Son Of A Son

Son of Man Sagardo

Basque Cider

Nice! How cool to have a local brewery. — 18 days ago

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Weingut Josef Walter

Father & Son Spätburgunder 2018

Lyle Fass
9.2

Big, ripe nose of candied cherries, spice, raspberry coulis, dried leaves and roses. Gorgeous nose. Unreal minerality as well. So expansive. Juicy and deep with very ripe fruit and a skoche of heat. Let’s see if it resolves. Good freshness and energy. — 4 months ago

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Riverside Vintners

Powell & Son Barossa Valley Shiraz 2019

Big fruit balanced by earthiness. Spicy, substantial. Nose of tar and wet kangaroo. Solid. — a year ago

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Fontanafredda

Serralunga d'Alba Barolo Nebbiolo 2010

Nice berry. But aging. Seems just a smidge past. More vacation time with my brother, B, son, A, and husband S. — 4 years ago

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Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 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. — 21 days ago

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Ira Schwartz

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

Hundred Acre Vineyard

Fortunate Son "The Dreamer" Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Jayson Woodbridge wine maker with some fruit from Hundred Acre. 92% cab with other reds. Such a great value. — a year ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

See previous note from 96 weeks ago where I said that I would drink the last one when my son Hugh was home from NY (born 1987) which came to pass last night. Overall not as impressive as the previous tasting but retains its silky tannin structure. Very dark in colour - opaque. Notes of cassis and pipe tobacco - overall dusty without the depth of fruit of the previous tasting. Just medium bodied. Tasting Book recommend a drinking window till 2035 which I would not agree with. Leads me to think I will be drinking my bottles of 86 Mouton sooner rather than later. — 3 years ago

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@Michael Herzog It’s a good idea to do this I think Michael. We also have a daughter Georgie who was born in 1989. We will be drinking an old Bordeaux from that year sometime in the next few days before they both return to work overseas.
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@Bob McDonald I have a couple ‘89s. I need to check in on one soon. Hope you are are well Bobby Mac.
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@Bill Bender Nice to hear from you Bill. We are well and I hope you are as well. We ended up having an 89 Mouton when the kids were home. Wonderful aromatics. Weather cooling down. Hope it’s warm enough to go for a surf over Easter. Cheers.

Y Rousseau

Son of a Butcher Rosé Blend 2022

Love a nice rosé. Like this one. — 3 months ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Schramsberg Vineyards

Cuvée French Laundry Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2020

Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965. Today, their son Hugh, continues their mission. 100% Chardonnay pale straw color with aromas of stone fruits, floral and citrus notes. A terrific crisp sparkler with crisp apple, peach and lemon flavors, fine mousse with tiny bubbles. Tangy acidity on a long finish ending with a yeasty creamy character. Nice! — 4 months ago

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Langlois-Château

Vieilles Vignes Crémant de Loire Chenin Blanc 2017

2017 is at its peak between lively notes of concentrated red fruits (cherry, raspberry) spicy notes vanilla pepper, evolution, finesse; superb balance notes of melted aging, in place for a few more years.

2017 est à son apogée entre notes vives de fruits rouges concentrés (cerise, framboise) notes épicées poivre vanille, évolution, finesse; superbe équilibre notes d’élevages fondues, en place pour encore quelques années.
— 3 years ago

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