C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

9.3

Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice and oak. 4 grape blend from some of CVNE's best vineyards in the Rioja Alta (85% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), aged in both French and American oak for 24 months. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with licorice, vanilla, tobacco & toasty oak tones. Soft full ripe tannins, wonderful balance, lively acidity on a long finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Very nice! — a day ago

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Grape Creek Vineyards

Bellissimo Sangiovese Blend 2019

Wayne Stargardt

9.2

Wonderfully rich Super Tuscan. — 3 years ago

with Deb

Grape Creek Vineyards

Grand Rouge Sangiovese Blend 2020

Laura Rodriguez

Porch sweet chilled red wine. Kind of like a sangria — 4 years ago

Castello di Verduno

Basadone Verduno Pelaverga 2022

Julia Indik

9.0

This is a wine from the Pelaverga grape, which I learned was almost extinct decades ago. Reminiscent of Pinot noir with bold contrasts of strawberries and floral notes and an edge of acid and bitters. Level and elegant and also easy to drink. — 5 months ago

with Robert

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Grape Creek Vineyards

Serendipity Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Christopher Knowledge

9.4

Cab 61%, merlot 28%and Syrah 11%. — 3 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Fred Dugach

9.6

Full bodied nice and dry but a taste that is beyond a regular cab. Smooth and an exquisite grape that leaves the pallet wanting more! Love it!! — 4 years ago

Armando liked this

Nugan Estate

Alfredo Dried Grape Shiraz 2017

Ken Taste Wine

8.9

Not a big Shiraz fan but I liked this one full flavoured nice finish would buy again — 4 years ago

The Grape Grinder

Paarl Pinotage

Sue Cooper

8.9

Very nice, smooth red. Good easily make it a favourite red. — 7 months ago

Ronchi di Cialla

Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino di Cialla 2016

Bob McDonald

9.4

A new tasting experience on several levels. Had never heard of or tasted this grape varietal, Schioppettino. I was looking for a lighter red off the menu at Settimo, Guy Grossi’s new Brisbane venture. Chosen purely because of its location in Friuli ie. cooler climate. The Somm was in the dark but the wine ended up being a revelation. Red cherry and cranberry - intense white pepper on nose and palate. Dried red florals. Love this style. Will be on the lookout for this Cuvée in the future. — 2 years ago

with Hugh and Georgina

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Jamie Lauder

North east Italy is a hidden gem for wines.
Right up against the Dolmite Mountains, warm days, cool nights.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige really deliver.
Foradori, Franz Haas and Alois Lageder
are producers I look for.

Bob McDonald

Totally agree Jamie. I generally love cooler climate wines. In Italy the Valle d’Aosta is another example next to the Swiss Alps in the north west.

Jamie Lauder

Absolutely.
Pinot Nero…(Pinot Noir) .. from Lombardy will impress you.

Donnafugata

Anthìlia Sicilia Catarratto

Ray Vanderhoff

9.1

Primarily made with the native Cataratto grape, this Sicilian white features fresh and fruity aromas of yellow apple, peach, white flowers and a touch of lemon zest. Same fruits on the pallet. Hint of saline on the finish. Mild (but tangy) acidity helps this wine to be quite thirst quenching and refreshing. Straw gold color and lovely texture. — 4 years ago

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