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Justin Vineyards & Winery

Right Angle Paso Robles Red Blend 2020

Deep ruby; Sweet aromas of tobacco, wet hay, ripe blackberries, blueberries, plums, cocoa, old leather; high alcohol — 2 days ago

Mouton Noir Wines

O.P.P. Other People's Pinot Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2023

nice pinot, acids carry, color is strawberry red, screw cap, well worth a try, glad I did.! you down with opp? yeah you know me! — 2 months ago

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Dave

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You're dating yourself 😆
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ha 67. yeah that's what I do now...lol

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1991

Shay A
9.4

Anytime an older Heitz Martha’s is open, it’s a treat. I’ve tried to acquire a few random bottles over the years and they have consistently impressed (‘78 and ‘01, specifically). My first early ‘90s vintage.

Quick double decant to simply get the wine off sediment as it wouldn’t be consumed from a decanter at the location I would be at.

In my experience, the distinct and typical eucalyptus notes jump right at pop, but this bottle was a little subdued early on. After an hour with the cork out, the eucalyptus, herbs, cedar and red fruit made their entrance. Compared to the ‘91 Hartwell I opened a few months ago, this was more elegant and less dense on the mid-palate. If not for the eucalyptus, I could see this being called left bank Bordeaux with 30yrs on it. Gained some darker red/underripe black fruit notes the longer it was open. Beautiful length at the finish. Bright acidity and tannin. Not getting better, but a wonderful drinking window to enjoy now.
— 3 months ago

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Ron R

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Nice notes, @Shay A
Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Shay A Wow nice!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Outstanding pull, great vintage to boot!!

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

One of the bolder Lafite’s. More body, more alcohol and more tannins than any other vintage I’ve tasted. Great to hold for a couple of decades. — 2 days ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

I haven’t had this wine in a long time, but the first sip reminded me why I liked it and probably purchased in the first place. The 2012 is in a great place right now and will probably remain there for the next decade +. Lots of dark fruits but nicely balanced with a hint of tartness that gives this a rounded flavor profile. Very enjoyable. — a month ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Not sure I’ve had any other 2006 Bordeaux but decided to pull this to give it a go at nearly 20 years of age. Nice wine but perhaps not one that justifies the price point. At first quite tight, but after a 5 hour decant this really comes into its own. Lots of leather and dark blue and black fruit. Oak is really only apparent in structure now. Great acid. 13% which is nicely balanced. — 2 months ago

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Severn G

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Oh yeah! Our favorite S-J producer ❤️
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@Severn G That’s a big statement!

Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards

Right Bank Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

This drank very well and I enjoyed it much more than my previous bottle. An aged California claret of nicely balanced fruit & dirt. For my taste, it's near or at peak so enjoy now. From magnum. — a month ago

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Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend

Graceful as a ballet dancer—heady notes of yeasty and nutty roundness (think morning fresh baked bagel with almond and hazelnut) punctuated by the staccato of gently sour citrus (lemon, lime, citron, yuzu), balanced by minerals and delightful fizz. Drinks much younger than it is, so if you are lucky enough to have more of this ambrosia there’s no rush to empty out your cellar (20 is the new 10, as the Boomers would say). Enjoyed this gem at Hayato Restaurant in LA (best Kaiseki I’ve ever experienced) with my daughter Rachel and her friend Lindsay right after they finished taking the California Bar Exam. Best of luck, girls! — 2 months ago

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Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2005

05 drinking superbly! Along with 2007, this is one of the best drinking vintages right now. (In this time period) — 3 months ago

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Southern Right

Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Drunk June 2025. $14 at Costco. Easy drinking with some character, not grassy. Non-vineyard designated. — 3 months ago