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Shichi Hon Yari

Shichi Hon Yari Junmai Rice

SAKE NERDにて。
蒸留酒的なさっぱりさと、口に入れた後半から来る旨味が良い。暑い日に合ってた。
— 2 years ago

Espectacle del Montsant

Montsant Garnacha 2014

Another world famous Wine Nerd Herd Virtual Tasting this time on the docket was Spanish wines. This 100% Grarnacha showed in full force...caramel and violets on the nose-delicate in so many ways, not overly oaked, such fine balance and precision that speaks of a hybrid of old and new world. Drinks well now, yet has many many years ahead of it. @thewinenerdherd — 5 years ago

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Ron R

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Yes, I want to get my paws 🐾 on some of this, @Shawn R 🙂

Krug

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Ron R
9.6

Mini wine nerd herd in NYC! Our lovely ladies in shot.
WS event brings em to town. A wonderful gift from
@Shawn R. Understated, yet extravagant. Weightless, with roasted nuts and baked apples on the nose and palate - to die for! Thank you, Shawn!!!
— 5 years ago

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Ron R

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True dat, @Bill Bender 😚
David L

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It was a blend of 1990, 96, 02 , 04. Outstanding!
9.5
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This is top notch stuff from my experience !

Penfolds

Bin 128 Coonawarra Shiraz 1998

Amazing to buy a 23 year old Penfolds Bin 128 as good as this for $125 - only at Penfolds HQ at Magill Estate Adelaide. Still the Penfolds DNA of Choc Malt Mocha on this lovely old Shiraz. Dusty plummy notes, some old wood and leather notes. Tannins resolved - everything balanced. Shows the quality and ability to age of all Penfolds Cuvées. — 4 years ago

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Just had a bottle last night with the price tag still in place: $19:95!! 😁
Bob McDonald

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@Travis W Was it a 1998?
Travis W

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Hi @Bob McDonald, yes it was. Amazingly. I'll put my note up later tonight. 😁🍷

Venta Morales

Vino de la Tierra de Castilla Tempranillo 2018

Loved it! Found this bottle hugely discounted at Berkeley Bowl, and greatly enjoyed drinking it while watching the Democratic Debate (a shit show - wine was necessary) and sharing a special HQ dinner with my roommates. — 5 years ago

Talisker

Talisker Dark Storm Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Smoky Peaty and spirity aromas Also Iodine and Briny notes showing its maritime location. A single malt matured in charred oak casks. There is some conjecture as to whether Talisker is classified as Island or Islay but suffice to say it is the only Distillery on the Isle of Skye. Had a tour of Talisker many years ago after going to the HQ of the MacDonald Clan on Skye. I bought this 1 Litre bottle at Gatwick Airport about 2 months ago before we headed up to Inverness and the Highlands. — 5 years ago

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Top Winery

Joule Rosé of Mourvèdre 2019

One of the great offerings from Top and @Stanley Barrios the Wine Nerd Herd had the opportunity to taste from a shiner bottle and was impressed then. Now in “bottle” mineral accented by wild strawberry and wet stone. Dried flowers and layers of ripe cherries create a great offering.

EDIT-I’m upping my score, as this warms up in the glass I get a viscous mouthfeel that draws me back for more.
— 4 years ago

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9.4 is pretty strong DL
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That it is! So good in tasting room. Have to get into the mood for a Rose. Hopefully soon. @Shawn R
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@Shawn R @David L In my top 2 Rose bottles ever. Absolutely delicious Top Winery @Stanley Barrios is knocking out of the park

Joao Pato (Duckman)

Nerd Duck Fernão Pires - Baga Blend

SaviosSoares brings in the best juice — 5 years ago

Arkenstone

Obsidian Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This makes the nerd and the wine lover in me very happy! So Howell mountain, sooooo delicious! — 5 years ago

Bouchard Père et Fils

Vigne de l'Enfant Jésus Grèves Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2006

Mike R
9.4

Wine Nerd Herd Wednesday night a week ago in Iowa and we called this Burg night

W0TN for me
— 6 years ago

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