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Monday, February 2, 2026

Tenute Silvio Nardi 2023 Rosso Di Montalcino DOC

Tenute Silvio Nardi 2023 Rosso Di Montalcino DOC, $20.39-$23.99, 91 points, poured a deep ruby red with a clear meniscus and copious sticky legs.
Aromas of red cherry, black tea, and a floral vibe were pleasant if a bit soft.
This 2023 vintage Silvio Nardi Rosso was a dry medium-bodied red wine with bright acidity, easy fine grainy tannins, and tasty baby Brunello flavors reflective of the nose with warm spice and a hint of coffee.
Finished fresh, clean, and long on the fading palate with a whisper lingonberry and a well-balanced 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spiced lamb rib chops.

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Saturday, January 31, 2026

Jermann Friuli Venezia Giulia 2024 Pinot Grigio DOC

Jermann Friuli Venezia Giulia 2024 Pinot Grigio DOC, $25.50-$32.99, 92 points, was a medium brass color at the core quickly grading to lightening grays towards the rim.
Aromas of subtle kiwi, honeydew melon, and green grape in a mineral matrix was lovely.
This Pinot Grigio competes with Sauvignon Blanc (which is usually my preference), it was medium-bodied, dry, showed bright acidity, delivered robust flavors of white pepper, tart lemongrass, lime juice, and Pinot Grigio specific grape.
Finished long on the trailing palate with a hint of ginger and a spot-on 12.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my fried clams.

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Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Ferrari-Carano Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County 2021 Zinfandel

Ferrari-Carano Dry Creek Valley, Sonoma County 2021 Zinfandel, $23.75-$49.99, 92 points, poured core black with a Burgundy-red sheen, clear meniscus, and a neckless of sticky stained-legs.
First pour aromas were a lovely profuse panoply of briarberries which tamed to subtle spicy red fruit and chocolate notes.
This Dry-Creek Zin was medium-bodied with an up-front silky mouthfeel, quite dry, showed good acidity, supportive underlayment of fine tannins, and robust flavors reflective of the aromas with enhanced cayenne pepper and a hint of marzipan.
Finished long on the trailing palate and a well-balanced 14.8% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my spiced grass-fed Australian lamb rib chops, and good with my Texas burger.

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Monday, January 26, 2026

Ultimate AOP Côtes De Provence 2024 Rosé

Ultimate AOP Côtes De Provence 2024 Rosé, $19.54-$24.99, 85 points, poured a light salmon pink with shimmering rainbow highlights and a gray meniscus.
Aromas of peach, Strawberry, and Necco wafers, were lovely.
A light-bodied dry Provence with good acidity, no noticeable tannins, and rather thin flavors reflective of the aromas.
Finished fair and with a 12.5% alcohol.
Paired okay with my Mexican cuisine.

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Saturday, January 24, 2026

Penner-Ash Willamette Valley 2022 Pinot Noir

Penner-Ash Willamette Valley 2022 Pinot Noir, $50.14-$58.99, 95 points, poured a deep and bright ruby red at the core grading to cranberry red with a broad clear meniscus and light thin legs.
Aromas of perfumed cherry fruit with hints of milk chocolate, soft evergreen, floral and citrus notes were excellent.
This Willamette Valley Pinot Noir was a robust medium-bodied dry red wine with good acidity, very fine grainy tannins, and rich developing flavors throughout the palate; flavors commensurate with the nose leap-frogged one another cascading in a never-ending Pinot Noir grape specific flavor, warm white pepper, and a touch of virgin olive oil.
Alcohol was a well-balanced 14.1%.
Paired perfectly with my beef stew.

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Saturday, January 17, 2026

Altocedro Ano Cero, Uco Valley, Mendoza, 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon

Altocedro Ano Cero, Uco Valley, Mendoza, 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon, $9.59-$11.99, 85 points, poured core black transitioning to a deep rosewood red with a thin bleeding meniscus and sticky glass sheeting.
Aromas of mulberry with hints of chocolate, flowers, and blueberries were pleasant.
This red wine from Argentina was full-bodied, showed good acidity, a plank of underlayment tannin, and an astringent mouthfeel with tart mostly raisin flavors nuanced with burnt caramel, iron, and red pepper.
Finished long on a spice-infused 14.4% alcohol.
Did not pair well with our burgers.

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Thursday, January 15, 2026

Greywacke Marlborough New Zealand 2024 Sauvignon Blanc

Greywacke Marlborough New Zealand 2024 Sauvignon Blanc, $19.99-$21.99, 91 points, was almost water clear with lemon peel yellow highlights.
The dusty citrus smells were nuanced with subtle tropical fruit and minerality.
This Kiwi Sauvignon Blanc was typically acidic, showed bright and refreshing with the citrus/Tropical fruit flavors.
Finished long on grapefruit, ginger, and an appropriate 13.5% alcohol.
Paired perfectly with my fried clams.

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