Hundred Acre Vineyard

Fortunate Son "The Dreamer" Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

9.4

A man’s man type of cab from Jayson Woodbridge. This is opulent, bigger than life, good aerating helps. Hear from the source that the best pairing for it is elk, can’t wait to try it. — 8 days ago

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R.L. Buller & Son

Premium Fine Victoria Muscat

Nagib Nasr

9.0

Very sweet, desert wine. Very nice. — 2 months ago

Kuleto Estate

Native Son Napa Valley Red Blend 2019

Nic Anderson

9.0

Another very good red blend, which is soft. Cherries and dark chocolate are our notes. Paired well with steak salad — 10 months ago

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Bob McDonald

9.1

See previous note from 96 weeks ago where I said that I would drink the last one when my son Hugh was home from NY (born 1987) which came to pass last night. Overall not as impressive as the previous tasting but retains its silky tannin structure. Very dark in colour - opaque. Notes of cassis and pipe tobacco - overall dusty without the depth of fruit of the previous tasting. Just medium bodied. Tasting Book recommend a drinking window till 2035 which I would not agree with. Leads me to think I will be drinking my bottles of 86 Mouton sooner rather than later. — 3 years ago

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Bob McDonald

@Michael Herzog It’s a good idea to do this I think Michael. We also have a daughter Georgie who was born in 1989. We will be drinking an old Bordeaux from that year sometime in the next few days before they both return to work overseas.

Bill Bender

@Bob McDonald I have a couple ‘89s. I need to check in on one soon. Hope you are are well Bobby Mac.

Bob McDonald

@Bill Bender Nice to hear from you Bill. We are well and I hope you are as well. We ended up having an 89 Mouton when the kids were home. Wonderful aromatics. Weather cooling down. Hope it’s warm enough to go for a surf over Easter. Cheers.

Hundred Acre Vineyard

Fortunate Son "The Diplomat" Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

Ericsson

9.4

Fifty fifty Cab Merlot blend. Robust wine with character and depth. — 8 days ago

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Riverside Vintners

Powell & Son Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Lindsey M

9.0

Heavy yet fruity and chocolate notes. Very good table red. — a month ago

Weingut Josef Walter

Father & Son Spätburgunder 2018

Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.2

Big, ripe nose of candied cherries, spice, raspberry coulis, dried leaves and roses. Gorgeous nose. Unreal minerality as well. So expansive. Juicy and deep with very ripe fruit and a skoche of heat. Let’s see if it resolves. Good freshness and energy. — 3 months ago

Ron, Daniel and 5 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2015

Bob McDonald

9.5

We had this a few days ago and I misplaced my notes. Citrus mineral and intensity I recall. Probably committing infanticide drinking this now but there were good reasons to. Firstly our son and wife plus our daughter home for Christmas from New York and secondly my retirement after 53 years at McDonald Group. — 2 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Bob McDonald Congrats!!

Bob McDonald

@@Andrew Cullimore @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Thanks again for your well wishes. I will look forward to your excellent tasting notes in the new year.