Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

9.1

Medium deep , ruby centre and ruby rim . Dark blackberry , spicy tobacco , earthy currants , coffee . On the palate quite dark fruit focused , blackcurrant , blackberry , dark cherry . With time in the glass this seems to show a bit more of the earthy , tobacco notes also present on the nose. Quite high fresh acidity , slightly gritty tannins , quite good tobacco tinged finish . This is showing well now but will age well for a further decade — 8 days ago

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Domaine Michel Gros

Clos des Réas Monopole Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir

Thien Bui

9.1

Very well made, better even the second day — 3 days ago

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Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)

Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay 2021

Neal Ferry

9.0

Wonderful expression of a French Chard — 10 days ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Domaine de Thalabert Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2015

Jay Kline

9.2

From Magnum. Opened about an hour before dinner; enjoyed over the course of two days. Best after a couple of hours. The 2015 “Domaine de Thalabert”pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of tears and signs of sediment. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and desiccated fruit: blueberries, figs, lavender, Kalamata olive, leather, coffee, Bacon fat, spices, and organic earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. This was pretty shy and awkward early but after significant air, it came alive. Lots of life left. Drink now through 2035. — 3 days ago

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