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This is part of the mult-vintage release from Unico.  This bottle (a Magnum) was releases in 2019 and is a blend of 2006, 2007, and 2009.  It is a fantastic wine that could have used a decanting as it is still young.  Purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose takes a bit, then opens to show cherries, slight black cherries, cedar, cigar box, sli...

This was disgorged on March 21, 2024.  Golden in color, clear and bright with a nice mousse of tiny bubbles.  The nose has lemon, lemon cream, slight minerality and a bit of grapefruit.  Full bodied.  Good acidity.  On the palate, this is tight but opens nicely in the glass.  The grapefruit is more prevalent on the palate along with some ...

This is an 80/20 blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot from Bordeaux.  The winery was one of the original "Garagiste" wines.  It is a bruiser of a wine.  Inky purple in color, opaque and bright.  The nose is big but very enjoyable.  Black cherries, cherries, coffee, slight chocolate, cigar box, fresh tobacco, spice and clay.  Full bodied. &n...

Garnet in color with just a hint of browning, mostly clear and bright.  The nose is classic (and nice) with caramel, cassis, dried cranberries, slight dill, slight tobacco, and cedar.  Medium to full bodied.  Wispy tannins.  Great balance.  On the palate, flavors of fresh and dried cherries and black cherries with a slight earthiness and sligh...

This was a very good if not great vintage.  That said, this bottle showed nicely considering it is almost fifty years old.   Garnet in color, mostly opaque and bright.  Much lighter than anticipated and while there is slight browning, if served blind, one would probably think Burgundy based on color.  The nose is more classic with black cherries, l...