vintage: 2016

Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2016

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Quinta do Crasto
Varietal: Touriga Nacional
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Portugal
Appellation: Douro
Retail Price: $79.00

Tasting Notes: Exceptionally dense bright purple in the glass, the nose is dominated by dark berry fruit, with a subtle floral hint. Lush and weighty on the palate, with rich fruit and tannins, the finish lingers and lingers. Delicious now, it's also a great candidate for aging.
Quinta do Crasto Touriga Nacional 2016

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Les Fillottes Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

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Les Fillottes
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Pomerol
Retail Price: $88.79

Tasting Notes: The wine shows bright, juicy red cherries and raspberries that sink into a beautifully plush palate. The midpalate becomes gorgeously creamy while continuing to show red fruit, while also adding notes of violets and rose petals with hints of mocha. The finish is long and tantalizing with whiffs of white herbs, sage and a dusty minerality.
Les Fillottes Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

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Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling 2016

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Hermann J. Wiemer
Fanciful Name: Dry Riesling
Varietal: Riesling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Finger Lakes
Retail Price: $24.00

Tasting Notes: This bottle shows how this grape, when made well, has such longevity. Vibrant aromatics of mineral and fruit on the nose. On the palate, every time I took a sip, there was a new nuance to enjoy: fruit, rock, acid, body. If I tried this blind, I might have thought it was from the Mosel. Lovely.
Hermann J. Wiemer Dry Riesling 2016

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Baer Ursa Red Blend 2016

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Baer
Fanciful Name: Ursa
Varietal: Red Bordeaux Bend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Columbia Valley
Retail Price: $40.00

Tasting Notes: Aromas of black cherry and plum lead into plush flavors of currant and blackberry with medium intensity. The finish shows creamy raspberry compote, savory notes and cracked black pepper.
Baer Ursa Red Blend 2016

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Boscarelli Il Nocio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016

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Boscarelli
Fanciful Name: Boscarelli IL
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Vino Nobile di Montepulciano
Retail Price: $120.00

Tasting Notes: This absolutely outstanding Tuscan wine from one of the area's most renown producers is a world-class example of sangiovese. It is profoundly elegant and supple, with structure and body, creating a balanced, wonderful wine. A very special bottle.
Boscarelli Il Nocio Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2016

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Parmoleto Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva 2016

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Parmoleto
Fanciful Name: Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva
Varietal: Sangiovese Blend
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Montecucco
Retail Price: $55.00

Tasting Notes: A superb wine from on the less-well known regions in Tuscany, this sangiovese riserva provides plenty of quality. Aging in large casks allows the dark, rich fruit to shine, with a touch of added structure. An excellent introduction to the wines of this region.
Parmoleto Montecucco Sangiovese Riserva 2016

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Vina Alberdi Reserva 2016

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La Rioja Alta
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rioja
Retail Price: $20.00

Tasting Notes: Another smashing red from the 2016 vintage. A mix of vanilla, cocoa and tobacco, with lush tannins and oak that does not overwhelm the palate. Throw in a touch of earth and spice and you have the perfect wine for roast lamb.
Vina Alberdi Reserva 2016

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Bocale Montefalco Sagrantino 2016

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Bocale
Varietal: Sagrantino
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Sagrantino di Montefalco
Retail Price: $46.99

Tasting Notes: From the Umbria region in central Italy, Sagrantino makes for some very powerful, structured wines. And this bottle is no exception. A brilliant, saturated, ruby in the glass, the nose is dominated by ripe black fruit, with subtle space and vanilla hints. The wine is rich and powerful in the mouth, with a long and balanced finish.
Bocale Montefalco Sagrantino 2016

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Famiglia Castellani Sangiovese 2016

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Famiglia Castellani
Fanciful Name: Chianti Classico
Varietal: Sangiovese
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Italy
Appellation: Chianti Classico
Retail Price: $16.00

Tasting Notes: Always a solid wine and great value, this new vintage hits it out of the park. Dark red cherry and crushed blueberries fill the mouth with a slightly more modern feel. Showing great balance, the finish is sprinkled with dried herbs and subtle spices. An amazing value makes this an every-day wine that would love to be paired with pizza, or dressed up for short ribs.
Famiglia Castellani Sangiovese 2016

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Sullivan Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Sullivan
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: United States
Appellation: Rutherford
Retail Price: $90.00

Tasting Notes: The wine has medium-plus intensity with flavors of blackberry, currant and cherry. Soft and chewy palate with whiffs of milk chocolate, lavender and blue fruit. Seamless finish with tinges of dusty minerality, vanilla bean and cedar.
Sullivan Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

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Izadi Reserva 2016

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Izadi
Fanciful Name: Izadi Reserva
Varietal: Tempranillo
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: Spain
Appellation: Rioja
Retail Price: $27.00

Tasting Notes: By all accounts the 2016 vintage in Spain is the best in over 20 years. This tempranillo is exquisite, with light earth and spice, luscious deep berry, and smooth-but-firm tannins. Small production. Grab it if you can find it!
Izadi Reserva 2016

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Roland Champion Blanc de Blancs Special Club Grand Cru 2016

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Roland Champion
Fanciful Name: Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru
Varietal: Sparkling
Vintage: 2016
Country of Origin: France
Appellation: Champagne Grand Cru
Retail Price: $90.00

Tasting Notes: Made only in exceptional years by a select group of artisanal winemakers. The wine must be made on their premises and exclusively from grapes grown in their vineyards. A blind tasting by a panel of professionals determine which bottles are deserving to carry the ‘special club’ label. Stunning aromas of poached Asian pear and fresh baked brioche leap from the glass, while notes of baked apple and lemon seduce the palate. The long, luxurious finish completes the experience wonderfully. A mesmerizing wine that should be sought out for any lover of Champagne.
Roland Champion Blanc de Blancs Special Club Grand Cru 2016

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