The Leader

Chimney Rock

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

2021 vintage. Definitely has that frontal palate sweetness/richness in the upper gums when tasting. Decent tannins afoot. Not the QPR leader in this price range or region but you could do a lot worse. Verry solid effort. 10.09.24. — a month ago

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A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

The Curator Chenin Blanc Blend 2020

This wine is a rockstar for me! It is a perfect blend was Sauvignon Blanc being the leader. A bit of marsh grass, white peach and loads of gravel with some fabulous Wildfern — 2 years ago

Romain, Jay and 3 others liked this

Giuseppe Rinaldi

Langhe Freisa

Black plum, currant, licorice with slight VA in a lifted way. Pretty tannic still. Looking for the roses and spice. I would wait longer on this. BM is still the category leader for me. ‘17 — 3 years ago

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Weingut Barbara Öhlzelt

Grüner Leader Niederösterreich Grüner Veltliner 2023

Lively Grüner Veltiner served with roast chicken at the Salty Pig in Boston — a month ago

Golan Heights Winery

Yarden Mount Hermon Red Blend 2022

This wine is medium dark in the glass. It has a nose which puts ripe fruit up front, with cherry, raspberry and red currant dominating. Some spice rack is present, but oaky notes are not overwhelming here. Earthiness comes on in a co-starring role, however. Red fruit is the leader on the palate, too. There is a bit more oak influence in the flavor profile, but not to a great degree. Earth and mineral notes support the fresh, fruity aspect of the wine. Tannins are medium firm and the wine is very tasty and drinkable. — a year ago

Casey, Anthony and 7 others liked this

Lagar de Sabariz

A Pita Cega Abariño Blend 2015

Flagship white by the amazing Pilar Higuero, one of Spain’s most exciting proponents of biodynamic farming and the unofficial “lideresa” (leader) of the Spanish vignerons association “Artisan Wine Attraction.” The wine is named after the traditional children’s game “a pita cega” (“blindman’s buff” in English, literally “the blind hen” in Galician language) and the tools used to clean up vineyards in this spectacular biodynamic farm: a flock of chicken (Her red wine labels, on the other hand, feature the sheep used to graze and fertilize soils). Blend of mostly Albariño, Treixadura and other indigenous varieties, fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and aged on its lees for 20 months. Very expressive, complex nose with aromas of apples, white fruit, fennel, floral notes and minerals. Medium to full bodied, round, sumptuous on the palate. Lively, fresh, vibrant, good acidity. Amazing wine ⚡️ — 3 years ago

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Arnot-Roberts

North Coast Trousseau

Mountain minerals, herbs, red berries. The Jura in California with fine leader Arnot-Robert’s. — 10 months ago

Ridge Vineyards

Pagani Ranch Sonoma Valley Zinfandel Blend 2018

Up front this is my favorite vineyard from Ridge for Zinfandel. Wonderful rush of mixed dark berry fruits and it gets better with a good decant. Medium full body and solid tannins that will allow for good cellar life. Pagani is the leader in the Ridge line of vineyard designated Zinfandel. Stellar wine and producer. 🍷🍷🍷 — 3 years ago

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Yalumba

The Virgilius Eden Valley Viognier 2015

Lemon yellow in colour in the glass. Aromatic Pear and nutty notes. The palate is unctuous, rich and delicious of medium plus intensity and low acid. Excellent Viognier from the acknowledged leader in the variety making the best examples in Australia I believe. Not for long cellaring and drinking really well right now. Had another bottle 37 weeks later on 30th December 2021 with consistent notes. Always a pleasure to drink one of these. Julia Harding said a perfect varietal expression. Had my final bottle on 12th June 2022 with consistent notes. Apricot notes with an oily unctuous texture - an excellent winter white. — 4 years ago

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