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Gary Arya-Armstrong Influencer Badge

Assistant Head Sommelier Rockpool Bar and Grill Sydney

116 wines • 31 followers • 61 following

Sylvain Cathiard

En Orveaux Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2010

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9.6

Both wines singing! The 2010 the much finer of the two, still incredibly youthful. — 8 years ago

Gaja

Sperss Langhe Nebbiolo 2007

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9.3

Young but powerful, dark brooding fruit fine tannins. — 9 years ago

Robert Ampeau & Fils

Les Perrières Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 1993

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8.7

Still in very good condition, developed brioche honeycomb notes but still a lot of freshness! — 9 years ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 1996

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9.3

Rapier acid line but there is enough fruit to give flesh to the wine. Still very tightly coiled, youthful. — 9 years ago

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Philippe & Catherine Delesvaux

Anthologie de Grains Nobles Chenin Blanc 2010

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10

360gms Residual Sugar!!! Utterly delicious vibrant with perfect acid balance. — 9 years ago

Clarendon Hills

Astralis Syrah 2005

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9.0

I was surprised by the weight and opulence of the fruit. Still soils in structure but also generous . — 9 years ago

Joh. Jos. Prüm

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling Auction 1983

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9.4

Magnificent! Lushly sweet with beautifully balanced acidity. Still some primary stone fruit, just starting to show some dried porcini notes. — 9 years ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 2002

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9.7

Im arguing with myself as to whether this is my top red wine. It's seamless! Yes it's still young, the oak still shows a subtle sense of wood, the fruit precise elegant and perfumed. Acid and tannin fine, poised. — 9 years ago

Gaja

Darmagi Langhe Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

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8.9

Opulemt fruit but fine tannins. Needs some time! — 9 years ago

Joh. Jos. Prüm

Wehlener Sonnenuhr Auslese Riesling Auction 2008

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8.9

Much less sweetness than I was expecting. Still beautifully balanced with a fresh acidity. — 9 years ago

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