Pepper & Spice

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2011

Always a treat with its perfumed aromatics, balanced dark cherry, berry fruits, spice, mineral, graphite, iron, olive, pepper & violets — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 8 others liked this

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah

This was surprisingly open & expressive with rich dark fruits, sweet on the palate, savory spice, meat, pepper mineral & violet — a month ago

Severn, Tom and 9 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Opened earlier in the day and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1982 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing (still!) and slightly green compared to the ’82 Mouton that was poured alongside. Cassis, purple Chewy SweeTarts, green bell pepper, old wood, some earth and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry and has massive structure still. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly bitter. Drink now with a long decant but there are decades of life left. — 11 days ago

Ericsson, Ron and 27 others liked this
Vino Joe

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Good to know! How long was your decant? And over how long a window did you enjoy it?
Jay Kline

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@Vino Joe great questions; I have answers. Note updated!

Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía

What a wonderful mencia varietal, balanced and bright red, tint of strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, baking spice, pepper and licorice. I love it!!! — 7 days ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

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Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits, cedar, spices, chocolates, coffee, licorice, light vanilla and black pepper.

Full bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with black currants, cooked cherries, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, cedar, earth, dark chocolates, licorice, cola, spices, vegetables, herbs and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 17 year old Napa Cabernet Sauvignon feels more like a Left Bank Bordeaux. Fruit forward with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing great complexity and delicious, but I expected more from this great 2007 vintage. I had the 2001 not too long ago, and it was so much better.

Nicely balanced and good by itself or with food. A good food wine too.

A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 3% Petit Verdot.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$350.
— 15 days ago

Paul, Juan and 15 others liked this

Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah 2020

Youthful & mostly primary that you can approach now with its dark cherry, berry fruits, lots of spice, underbrush, meat & violet — a month ago

Jan, Severn and 14 others liked this

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2012

Dark berry fruit, spice, meat, pepper, mineral & violet — a month ago

Shay, Tom and 10 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Rich with dark fruits, sweet spice, graphite, mocha, earth & tobacco — 11 days ago

Severn, Jan and 16 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Great color, taste and deep berry notes/spice — 24 days ago

Neil, Andrew and 2 others liked this

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Black fruits, sweet earth & spice with graphite & tobacco — a month ago

Lyle, Shay and 15 others liked this