Mastery

Domaine Dujac

Aux Malconsorts Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Premier Cru, but really Grand Cru, Malco, one of my favorite wines on the planet is just rocking tonight, pnp perfection wafting an unmistakable Dujac nose with layers of violets, cocoa beans, fresh red berry fruit and whole brunch stemmy spice. The palate is pure silk with a mastery in balance of richness, purity and delivery of fruit, texture and acids with a finish that just keeps on going. Amazing wine. — a year ago

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Severn Goodwin

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Yeah...these vines have the greatest neighbors!

Domaine Arnaud Lambert

Brézé Clos David Monopole Saumur Chenin Blanc 2019

Translucent light colour. Typical nose of
Chenin, citrus zest, melon. In the mouth, the acidity is sharp and constitutes the backbone of the tasting, which is spread over several levels, with notes that are both resin and herbaceous mineral. It is certainly a work of high mastery. Perfect with oysters and seafood.

Robe claire translucide. Nez type des
Chenin, zeste d’agrume, melon. En bouche l’acidité est tranchante et constitue la colonne vertébrale de la dégustation qui s’étage sur plusieurs niveaux, avec des notes autant minéral rés que herbacées. C’est assurément un travail de haute maîtrise. Parfait avec des huîtres et fruits de mer.
— 2 years ago

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Chateau Du Moulin À Vent

Les Terasses Du Château 2018

Nice entry level cuvée for this Moulin-à-vét of which Château is one of the sure values ​​of the appellation. Crunchy and fruity, yet with discreet aging notes that suggest mastery and savoir-faire. Simple but classy.

Belle entrée de gamme pour ce moulin a vent dont le Château fait parti des valeurs sûres de l’appellation. Croquant et fruité avec néanmoins les notes d’élevage discrètes qui suggèrent maîtrise et savoir faire. Simple et classieux.
— 4 years ago

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Azelia

Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

J. Kim
9.2

One immediately notices livelier Nebbiolo aromas, higher acidities, polished fruit. The only downside is a simpler lighter structure. The aroma has a full, continuous range, unreally pure, its perfectionist style could feel clinical but the intensity of fruit and the mastery of winemaking is of the highest order. This has a focus, distinctiveness and definition, the qualities expected from lot of single vineyard Barolo’s but almost always never delivered. The bullet-proof aroma remains stable for three days. Unlike some Barolo’s with out of control acidities, it manages to be bright and pervades the whole structure with consistency of glow. — 4 years ago

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Tenuta Col d'Orcia

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2018

col d'orcia 2018 Brunello di Montalcino is an alluring creation with 14.5% alcohol content, boasting a medium body that dances gracefully on the palate. Its mesmerizing hue of medium purple enchants the eyes, while its vibrant high acidity adds a delightful zing to the overall experience, accentuating the flavors.

As the wine meets the nose, a captivating bouquet unfolds, reminiscent of a Tuscan spring garden. Notes of balsamic, basil, and sundried tomatoes intermingle with the freshness of thyme, creating a harmonious symphony of aromas. The scent of ripe red cherry adds a touch of fruity allure to the ensemble.

Upon the first sip, one is immediately greeted by the invigorating burst of sour cherry, a defining characteristic that lingers tantalizingly. The wine's exceptional quality shines through, making it an excellent choice to accompany a fine meal. It effortlessly complements a variety of dishes, elevating the dining experience to new heights.

With a rating of 96, col d'orcia 2018 Brunello di Montalcino stands as a testament to the mastery of winemaking. This wine is not merely a beverage but an invitation to indulge in the artistry and craftsmanship of Italian viticulture. It is the perfect companion for cherished moments shared with great friends at an authentic Italian restaurant, where the ambiance matches the wine's essence. Cheers to unforgettable memories and the pleasure of savoring this remarkable wine!
— a year ago

Raul Pérez

Vico Bierzo Mencía

When winemakers devote themselves to the mastery of one grape, every bottling from top to bottom tends to be exceptional.

Such is the case with Raul Perez and his consistent ability to make Mencia bloom.

Vico is aromatically rich and complex. Cedar, new leather, blackberry, black currant, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee.



— 3 years ago

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M. Christopher Roebuck

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Definitely something I want to try. Similar to me recent 100% Graciano experience. Awesome notes.
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Glad to hear @M. Christopher Roebuck ! Let me know what you think. If you ever get a chance to try his la penitencia I highly recommend. I think it’s my highest rated wine to date

Cantina Luigi Pira

Serralunga Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

J. Kim
9.0

The aroma is similar to Azelia, authentic and pure, but missing some bass components. It even shows some natural wine tendencies, slightly volatile and gassy, which settles down quickly. The structure lacks the authority and the weight but it scores high in transparency and dynamics. It will not challenge the supremacy of Conternos, Mascarellos and Odderos because its aroma is less complex and powerful, but its structure is built on radically different geometry, which makes it very exciting. There is also a Burgundian sense of mastery of texture, and distinctiveness of aroma that separates it from more pedestrian Barolo’s. Also worth noting that while it shows the authentic character of Barolo it does not forego a strong individuality of the winemaker. — 4 years ago

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Skerk

Venezia Giulia Vitovska 2019

Incredible food wine — a bright, beautiful orange wine with just the right amount of grip. Apricot, orange marmalade, seashell, and an elusive floral perfume.

With all the hype around skin contact wines (and the Friulan mastery of the style) I’m amazed that these Skerk wines aren’t more of a thing.

Also amazed that Vitovska, native to the Carso of Friuli / Kras in Slovenia, isn’t more of a thing. This variety fucks….
— 2 years ago

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Château Thivin

Cuvée Zaccharie Côte de Brouilly Gamay 2018

Wow. SO good. So clean, expressive, structured. Has the character, wild elegance and terroir of burgundy. This vineyard is amazing. Consistently so rocky and granitic, full of austere and noble blackberry fruit, amazing sappy concentration. Handles the heat of the vintage with Jedi mastery, yielding a wine with good acid, fantastic fruit and incredible mineral structure. — 3 years ago

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Decant or not to decant? I always found these bottles to be closed in their youth, so curious how you handled @Josh Morgenthau ?
Josh Morgenthau

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This was brought to a friend’s for dinner and so was a pnp. It was very accessible after 30 mins of being open- not that the 18 isn’t as ageworthy as ever but it’s also super enjoyable in its youth in what’s a pretty giving, fruit forward vintage.
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Sadly disappeared pretty quickly so no day 2 notes

Edi Kante

Dosaggio Zero Spumante Pinot Nero

Mastery Champagne style blend of Chardonnay and Malvasia - buy with frequency.

Spiced rye bread and lemon zest. Teeny bubbles with high pitched lemon, jasmine, yellow apple.

Bone dry racing acid and zippy. Also rich and round in the epilogue.
— 4 years ago

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