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2019 Argiolas Korem Isola dei Nuraghi IGT, Italy, Sardinia, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
92
Grade: 
A-

This wine is 85% Bovale Sardo, 10% Carignano, and 5% Cannonau from the island of Sardinia.  Purple in color with some ruby hues, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is big with plums, black raspberries and black cherries along with thyme, baking spices and slight vanilla.  Medium to full bodied.  Good acidity.  Light tannins.  On the palate, flavors of black raspberries, black cherries and spice.  Long finish.  It is nice on its own but better with food.  It would go nicely with pasta along with a Ragu sauce.  Drink over the next five to eight years.  

2024 Peacock Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, USA, California, Napa, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2024
Score: 
90
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$55.00USD

Note:  This is a different wine than the Peacock Sauvignon Blanc made in South Africa.  Pale silvery/green/straw in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with limes, slight tropical fruit and a hint of minerality.  Light to medium bodied.  On the palate, this drinks easily.  Flavors of limes and tropical fruits.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own and will drink well with lighter foods.  It would work well with Chicken Salad.

2022 Detert Family Vineyards Cabernet Franc, USA, California, Napa, Oakville, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$114.00USD

Deep garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is nice with black cherries, slight cherries, cigar, cedar and leather.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Nicely balanced.  On the palate, nice texture.  Flavors of black cherries, cherries, slight forest floor and cedar.  Long finish.  This is good and seems to be close to peak.  No hurry though, drink over the next ten years.  It is very nice on its own and will work nicely with many foods.  This would be a good wine with "Rotisserie Chicken".  

2019 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva Alban Estate Vineyard, USA, California, Edna Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2019
Score: 
97
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$109.00USD

John Alban makes wonderful Rhone varietal wines.  This is almost all Syrah although some references suggest a tiny amount of Viognier.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is deep and fresh with black raspberries, bacon fat, black pepper and slight dark chocolate.  Full bodied.  Medium tannins.  On the palate, this is lush and delicious but not over the top.  Still pretty youthful.  Flavors of black raspberries, black pepper and chocolate.  Long finish.  This could use more cellaring so if opening soon, give it some air.  Drink over the next twenty years.  

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