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Tasting notes: Kayra Vintage Sangiovese 2007

Posted on June 23, 2011 by

It’s one of the interesting wines of Kayra’s Vintage series. Produced by the Sangiovese grapes coming from Manisa – Turgutlu’s Halilbeyli village. This 2007 vintage has some highlights of brown in color, an opaque red. On the nose it is … Continue reading →

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Tasting notes: Tenuta Sanguido – Guidalberto 2008

Posted on May 30, 2011 by

 “Guidalberto” is the second wine of Tenuto San Guido, producer of the Super Tuscan legend “Sassicaia”. Guidalberto’s 2008 vintage has a typical ruby color with some violet highlights. The grapes are 45% Cabernet Sauvignon – 45% Merlot and 10% San … Continue reading →

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Tasting notes: Antinori – Tignanello 2004

Posted on May 27, 2011 by

I remember a very nice scene from my favorite wine movie “Sideways”. In that scene Miles (Paul Giamatti) was talking about 1961 Cheval Blanc which he had and he was saying that he wanted to open the wine on a … Continue reading →

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