Paola T.
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The Wolftrap Viognier Chenin Blanc 2010
The Wolftrap 2010. Greengages, apricots, green apples studded with cloves. Structured. Unctuous mouthfeel. Needs food.
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Dr Loosen Riesling Kabinett 2010
Dr. Loosen Urziger Wurtzgarten Riesling Kab. '10. Floral as a sprigged counterpane, slashed with steel.
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Chianti Classico Lamole Wine
I Fabbri Lamole Chianti Classico 2008. 100 % Sangiovese Pure, vibrant, crunchy red fruit. Unoaked. Good w/tomato sauces.
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Vosne Romanee Domaine Jean Grivot 2006
Grivot Vosne- Romanee 'Bossieres' 2007. Intense. Fragrant. Dark red velvety rose petals, raspberries and tar.
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Givry 1er Cru Wine
Joblot Givry Blanc 'Clos de la Servoisine' 2007. Tingly minerals, pineapple, integrated oak. Mouth-watering & elegant.
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Barsac Wine
Doisy-Daene Barsac 2001. Great balance of richness & acidity. Soft almond nougat & candied clementine peel.
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Bahans Haut-Brion 2005. Masculine. Structured (almost rigid). Cedar, mint, cigars.Very gentleman's club.
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Chateau Haut Bailly Grand Cru Classe 2004
Chateau Haut-Bailly 2004.Heavenly cassis nose. Granite- crushed blackcurrants, coffee, cedar & lead. Pert. Classic.
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Single Case Madeira Malvasta 2001
Barbieto single vineyard Malvasia Madiera 01 for Fortnum & Mason. Confit orange and grapefruit slices w/citrus spritz.
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Vina Pomal Crianza 2008
Vina Pomal Crianza '08. A scrunchy red satin ribbon. Fresh, brambles.
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Sesti Grangiovese 2009
Sesti Grangiovese '09. 100% Sangiovese. Mid-weight but lucious. Pure, red-cherry driven with a dark earthy undertow.
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Kalecik Karasi 2009
Vinkara Kaleck Karasi 09. Mid-weight & fruity, cherry candy & burnt sugar himts on palate. Fine with lamb tagine.
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Languedoc 2010
A fat peach, cantaloupe melon & raw almond medley made by Languedoc producer Jean Claude Mas for Sainsbury's. £7.99.
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Fie Gris
Fie Gris 2010. Sauvignon Gris from the Loire. Hawthorne, white grapefruit, wet granite, quite weighty mouthfeel.
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Palataia Pinot Grigio 2011
Palataia Pinot Grigio 2011. A ripe, rounded PG from Germany with 15% Pinot Bianco. Juicy orchard fruits & citrus finish.
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La 50/50 Wine
La 50/50 2009 Minervois. Damsons, cherries, licorice & coal tar. Unoaked, perky, mineral, tad spicy. Drank with lamb.
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La Bastide Blanche Bandol 2008
La Bastide Blanche 2008 Bandol. Deep red downy perfumed rose petals with a bit of stalk and a slug of soil.
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Le Mas Des Masques Silex Chardonnay
Les Silex. Powerful NV Cote D'Or-style Rhone Chardonnay. Toast, smoke, nuts, vegetal hints with sharp citrus seam.
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Ko Vin De Table Francau
Puzelat 'Ko' 08. Fruity, funky Loire Malbec. Natural. Deeper & softer 2nd night. Needs a rough pork pate or stew.
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Men De Mencia
Men de Mencia 2007. Suave, silky but international. Vanilla oak dominant. Pleasant to drink but not distinctive.
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Cuatro Pasos Mencia 2010
Cuatro Passos Mencia 2010. Cranberries, raspberries, dried cherries, white pepper. Fruity in a masculine way.