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Orin Swift Cellars

8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend 2013

Deep dark purple. Rich, jammy dark fruit, smooth tannins. Lovely robust flavor. — 4 days ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2011

It’s 10 years since Serge. Hochar’s death whilst swimming in Acapulco on NYE 2014 and I think it’s appropriate to celebrate his legacy that is the modern Chateau Musar.
I first tasted Lebanese wines in London circa 1986 when I used to go to a couple of Lebanese restaurants in Shepherds Market near Mayfair in London
Al Hamra is still in business
I’ve been to Beirut several times and always stock up at the airport duty free
So a toast to a departed icon of the wine world
Since my last 2011 4.5 years ago (see note) this has aged wonderfully and I’ve up my rating several points
Another few years and it will be further improved
Optimal decant time was around 3.5 to 4 hours
Ethereal stuff
— 10 days ago

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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2002

In a great place. Sweet edges of soft lemon with some toasty notes and steely minerality. Lovely and complex and delicious. — 9 days ago

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Cantina Zaccagnini

Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2021

Light, jammy front with a smooth, lightly earthy finish. — 15 days ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1978

This btl was in perfect condition, drinking younger than its age showing red fruit, cassis, earth, leather, sweet spice & tobacco — a day ago

Shay, Rob and 6 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2013

Great balance. Subtle apple on the palate. Tiny bubbles as you would expect in a premium champagne. December 2024. — 9 days ago

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Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2014

Decanted in the glass for 30 minutes, with bottle open during that time and later. The best wine experience so far. I tried it before on a tasting and was not impressed. Brioche, toast, citrus, apple and racing acidity were still present in my mouth after 2 minutes of taking a sip. I prefer to drink it the way I described at the beginning vs straight from the bottle that was standing in ice. — 12 days ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Opened the bottle several hours in advance. Great tannic structure, still lots of fruit and some secondary flavors; nothing tertiary yet. Try again in a few years but great now — 8 days ago

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Mmmmh...aged Bordeaux. Is there anything in the world thats better???? Happy new year!!! — 9 days ago

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Absolutely, not! Cheers & HNY! 🍷

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1988

Only wine you can define as liquid gold in a bottle, just perfect. Apricots, fruit blossoms, honey — 9 days ago

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