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Orin Swift Cellars

8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend 2023

Really drinkable. Smooth, not too complex, but also not overly sweet. — 3 days ago

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Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

My first Palmer and it is a delight. Opulence, elegance and balance in a bottle. — 8 days ago

Tom, Peter and 9 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Noice. The 2009 isn't too shabby currently either. Helluva 1-2 punch.
Bob McDonald

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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego i agree Scott. The 2009 Palmer is an absolute classic.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Bob McDonald Hell yes. Actually think I need to reorder 3 btls since I’m down to a single bottle or completely 86’d. So good.

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

Current release. Still need much time in the bottle, but will show well in about a decade. — 23 days ago

Tom, Peter and 10 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2021

Bright medium ruby , quite thin violet rim . Quite discreet and fine, reserved on the nose . Red cherry , cassis , mineral tinged blackberry, after a while pomegranate. On the palate this is very detailed and precise , great freshness and with more red fruit, cherry , red plum , blackberry , wet slate , saline oyster shell with very fine tannins . Long mineral finish . Very young obviously but incredibly elegant and fresh . Will need time , this closed up quite a lot after time in the decanter . Better in 10 -15 years , will last well a further 10-15 . Incredibly promising . — 20 days ago

Tom, Vino and 16 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Wow! 👀
Bob McDonald

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@Andrew Cullimore You’ve certainly had many of the Tuscan stars Andrew.

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1989

1989 vintage. Opened but not decanted. Tasted after one hour open. More structure than the 1990 version tasted side-by-side but leaner with slight, vegetal tones, less fruit and better tannic structure than the 1990. Couldn't find this in my Delectable reviews but feel like I've tasted this once in the last 6 or so years. Apples (1990 version)/Oranges (1989). As with the 1990, the 1989 is in a good place for another few years in the 750ml format but if you want to truly visit a 35+ year old vintage at the height of its' powers, opt-in for a large format experience. 10.10.25. — 2 days ago

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Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

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Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim. Doesn't show much age.

Beautiful nose with red and black fruits, chocolates, tobacco leaf, vegetables, forest floor, black tea, earth, coffee, herbs, spices, black pepper and wildflowers.

Full bodied and soft with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, cherries, black plums, currants, oak, light chocolates, coffee, mushrooms, licorice, tobacco leaf, earth, herbs and spices.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a gorgeous 24 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Saint Julien. Rich and elegant. Spicy and very complex. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 10 years.

A great sipping wine that is so much fun to drink by itself.

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. Aged in (33% new) French oak barrels for 18 months.

13% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$150.
— 5 days ago

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Doug Powers

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Nice pull @"Odedi"!!
Tom Casagrande

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Very nice!

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2014

Medium light lemon straw colour , very fine constant bubbles . Quite restrained and mineral on the nose , with some light toasty notes , white flowers , lemon oil . Quite closed . On the palate this is really quite intense and mineral , oyster shell , chalky , limestone hints . Some lemon pith and a lightly toasty with a saline hint , fresh acidity , long and detailed , refined and very balanced . Really young still , needs time to open and will be long lived . Better in 5- 10 years and will last well a further 5-10 years — 3 days ago

Ira, Jan and 13 others liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1945

a slight tang. Lifted fruit but slightly fading. Still in really good shape given its age — 4 days ago

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Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

This seemed to be in a perfect spot showing red & black fruit, graphite, cedar, sweet savory spice, leather & tobacco — 9 days ago

Dave, Jean-Philip and 11 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Awesome

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2020


Deep opaque core, thin ruby rim. Deep slightly spicy creme de cassis , blackberry , charcoal embers , grafite . On the palate this is quite intense but has good freshness , and ripe but firm , quite dry tannins . Creme de cassis , blackberry , grafite , crushed rocks , quite saline and fresh in style , oyster shell and sea breeze hints . Well balanced alcohol and good length grafite , saline tinged finish . This is actually quite enjoyable , though obviously way too young , fresh and detailed with cool fresh dark fruit and grafite nuance. Better in 10 years and will last well a further 10-15 maybe more . Really enjoyed the style and balance of this .
— a day ago

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Somm David T

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My first Bordeaux producer love back in the day. Still great.
Andrew Cullimore

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One of mine too @Somm David T , had a few vintages quite recently , all have shown really well