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Review: Etude 2021 Pinot Gris and 2020 Pinot Noir

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This hasn’t changed dramatically from the 2020 expression — remember, 2021 is the current vintage as of 2024 — but it’s slightly elevated with a better balance showing this year. A little clove and dried fig come along, finishing with a reprise of anise.

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Review: 2020 Mascota Vineyards Unanime Malbec

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B+ / $26 / mascotavineyards.com The post Review: 2020 Mascota Vineyards Unanime Malbec appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. It pairs quite well with grilled dishes during the summer months but could also complement a quality block of Cheddar or Gouda beautifully regardless of the season.

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Review: 2020 Attems Cicinis Collio DOC

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The post Review: 2020 Attems Cicinis Collio DOC appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Hearty and slightly savory as it develops, the wine takes on a mildly pastoral quality, finishing on a note of pine nuts. Delightful on its own or with seafood. A- / $18 / attems.it

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Review: 2020 Pio Cesare Barolo

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This 2020 from Pio Cesare is not that wine. The post Review: 2020 Pio Cesare Barolo appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a Barolo with such a bright color, and the palate of this nebbiolo-based offering tracks with that. A- / $89 / piocesare.it

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Whiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Spring 2020

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We review Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Spring 2020, a bourbon made in four batches of 10 barrels each, aged over four years, and sporting a complex mash bill containing multiple varieties of malted wheat and malted barley. Read the full article at Whiskey Review: Chattanooga Whiskey Bottled in Bond Spring 2020

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Review: Vale do Bomfim 2022 White and 2020 Red

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A- / $15 2020 Dow Vale do Bomfim Douro Red DOC – 40% Touriga Nacional, 30% Tinta Roriz, 20% Touriga Franca, and 10% Tinta Barroca. B / $15 The post Review: Vale do Bomfim 2022 White and 2020 Red appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Outstanding value.

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Review: 2020 Eleven Eleven XI Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District

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A- / $90 / elevenelevenwines.com The post Review: 2020 Eleven Eleven XI Cabernet Sauvignon Oak Knoll District appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. The enduring finish is touched with notes of allspice and a shot of cherry juice.

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