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  • Toscano is now Disneyland
    by Roger
    I had not been to Tuscany in 30 years. It’s still beautiful, the food is just as good, but tourism is causing a pernicious form of gentrification. There is only a fixed amount of Toscano but there seems to be more tourists, I suspect, because of the amplification of beautiful things by the maelstrom of… Read More »Toscano is now Disneyland
  • Vietnam ’24
    by Roger
    We were part of a group on a bike tour of central Vietnam in March 2024. A video made during our tour by the host, Mr Biker Saigon Some pics and a few videos collected into an iCloud photo album
  • We were interviewed by Nathan…
    by Roger
    Nathan’s “I’m Moving To Italy” podcast has been a encouraging lifeline in our process of searching for, buying, and learning how to live in Italy. In July of this year, Natan interviewed us for his podcast. We tell our story from the beginning up to the present and hope it helps others as much as… Read More »We were interviewed by Nathan…

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Recent Tasting Notes on CellarTracker

  • 2020 Tenuta Il Palagio Sacred Love Toscana IGT
    Tasted by rogerr. JS gave this 97 pts. I don't get it. It's either sleeping or there was payola. Enjoyable enough but seemed disjointed and not very complex. Ripe and palate filling but lacking in finesse with a medium finish. Will report after further cellar aging. (90 pts.) – Tasted 6/2/2025.
  • 2019 Josetta Saffirio Barolo del Comune di Monforte d'Alba
    Tasted by rogerr. (there might be a duplicate record for this wine in CT with the name "Josetta Saffirio Barolo") Purchased at the winery 2 years ago, this wine is in a great drinking phase now. Very pronounced aromas of red berries, roses, herbs. On the palate the wine is well integrated with a good […]
  • 2009 Saxum Bone Rock James Berry Vineyard
    Tasted by rogerr. Consistent with recent notes. Maturing nicely. (93 pts.) – Tasted 4/8/2025.
  • 2016 Yount Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon
    Tasted by rogerr. Drinking well. Will continue to improve a bit with age. (93 pts.) – Tasted 4/8/2025.
  • 2011 Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard
    Tasted by rogerr. Aging nicely and showing a lighter body as the tannins are significantly softened. Color is ruby and there is still fruit on the nose and palate. Enjoyed at a restaurant with friends so no chance to decant and my senses were dulled by a cold but it showed well regardless. (93 pts.) […]
  • 2019 Saxum White James Berry Vineyard
    Tasted by rogerr. Agree with recent notes. Rich, nice texture, med + finish. Good effort for a rhonish style white. (92 pts.) – Tasted 3/10/2025.
  • 2012 Saxum Paderewski Vineyard
    Tasted by rogerr. Solid Saxum. Drinking well but not memorable. (91 pts.) – Tasted 3/4/2025.
  • 2010 Damilano Barolo Lecinquevigne
    Tasted by rogerr. Like EdKz's note. This wine is mature and faring well for a low-end barolo that I don't think was intended for long aging. It's holding up well but tertiary flavors are now predominant. On day 2, the wine was still holding up and perhaps a bit mellower. (91 pts.) – Tasted 3/2/2025.
  • 2012 Saxum James Berry Vineyard
    Tasted by rogerr. AGAIN, this bottle had a bit of spritz so wondering if some refermentation occurred. Wondering if anyone else is experiencing this issue? UPDATE: Contacted Saxum and they will replace the 2 flawed bottles. EXCELLENT customer service! Bravo! (90 pts.) – Tasted 2/25/2025.

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