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wine – 2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Viña Tondonia

June 13, 2019 by wineismylife

2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Viña Tondonia – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (5/25/2019)
WIML91

Tasted non blind. Tasted from magnum.

Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of leather, black berries and black pepper. Flavors of black raspberries and black berries. Medium acidity, resolved tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (91 points)

June 12, 2019 by wineismylife

2016 Quintas do Homem Arinto Vinho Verde Vale do Homem – Portugal, Minho, Vinho Verde (5/25/2019)
WIML90

Tasted non blind.

Straw to light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of yellow pear, lime and apricot. Flavors of lemon, quince and lime. Bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink now. (90 points)

June 11, 2019 by wineismylife

2018 Val do Sosego Albariño Rías Baixas – Spain, Galicia, Rías Baixas (5/25/2019)
WIML90

Tasted non blind.

Straw color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of quince, pear and a hint of nutmeg. Flavors of orange, lime and lychee. Bright acidity, light to medium body. Drink over the short term. (90 points)

June 10, 2019 by wineismylife

2005 Château Corbin St. Émilion Grand Cru – France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru (6/4/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, soapstone, violet and raspberries. Flavors of raspberries, berries and a hint of tart cherry. Tangy acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink with air or hold. (93 points)

June 7, 2019 by wineismylife

2002 Joseph Phelps Insignia – USA, California, Napa Valley (6/5/2019)
WIML94

Tasted non blind.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violets, black pepper, currant and a hint of leather. Flavors of currants, plums and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)

June 5, 2019 by wineismylife

2010 Match Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Butterdragon Hill – USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (6/1/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of melted black licorice, a hint of vanilla, thistle and black cherries. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and black berries. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink with some air or continue to hold. (93 points)

June 4, 2019 by wineismylife

2005 Bressler Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena (6/1/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, violet, leather and mixed berries. Flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and black berries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)