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J. B. Becker

Wallufer Walkenberg Kabinett Trocken Riesling 2020

Zesty, cheek puckering, mineral driven. — a month ago

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Lovely bottle of 1986 Ducru Beaucalliou. A little smoky and not as long as the last bottle but solid with rib chop, sautéed spinach, mushrooms Diane, and Beef Fat Fries at Hawksmoor NYC. Staff said they were going to decant and then did not. I think it would have opened more had they. Next time: insist. — 2 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of three days. Consistently enjoyable throughout, but best after several hours of air and through Day 3. The wine pours, a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. No signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with expressive notes of ripe and dried cherry, plums, toasted coconut, fresh dill, cedar chest, and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose however, the fruit is much more tart. The finish is long and tangy. A textbook example of old-school Rioja. Lovely. Drink now with patience and through 2036. — 2 months ago

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Ceccherini Cristiano

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I always wish i have more Lopez de Heredia in my cellar evertime i look at your reviews. Cheers!
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@Ceccherini Cristiano lol…I think the same thing. I certainly have some in the cellar but not nearly as deep as I would like. I guess there’s always time, right? 🤣 Regardless, thank you.
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@Jay Kline there's always time, agreed!
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Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Drinking well. Lovely nose of crushed rose petals and a hint of grilled meat and scintilla of tobacco. A touch dry on the palate but otherwise smooth and a nice long lasting finish — 2 months ago

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Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1970

Had the distinct pleasure of enjoying this lovely vintage this evening with a nice bolognese - excellent! Initial taste after opening was nice but the longer it sat the more smooth it became. — 2 months ago

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I was just singing the praises of the 1870 vintage and for a second thought this was it. I’m sure this 1970 was great. But, 1870 legendary. Many Master Sonm’s would say it is the greatest red wine ever made.

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 1990

a near perfect bottle—slightly oxidative, creamy, nutty, layered with lovely texture. — 3 months ago

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Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 2022

97/98 lovely strawberry chocolate and wild raspberry infused in a beautiful mouth filling sensational wine. Sexy Lady. With character…. — 2 months ago

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Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2014

Lovely and lucid. Lime and slate and great acidity. Real focus and presence. — 2 months ago

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Jay, Aravind and 10 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Best on Day 2. The 2019 pours a pale garnet color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherries, red roses, tangerine, pomegranate, talcum powder, dried sage, truffle, and dried stony earth. On the palate, the wine is bone dry with high tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and savory. A lovely expression of 2019 Barbaresco. Drink now with patience and through 2049. — 3 months ago

David, Martin and 17 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2007

The complexity has arrived! Lovely color on this one. Not all my 2007 looks this dark yet but this one had a rich depth and most toasted fruit notes. This is a very good but not great vintage. — 4 months ago

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