Son Excellence

Hundred Acre Vineyard

Fortunate Son "The Diplomat" Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Almost 3 years since my last bottle of this and my notes are very different. Thought this would be drinking well now but it’s still tight on open. Bright ruby colored, big red cherry and tobacco nose. Red fruit, earthy, tight. — 5 months ago

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Rémy Martin

XO Excellence Cognac Ugni Blanc

Excellent. Long, toasty caramel. — a year ago

Lyle, Daniel and 7 others liked this

Bouvet

Rosé Excellence Brut Cabernet Franc

Strawberry, baked brioche, and luscious bubbles! — 4 years ago

Hundred Acre Vineyard

Fortunate Son "The Dreamer" Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

The pro ratings got it right. A good wine that adds a lot to dinner. Not an elite wine, but it’s not trying to be. — 6 months ago

Jan, Dave and 9 others liked this
Ron R

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Nice notes.

Y Rousseau

Son of a Butcher Rosé Blend

Nice rosé. Wish we had more. — 2 years ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Riverside Vintners

Powell & Son Barossa Shiraz 2011

Alex Lallos
9.3

Made me realize how much I love Australian wines! Nice: up front and forward still — 3 years ago

Shay, Tom and 3 others liked this
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Wanting to try this producer.

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 2015

We had this a few days ago and I misplaced my notes. Citrus mineral and intensity I recall. Probably committing infanticide drinking this now but there were good reasons to. Firstly our son and wife plus our daughter home for Christmas from New York and secondly my retirement after 53 years at McDonald Group. — a year ago

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Ira Schwartz

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@Bob McDonald Congratulations, go and enjoy the next phase of your life!
Bob McDonald

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@Ira Schwartz Thanks Ira. I have been reading your wine reviews for many years now and I look forward to continuing that.
Ira Schwartz

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@Bob McDonald Kind words, thanks . I will say, now that you have more time on your hands, I expect more reviews😆

Mas des Bressades

Cuvee Excellence 2020

2020 beautiful fruit forward tannin filled beauty! — 2 years ago

De Chanceny

Brut Excellence Tête de Cuvée Vouvray Chenin Blanc

Pear, yellow apple, minerals, hay. Lots of ripe pear and apple on the palate with some bread crust and steely minerality. A touch of bitterness and alcohol heat as well. Medium acidity.

Good balance and nice, ripe fruit flavors.
— 4 years ago

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