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2017 Domaine Berthoumieu Madiran Cuvée Charles de Batz
5/15/2024 - KingsleyZissou Likes this wine: 91 Points
All the hyper-concentration of flavor and power of a young Napa cab, but for $20. Demands food, if only to soften it some, but much to love here for tannin chasers.
Nose shows rich blackberry, plum sauce, cassis, dark chocolate, molasses, eucalyptus, slate and some vanilla off the oak.
No getting around it — even with roughly seven years of age, this is still true to Madiran tannat, and punches like a day old barrel-sample, with waves of massive, green tannins coating the palate. Good acidity provides some balance but the surfeit of almost masochistic astringency still is certain to be polarizing.
A good example here though, and made better by the price. Drink now if, like me, you enjoy a bitter meal-in-a-glass. Otherwise, hold for a billion years.
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2021 Calera Viognier Mount Harlan
5/14/2024 - KingsleyZissou Likes this wine: 92 Points
Very nice new world Viognier from Mt Harlan’s chalky soil — apparently gleaned from some of the original imported vines to California.
Carries a classic perfumed nose of jasmine, citrus blossom, baked apple, mandarin orange, clotted cream, gravel and light spice elements.
Palate shows fleshy full-bodied weight with a nice counter-balance of brisk acidity.
Great, if not as immediately compelling and vibrant as Condrieu.
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2016 Casa Vinicola D'Angelo Canneto Basilicata IGT
5/12/2024 - KingsleyZissou Likes this wine: 92 Points
Another Vulture Aglianico punching well above its price point. A delicious midweek wine that could likely rival many $60 examples from Tuscany or Piedmont.
Nose shows a powerful fruit-forward demeanor, tempered by enough of a rustic edge to maintain its identity. Aromas of maraschino cherry, ripe red plum, brown sugar, mocha, olive, violets, garrigue, worn leather, and a pleasant note of wet hay.
Mouthfeel is framed by moderate acidity and powerful, woody tannins, yet seems to be somewhat lacking in mid-palate weight. Just slightly disjointed, but pleasing with rich foods.
Aglianico once again provides great value for those seeking out grounded, approachable and tannic Italian reds.
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