scarpa

Verduno Pelaverga 2022

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9.5

This wine shows a medium dark ruby color in the glass. The nose is clean and savory, with dark fruit shining through a haze of earthy tones. On the palate, the flavor of bright red cherries takes charge. It is a fresh mouthful with zippy acidity and gentle tannins. Among the winery’s recommendations for pairing is eel, which is maybe the oddest pairing suggestion I’ve ever seen on a winery website. It does sound good, though. I had mine with a soppressata sandwich slathered with some spicy black olive tapenade, and it was great.
— 20 days ago

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I used to love this producer’s wines. Haven’t seen any in decades! Glad to see you found this
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It’s a really nice wine, Tom.

Herdade Do Rocim

Amphora Vinho Tinto 2024

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9.4

This wine is lightly tinted, a little redder than a rosato, but not as dark as most red wines. The nose is fruity, yet earthy. I smell red plums, blackberries, cherries, and a faint licorice note. The mouthfeel is full and clean, almost a creamy presentation of red fruit. The tannins are light, but the acidity is very refreshing. I wouldn't fault you for dropping an ice cube in it for summer enjoyment. I heard someone say they wanted to make sangria from it, and that sounds like a good idea. I'll just sip mine, though. — a month ago

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