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Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend

I loved it would buy more when I find it. I would get into all the nuances of wine flavors that all the wine aficionado would say but hey just a serious good wine I’m not all the verbose. — 3 months ago

Blackwell

Black Gold Special Reserve Fine Jamaican Rum

I am not a rum aficionado but this rum might make me get into it. Beautiful smooth taste with notes of vanilla. Long finish. And tastes extremely good in Negril, Jamaica. 🇯🇲 Best consumed with a heavy dose of reggae music in the background. 🤙 — 3 years ago

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Matthiasson

Napa Valley Sweet Vermouth

Sweet but not cloying. Delightful on its own, or in a fancy negroni. Probably the best vermouth I’ve had (though I am not an aficionado!) — 3 years ago

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Cusumano

Shamaris Tenuta Monte Pietroso Grillo 2011

Tim L
9.0

Not a white wine aficionado but this Sicilian white is excellent w/med body and flavor full with citrus overtures… — 5 months ago

Vintage Ink

Whisky Barrel Aged Red 2021

Quickly becoming my favorite! Bold and flavorful with a peppery finish, great with steak. I may be biased as a bourbon aficionado, but the whiskey barrel aging definitely adds something special. Top notch! — 2 years ago

El Enemigo

Mendoza Cabernet Franc 2018

Andrew Holod
9.0

This plays a well balanced role. Enough fruit intensity to appeal to New World drinkers and the hint of death and higher acid that might work for a Bordeaux aficionado. — 3 years ago

Deerhammer Distilling Company

American Single Malt Whiskey 2010

Not a whiskey aficionado but love this one. Smooth, moderate caramel and vanilla, with small hint of smoke. Something that I would buy over and over again. — 5 years ago

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Dakota Shy

Atlas Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Had to get in the zone as I will have dinner with our Napa Valley Aficionado this week 😊. High quality wine. Just wasn’t able to explore it. Stayed very tight and the oak was hiding (I think) some very promising vibrant fruit. — 2 years ago

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Salcheto

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese 2018

Tim L
9.2

A luscious Vino Nobile the all the merits attributed by the proclaimed experts…big flavor dark berries smooth balanced soft tannins and the famous yada yada yada of the merely opinionated wine aficionado/drinker. Drink again! — 3 years ago

Hartford / Hartford Court

Warrior Princess Block Zena Crown Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir 2018

2018 open December 2021. This is a solid (a very solid, indeed!) Willamette Pinot. Nothing like this comes out of Burgundy, and the French are poorer for it. Raspberries and nettles on the nose, with bright red fruit on the front of the palate. The fruit immediately surrenders to a dense tannic structure. Slightly sour/mineral finish. It leaves a puckery aftertaste that I find a little off putting.

However, when it comes to tannins, this wine punches way above its weight. This is a tipple you can serve to your Cab bigot friends — but don’t show them the bottle! Tell them that it’s an interesting Red Mountain Cab that you found in Washington State. See how long you can fool them. On the other hand, if you’re a Pinot aficionado, this wine may just be a little too heavy for your tastes. Personally, I like my Pinots to be a little more delicate. I’m giving this a 9.0, because it’s a very good wine, But it’s a little rough around the edges. I suspect it will age quite well, though.
— 4 years ago

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