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Sunday, June 1, 2025

Lamadrid Single Vineyard Agrelo-Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Bonarda Red Wine

Lamadrid Single Vineyard Agrelo-Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Bonarda Red Wine, $9.59-$22.99, 89 points, poured core black grading to an opaque ruby red with violet highlights, a bleeding meniscus, and stained thin legs.
Soft black plum and warm ripe blackberry aromas were nuanced with subtle hints of tobacco and cocoa.
This Bonarda was full-bodied, soft round textured, fair acidity, easy supportive tannins, dry, and quite tasty with spicy pepper notes, loam, and rich black fruit.
Finished long, showed a hint of mint and iron with a well-balanced 13.9% alcohol.
Paired perfectly my spaghetti and meatballs.
This was a very pairable red wine with a high Q/P/R.

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Bonarda, Red Wine from Argentina

Lamadrid Single Vineyard Agrelo-Mendoza, Argentina 2020 Bonarda Red Wine, $9.59-$22.99, 89 points

Yauquen 2011 Bonarda, $6.75-$12.99, 87 points

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Friday, May 30, 2025

Bindi Sergardi Al Canapo 2021 Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG

Bindi Sergardi Al Canapo 2021 Chianti Colli Senesi DOCG, $19.55-$22.99, 87 points, poured a ruby red color with a pink sheen, broad clear meniscus, and light clinging legs.
Aromas were a panoply of red fruit, perfumed floral notes, and just a hint of mint.
This is a rare near full-bodied Chianti, dry, smooth, showing soft tannins, good acidity, and a tasty red fruit flavor profile nuanced with herbs and citrus notes.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a whisper of warm spice, and a comfortable 13% alcohol.
Paired fine with my veggie pizza.

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Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Santa Margherita D.O.C.G. 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva

Santa Margherita D.O.C.G. 2021 Chianti Classico Riserva, $19.44-$24.99, 89 points, poured ruby to cranberry red with a broad clear meniscus and a neckless for legs.
The aromas of herbaceous red fruit and earth notes were pleasant.
This dry 2021 Riserva was medium-bodied, showed good acidity, slightly astringent fine grainy tannins, and flavors consistent with the nose plus a hint of red pepper.
Finished long on the fading palate with a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol, and hints of iron and rhubarb.
Paired perfectly with my ground lamb/beef burger.

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Monday, May 26, 2025

Melini 2021 Chianti (Riserva) DOCG

Melini 2021 Chianti (Riserva) DOCG, $14.44-19.99, 89 points, poured a deep ruby red color with a broad clear wine ring and copious sticky legs.
Aromas of complex red fruit notes with hints of peat and coffee were quite nice!
This, for me, unusual Chianti Riserva was near full-bodied, upfront soft palate, dry, showed good acidity, developing warm spice and firm grainy tannins, and flavors commensurate with the nose.
Finished long, a bit astringent, tasty, and with a hefty 14% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my onion/olive pizza.

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Saturday, May 24, 2025

St. Michael-Eppan, Alto Adige 2023 Pinot Grigio DOC

St. Michael-Eppan, Alto Adige 2023 Pinot Grigio DOC, $19.54-$26.99, 90 points, was a very light yellow/gold color with a broad graying penumbra.
The aromas needed to be teased out with considerable effort, but subtle lemon notes, white chocolate, a hint of honey, and kiwi were pleasant enough.
This Italian Pinot Grigio was light-bodied, dry, showed bright acidity, and delivered relaxed yet tasty citrus flavors nuanced with minerality, a non-spritzy lemon Kombucha, and green melon rind.
Finished long on the trailing palate, a hint of ginger, and a well-balanced 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my Portuguese sardines in extra virgin olive oil.
Generally, Sauvignon Blanc is my choice over the more subtle Pinot Grigio, but this St. Michael-Eppan's offering was delightful.

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Thursday, May 22, 2025

Rocca delle Macie RUBIZZO 2021 Toscana IGT

Rocca delle Macie RUBIZZO 2021 Toscana IGT, $8.49-$18.99, 87 points, poured a deep pomegranate red with thin light legs and a broad clear meniscus.
Aromas were light strawberries, a hint of spearmint, and Lamiaceae notes.
This IGT was light-bodied, showed good acidity and light grainy tannins, and easy red fruit and warm spicy flavors.
Finished a bit tart but seamless and with a refreshing 13% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my mild beef chili.
Varietals were 95% Sangiovese and 5% Merlot, making it interesting that it's not listed as a Chianti considering it's Tuscany/Sangiovese pedigree.
A high Q/P/R red wine, light, quite pairable and tasty, especially for under $10.

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