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Paul Burt

Paul Burt

Red Blend

Saved Red Blend 2012

California, United States
3079 days ago

Paul scored this wine: 88/100

The winemaker's notes call this a big powerful wine. Not so much. It does open to add depth and some strength, but it takes a good 45-60 mns. to open fully and the end result was a red berry driven wine with medium tannins, smallish pepper notes and a decent ending acidity. Honestly don't think this worth the nearly $25 it takes to buy locally. Paul

William Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Napa Valley, California, United States
3128 days ago

Paul scored this wine: 91/100

A much more complex and integrated cabby than the price point implies ($14US). Loads of blackberry, dark currant and plum, with spice and and mocha leading to a medium tannic finish, add to that a good acidic, juicy aftertaste and you have a cabbie worth everyday drinking. drnk now - Paul

Ruffino Chianti 2012

D.O.C.G. Tuscany, Italy
3128 days ago

Paul scored this wine: 84/100

Another Super One selection and for the area and the population it serves it will sit well for Italian night pasta feeds. Just a little zest to the cherry and blueberry fruit with earth and spice for accent. The body is sort of lithe - and the aftertaste is extremely short - which makes you want another. Drink now

Vintner's Reserve

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay 2013

California, United States
3128 days ago

Paul scored this wine: 89/100

Another good showing for the style and price point. Green apples, vanilla and a slight nutty profile are front and center, but as it warms a citrus presence shows itself - a slightly creamy viscous back palate creates a medium aftertaste.

Shingleback Winery

Red Knot Shingleback Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Mclaren Vale, Australia
3128 days ago

Paul scored this wine: 87/100

This was really good for the price point. Plenty of blackberry and Damson plum, wood, chocolate and chewy tannins combined with juicy acidity give a better than average everyday drinking experience - which is exactly what you could do at this price. Drink now.

Paul Burt

Memorable Wine

To many to count.

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First Wine

1973 Hunter Valley Semillion was my epiphany wine.

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Unusual Wine Experience

Drinking a 1962 Petrus in Maldive Island in 1978.

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Current Fav Wine

With the exception of a small percentage of stinkers - it's usually the one in my hand. I do love the syrah grape, however.

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Winner World's Best Drink Writer
WFour-Time Winner James Beard Foundation
Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award