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I posted on even older vintages of late (1998, 1999), but just a few years of extra youth really mattered here. The fruit here was fresher. It was in a pretty good place. I love the tightly wound feel to this, the blackberries and plums.
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Elegant and holding well, this Branco has integrated its wood very well now too. This is a perfect food wine now, and in prime time. Of course, it has plenty of life left. If there is a flaw, it is pretty pricey ($100).
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The red label ($217) is a solera that contains some of the 2019 Megas Oenos juice ($43). This is at a point where they have more similarity these days than they used to in new releases. The older soleras were more complex and earthier. This one is pretty young. I still say Labyrinth is the better wine, but given the increasing price differential, it sure isn't the better deal.
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This lovely Pinot Noir from Slovenia and Jakoncic has fleshed out since I first saw it. It has evolved and it is showing beautifully now--elegant, polished and flavorful. Although this has certainly improved, the problem here was never the quality, but the price. In the US, I was given a suggested retail of $120. That's going to be pretty tough. It is ready to roll today
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I won't quite say that these are immortal, but this is in nice shape. It opens a little hard with a touch of char, then it blossoms. The juicy finish is enticing. It is certainly fully mature and it isn't getting any better. But it's still a nice drink.
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From Santo Wines, this is in perfect shape and modestly improved. You always wonder how the basic Assyrtiko will age. ($19 on release, although that has escalated.) This isn't even close to being done. Of course there was that bright green cork.
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From a big vintage, this is now drinking beautifully, rounding into form. If you have some, this is a great time to open a bottle. If you have a lot, don't panic, because there is no rush. It is still rather young in its fruit profile, although the tannins have fallen off a lot. This was $53 on release, and it certainly doesn't seem overpriced. It was beautiful then, and it has justified my faith in it.
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I’ve always thought it looks like the flight deck of the Deathstar, but the wines from this place can be stellar. Some Napa producers made 2020 wines they can and should be proud of—it’s not all smoke taint and gloom.

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When I first saw this 2014 Quinta do Portal • Late Bottled Vintage Port I was surprised at how fine it was from such a mediocre vintage. Tasting it again, only makes me underscore that point. Nice job in a tough year. $32. I hope this doesn't post twice--suddenly things weren't posting from Tusky.
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