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2016 Tenuta di Capraia Chianti Classico Riserva Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese
1/2/2022 - Papa Eo Likes this wine:
81 points
Really like this wine. Had their regular Chianti Classico and bought this Riserva. Tbh it’s a bit less memorable, but still excellent

  • Aris1a commented:

    1/22/22, 11:01 AM - Is your rating of “81” correct or a typo?

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2010 Domaine Nerantzi Koniaros Serres
8/1/2018 - unrelenting wrote:
90 points
Like most Greek wine, Burgundian-like because of the higher acidity. Modest nose and tannin but complex palate that opened atter a brief decant.
I'm not saying ir can compete with Burg but I am biased.

  • Aris1a commented:

    11/20/21, 9:22 AM - I found that this benefits even more from a really long decant, like 12 hours plus! Sharing this just in case it might be useful. This being said, I just opened my first bottle yesterday, and hence this has been aged for an additional 3 years (properly, in temperature & humidity controlled cellar) since your very helpful note. Cheers!

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2003 Tenuta Guado al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Superiore Red Blend
5/23/2018 - rocknroller wrote:
90 points
A Big Mix at Kenwood (The Kenwood, Mpls, MN): Very dark red color. Drank a glass over an hour. Big and dark with cassis, plum, some dank earth, oak, a bit harsh on the palate with some aggressive tannins.

  • Aris1a commented:

    12/9/20, 7:56 PM - I think that the harshness that you experienced may have something to do with not decanting, for like a day! This wine needs decanting, badly. I have tested this with 3 bottles so far and this experience has been consistent. The wine got significantly better after a day in the decanter, and even improved further by day 3. It is a bit of a slow ox, but waiting it out is very rewarding. Cheers.

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White
2018 Pierre Girardin Bourgogne Blanc Eclat de Calcaire Chardonnay
12/10/2019 - Jammy Wine wrote:
83 points
80% of the grapes are from Meursault (limestone soil) and 20% from Volnay. Bright array of flashy citrus fruits and creamy minerals. Refreshing with a touch of reduction and exotic tone. A really good Bourgogne Blanc. (83/100)

  • Aris1a commented:

    9/28/20, 7:23 AM - Your score of 83 does not match your comments. Too low a score for what is effectively a positive review.

  • Aris1a commented:

    9/28/20, 8:07 AM - I understand your rating, but it does affect what people see and how they perceive it.

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1995 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
6/11/2020 - Neecies Does not like this wine:
Dead. Really, REALLY dead. Brown, cloudy and swampy, it had been dead a LONG time.

  • Aris1a commented:

    7/15/20, 4:26 PM - You must have had a bad bottle. 3 of mine were all perfect but they came directly from the Chateau.

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2016 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir Beaux Frères Vineyard Ribbon Ridge
2/29/2020 - Aris1a wrote:
89 points
Not convinced that this deserves the high praises that it has received. Certainly not a great value for the money - much better can be had at this price range and even for significantly less.

Drank over 2 days. Alcohol rather evident. Somewhat tannic, quince paste, sour cherries in the mid palate, some pepper. The finish is very pleasant, long, brooding, with plums, fig jam, and some licorice. Likely to benefit from some aging.

  • Aris1a commented:

    5/23/20, 10:53 AM - To Wine G's comment, I think that the Anthill Farms Pinots represent a much better value for the money. Also, Wayfarer's Pinots are another favorite of mine. All these are more rustic than Oregon Pinot Noir, of course, but somehow that is just reflective of my preferences.

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2014 Element Winery Pinot Noir Finger Lakes
7/19/2019 - Mlermontov wrote:
90 points
FLX TRIP NOTES; 7/4/2019-7/31/2019: earthy, tobacco tones on the nose, brighter cherry and light tart rhubarb on the palate. hint of candied cherry and tangy spice toward the finish. very interesting.

  • Aris1a commented:

    5/8/20, 5:42 PM - Totally agree with your assessment.

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White
2014 Element Winery Riesling Finger Lakes
11/30/2019 - Lederhosen wrote:
flawed
I am hoping this was flawed or defective. Cork was crumbly when opening. Horrid barnyard smell, weird taste

  • Aris1a commented:

    4/8/20, 5:59 PM - Looks like you indeed had a bottle with a defective cork. Just opened a bottle this evening (purchased directly from the winery) and this wine is really very nice. Sorry that you had a bad experience with this.

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1998 Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Crau Red Rhone Blend
2/7/2020 - jordanj Does not like this wine:
87 points
Really disappointing. Very closed, singular and held none of my interest. Tasted over 2 days.

  • Aris1a commented:

    3/28/20, 6:41 PM - Not my experience at all. Maybe you had a bottle that was not properly stored?

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Red
2013 Domaine Katsaros Xinomavro Valos Larissa
2/23/2016 - Yiannis Likes this wine:
92 points
One of the best xinomavros to date, albite from young vines outside the regions of Naoussa and Amyndeon which are the varietie's homelands. Expressive nose of red and dark cherry, violet, sweet spices. Medium-bodied with firm tannins of fine quality, vibrant fruit, balancing acidity and good length.

  • Aris1a commented:

    12/22/19, 8:40 AM - I could not agree more!

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1996 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
5/11/2019 - Mackmoo Likes this wine:
94 points
Drinking superbly now.

  • Aris1a commented:

    6/5/19, 7:45 PM - I could not agree more!

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2014 Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
3/11/2017 - DanielOsman Likes this wine:
92 points
Newly arrived and had to sample. Oaky nose to begin, this settles with some time in glass and leaves you with flamboyant fruits and a touch of herb. Big tannins and strong acidity, not unexpected at this age. Lots of raspberry and cherry, a little tart at the moment. But it's silky smooth. Complex though each component is raw and individual and a little angular right now. A few years and this will be an amazing wine, especially considering 2014 is regarded as a difficult vintage.

  • Aris1a commented:

    7/13/18, 1:46 PM - Spot on assessment.

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2014 Mad Violets Riesling Willamette Valley
8/15/2016 - edog22 wrote:
80 points
Scent: mild plastic and alcohol nose, not quite German. Flavor: nicely balanced, no mineral taste, medium sweetness.

  • Aris1a commented:

    7/13/18, 1:43 PM - 80 points? Your comments really do not reflect the score...

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2014 Frank Cornelissen Contadino Etna DOC Nerello Blend, Nerello Mascalese
10/17/2016 - Saxman1984 wrote:
For the uninitiated, this is a natural wine in all its glory The wine opens with drying tannins and a hint of spritz. This quickly changes with exposure to air. The wine softens and there are notes of red fruits, leather, and earth on both the nose and palate. A very enjoyable pour. However, the wine faded after about five hours.

  • Aris1a commented:

    5/12/17, 8:43 PM - I could not agree more!

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Red
2004 Collemattoni Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
4/16/2017 - rfras wrote:
flawed
Bottle was full of sediment. Very disappointing since it has been sitting in a 55 degree environment for 10 years.

  • Aris1a commented:

    4/30/17, 3:44 PM - I just shared a bottle from my cellar yesterday evening, with friends. There was indeed a bit of sediment, but beyond that this wine was perfect. Sounds like you had a bad bottle...

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2009 Bodegas Resalte de Peñafiel Ribera del Duero Crianza Tempranillo
4/13/2017 - Swaggering Beaunie wrote:
82 points
Disappointing; it was bland, without much flavor or body, and did not improve on day 2 or day 3. I will probably use the remaining bottles for cooking.

  • Aris1a commented:

    4/17/17, 7:57 PM - That was certainly not my experience. Although it is not spectacular, I would give it at least 88 points. Very nicely drinking right now.

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Red
2011 Moraitis Reserve Paros Red Blend
7/11/2016 - "Rhône Rider" Likes this wine:
89 points
Dark red with nearly black core. Plums, blackberries an minerals on the nose. Structured on the palate with lots of fine coarsed tannins. Very fruity with dark overripe fruits, nice minerality and medium length. With more fresh fruit style this could be good. Works well with grilled meat. Quite similar style to the Sagrantino wines. 89

  • Aris1a commented:

    1/24/17, 7:38 PM - I concur with your assessment. Read it after I entered my notes, and there are some similarities, though I did not pick up on the minerality that you describe. As I note, I think that the QPR is great, and I consider this wine a kind of a find.

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White
2015 Julian Haart Piesporter Riesling Mosel Saar Ruwer
6/16/2016 - rossi.wine wrote:
91 points
Fine, almost delicate on the nose. White stone fruit, notes of apples, white flowers. On the palate bright and fresh with considerable power and lift. Very mineral, grippy, intense. Very long. An excellent "baby-GG". Great QPR. 90-91+

  • Aris1a commented:

    12/25/16, 8:22 PM - I concur with your assessment! Well said!

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2011 Società Agricola Nativ Eremo San Quirico Irpinia Campi Taurasini Aglianico
6/20/2016 - jcassi01 Does not like this wine:
79 points
One of the worst wines I've ever tried.

  • Aris1a commented:

    11/25/16, 6:38 PM - Not my experience at all! Maybe you had a circled bottle?

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2011 Società Agricola Nativ Eremo San Quirico Irpinia Campi Taurasini Aglianico
8/1/2016 - samsneed Likes this wine:
92 points
I'm not sure what wine people have commented about but this wine is not bad, un drinkable, or a fruit bomb.in fact this wine was very enjoyable. I would definitely buy again. Decant for an hour at this point.

  • Aris1a commented:

    11/25/16, 6:37 PM - I agree with your assessment - I also enjoyed this wine very much. Enjoyed with guest over a pasta and fish dinner. We found very balanced, well integrated tannins, not overt, with lingering finish of cherry and cassis.

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2006 Domaine Gerovassiliou Avaton Epanomi Red Blend
10/12/2015 - lightning wrote:
Limnio, Mavroudi and Mavrotragano

Perhaps had a defective bottle, but wine tasted not quite right - like it was subject to heat. Not what I was expecting from such a reputed producer, not scored. Stewed, heaty, very herby.

  • Aris1a commented:

    7/31/16, 8:44 PM - Sounds like you had a bottle that had gone bad. Not at all what I have experience with this wine.

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