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9.0

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark inky in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light mildew, earth, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, light forest floor and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Very dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, dried meats, black tea and light vegetables.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 19 year old Syrah from Northern Rhône is still drinking nicely, although definitely not at its peak anymore.

Not in your face kind of wine at this point. Elegant, with nice complexity. Interesting, and still powerful.

Mildew and forest floor notes start to disappear after 90 minutes in the decanter. Still showing some fruit notes though, which is nice to see.

Good by itself or with food.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$80. — 16 hours ago

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9.2

It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of blueberries, black plums, currants, light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, peppercorn and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with fine grained tannins, tangy cherries and red chili pepper.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Howell Mountain. Rich, but not extracted.

Fruit forward with lots of earth and chocolate notes. Feels like a New World Cabernet, with a touch of Bordeaux.

This 5 year old Cabernet is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 7 years.

Nicely balanced and elegant, with a nice mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining. Complex and interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc. Aged in (40% new) French Oak barrels for 26 months. A tiny production of only 1,200 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$95. — 5 days ago

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8.8

Pretty color of apricot/ peach with a golden hue.

Fruity nose and medium in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with mild complexity.

Showing raspberries, strawberries, lemons, grapefruits, light earth, herbs, spices and minerals.

Spicy finish with limes and almonds.

This is a tasty Rosé from Cotes de Provence. Spicy and entertaining.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Better when properly chilled.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$20. — 7 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Very dry on the palate with nice complexity and a nice mouthfeel.

Showing black fruits, cedar, licorice, chocolates, dark coffee, pencil lead, earth and peppercorn.

This is a delicious Tempranillo from Ribera Del Duero in Spain. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and nicely balanced.

Starting to drink beautifully now, and needs a couple of hours to open up properly, so be patient.

Wine Enthusiasts 96 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

This 5 year old Tempranillo is already complex, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.

100% Tempranillo grapes, from 40 year old vines, were aged for 14 months in oak barrels and concrete vats.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$120. — 2 days ago

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8.8

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, cherries, spices and dark chocolates.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with red cherries, plums, black currants, coffee, light oak, spices, chocolates and peppercorn.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a nice Merlot based blend from Margaux. Elegant with nice complexity.

Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food.

A blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged for 16 months in used French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

88 points.

$50. — 4 days ago

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9.0

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Soft nose of red fruits with light wood and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with plums, cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and earth.

Long tangy finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Merlot blend from Bordeaux. Soft and elegant. Showing nice complexity at this point.

This 6 year old, Third wine from this winery, is drinking very nicely now. Fruit forward and easy drinking.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 67% Merlot and 33% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in used French oak barrels for 12 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$25. — 6 days ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Rich yellow in color with a golden hue.

Fruity on the nose and medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing ripe citrus fruits, yellow apples, light apricots, spices, light cedar, earth, herbs and white pepper.

Long finish with lemons and light spices.

This 9 year old Napa Chardonnay is drinking beautifully now. Rich and fruit forward. Juicy and entertaining. Alcohol is nicely integrated by now.

Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex, engaging and good right out of the bottle.

Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Good by itself as a sipping wine.

14.9% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50. — 8 days ago

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9.4

Dark gold in color.

Pretty nose of ripe citrus fruits, spices, apricots, ripe apples, light caramel, honeysuckle, fresh honey and minerals.

Full bodied and creamy, with medium plus acidity.

Sweet on the palate with honeysuckle, light nuts, apples, ripe citrus fruits, spices, apricots, dried fruits and honey notes.

Long finish with honey and white pepper.

This 6 year old sweet wine from Sauternes feels very young and fresh, especially on the nose. Rich and extracted.

This Second Growth Sauternes is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next few decades.

Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Creamy and complex. Just gorgeous.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and a great dessert wine.

A blend of 90% Sémillon with 10% Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$30. — 4 days ago

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9.1

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing red and black fruits with light oak, chocolates, herbs, spices and peppercorn.

Nice length on the finish with round tannins and cherries.

Fruit forward and complex. Elegant and nicely balanced.

I had the 2020 vintage recently, and this 6 year old is drinking much better. Will continue to age nicely in the next few years.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and a good food wine too.

A blend of 60% Merlot, 20% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 12 months. A tiny production of only 2,400 bottles.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$30. — 5 days ago

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9.0

Maison de la Rougerie Crémant de Bordeaux Brut Non Vintage, France

Golden in color.

Strong nose of citrus, apples, yeast, brioche, spices, minerals and sea salt.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and medium plus sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, lemons, pears, spices, herbs, light earth and sea salt.

Tangy finish with limes and sweet grapefruits.

This is a very tasty sparkling wine from Bordeaux. Fruit forward and nicely balanced.

Showing mild complexity and a festive mouthfeel. Good for parties.

Neither tart nor bitter. A nice sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too.

Easy drinking and good right out of the bottle. Good by itself, and better when properly chilled. A good pool.

12% alcohol by volume.

90 points. — 6 days ago