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Review: Ventisquero 2019 Vertice and 2019 Obliqua

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2019 Ventisquero Vertice Apalta Vineyard – We’ve seen vintages of this wine dating back to 2006 , and only a little seems to have changed since then. Also changing vineyards as of the 2019 release. This year they celebrate 20 years of partnership. Here’s a look at two of the four wines they produce together.

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Review: 2019 Famiglia Cotarella Ferentano Bianco Lazio IGP

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A- / $25 The post Review: 2019 Famiglia Cotarella Ferentano Bianco Lazio IGP appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Not a wine I’ll soon forget.

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Review: Bodegas Valdemar Conde Valdemar 2015 Reserva and 2019 Crianza

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A- / $30 2019 Bodegas Valdemar Conde Valdemar Crianza – A blend of 90% Tempranillo, 5% Garnacha, and 5% Graciano aged 16 months in American Oak, this is quite jammy at first, with blueberry and black currant dominating the conversation at first. This is one to settle in with for an hour or so and enjoy without distraction.

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Review: 2019 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

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A / $85 / bvwines.com The post Review: 2019 Beaulieu Vineyard Rutherford Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Storing this for a few years will require patience and restraint, as it’s ready to drink now. However, those who wait will be handsomely rewarded.

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Review: 2019 Mt. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt. Veeder

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A / $125 / mtbravewines.com The post Review: 2019 Mt. A dusting of black pepper and cloves slowly reveal elements of menthol and a pinch of anise on the finish. Tart, lightly tannic, and round with black fruit, it’s a wine that’s really come well into its own. Brave Cabernet Sauvignon Mt.

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Review: 2019 Sapaio Toscana IGT

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A / $94 / sapaio.com The post Review: 2019 Sapaio Toscana IGT appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. An outstanding wine worth cellaring — or drinking immediately.

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Review: 2019 Hardys Tintara Reserve Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon

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2019 Hardys Tintara Reserve Shiraz McLaren Vale – Big and brutish, notes of blackberries and plums square off with a heavy roasted meat quality. B / $20 2019 Hardys Tintara Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon McLaren Vale – Approachable with its hefty fruit focus leaning hard on currants and cherries, plus a touch of mint.

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