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Chateau de Beaucastel. Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2006

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Châteauneuf-du-Pape appellation with a strong percentage of Mourvèdre and Grenache (30% each), Syrah 20%, Counoise 10% and Cinsault 10%. Very dark, aromatic and nice wine. Probably one of the best "Chateauneufs" I've tasted.

Chateau de Beaucastel. Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2006

La Valentina Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, 2004

2010-02-08T19:32:00.003-05:00

Dark red, complex, full-bodied, and round. Drink now or lay down for 3-5 years. Inexpensive.

Cotes du Rhone, Guigal, 2007

2010-01-25T19:10:00.005-05:00

This wine is full-bodied, dense and ripe. 50% Shiraz, 50% Grenache. Better than 2004. Inexpensive.

Folonari Chianti DOC, 2007

2009-07-26T23:56:00.003-04:00

Dry Chianti from Tuscany with fresh and crisp flavors.. 100% Sangiovese. Vinified in stainless steel. Inexpensive.

Puligny-Montrachet Les Folatieres, Louis Jadot, 2006. Brief.

2009-07-01T20:18:00.003-04:00

Fruity Chardonnay, long finish, not cheap!

Muga, Seleccion Especial Reserva, 2004. Brief.

2009-06-28T04:47:00.007-04:00

Great Tempranillo from Rioja. Dense and deep-crimson colored. Needs time.

70% Tempranillo, 20% Garnacha, 10% Mazuelo.

http://www.bodegasmuga.com/

4 Nebbiolos to die for.

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1.- Gaja Barbaresco, 2005.

2.-Luciano Sandrone Nebbiolo d'Alba Valmaggiore, 2005.

3.- Giovanni Corino Barolo, 2005.

4.- Barolo Marchesi Di Barolo, 2005.

Barolo, Vietti di Castiglione, 2004

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Barolo with rich and strong tannins and crisp acidity. Moderate price but kind of inexpensive for a wine this nice.

Chateau du Tertre, 1996. Brief.

2008-09-03T12:05:00.005-04:00

Chateau du Tertre is a blended wine from Margaux, in Bordeaux. It is made from Cabernet S., Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Fifth Groth. It's one of my favorite wines, with such a nice nose, spicy, long and smooth finish, plus the flavor from the best wines from Margaux.

http://www.chateaudutertre.fr/Default.aspx

Dolcetto D'Alba, Roagna, 2005. Brief.

2008-09-03T11:58:00.002-04:00

Nice, alcoholic, entry level, kind of strong and inexpensive Dolcetto. Needs air before drinking.

Chateau Pichon Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande. 1996. Brief.

2008-08-25T14:46:00.005-04:00

Blended wine from Pauillac, Bordeaux. Second Groth. Cabernet S., Merlot, Cabernet F., and Petit Verdot. Great wine. Dark. Full-bodied wine with rounded tannins. Needs air. Usually softer, easier to drink than his cousin Pichon Longueville Baron.

http://www.pichon-lalande.com/

Gattinara, Travaglini, 1995

2008-08-21T15:49:00.007-04:00

Kind-of-affordable Nebbiolo. Intense flavors, very dark, long and smooth finish.

http://www.travaglinigattinara.it/eng/home.htm

Grange, Penfolds, 2002

2008-08-08T08:12:00.004-04:00

Aromatic, dense, dark and spicy 100% Shiraz. Very long finish. Officially listed a "Heritage Icon" and for many is Australia's best wine.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Cafaro, 2002

2008-08-04T14:29:00.004-04:00

Little earthy yet nice Cabernet S., blended with some Petit Verdot from Napa Valley. Some sediments. Tannic, medium-bodied and flavory.

http://cafaro.myshopify.com/

Crognolo, Tenuta Sette Ponti, 2004

2008-08-02T10:12:00.002-04:00

Blended wine made from Sangiovese and Merlot, from Tuscany. Dense, dark, with ripe flavors, concentrated and tannic.

Solengo, Argiano. 2002

2008-08-01T08:34:00.003-04:00

Blended wine from Tuscany. Cabernet S., Merlot and Shiraz. Very dark wine. Sweet tannins. Concentrated and silky. I had this wine well before its maturity, even though was "out of this world".

Please see From my Log. 2

Borgo Scopeto, Tenuta Caparzo, 2001

2008-07-31T22:04:00.003-04:00

100% Sangiovese, deep ruby red, intense bouquet, dry, well structured and long finish.

Please refer to Chianti Classico. Brief.

Cabernet Sauvignon, Justin, 2006

2008-07-30T09:55:00.004-04:00

Dark, aromatic, kind of spicy with soft tannins. Very nice Cabernet S. from California.

Kumeu River Village, Pinot Noir, 2004

2008-07-27T14:47:00.005-04:00

Fruity, crisp and inexpensive Pinot Noir from New Zealand. The vintage is 100% handharvested and then crushed.

Cabernet-Shiraz Bin 389, Penfolds, 2005

2008-07-27T12:15:00.003-04:00

Very strong, aromatic and complex blend from Cabernet S. and Shiraz. Plush tannins. Dense and dark red. Worth the try.

Moet et Chandon, Dom Perignon, 1998

2008-07-20T12:11:00.004-04:00

Satiny texture, light, smoky and crisp. Made from Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from Grand Cru vineyards. Very expensive.

Saint-Esprit Cotes du Rhone, Delas, 2005

2008-07-19T18:16:00.004-04:00

Shiraz and Grenache. Tannins are fairly heavy. Very nice flavor. Super inexpensive.

Les Forots Cotes du Rhone, Jean-Luc Colombo, 2004.

2008-07-19T18:07:00.003-04:00

Very aromatic wine, 100% Shiraz from Northern Rhone. Nice wine, uncomplicated and inexpensive.

From my Log. 6

2008-07-18T10:41:00.005-04:00

1.- Chateau Les Troix Croix. Fronsac, 1998. Very nice blended wine from Fronsac. Strong and tannic. Well structured.

2.- Marsannay, Louis Latour, 2000. Pinot Noir. Nice!

3.- Marsannay Les Vaudenelles, Bruno Clair, 2000. Pinot Noir.

4.- Chateau d'Armailhac, Pauillac, 2000. Very strong blended wine from Bordeaux. Could last for many years if well cellared.

Barbaresco Pio Cesare Il Bricco. 2003.

2008-07-18T10:29:00.002-04:00

This Barbaresco is produced from a single vineyard and selected Nebbiolo in top-quality vintages. Deep ruby red color, sweet tannins and lush finish. Expensive.

Dolcetto D'Alba, La Zolla, 2005.

2008-07-18T00:00:00.003-04:00

Very nice Dolcetto. Strong tannins. Outstanding flavor, dry and medium-bodied.

La Landonne, Cote-Rotie, Guigal. 2002. Brief.

2008-06-15T13:10:00.008-04:00

"Out of this world" Cote-Rotie. The grape is Shiraz, but the Appellation allows up to 20% Viognier. Very spicy, very aromatic, lots of tannins, long finish, and very high price. Needs oxygen before serving. Medium term.

La Landonne is one of the most prestigious vineyards in the region.

http://www.guigal.com/

Barbera d'Asti Michele Chiarlo, 2000. Brief.

2008-06-12T11:59:00.005-04:00

Very nice Barbera. Could be an everyday wine. Medium-bodied, ruby red and intense bouquet. Very affordable.

Some of the world's most expensive wines.

2008-06-11T08:56:00.003-04:00

http://www.forbes.com/2003/11/19/cx_np_1119feat.html

Vosne-Romanee. Brief.

2008-06-11T08:30:00.002-04:00

Commune in Cote de Nuits. Together with Chambolle-Musigny and Gevrey-Chambertin, produces the best reds in the region. The grape is Pinot Noir. The leader in the region is Romanee-Conti, one if not the most expensive wine in the world...

1.- Vosne-Romanee "Les Beaumonts" Vielles Vignes. Dominique Laurent, 2002.

2.- Vosne-Romanee "Malconsort". Nicolas Potel, 2000.

Wolf Blass Gold Label. Brief.

2008-06-08T08:55:00.003-04:00

One of the best Australian Shiraz I've tasted. Long finish and very spicy. See Down Under 1 and 2.

Wolf Blass Gold Label, 2002, 2004

From my Log. 5

2008-06-08T08:35:00.010-04:00

1.- Volnay, 1er. Cru En Chevret, 2000. Louis Latour.

Very nice wine. Pinot Noir. Ripe tannins, fruity and warm finish.

2.- Pinot Noir, 2005. Joseph Faiveley. Very fruity and light.

3.- Cote De Beaune Villages, 2001. Joseph Drouhin.

4.- Gattinara, 1995. Very nice Nebbiolo, dark, smooth finish.

Pommard, Bouchard Pere & Fils, 2000

2008-06-08T08:14:00.002-04:00

Very fruity, woody and aromatic Pommard. Medium term. The grape is Pinot Noir.

Hermitage La Chapelle. Brief.

2008-06-07T11:20:00.005-04:00

For me it is one of the very best wines from Hermitage. The grape is Shiraz. It is very aromatic, spicy, flavory and with a long finish. Long term also, if well cellared. Not to be confused with Crozes-Hermitage, the other great Appellation in the area.

Hermitage La Chapelle, 1997, Paul Jaboulet.

Chianti Classico. Brief.

2008-06-07T09:48:00.004-04:00

It is a tuscan wine produced in Chianti Classico, Italy. The grape is mostly Sangiovese, but depending on the producer, Sangiovese could be blended with Canaiolo and even Merlot. The wine is very nice, rich, balanced, medium term, and it goes with almost everything.

1.- Ruffino Ducale Riserva Tan Label, 2000.

2.- Rocca delle Macie, 1998.

3.- Castello di Verrazzano, 2004.

4.- Fonterutoli, 1999, 2000.

5.- Borgo Scopeto, 2001.

Brunello di Montalcino Nardi. Brief.

2008-05-29T15:10:00.003-04:00

Great Brunello. Ruby color. Very intense and rounded tannins.

Brunello di Montalcino Silvio Nardi, 1996.

Barbaresco. Brief.

2008-05-25T21:19:00.004-04:00

While Barolo is considered the "King" of wines in Italy, Barbaresco is considered the "Queen". The wine is rich, thick, very aromatic and full-bodied. The grape is Nebbiolo. The price is very high.

1.- Barbaresco Gaja, 1996.
2.- Barbaresco Batasiolo, 1999.
3.- Barbaresco Marchesi di Barolo, 1999.
4.- Barbaresco Pio Cesare Il Bricco, 2001.
5.- Barbaresco Cereto Bricco Asili, 2001.
6.- Barbaresco Rio Sordo, 1997.

Dolcetto D'Alba.

2008-05-25T11:08:00.004-04:00

Dolcetto is a black, italian grape from Piemonte. Dolcetto means "little sweet one" due to its sweetness at the haverst time. This grape from Alba produces fruity and tannic wines, typical odor, with a very distintive flavor and long aftertaste. Not to be confussed with Dolcetto from the region of Asti, which is milder.

1.- Dolcetto D'Alba. Prunotto, 2001.

2.- Dolcetto D'Alba. Rossana, 1999.

3.- Marchersi di Barolo Dolcetto D'Alba, 1999.

Marsannay Les Favieres 1999. Olivier Guyol. Brief.

2008-05-25T10:43:00.004-04:00

Long finish. Ruby color. Pinot Noir. Aromatic. Very affordable. Nice wine that goes with everything.

Chateau Angelus. Brief.

2008-05-25T09:33:00.002-04:00

Outstanding wine from St. Emilion. Merlot, Cabernet F. and 2% Cabernet S. The second wine is Carillon d'Angelus.

http://www.chateau-angelus.com/

Chateau Belair. Brief.

2008-05-24T17:54:00.003-04:00

One of the best wines of St. Emilion. Merlot and Cabernet F. Intense aromas and tannins. Expensive. There is no second wine.

http://www.chateaubelair.com/

Napa's Trio. Brief.

2008-05-22T19:45:00.006-04:00

Three of the most renowed wines in California are Far Niente, Cabernet S., Chateau Montelena, Cabernet S., and Opus One.

Far Niente and Chateau Montelena are Cabernet S., and Opus One is a Cabernet S., Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Malbec blend.

There is no comparison among the three wines, but there's one element they all share: a great winemaking process resulting in exceptional wines.

http://www.farniente.com/

http://www.montelena.com/

http://www.opusonewinery.com/

Chateau Palmer. Brief.

2008-05-22T15:16:00.007-04:00

Chateau Palmer is a great wine from Margaux, in Bordeaux. It is a Third Growth's blended wine made from Cabernet S., Merlot and Petit Verdot. It is strong, concentrated, and robust with rounded tannins. Long term. There is a second label from the same winery named Alter Ego.

News from Chateau Palmer's 2007 Harvest.

http://www.chateau-palmer.com/en38

Artesa. Pinot Noir 2005. Brief.

2008-05-22T12:09:00.009-04:00

Very small production. This is an aromatic and fruity wine from Napa Valley. They also produce wines from other grapes. Not blended Pinot Noir.

http://www.artesawinery.com/index1.html

Franciscan Magnificat. Brief.

2008-05-22T10:01:00.006-04:00

It is a hand-selected (Meritage) blend from more than 70% Cabernet S., 20-25% Merlot, and Malbec/Petit Verdot, from Napa. The wine is very aromatic, soft and has a long finish. It is expensive but worth the try.

Crozes-Hermitage. Brief.

2008-05-22T08:27:00.004-04:00

It is an Appellation in the Rhone region, in France. The grape is Shiraz and little quantities of Marsanne and Rousanne. The wines are less concentrated than Hermitage. Nevertheless, they are very aromatic and fruity. Can be drunk young.

Crozes-Hermitage Rousset, 2004.

Chateau du Chatelard. Moulin A Vent. Brief.

2008-05-21T21:12:00.004-04:00

Very fruity Beaujolais Cru. Crisp and light. Gamay. 3-5 years.

From Louis Latour 1.

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1.- Beaune 1er. Cru "Vignes Franches" 2001.
2.- Beaujolais-Villages, 2002.
3.- Bonnes Mares, Grand Cru, 1997.
4.- Chambolle-Musigny 1er. Cru "Les Charmes", 1997, 1998.
5.- Chassagne-Montrachet "Morgeot", 1998, 2000.
6.- Nuits-Saint-Georges "Aux Chaignots", 1996.
7.- Clos Vougeot, 2000.

Pouilly-Fuisse. Brief.

2008-05-20T08:04:00.004-04:00

It is an Appellation in the Maconnais region, in Bourgogne. It's also the name of the two districts in the same region, Pouilly and Fuisse. The grape is Chardonnay. The wine is rich, fresh, fruity and dry.

1.- Pouilly-Fuisse, 2002, Louis Latour.

2.- Pouilly-Fuisse 2000, Louis Jadot.

3.- Chateau des Rontets, 2002.

http://www.louislatour.com/pages/index.php?id_page=41&id_vin=98

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo

2008-05-19T11:31:00.003-04:00

Montepulciano is a type of grape, and is also the wine made of those grapes in the region of Abruzzo. The blend admits up to 10% Sangiovese. D.O.C., since 1968. Not to be confused with Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, which is a tuscan wine, made of a different grape. This a nice wine, affordable and soft.

1.- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Riserva Zaccagnini, 2003.

2.- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Caldora, 2004, 2005.

3.- Montepulciano d'Abruzzo Masciarelli, 2003.

Campaccio Terrabianca. Brief.

2008-05-16T16:03:00.005-04:00

This is one of my favorite wines from Tuscany. Sangiovese and Cabernet S. Not too much of Cabernet, 30%, so the wine is very soft and medium concentrated. It needs time for maturity.

Campaccio, Terrabianca. 1994, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2001, 2002

Tinto Valbuena No. 5. Brief.

2008-05-16T13:06:00.003-04:00

Ribera del Duero. Better, softer and more flavory than Tinto Pesquera. Medium-bodied. Less concentrated, younger and less expensive than Unico. Long term. Tempranillo, Cabernet S. and Merlot. Some vintages are blended with Malbec also.

http://www.vega-sicilia.com/v2/home.asp

Barolo Gaja. Brief.

2008-05-16T06:34:00.017-04:00

Barolo, no matter the producer, is one if not the best, wine from Piemonte. The wine is very intense, the finish is very long, and the price is very high. Gaja is a great Barolo, and the price is not as high as others. The wine is rich and full-bodied. The grape is Nebbiolo.

Gevrey-Chambertin.

2008-05-16T06:34:00.015-04:00

It is a french Commune situated in Bourgogne.

There are 9 Grand Cru vineyards within or near the boundaries of Gevrey-Chambertin:
1.- Chambertin-Clos de Beze
2.-Charmes-Chambertin
3.-Chapelle-Chambertin
4.-Griotte-Chambertin
5.-Latricieres-Chambertin
6.-Le Chambertin
7.-Mazis-Chambertin
8.-Ruchottes-Chambertin
9.- Mazoyeres-Chambertin
The grape is Pinot Noir.

Here is a list of some Gevrey-Chambertin.
1.- Gevrey-Chambertin A.C Faiveley, 2000
2.- Gevrey-Chambertin A.C Jean-Michel Guillon, 2001
3.-Gevrey-Chambertin A.C Nicolas Potel, 2001
4.- Gevrey-Chambertin Domaine Moillard, 2003

Chateau Monbousquet. Brief.

2008-05-15T17:38:00.005-04:00

This is a blended wine from St. Emilion. Mostly Merlot, and less Cabernet F., and Cabernet S. Very savory, intense, ruby-red color, and very aromatic. One of the best wines I've tasted.

Please see From my Log. 1

Chateauneuf-du-Pape Guigal. Brief.

2008-05-15T16:41:00.003-04:00

One of the best blended wines from the Rhone area. Moderately priced. The grapes are Grenache, Shiraz and Mourvedre. Strong tannins, spicy and aromatic wine.

From my Log. 4

2008-05-15T15:01:00.016-04:00

1.- Chambolle-Musigny, 2003, Louis Jadot.

2.- Clos Vougeot, 2002, 2003, Louis Jadot.

3.- Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee Les Beaumonts, 2002.

4.- Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Fleurieres, 2002.
5.- Desperriere Moulin A Vent Greneriers, 2003.

6.- Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Moillard, 2003.

http://www.moillard.com/

7.- Fleurie, 2003, 2004, 2005, Louis Jadot.

8.-Beaujolais. Domaine de la Grange Menard, Cuvee "Vielles Vignes", 2005.

9.- Beaujolais-Villages. Domaine de la Grange Menard, Cuvee d'Eve, 2005.

10.- Chateau du Chatelard, 2002, 2003, 2004. Fleurie.

11.- Domaine de la Madone, 2002. Fleurie.

http://www.domaine-de-la-madone.com/domaine-niagara_eng.php

12.- Mireille et Daniel Rampon, 2002. Fleurie.

13.- Volnay 1er. Cru En Chevret, 2000.

14.- Moulin-A-Vent, 2005. Joseph Drouhin.

http://www.drouhin.com/accueil/index1.php?lg=en

15.- Louis Latour Chassagne-Montrachet "Morgeots", 2000.

16.- Clos de la Chapelle duc de Magenta, "Morgeot", Louis Jadot, 2001.

17.- Marsannay "Les Favieres", Olivier Guyot, 1999.

18.- Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee "Vielles Vignes", 2005.

19.- Opus One, 1999.

20.- Marchesi di Barolo Dolcetto D'Alba, 1999.

21.- Dolcetto D'Alba, Prunotto, 1999, 2001.

Pingus. Brief.

2008-05-14T09:29:00.006-04:00

This a new member from the top players in the region. Blended. The grapes are Tempranillo, Merlot and Cabernet S. Full-bodied and concentrated.

This wine is much tastier than Tinto Pesquera. It is very expensive. The second label is called Flor de Pingus.

http://www.cellartours.com/spain/spanish-wineries/dominio-de-pingus-winery.html

Chateau La Fleur-Petrus. Brief.

2008-05-14T09:19:00.009-04:00

Unclassified wine from Pomerol. Both the vineyard and the wine, belong to the same owner of Ch. Petrus, or simply Petrus, which is one of the most renowed wines of all times. Blended. Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Chateau La Fleur-Petrus is a full-bodied wine with rounded tannins and a great flavor. Young bottles are "reasonably" priced compared to old well-cellared bottles. Wines from Pomerol are very savory and easy to drink, unlike many wines from nearby areas within Bordeaux.

http://www.moueix.com/common/pdf/lafleur_petrus_fr.pdf

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou. Brief.

2008-05-14T08:27:00.009-04:00

This is the name of the winery and the wine also. 1855's Second Growth. St. Julien. As all the wines in the area, it is blended. Cabernet S., Merlot, Cabernet F. and Petit Verdot. There is a second label, La Croix de Beauicaillou. Other wines from the Estate are Ch. Lalande Borie and Ch. Ducluzeau.

http://www.chateau-ducru-beaucaillou.com/

Down Under 2.

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1.- Penfolds, Bin 707, 2004. Cabernet. Very strong. Full-bodied.

http://www.penfolds.com.au/

2.- Boarding Pass, First Class, 2004. Shiraz. Spicy.
3.- Wolf Blass, Black Label, 1999, 2002. Cabernet-Shiraz.

http://www.wolfblass.com.au/brands/wolfblass/default.asp

4.- Parson's Flat, 2002. Cabernet-Shiraz.

5.- Penfolds RWT, 2002,2003,2004. Shiraz.

News from Beaujolais. 2007 A "rare" harvest.

2008-05-13T23:28:00.000-04:00

http://www.fbworld.com/News%20Releases/2007/08.27/beaujolais.html

From my Log. 3

2008-05-13T20:23:00.007-04:00

1.- Chateau Duhart-Milon. 1.996. Pauillac. Full-bodied palate with rounded tannins. Medium term. Produced by Lafite (DBR) as some other wines, including the Premier Cru Classe Chateau Lafite Rothschild.
http://www.lafite.com/en/php/vins/7_2_1.php?id_chateau=17

2.- Chateau Lafon-Rochet. 1996, 2001. St. Estephe. Very intense. Kind of dry. Earthy as all wines from St. Estephe. Long term.

http://www.lafon-rochet.com/

3.- Chateau Lagrange. St. Julien. 1.994, 1995. Very rich. Superb flavor. Long term. Expensive.
http://www.chateau-lagrange.com/

4.- Carruades de Lafite Rothschild. 1994. This is the second label from Chateau Lafite Rothschild. Try it. You will not regret. Almost the same wine without the price tag. Long term.
5.- Chateau Latour. 1.994. Pauillac. Vey intense. Full-bodied palate and ripe tannins. Long term. Very expensive. Premier Cru Classe.
http://www.chateau-latour.com/index.html

6.- Chateau Mouton Rothschild. 1.994, 1996. Very intense. First Cru. Needs lots of time in the cellar. Could be extremelly expensive.
http://www.mouton-rothschild.com/

7.- Chateau Gloria. 1.997. St. Julien. Not classified. Very strong blend. Ripe tannins. Medium term. Moderate. Better than some classified wines.
8.- Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion. 1.996. Pessac-Leognan. Very nice and very expensive too. Super rich. Full bodied palate. Fruity aromas. Long term.
http://www.haut-brion.com/home/fr/chateau/mhb-initial.php

9.- Chateau Monbrison. 1.997. Margaux. Great tannins and flavors. Medium term. Depending on the vintage, it could be expensive. Not a lot of cases in the market...
10.- Chateau Montrose. 1.992. St. Estephe. Dry. Tannins. Nice wine. Medium-long term. Expensive.

http://www.chateau-montrose.com/

11.- Valpolicella Solane, 2002, Santi. Inexpensive Valpolicella.

12.- Chateau de la Chaize, 2004, Brouilly. Very nice Beaujolais Cru.

http://www.chateaudelachaize.com/vin_e.html

Amarones 1.

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Blended wine made from Rondinella, Corvina and Molinara. D.O.C awarded in 1.990.

1.- Amarone Classico della Valpolicella. Bolla. 2000. Almost every single vintage is very nice.
http://www.bolla.com/

2.- Amarone Classico della Valpolicella. Allegrini. 2001. This one is better than Bolla. Less cases produced. You can find any of these wines in almost any wine store.

http://www.allegrini.it/allegrini_it/

3.- Amarone Classico Costasera Masi, 2004.

http://www.masi.it/

4.- Amarone Zenato, 2001, 2003.

Rioja and Duero.

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1.- Marques de Caceres. Gran Reserva. 2001. Rioja. Rich tannins, very nice. Oak. Affordable. Great taste and goes with almost anything. There is a separate comment regarding Gaudium in this blog.
http://www.marquesdecaceres.com/

2.- Herederos del Marques de Riscal. 1996, 1998, 2000. Rioja. Tempranillo and Graciano. Very intense and flavory.
http://www.marquesderiscal.com/

3.- Castillo Ygay Tinto. 1998. Marques de Murrieta. Rioja. Tempranillo and Mazuelo. Rich and strong. Great wine.
http://www.marquesdemurrieta.com/

4.- Tinto Pesquera, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2000. Alejandro Fernandez. Ribera del Duero. Tempranillo.

http://www.grupopesquera.com/english/

5.- Baron de Chirel, Reserva, 2001. Rioja. Tempranillo and others. The best wine from Marques de Riscal.
http://www.marquesderiscal.com/

Down Under 1.

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1.- Rosemount. 2001, 2002. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot.
2.- Morgan Simpson. 2000. Cabernet Sauvignon.
http://www.morgansimpson.com.au/

3.- Koonowia. Cabernet Sauvignon. Strong and spicy.
4.- Brothers in Arms. Shiraz. 2000. Spicy and earthy blackberry and cherries. Very aromatic finish. Nice wine.
http://www.brothersinarms.com.au/

5.- Serafino. 1.999. Very rich and spicy. Try it at least once.
http://www.mclarensonthelake.com.au/6.php

6.- Greg Norman Estates. Shiraz. 2000. This is a very nice wine. Spicy.

http://www.gregnormanestateswine.com/age-verify.php

Brunello di Montalcino 1.

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Montalcino is one of Italy's premier wine towns. It also produces Italy's most expensive and sofisticated wines: Brunello di Montalcino. Brunellos are known for its aging potential and extraordinary cellaring ability. Brunellos are very dark, well structured, with rounded tannins, very aromatic and rich.
http://www.cantinadimontalcino.it/inglese/index.htm

Il Poggione, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, 2001

San Polo, Brunello di Montalcino, 2001
Casanova di Neri, Brunello di Montalcino, Tenuta Nuova, 2003
Nardi, Brunello di Montalcino, 2001, 2002, 2003

Ribera del Duero 1.

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It consists of a 69 mile stretch of the Duero River. Ribera del Duero is a red wine region. The grape is known as Tempranillo, or Tinto Fino, or just Tinta del Pais, and it accounts for an increasing majority of vineyard acreage in the Ribera del Duero. The grape over there produces more long-lived and powerful wines than does the Tempranillo in the Rioja region. The flagship wine from this region is Vega Sicilia. They have been producing wine in this region for more than 150 years.Since the early seventies, there is a new player called Tinto Pesquera or just Pesquera, from Alejandro Fernandez. Both are unique, in any vintage, and delicious reds.

1.- Tinto Valbuena No. 5, Vega Sicilia, 1997, 1999, 2000

http://www.vega-sicilia.com/v2/home.asp

2.- Tinto Pesquera, Alejandro Fernandez, 1996, 1998, 2002

3.- Condado de Haza, 2004

4.- Abadia Retuerta Cuvee El Palomar, 2000

5.- Abadia Retuerta Seleccion Especial, 2003

From Louis Jadot 1.

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1.- Chateau des Jacques. Moulin A Vent. Very nice Beaujolais Cru.
2.- Clos Vougeot. 2000, 2002. Pinot Noir.
3.- Beaujolais Villages. Any vintage, get it young. 2-3 years.
4.- Chambolle-Musigny. 2001. Great Pinot Noir.
5.- Chassagne-Montrachet, 2005. Amazing wine.
6.- Fleurie. 2003,2004,2005. Super Beaujolais Cru.
7.- Vosne-Romanee Les Beaux Monts, 2004. Pinot Noir. Oustanding.

http://www.louisjadot.com/

From Paul Jaboulet 1.

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All from the Rhone Valley...
1.- Parallele 45. Cotes-du-Rhone. Any vintage.
2.- Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Les Cedres, 1995.
3.- Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Domaine de Thalabert, 1998
4.- Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Les Jalets, 1997.
5.- Hermitage Rouge, La Chapelle, 1996.
6.- Crozes-Hermitage Rouge, Domaine Raymond Roure, 1994,1998.

http://www.jaboulet.com/Website/site/eng_prehome.htm

From my Log. 2

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1.- Solengo, Argiano, 2002. Great wine. Long finish. Not cheap. This is one of the top reds in Tuscany.
2.- Monte Antico, 2001. Toscana. Very affordable and fruity.

3.- Rubicon, Niebaum-Coppola, 2000. Tannic and strong. One of the best wines of Napa.

http://www.rubiconestate.com/site.php
4.- Tenuta Carlina, 1997. Brunello di Montalcino, La Togata Riserva.
5.- Casanova Di Neri, 1997. Brunello di Montalcino, Cerretalto. Full-bodied. Expensive.

6.- Chateau Hosanna, 2001, 2003. Pomerol. Full-bodied. Very expensive.

7.- Campaccio Terrabianca, 1997, 1998, 1999

Chateauneuf du Pape 1.

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This is a very strong wine from the Rhone valley. It is the name of the AOC and the wine region, also.The prevailing grape is Grenache. Its spanish version is called Garnacha.The AOC allows 12 more varieties of grapes.
1.- Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Guigal, 2003. Please refer to Chateauneuf-du-Pape Guigal. Bief.
2.- Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau Saint-Jean 2006.
3.- Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Vieilles Vignes Reserve, 1999.
4.- Chateauneuf-du-Pape,Tardiu Laurent, 2005.

5.- Chateau de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2001. Well cellared, could be long term. Very dense and spicy. Moderate price.

Graves 1.

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1.- Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, 1992. Expensive. For some, it is far much better and has more taste, finish and flavors than the Premier Cru Classe Chateau Haut Brion.

http://www.haut-brion.com/home/fr/fiches/mhb.php
2.- Chateau Latour-Martillac, 1994.
3.- Chateau Carbonnieux, 1989.
4.- Domaine de Chevalier, 1994. Expensive. Black berries. Lots of tannins.
http://www.domainedechevalier.com/

5.- La Chapelle de la Mission, 1996. Second label from Chateau La Mission Haut Brion. Less expensive, very intense, long finish.

http://www.haut-brion.com/home/fr/fiches/chapmhb.php

Notes from Beaujolais 2. Fleurie.

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These are 3 Beaujolais Cru from 3 remarkable producers.
Well cellared, you could wait up to 5 years.
1.- Chateau du Chatelard. They also produce Moulin A Vent and Villages.
2.- Domaine de La Madone. They also produce Villages.
http://www.domaine-de-la-madone.com/

3.- Mireille et Daniel Rampon. They also produce Morgon and Villages.

Notes from Beaujolais 1. Domaine de la Grange Menard.

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1.- Beaujolais. Domaine de la Grange Menard. Cuvee "Vieilles Vignes" 2005.
2.- Beaujolais-Villages. Domaine de la Grange Menard. Cuvee d'Eve 2005.
They produce Beaujolais, Beaujolais-Villages and Nouveau.
They also produce White Bourgogne from Chardonnay.

http://www.vins-du-beaujolais.com/pignard/

From my Log. 1

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1.- Chateau Lafon-Rochet, 1994, 1996,1998
2.- Chambolle-Musigny, Louis Jadot, 2003
3.- Torre Muga, 2004
4.- Carruades de Lafite Rothschild, 2003
http://www.lafite.com/en/php/vins/7_1_4_1.php?id_vin=51
5.- Chateau La Fleur-Petrus, 2000
6.- Chateau Belair, 1994
http://www.chateaubelair.com/

7.- Valbuena No. 5, Vega Sicilia, 1997
8.- Parallele 45, Paul Jaboulet, 1997,1998, 2000, 2002, 2003
9.- Clos Vougeot, Louis Jadot, 2000, 2002
10.- Tinto Pesquera, Alejandro Fernandez, 1994, 1996, 1997
11.- Rubicon, Niebaum-Coppola, 2000
12.- Chateau Gloria, 1996
13.- Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1996
14.- Fleurie, Louis Jadot, 2003, 2004, 2005
15.- Cantina di Montalcino, 1994
16.- Domaine La Garrique, Cotes du Rhone, 2006
17.- Chateau Monbrison, 1997
http://www.chateaumonbrison.com/winemaking-monbrison.htm

18.- Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Guigal, 2003
19.- Barolo, Batasiolo, 1998, 1999
20.- Barbaresco, Gaja, 1994
21.- Amarone Classico della Valpolicela, Allegrini, 1996, 1997
22.- Chateau Palmer, 1994
http://www.chateau-palmer.com/en1

23.- Fonterutoli, Chianti Classico, 1994
24.- Antinori Marchese, Chianti Classico Riserva, 2003
25.- Chateau Lagrange, 1994, 1996
26.- Confuron Nuits-Saint-Georges Les Fleurieres, 2002
27.- Cecile Tremblay Vosne Romanee Les Beaumonts, 2002
28.- Amon-Ra Shiraz Barossa, 2004
29.- Les Carmes Haut Brion, 2003
30.- Zaccagnini, Montepulciano D'Abruzzo, 2004
31.- Desperriere Moulin Au Vent Greneriers, 2003
32.- Flora Springs, Trilogy, 2002

http://www.florasprings.com/home.cfm

33.- Franciscan, Magnificat, 2004
34.- Chateau Pichon-Longueville-Baron, 1997, 2000, 2002, 2004
http://www.pichonlongueville.com/

35.- Amarone Classico della Valpolicela, Bolla, 2000
36.- Chateau Cantenac Brown, 1994.
37.- Chateau Lascombes, 1996
http://www.chateau-lascombes.com/

38.- Chateau Monbousquet, 2003
39.- Condado de Haza, 1996, 1997, 1998
40.- Barbaresco Riserva, Borgogno, 2001
41.- Far Niente, Cave Collection, 2002
http://www.farniente.com/

42.- Ascencion Pinotage, 2002, 2001
43.- Herederos del Marques de Riscal, 1996
44.- Gaudium, 2002
http://www.marquesdecaceres.com/

45.- Marques de Caceres, Gran Reserva, 1997, 1998, 2000
http://www.marquesdecaceres.com/

46.- Shiraz, Limestone Coast, Greg Norman, 2003
47.- Shiraz Reserve, Greg Norman, 2002
48.- Chateau du Tertre, 1996
49.- Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtess de Lalande, 1996
http://www.pichon-lalande.com/

50.- Gevrey-Chambertin, Domaine Moillard, 2003
51.- Barbaresco, Banfi, 1992, 1998
52.- Brunello di Montalcino, Banfi, 2001

53.- Amarone Classico Costasera Masi, 2001, 2003

54.- Barbera d'Alba, Ruvei, 2001, 2002. Marchesi di Barolo.

55.- Chateau Duhart-Milon, 1996, 1997

http://www.lafite.com/en/php/vins/7_2_1.php?id_chateau=17

56.- Parson's Flat, 2002. Cabernet-Shiraz

57.- Chateau Montelena, 1999