Domaine A. et P. de Villaine

Bouzeron Aligoté 2017

8.9

Nose has yellow apple peel, pear slice, straw and beach sand.

Palate has tangerine zest, ripe pear, under-ripe yellow peach, cold clementine orange with medium acidity and slightly dry finish.
A nice bottle; not sure if this wants more time, or a couple years past prime...

On the sold out (18K+ patrons) Lawn at Tanglewood this evening with the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Our guest Conductor Ken-David Masur is leading a 90th birthday celebration of John Williams. BSO soloists tonight are J. Williams Hudgins (vibraphone) & Jessica Zhou (harp), joined by Yo-Yo Ma (cello), Branford Marsalis (saxophone), Eric Revis (bass) and James Taylor (vocals/guitar). A truly wonderful night lay ahead, and my money is certainly on hearing at least one or two Star Wars movements this evening... — 2 years ago

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Doug Powers

@Severn Goodwin, I can remember buying this cuvée from KLWM In Berkeley 35 years ago, but haven’t tried it in awhile. John Williams — WOW! Saw him conduct a few different times at the Hollywood Bowl 25-30 years ago, lucky you, enjoy!!

Peter van den Besselaar

What a live, Severn

Severn Goodwin

@Doug Powers Because of JW's connection to the BSO, we actually get to see him conduct about 2x per season, minimum. Although last night was all about him not having to conduct, he did lead a movement from Superman and the theme from Indiana Jones during the encore.

Castello di Monsanto

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2010

Byron Hewett

9.2

Excellent 9 yo CCR. I love this wine. Outstanding value, but just delicious. Tart cherries, sappy with a long finish. — 5 years ago

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Di Meo

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Walter Fahr

9.0

11 yo Campania red that was nicely balanced and paired well with lasagna. — 2 years ago

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Michael Phillips

9.1

Brownish edge but hanging in there. Pleasant some fruit drying up. For a 35 yo crianza remarkably good. — 4 years ago

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Valinière Faugères Mourvedre Syrah 2004

Zack Hall

9.2

A solid wine. 14 yo. Tasted like classy Italian. — 4 years ago

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Akoibon Banyuls-Sur-Mer Grenache Noir 2018

Justin Hansohn

9.0

Called southern Rhône off the bat. Not the cloying overblown kind but like perfect amount of serious and perfect amount of pleasure. Sense of place for sure 👌🏼 — 5 years ago

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Mike R

9.5

Raleigh wine mafia - intro meeting - membership committee - 😂😜 - fun yo pop wine that sets the mood - 💥 — 3 years ago

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Ron R

Oh shit!

Peter van den Besselaar

Great picture. Pure pleasure!

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Cecilia Sánchez

9.1

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Chime.R Banyuls-Sur-Mer Grenache Noir

Martinez

9.0

Blend of 50% Grenache, 50% Carignan from 85-year-old, co-planted vines at approximately 900 ft in Banyuls. Aged for 6 months in used oak. Very fragrant and fruit-forward. Beautiful aromas of red fruit, strawberry jam and floral notes. Ripe, juicy, super drinkable — 4 years ago