Seduce Estate

Domaine Rapet Père et Fils

Clos du Roi Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2020

Delectable Wine
9.0

The 2020 Beaune Clos du Roi 1er Cru has some reduction on the nose, tightness, and broody at first, though it opens after ten minutes of aeration. I like the fruit profile here, which is wild strawberry and cranberry polished by oak. The palate is medium-bodied with fleshy, ripe red fruit, again, very polished by the new oak, detracting from the typicité. But it is a Beaune predesigned to seduce, and you cannot deny its cashmere finish and fresh figgy aftertaste. Charming. Tasted blind at the Burgfest tasting. (Neal Martin, Vinous, October 2024)
— 15 days ago

Château Pradeaux

Bandol Mourvedre - Cinsault Rosé Blend 2020

As goth in residence I should alert you that aside from inevitable pheromones it is intellectual wine acumen that revs my motor. Ipso facto if brains turn you on, this Bandol will seduce you with its thoughtful rigor—it has its balance and complexity fine-tuned. Then pure sensual attributes (silky rhubarb/peach Melba joy/is that a bay leaf? And omg perhaps even a hint of allspice) are all guest speakers at the symposium. This wine has deep thoughts but is perky-goth enough to dance til at least 3am. Daylight may be too much though. — 3 years ago

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Ellen Clifford

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@Paul T- Huntington Beach Fantastic. Yes, it is above and beyond. It checks so many boxes and does it with grace. Rosé to keep in the wheelhouse
Jeroen Koenen

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Love this wine. And really dig your note, as well.
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@Jeroen Koenen glad you enjoyed, cheers!

Wooden Valley

Suisun Valley Chardonnay 2017

Banana and lemon-kissed tropical fruits seduce the nose. Semi-sweetness of banana tropicals are supported with sea salted lemon undertones. Well structured, yet simple, this wine is the perfect light aperitif for a warm early summer evening. — 6 years ago

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Carlisle Winery & Vineyards

Sonoma County Syrah 2008

Shay A
9.4

In the running for shocker of the year so far. Not only because of how youthful it was, but in how it cleaned house at a small Syrah tasting with my local group.

I popped this ahead of time to try a glass because I was a bit skeptical of how it would show…my jaw about dropped when I smelled this wine. My goodness…deep and dark florals, violet, stemmy green herbs, black pepper. Wonderfully balanced and integrated on the palate. Whole cluster profile shines through in a supporting role, with the pepper-crusted blackberries, mocha, olive, charcoal. Not rich, not lean, fastball down the middle. Nervy acidity still. This has a cool-climate vibe to it with just a kick of richness to really seduce you. Brilliant. I may have underscored this.
— 8 months ago

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Severn Goodwin

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Nice. How was the Donelan?
Shay A

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@Severn Goodwin : It was young, but better on day two. I’m hit or miss with some of their wines, but I always like this wine (Obsidian Syrah). It was a 2014.
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Thanks @Shay A I'm still resting a few 2012's. If you ever get a chance to get/taste the rosé, don't pass it up

Williamson Wines

Seduce Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Night One in Yellowstone. Survived the broken cork. 😆 — 4 years ago

Arnaud Baillot

Les Vergelesses 1er Cru Savigny Les Beaune Pinot Noir 2015

I love this wine, So beautiful and mineral, flint, chalk, pears, apples, Meyer lemon, and many, many more aromas and flavors to seduce me. The epitome of a good white burg! — 6 years ago

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

1996 vintage. Multiple (6) bottles tasted 1hr, 2hrs and 4 hrs after decanting. Sleek and linear. Not gratuitous and giving just yet but close. Needs another 5-7 years to absolutely ingratiate itself into your psyche/cellar/glass if you're a robot/AI or actually have patience. Sexy af. Decided and dedicated temptress throwing out just enough historic, Lalande-styled love currently to seduce completely if your patience is lacking. Total siren song. Fill those ears with wax and watch your bank account. Beware. This just may be the longest lived Lalande vintage I've ever hit. Discounted the 1996 vintage big-time initially but deffy mistaken with this specific/particular wine. Hard to locate but if you do, it's a go to. Been trying to source since tasting this vintage, without luck, since this visit. Number one on the Most Wanted BDX list currently. Pray for me. 4.4.23. — 2 years ago

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Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg

Les Chaignots Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2002

Lights out bottle from MG, one of my top 3 favorite producers. To no surprise 2002 is so open and giving and its aromatics could seduce you across the room. It’s very Vosne Romanée like as it shows a beautiful spice character and superior combination of power and elegance. There’s red currants, roasted herbs, sous bois and lovely integrated toasty oak. Finishes with fantastic length, depth and soft tannins. A stunner, and Chef Thomas Keller approved 😇 — 4 years ago

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Williamson Wines

Seduce Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Great! Paired with Ribeyes for my pre-Birthday celebration! — 4 years ago

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Boeschen Vineyards

Carrera Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Violet candy, bright ripe plum, vanilla frosting on white cake, roses, and licorice on the nose, a beautiful fresh dense floral bouquet. So very floral upfront. A floral dessert for the nose. Deep and seductively dark red berry palate of drunken cherries, blackberries and raspberries. Piney, bright and astringent on the upper and back palate. Deliciousness on its own. Pair with a warm salty surprise like fresh crispy bacon and seduce your lover with this one. — 7 years ago

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