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Naked Wine Show 1079 Straccali Chianti 2008

Med. density garnet colour, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of overripe raspberry, cherry cola, and vanilla. Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. to med. plus tannin. Cherry pie, raspberries, and cedar. Med. length. Drink now.

    

Naked Wine Show 1075 Château des Charmes Brut VQA

Pale straw colour. Fine bubbles, persistent mousse. Fresh, youthful nose of gumdrops, green apple, fresh bread, almonds, and a hint of pear.
Dry, med. body, med. to med. plus acidity. Green apple, some pear, bread, and a faint nuttiness*. Med. length.
*In my online review I mention that this comes from the [...]

Naked Wine Show 1069 Tommasi Valpolicella 2008

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Tommasi Valpolicella 2008 Italy (screwcap)
Med. density ruby/garnet colour, solid to rim. Med. intensity nose of Swedish berries, brine, flint, and blackberries.
Dry, med. body, med. acidity, med. tannin. Balanced. Red cherry, blackberry, flint, and herbs (oregano). Med. to med. plus length.

    

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Naked Wine Show 1066 Fontanafredda “Briccotondo” Barbera 2008

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Med. plus density ruby core to purple rim. Low intensity nose of brine, black olives, pencil lead, and black plums.
Dry, med. to med. plus body, med. to med. plus tannin. Sweet black plums, pencil lead, blackberry, and cherry jam. Med. plus length.

    

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Naked Wine Show 1058 - Brancaia ‘Tre’ 2006 Rosso Toscana IGT

Brancaia ‘Tre’ 2006 Rosso Toscana IGT
(Tuscany, Italy)
Garnet color.
Blend of sangiovese, cabernet sauvignon and merlot.
Nose of raspberry jam, vanilla, cumin and some wood notes.
Raspberry jam, vanilla and cedar on the palate.
This would be great with veal chops on the BBQ.

    

Naked Wine Show 1051 - Olivero Barolo 2004 DOCG

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Olivero Barolo 2004 DOCG
(Roddi Italy)
Medium brick color with orange rim.
Nose of cherry jam, blackberry, leather, cigar box and vanilla.
Black cherry, blackberry, tobacco, vanilla and leather on the palate.
Decant and drink now with wild game, robust [...]

Naked Wine Show 1047 - Altana di Vico Pinot Grigio 2007

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Altana di Vico Pinot Grigio 2007 IGT
(Provincia di Pavia, Italy)
Very pale straw color.
Fresh, youthful nose of mineral, candied citrus (tangerine), and white peach.
Mineral, mandarin orange, and white peach on the palate.
More personality than many Pinot [...]

Naked Wine Show 1045 - Mazzei Poggio alla Badiola

Mazzei Poggio alla Badiola Tuscana 2006
(Tuscany, Italy)
Rich garnet color
Blend of sangiovese and merlot grapes
Nose of violets, sandalwood, cranberries and bit of vanilla
Really comes through on the palate with acidity from the cranberry, smoothness from the vanilla, and the fleshiness of blueberries
Fantastic by a roaring fire or with BBQ Italian sausages!

    

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Naked Wine Show 1032 - Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico

Barone Ricasoli Brolio Chianti Classico 2006
(Italy)
Deep garnet color.
Complex nose of maraschino cherry, vanilla, saddle leather and underbrush (specifically pine needles).
Full-bodied with medium tannin. Maraschino cherry, vanilla, baked plums and leather on the palate.
Drink this premium wine now with roast game or some really robust cheeses!

    

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Naked Wine Show 1028 - Rocca delle Macie Vernaiolo Chianti

Rocca delle Macie Vernaiolo Chianti 2007
(Tuscany, Italy)
Clear, medium garnet colour.
On the nose, trademark sangiovese with a hint of smoked meat, dusty raspberry and leather.
It delivers on the palate as well with hints of dusty raspberry, spice, leather and tart cherry.
Great for a pizza and pasta night and for $13.50 it’s a people pleaser!

    

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