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2016 Dog Point Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc
12/23/2018 - Coffee and Pie wrote:
Flower day, 13% abv, screw cap, PnP.
Nose of burnt rubber.
Palate of grapefruit, light compared to most Sauvignon Blancs.
Elegant and somewhat intense.
Finish is long.
Very good Sauvignon Blanc.
Quite similar to 2017.
Would definitely buy again.
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2015 Fontodi Chianti Classico
12/8/2018 - Coffee and Pie Likes this wine:
Fruit day, 14.5% abv, Cork in pristine condition, PnP over 4 hours.
Nose of classic Fontodi, whiff of alcohol that dissipated with air.
Palate of red cherries, good intensity, decent depth, high acidity, massive tannins, spicy vanilla, long finish which seems to linger forever.
This bottle is drinking pretty well with eggplant Parmigiana and lamb shank. On its own, the tannins are a little too powerful, and oak is sticking out a little too much to my liking. 2015 reminds me of the stern 2013, which I think would benefit from a few years in the cellar. I much prefer the balance and earthiness of the 2014 at this stage, but think that the 2015 has the potential to transform into a greater wine than the 2014, given sufficient cellar time. I'm planning to keep my hands off for 3-5 years before trying my next bottle.
This is a serious wine, punching above its price point.
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2016 Castellare di Castellina Chianti Classico
11/17/2018 - Coffee and Pie Likes this wine:
Flower day, 13.5% abv, short cork, over 2 days.
Tannins are a little wild. Perhaps a year or two would tame it down a little.
Primarily dark red fruits, good ripeness, healthy acidity. Medium to heavy body.
Oak is well integrated with a bit of spices which makes it interesting.
A good Chianti Classico, perhaps made to be had with food.
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