Lot 1981

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 1981

Splash decanted directly before service; enjoyed over the course of a few hours out of red Solo cups. The 1981 Gran Reserva Blanco pours, a golden color with medium viscosity. On the nose, the wine is vinous with notes of Khalas dates, dried apricot, black lemon, almonds, toasted coconut and marshmallow. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. A cerebral wine and just lovely stuff. Well stored bottles have a long life yet left ahead. Drink now with patience and plenty of air and through 2051. — 20 days ago

Andrew, Douglas and 5 others liked this

Pétrus

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1981

Cena con carlos gaytan y David wolf de petrus con los winegeeks jrz elp — a year ago

Juan liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1981

What an absolute treat. Medium ruby in the glass with just a hint of garnet. Fruit and tannin almost completely resolved. The purity of the acidity is stunning but the most impressive part of the wine is the texture and mouthfeel. Silky and elegant. Earth and mushroom. Burgundian. — 3 years ago

Severn, Jonathan and 10 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1981

Cuu amigos cata gentaz con ludo — a month ago

Juan and Jan liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1981

This was a well-stored example and the cork was in pretty great shape; extracted with the aid of a Durand. Opened about an hour before service and poured into a decanter. Enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 1981 pours a garnet color with a slight orange-ish rim; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears and some sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with mostly desiccated notes of dark and red fruit: red currants, confected cherry, organic earth, mushroom, leather, eucalyptus, baking spice. Umami AF. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. While showing its age, this is very much alive. The entire bottle was enjoyed by all. Drink now. — 4 months ago

Zach, Andrew and 16 others liked this

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1981

Dark rubi robe with a hint of brick color on the rim, nose of crushed flowers, cigar box, tobacco and blackcurrant, medium bodied, complex, elegant, fresh and balanced, ready to drink but will for sure last a fee decades more. Great bottle and we are happy we bought others :) — 3 years ago

Adriana Pagliano
with Adriana
Adriana, Ira and 21 others liked this
Adriana Pagliano

Adriana Pagliano

Perfect for a special birthday celebration!

Robert Mondavi Winery

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1981

Thought there was a chance this one was corked… turned out solid. Deep ruby color. Aromas of leather, blackberry and earthy mushroom. Hanging in there with some solid licorice, baked berry and oaky finish. — 9 months ago

Tom, Tom and 8 others liked this

Charles Heidsieck

Millésimé Brut Champagne Blend 1981

Nice minerality. Quite high toned acid. Pretty fruit if a bit shrill. From mag — 2 years ago

stewart mcsherry
with stewart
stewart, Vanessa and 7 others liked this

Château Talbot

Saint-Julien Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1981

Amazing singing — 3 years ago

Chris, Peter and 9 others liked this