Barone Ricasoli Chianti Classico 2003

The gorgeous hue is a dark black cherry with tremendous aromas of sweet and savory spices rising from the bowl full of sweet cherries, spring daffodils, the slightest touch of anise, a kiss of prune whip and a nearly minty like black licorice at the end. There is not a suggestion of bricking on this 18 year old Sangiovese.

Palate--First impression is of a perfectly integrated wine at its very best. The palate is brimming with different flavors of tart pie cherry, sweet fresh cherry, again a hint of prune, mint and savory spices. It finishes with a lingering reminder of what Sangiovese can be.

My temperature controlled cellar (actually a humble wine fridge) is down to 2 "drink now" bottles. Today's dinner choice to accompany the fabulous Italian dish called timballo. (look it up) It is labor intensive and my wife has been three days putting it together in celebration of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

I paid around $20 probably 10 years ago and I am not sure you could even find it today. Even with this age it will hold for another 1-2 years and should be enjoyable over the next 4 so raise a glass!

To the One who says, "I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life, no one comes to the Father but by Me." To Him be glory and honor now and forever more!

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Emma Reichart Gewürztraminer 2020

*Label is for their Riesling not their Gewurztraminer Pale straw hue with loads of sweet aromas consisting of vanilla, citrus, tropical fruit with a lime splash. Palate--mouth watering acid, mouth filling tropical fruit, lime base, with sweet-tart freshness This $10 Gewürztraminer literally "Spicy Traminer" is one of my favorite German grapes and under appreciated much in the way German Riesling is. If you can get past the name, it's a lovely wine that pairs with Asian foods, spicy foods, or all by itself so raise a glass!

Sardon 2017 (Quinto Sardonia)

Vibrant plum purple hue with aromas of a spicy floral bouquet, sweet red hard cherry candies, sweet cream on the edges. Palate--Great first impression of joyful candied red fruit, and pink/orange colored circus peanut marshmallow(?) candy. This blend of primarily Tempranillo, with Malbec, Garnacha, and Cab Sauv. is a bit atypical for Tempranillo with delightful flavors of sweet cherry cream, a nice spicy beam of light red fruit and a finish of more candied flavors. Do NOT mistake my description with all the "sweet" adjectives as if this wine is actually sweet, it isn't. It is extremely fruity, lighter bodied, well made and really quite spectacular. It will do well with my grilled pork chops! At the $18 price point it is a real treat so raise a glass!

Barrel Heist Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Lighter hued cranberry color with aromas of sweet red berries and dried red fruit with a touch of spice. Palate--Fruit forward, easy to quaff with soft tannins, and a simple pleasant all around red. Just don't confuse this with a "real" cabernet Sauvignon. At $7 (Trader Joe's) let's get real... It's better than two buck chuck!

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