Which wines are the most distinctive and why?

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Moscato d’Asti
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc
Mosel Riesling Kabinett
Hunter Valley Semillon

These are all fairly distinctive with really no laterals. “Bankers” in a blind tasting situation.

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Some interesting selections here Joseph. Thanks!

Region/ variety combo: Cote Rotie Syrah? The savory side crossed with black fruit can be very rare anywhere else

I like this call. I’d tended to think in terms of broader region (e.g. Northern Rhone) but if you go to specific AOC then it makes a lot of sense. Even removing any influence from potential Viognier addition (and other winemaking practices), I think there’s something uniquely Cote Rotie that doesn’t really have a lateral. For me, this is even more distinct than Hermitage or Cornas. Probably not a banker to the level of Marlborough SB but a good addition.

Variety: Pelaverga. I can’t think of another grape that is very much like it, especially when it is young. So would Schioppettino when it shows typicity.

Pelaverga is a cool one - I can’t think of the laterals for that. I’ve only had Schioppetino maybe once so shall have to try again - thanks.

Producer: Ar.Pe.Pe.? pretty distinct for the structure compared to other wines from the Valtellina.

Nice. Just added some to a delivery next week!

Vineyard: Monvigliero?

That’s interesting. Of course, if you go to Burlotto Monvigliero then that’s clearly a distinctive wine. Personally, I can’t currently identify the whole MGA as unique but I’m sure that says more about my lack of expertise. To refresh my knowledge, I just re-read the entry in D’Agata / Longo BTW which has a pretty good chapter on this. What is it you’re picking up? I need to do a horizontal tasting with some of the established and newer producers in the MGA with some comparisons.

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Vatan for Sancerre
Juge for Cornas
Yquem for Sauternes

All are the most distinctive of their regions. Whether they are best (I think they often are) is another discussion, but they are the most distinctive.

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It is Pinot Noir like, but the distinct white or sometimes black pepper notes, make it pretty unique to me.

Hard for me to describe. balsamic? Barbaresco like in some ways. Red fruited but with this darker characteristic and yet still finesse. complexity is up a notch. Aromatics are up a notch. It is sort of the culmination of those things that makes it distinct to me, not really 1 identifier like the pepper of Schioppettino.

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Ramisco grown in Colares, Portugal…

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Coulee de Serrant is the most distinctive wine I’ve had. I’m not sure I can explain why it’s so unique.

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