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d'Arenberg

The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

Vintage 2012 | Oomphs… what’s wrong with me… tasted blind I was perceptive that there was a disbalance in the wine. Bummer. — a month ago

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Berry Marinussen

Berry Marinussen

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Trefethen Family Vineyards

HãLo Hillspring Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

So grateful to be able to dink this wine Thanksgiving Eve. — 10 months ago

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Kongsgaard

The Judge Napa Valley Chardonnay 2019

“Perfectly rounded” was what first came to mind when I drank this. Rich and opulent, yet incredibly seamless. Even in its youth, the mealy and creamy vanilla oak character did not feel out of place, especially against the preserve-like fruits ranging from lemons to apricots. Expectedly long with a dense glycerol-like texture, savoury finish, and energising acidity. Not typically a style that I’d rave about, but credit where credit’s due, the concentration, texture, and oak quality were all remarkable. CW even went so far to say that it was Monty-like, and I’m certain he isn’t the first nor last person to make such a claim. However, we too noted that the warmth and lack of verticality in structure was a dead giveaway of its Napa origin. A contemplative wine of great presence at this point, but probably needs another decade or more to be truly digestible. — 3 years ago

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Mark Ryan Winery

Dead Horse Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Cab Sauv dominant Bordeaux blend from Red Mountain. Minerally red stone fruit on the nose. Very smooth, a little funky in the back — 4 months ago

Saarloos & Sons

In Grateful Memory Of Cabernet Sauvignon

Cab that misses the acids I enjoy, some age but ready now. — 6 months ago

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Weingut Josef Walter

Centgrafenberg Frühburgunder "J" Trocken 2017

Lyle Fass
9.4

Wow what a nose. Huge spice and violets and a feral quality. Glorious and expressive. Stunning. 9.6 nose. Smells ready to go which is in line with 2017 Walter. Also some dead leaves and tree bark. Palate is ripe, supple and juicy with great energy and freshness. Delicate yet intensely flavorful. So succulent. Red cherries galore and some cassis as well. Drink now with aplomb — 2 years ago

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Ooh, the Früh ❤️
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@Severn Goodwin stunning in 17.

Gnarly Head

Grateful Dead Limited Edition Old Vine Zin 2021

Really good Zin at a really great price. Thanks to my friend Ed for the tip. — 5 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
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Poppelvej

Dead Ohio Sky Mourvèdre Rosé 2024

Concrete aging and awesome texture — 7 months ago

Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

What a treat to enjoy this pristine bottle of Marcassin Pinot, perfectly stored since release, the wine had plenty of dark red fruit, a touch of floral perfume on the nose and then dead sexy on the palate, rich and balanced with a long silky finish. Thanks AT, it was even better enjoyed with you! — 3 years ago

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Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Toscana Sangiovese 2016

Soldera ‘16 vs Marroneto MDG ‘16. 5 miles and worlds apart. The Soldera is an almost delicate, feminine wine with sweet spices, ripe fruits and has extreme longevity. At this point it lacks tertiary elements yet the wine feels ready. It will evolve but it seems a matter of preference whether one wants to wait for that. If you prefer to wait, don’t try it today, this wine will haunt you from the first sniff onward. Absolutely fantastic and a fantastic contrast to the Marroneto. Extremely grateful for the opportunity. — 4 years ago

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