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Antonio Galloni, December 3, 2024
I have always been drawn to archetypes. Reference points. Wines that are standard bearers for their variety, appellation and/or style. Perhaps that is a vestige of my musical training, but there is something about classics that has always spoken to me. In Napa Valley, few wines embody those qualities more fully than Dunn’s Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain. This tasting provided a fabulous opportunity to revisit a wide range of vintages going all the way back to the 1980s.
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The Polo Bar, New York, NY
Antonio Galloni, November 2024
The Polo Bar is one of my favorite spots in New York City. I realize that may sound somewhat pretentious, given that reservations are very hard to get.
Vinous Favorites
2022 Capraia Chianti Classico, 91 points
The 2022 Chianti Classico is a gorgeous, vibrant wine. Bright acids and clean mineral notes run through this juicy, inviting offering from Capraia. Pomegranate, blood orange, cedar and sweet pipe tobacco add plenty of intrigue. This is a terrific offering in its peer group. (AG)
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1996 Domaine Leroy Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Boudots 1er Cru
Neal Martin, December 2024
The 1996 Nuits Saint-Georges Aux Boudots 1er Cru is a little rustic at first pour, though it coheres in the glass, gaining depth of fruit. The tannins are palpable and there is a sense of heartwarming earthiness, just a little fungal toward the finish.
