Dale M
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2010 Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga Chianti Classico Riserva Rancia
5/19/2024 - Dale M wrote:
I’m happy to report that the 10 Rancia is cruising along nicely and pretty much in a state that would be expected for a top vintage, 14 years in. Some early signs of maturity, more so on the nose with a beguiling combo of floral infused cherries and some cedar poking a round too. Seamlessly transitions to the palate, but with the addition of the muscular structure of 2010, every thing seems to be well placed for a long term trajectory going forward. Worth checking out now, even better days ahead.
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2022 Tenuta delle Terre Nere Etna Bianco Cuvée delle Vigne Niche Montalto
5/19/2024 - Dale M wrote: 93 Points
Even before tasting this I knew it was going to be great. And it lived up to the pregame hype. I really like Carricante with past versions, but this was wratched up a notch or three in terms of intensity, volume, depth, you get the idea. Bone dry with terrific cut, this also had a playful mid palate textural sweetness, some tropical fruits and the like. But this was fleeting as the back half and finish closed with a stony quality and crushed seashells that had me more than once think I was drinking a very good Chablis PC. Excellent.
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2020 Domaine Lionnet Cornas Pur Granit
5/13/2024 - Dale M wrote: 94 Points
Decanted 3hrs. Starts off with a bit of funk, almost akin to the smell of opening a fresh can of tennis balls which I oddly found appealing. With additional air, the nose unfolded with some layers of sweet white flowers and some savories, looking good. Cleary this infanticide, but I like what I saw under the hood, very much b&b in style, that is briar and brambles, some Provencal herbs such as sage and lavender, and oh yes a lovely core of dark pressed berries. Lovely balance. Pretty dang close to textbook Cornas in my book. Buy this without hesitation to scratch a proper N. Rhone itch.
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