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Sunday, January 26, 2020

2018 Preignes le Vieux Paradis



Wonderful Rosé from South of France (somewhere between Marseille and Toulouse). Honey and apples in nose and taste. A bit spicy. Almost no sugar.
Was great with baked sole.

Saturday, January 25, 2020

2016 Château les Aubiers



Huge disappoinment. I trust Wine Enthusiast, and this wine had 91 points from the magazine. I wouldn't give it 80. The only good thing about it is nose: strong black currant, as it supposed to be for Bordeaux. But taste... Feels like wine is watered down. A lot. No body, no legs.
Will not buy again.

Friday, January 17, 2020

2017 Laroque



Now called Laroque instead of Domaine Laroque. New label, but the same picture. Still wonderful taste of Cabernet Franc. Juicy, lots of black currant, spicy, no sugar at all. 2017 was a tough year for French wines. But this one is exceptional.
Was wonderful with mahi-mahi pie.

Monday, January 13, 2020

2018 Globerati Rosé



Very good Italian Rosé. Honey and spice in the nose, honey, spice (a lot) and citrus in the taste. Crisp, dry, will buy more if can find nearby.
Was a great part of chicken hearts and mushrooms pie dinner.

Sunday, January 12, 2020

2018 Château Haut-Sorillon

Very good. Strong black currant nose and taste, almost no sugar. Was very good with smoked salmon pizza.

Sunday, January 5, 2020

2018 St. Sagnol Coteaux Varois en Provence



Wonderful Rosé. A lot of honey in nose and taste, a lot of spices. Great balance. Some buttery aftertaste.
Was great with baked mahi-mahi.

Saturday, January 4, 2020

2014 Kirkland Rioja Reserva



I expected something better. Drinkable wine, strong taste of black currant. Not powerful enough for Rioja.
Was OK with pizza.