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Day Wines

Johan Vineyards Pinot Noir 2018

So elegant and delightful. This wine has a grace and finesse, and an inner tension. The fruit and acidity and tannins dance beautifully with each other. This wine has a personality and sense of place that make it one to savor. — a month ago

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Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1966

Opened earlier in the day and double-decanted to be served several hours later. The 1966 pours a pale garnet color with a transparent core. This is red fruit heavy and sanguine with ferrous earth, leather, and old wood. The tannins are firm still. An almost evergreen St-Estèphe that’s iron clad and tough as nails. Better than good but at nearly 60 years old, will it ever relax? Hard to say. It would likely survive another 60 years but it’s hard to imagine it evolving a lot considering where we’re at today. So...drink now, I guess? — 2 months ago

Lyle, Jan and 14 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Ain't getting better. Tasted two bottles in 2023. Holding up more than expected but time's a ticking...
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Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2007

A day 2 tasting. Slightly stewed fruit that reminded me for just a moment of some liquor and white pepper. — 4 months ago

Ira, Neil and 2 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1813

Graphite, plum, sesame, blueberry on the mid palate. Huge in the mouth. — 10 days ago

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay

W64 200, Xmas day family wine 3L perfect in every way, what a cracker, silky berries, in the same level as say Gevrey Chambertan, without the expense. Just had a rethink, this now goes to my top rated wine. — a month ago

G.D. Vajra

Albe Barolo Nebbiolo 2010

Expressive, surprisingly rich, and energetic. But also a touch heavy especially on day 2. — 4 months ago

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Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2023

Fresh, softly fruity, not sweet. Perfect in day time, should drink cold. — 5 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

You're not 40 every day and I wanted a special wine to celebrate that special day. Fortunately the wine bar / open kitchen restaurant we went to had that special wine, amongst 400 references, that I had been desperate to taste for a long while. I didn't take notes so it's all from memory, but the nose is what I liked the most. Coconut notes, leather, cherries, coffee... I spent probably 15 minutes in total smelling that wine. The palate was great with some acid drive, some matter but not in an overwhelming way, some gentle, well integrated tannins in the rear, before a long finish with savoury notes, red fruits, coconut and that gentle grainy tannic layer. A great experience to top up a day to remember.
Oh and if you happen to be in Warsaw, Poland and be looking for a great wine place, make sure to check out Kontakt - wino & bistro.
— a month ago

Scott@Mister, Ira and 14 others liked this
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Congrats Daniel! Fine experience.
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Happy Birthday @Daniel M ! Great wine! Great review!
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@Paul K thank you, Sir !

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2013

DP? I’ll take it any day! — 3 months ago

Daniel, Paul and 9 others liked this

Day Wines

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2018

ESF
9.1

Impressive cut - hi quality Sonoma Zin, modern style, fruit forward w/some decadent notes of chocolate & vanilla - deep reservoir of red & black fruit. Silky smooth refined palate thru finish. Lot to like here — 5 months ago

Tom, Ira and 4 others liked this