Vasca 16

Sine Qua Non

Dirt Vernacular Grenache Blend

Sunday night random. Why not. Had some venison meatballs and a salad with it. Good stuff. Potent, but had no idea it was 16%. — 3 months ago

Domaine Serene

Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2006

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Pretty color of ruby with medium intensity and a light brick rim.

Pretty nose of red fruits with wild flowers and light forest floor notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet cherries, cooked plums, light oak, mushrooms, spices, chocolates, earth and herbs.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious Pinot Noir from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel.

Burgundy in style, and I really enjoyed smelling it for a long while.

This 19 year old Pinot Noir is still drinking beautifully. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

Wine Spectator 92 points. Wine Advocate 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 20 minutes of airtime.

Balanced and easy drinking. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of Pinot Noir grapes from all of the Single Vineyards of the estate. Aged in 100% New French oak barrels for 16 months. Unfiltered and unfined.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$150.
— 5 months ago

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Merryvale Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Ming L
9.3

This 16’ is just gorgeous, and the most Bordeaux like out of all the vintages I have tasted.
Previous notes applied.
— 4 years ago

John, LM and 7 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Villa Antinori Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2023

A Tuscan red blend that we have had in the United States as well as in Italy. In the US you can buy this for $16 a bottle at Total Wine and see it in a restaurant for $52 a bottle. I was in the north end of Boston and paid $80 for the same bottle! If you are in Florence this bottle costs about €15.30 in the supermarket and will run you about €22 to €27 in a restaurant.  — 3 months ago

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Ravines Wine Cellars

16 Falls Vineyard Dry Riesling 2018

Still hanging in there. Nose is clearly diminished, but the wine still rocks. Minerally, like it was filtered through slate. Apple, pear, still a touch of petrol. Little honeysuckle? So good. — 8 months ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

This was an absolute treat. At 16 years old, completely vibrant and youthful. Smooth tannins and an abundance of red fruit lead to an amazing experience. — 9 months ago

Dave, Jeroen and 17 others liked this

Mortlach

16 Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky

A not-so-wee dram for my birthday reminds me how Mortlach separates from the herd. Transcendent light-bodied balance yet a finish that goes on in breath long after swallow. A poetic emotional drink. — 4 years ago

Andrew, Sharon and 3 others liked this

Clos Mogador

Priorat Red Blend 2013

2013 vintage.
Grown on terraced mountain slopes between 350 and 500 meters.
The soil is Llicorella. Reddish black slate with mica quartz.
49 % Garnacha, 25 % Carinena, 16 % Syrah and 10 % Cabernet Sauvignon.
Dark cherries, blackberries, beautiful black violets, graphite earthiness, black olives and fennel.
Nicely rounded tannins with a layered and long finish.
Mi Corazon
— 4 months ago

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Bob McDonald

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@Jamie Lauder Worth the drive from Barcelona for a tasting at the winery if you’re in the area.
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

It’s on my bucket list for a visit.
A friend and I bought a case of this upon release.
This is the first one I’ve opened of this vintage.
It’s worth the wait.

Mollydooker Wines

Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2022

Dark purple/black color. Aromas of cooked black fruit, violets and Asian spices. Blackberry compote, huckleberry, blueberry jam and black plum fruit flavors along with notes of chocolate, black licorice, basil, tobacco, coffee and vanilla. Hint of saline on the long and drawn out finish. High, but not obvious, alcohol (16%). Velvety texture and tannin structure. Plush, bold and powerful. Thanks for sharing, James W. — 9 months ago

Dave, Tom and 2 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Funny, I reached for this yesterday and went with a Bordeaux instead. I'll have to go back!
Ray Vanderhoff

Ray Vanderhoff

It’s Big Boy Wine and a Guilty Pleasure!
Dave

Dave

I'm a big boy!

Bodegas Alto Moncayo

Veraton Garnacha 2016

A joint venture of Jorge Ordonez, Bodegas Borsao and others, in conjunction with Chris Ringland. Dark Ruby with dark berry fruit aromas, from 40+ year old vines and aged for 16 months in oak. On the palate flavors of ripe plum and black fruits with cacao, spice and smoky notes. Soft tannins, vivid acidity ending with gentle oak spice on the long finish. Wines from Spain are superb and at great values, especially Bodegas Alto Moncayo wines. — 5 years ago

Daniel P., ESF and 3 others liked this