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Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Out with customers. I picked the wines! — 16 days ago

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Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1981

I never would have anticipated drinking my birth year of Cheval Blanc out of a Solo cup yet, here we are. The ‘81 is ruddy still; deep garnet color with some browning towards the rim and loads of sediment. The nose shows some of the telltale green-ness of vintage but everything has found harmony: the fruit has blossomed and structure has integrated. Dark fruited with tobacco, dried purple flowers, mushrooms, herbs and soft eastern spices. Charming! No particular rush to drink these but lovely now. — a month ago

Douglas, Andrew and 17 others liked this
Peter Sultan

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Are you following the script of Sideways?@Jay Kline
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@Peter van den Besselaar lol, because it’s all we had with us!
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@Peter Sultan definitely has to channel my inner Miles

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Paul J
9.4

This was very nice! Classic Bordeaux all around. Refined with nice earthy elements. Medium depth and finish. Better values out there, but the tasting group really enjoyed. — 3 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Shay, Tom and 8 others liked this

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

2000 vintage. Last tasted 9.25.23 (9.2) after 1.5 hours decanted. Popped and decanted this for lunch. Great fill and solid cork. Throwing a bit of sed but less than anticipated. Meh nose. Medium body initially. Started off on the rich side of the ledger but not plush. Had some smoothness afoot. Tasted after 45 mins open, 1.75 hours open and 8 hours open. First two were unspectacular. After lounging in the decanter 8 hours, wine had firmed up, thinned out, picked up plenty of secondary flavors and had that previously missing grip. If you're gonna open this during the holidays or anytime soon, do it very very early...otherwise, it'll be a total waste. Wine has miles to go. No rush to crush but just air it out in advance properly. 10.16.24. — 23 days ago

Ira, Jan and 20 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Nice long description!

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2006

Mmmm such a beautiful wine. Deep, concentrated and perfectly balanced. Truely one of the finest producers out there and always a pleasure to drink! — 3 months ago

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GaryWEdwards

GaryWEdwards

Agreed on all counts! Some great juice. Long life still to enjoy too

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

One of my favorites! Opened one at home to celebrate the new job and love it. Definitely best out of the cellar but second and third glass were still better than my usual. — 4 months ago

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Ohhhh! I like this one too!

Château Léoville Poyferré

Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Drinking well with its dried red fruit, berry, cassis , cedar, leather, earth, graphite & tobacco notes. Sadly my last btl out of 2 owc’s purchased on release — a month ago

Shay, Aaron and 10 others liked this

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 1999

Gamy, meaty, leathery, dried redfruits as well, fresh and nicely acidic to balance out this middle-aged Beaucastel, medium-long finish, a very good, but not profound, Beaucastel Rouge. — 3 months ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Ira, Jan and 7 others liked this

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Takes the reins as best ever Dunn Cabernet for me…needed 45 mins out of Magnum, nose all Bordeaux of cedar and cigar box with a touch of cassis. Velvety palate, layers of red cherry and chocolate espresso bean, long, long finish. Find and drink now if you can. — 5 months ago

Jeroen, Ira and 26 others liked this
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Best ever - nice to hear