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2005 Giovanni Corino Barolo Vigna Giachini - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML94+?
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of anise, black berries, camphor and a bit of forest floor. Flavors of black berries, black cherries and a hint of cranberries. Bright acidity, firm tannins, full bodied. Hold, perhaps up to ten years before trying again. (94 pts.)
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2005 Saxum Cuvée Rocket Block James Berry Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Paso Robles (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML93-94?
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Rich and pretty nose of mixed dark fruits, florals, tar and a little dried herbs. Rich flavors of berries, currants, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity and tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 pts.)
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2004 Renato Ratti Barolo Marcenasco - Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML91-92
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of florals, black berries and spices. Flavors of black berries and black cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Hold. (91 pts.)
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2005 Cantina Terlan Gewürztraminer Alto Adige - Südtirol Lunare - Italy, Trentino-Alto Adige, Alto Adige, Alto Adige - Südtirol (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML91-92
Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of pineapple, papaya, lychee and apricot. Flavors of apricot stone, ginger, pineapple and a hint of lemon. Medium to bright acidity, medium body. Drink over the short term. (91 pts.)
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2008 Guidobono Barbera d’Alba - Italy, Piedmont, Alba, Barbera d’Alba (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML91
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of smoke, potpourri, black berries and a bit of pepper. Rich black berries flavors with added notes of black cherries. Bright acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink over the short term, perhaps into the medium term? (91 pts.)
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2003 Tommaso Bussola Valpolicella Classico Superiore Tb - Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Valpolicella Classico Superiore (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML90
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of melted red licorice, currants, smoke, berries and a hint of leather. Flavors of currants, berries and herbs. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink over the short term, perhaps into the medium term? (90 pts.)
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2005 Orsolani Erbaluce di Caluso La Rustia - Italy, Piedmont, Northern Piedmont, Erbaluce di Caluso (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML90?
Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of lychee, pineapple, pear and wet stones. Flavors of dried pineapple, crisp apples and lychee. Bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink now. (90 pts.)
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2006 Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne - Italy, Piedmont, Asti, Barbera d’Asti (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML90?
Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of smoke, black cherries, black berries and a hint of thistle. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and a hint of bitters with a dash of minerals. medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium body. Drink over the short term with a little air time before serving. (90 pts.)
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2007 Sanglier Cellars Syrah Kick Ranch - USA, California, Sonoma County (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML90-91?
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of blueberries, smoke, potpourri up front but later with time revealing added notes of cocoa powder and a bit of currant. Flavors of berries and raspberries. medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium body. Drink now with a little air or continue to hold into the medium term. (90 pts.)
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2008 Attems Collio Pinot Grigio - Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Collio (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML90
Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of pineapple, grapefruit and a hint of cherry. Flavors of grapefruit and yellow pears. Medium acidity, light to medium body. Drink now. (90 pts.)
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2008 Michele Chiarlo Gavi Le Marne - Italy, Piedmont, Gavi (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML90
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of wet stones, tropical fruits and a bit of vanilla. Flavors of pineapple, yellow pears and lychee. Medium to bright acidity, light body. Drink now. (90 pts.)
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2007 Brigaldara Valpolicella Classico - Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Valpolicella Classico (5/1/2010)
Saturdays at One - Volume 21: WIML88-
Light garnet to garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of dried herbs, hint of anise and berries. Flavors of cranberries and red berries. Medium to bright acidity, light to medium tannins, light to medium body. Drink over the short term. (88 pts.)
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