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Michael Mendes

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Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2010

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Michael Mendes

Michael Mendes

9.0

High toned red fruit, solid acidity, velvety tannins with a touch of Brett. My kind of juice. — 8 years ago

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Giovanni Sordo

Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo 2010

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Michael Mendes

Michael Mendes

9.0

2010. After an hour in the decanter it really softened. Lots of red fruit, a hint of violet. Firm structure. Revisit in a couple years. — 8 years ago

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Bouchard Père et Fils

Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir

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Michael Mendes

Michael Mendes

8.8

2012. Tight. Surprisingly earthy; red fruit started to pop after a half hour or so. Will be much better in a few years. — 8 years ago

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Williams Selyem

Central Coast Pinot Noir 2012

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Michael Mendes

Michael Mendes

9.2

2012. Red fruit, black tea, wet leaves. Acid and structure. Me likey. — 8 years ago

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Domaine de Bonserine

La Viallière Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2011

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Michael Mendes

Michael Mendes

8.9

A bit lighter than I'd expect, but nicely balanced. Dark fruit, some smoke and meat. — 8 years ago

Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Bergerie Savennières Roche aux Moines Chenin Blanc 1998

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Michael Mendes

Michael Mendes

9.1

1998. Bitter almond, apricot and honey. A little cheese rind. Clean, mouthwatering acid. Fantastic. — 8 years ago

Château Puech-Haut

Prestige Saint-Drézéry Rosé Grenache Cinsault 2015

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Michael Mendes

Michael Mendes

8.9

Fruity, light and fresh. Drink rapidly. — 8 years ago

G.D. Vajra

Kyè Langhe Freisa 2013

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Michael Mendes

Michael Mendes

9.0

Very unique. Dark assertive fruit with solid acid and soft tannins. Drank well over 2 days. — 8 years ago

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E. Guigal

Brune et Blonde de Guigal Côte-Rotie Syrah

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Michael Mendes

Michael Mendes

8.6

Not my style. Cured meat, smoke, red fruit. Seems disjointed to me, maybe some bottle age will help balance things out. 2010. — 8 years ago

Domaine Henri Gouges

Les Saint Georges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir

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Michael Mendes

Michael Mendes

9.0

Beginning to fade. Some fruit left, lots of mushroom and dust. Still enjoyable. — 8 years ago

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