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2023 Cantina Tramin Gewürztraminer Alto Adige - Südtirol Nussbaumer, Italy, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2023
Score: 
93
Grade: 
A
Current Price: 
$40.00USD

One of the best Gewurztraminer's I have had.  Medium golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose has the classic Lychee Nuts along with a slight floral note, ginger and a bit of melon.  Medium to full bodied.  Ever so slightly semi-sweet but with enough acidity.  On the palate, the melons come more to the forefront along with some spice (nutmeg?).  Long finish.  This wine has some depth and complexity.  It is nice on its own but better with food.  This worked quite well with Pad Thai.  Drink over the next few years.  

2025 Greenwing Pinot Grigio, USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2025
Score: 
88
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$18.00USD

Greenwing is part of the Duckhorn portfolio of wines.  This is 96% Pinot Grigio and 4% Pinot Blanc.  Light golden in color, clear and bright.  The nose is nice with white peach, slight minerality and a hint of lemon/citrus.  Light to medium bodied.  Slightly viscous.  On the palate, the lemon comes out a bit more along with a slight steely/mineral note.  Moderate finish.  This is an easy drinking-easy going white wine that is nice on its own and will work with lighter meals.  Caprese Salad would work well.  Drink over the next year or two.  Good value.  

2022 Domaine Bousquet Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, Argentina, Mendoza, Uco Valley, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2022
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$15.00USD

Very  nice showing for this inexpensive Cabernet from Argentina.  This is 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Malbec.  Deep garnet in color, clear and bright.  The nose has black cherries, some cassis and a hint of bakings spices.  Medium to full bodied.  Medium tannins.  Nice balance.  On the palate, this is straightforward and accessible.  Flavors of black cherries.  Good finish.  This is nice on its own but better with a bit of food.  A nice choice with a (veggie) Burger.  Drink over the next five years.  

2020 La Bastide Blanche Bandol, France, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2020
Score: 
91
Grade: 
A-
Current Price: 
$32.00USD

This wine has at least 75% Mourvedre.  In this vintage it is  83% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache and 7% Other varietals.  Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  The nose is earthy and dusty with cherries and slight black cherries.  Medium to full bodied.  Light tannins.  On the palate, black cherries, some cherries and a slight root beer note.  Good finish.  This drinks well on its own but would be better with food.  This would go well with Roasted Eggplant Parmesan.  Drink over the next ten years.  

2024 Château Miraval Côtes de Provence Rosé, France, Wine Review

Vintage: 
2024
Score: 
89
Grade: 
B+
Current Price: 
$19.00USD

This is a blend of Cinsault, Grenache, Rolle and Syrah from Provence.  This celebrity owned winery bottles this in a rounder "perfume" shaped bottle and is very nice.  Pink with silvery/blue hues, clear and bright.  The nose is big with cherries, slight raspberries and a hint of lemon.  Medium bodied.  Lower acidity.  On the palate, "steely" cherries.  Good finish.  This drinks well on its own but is better with food.  This would work well with Sushi.  Drink over the next year.  

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