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Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2005

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Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

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9.1

2010 vintage... deep, dark and brooding but just beginning to open. Full, savory and dense with great acidity and texture. — 8 years ago

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Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlúcar de Barrameda Palomino Fino

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Barrel X Saar Riesling

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Laïka Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc 2015

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Not at all flinty, but mineral and much more viscous than a typical sb. Bright acidity and great length — 7 years ago

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Hubacker Riesling 2006

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Stunning. Still quite youthful, with gobs of stone fruit, lemon zest and crushed slate. Nice dry, firm finish. — 8 years ago

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Les Jouises Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2014

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Château de Saint-Cosme

Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2015

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9.0

Explosive kirsch liqueur, roasted earth and savoury garrigue. Tannins not as firm as expected, but great freshness. — 8 years ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah

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9.4

Opened a bit closed, but came around nicely. Still dense, compact and loaded with classic syrah flavors. Yum. — 8 years ago

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Penedès Sumoll 2011

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Tasty. Modest tannin, very fresh red berry fruit and great acidity. — 8 years ago