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Château Pape Clément

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Big and powerful with soil, graphite, licorice, and anise. Some of that unplaceable funk that assures you’re dealing with a heavy hitter. Really like where this is at and where it’s going. My #2 tonight. — 17 days ago

Bob, Jonathan and 10 others liked this

Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

As you can see from my previous Delectable notes I normally drink Mollydooker reds, particularly Carnival of Love, on cold nights in Winter. This certainly worked. Aromatics of black plum and other black fruits. The palate is ripe, sweet and full bodied - quite thick and textured. Has come together somewhat after 15 years but still a very powerful McLaren Vale Shiraz. Jeb Dunnuck’s comment of “full bore and hedonistic “ sums it up. This was the #2 wine in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2012. — 4 months ago

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Josh Pfeiffer

Breaking Grounds Barossa Valley Shiraz

Drank on 2nd December 2024 as #2 of Naked Wines’ Advent calendar.
Very deep red, vivid purple on the rim.
Some tannins, leather and spices on the nose.
Early tannins evolving into chocolate, plum and cherries on the mouth.
Nice wine.
— 10 months ago

Domaine Bachelet

Côte de Nuits-Villages Pinot Noir 1996

A tale of two cities. Bottle #1 had an enjoyable nose of decaying earth, red fruits and with air some darker fruit. One could tell it was a ‘96 given the unresolved tannins and the powerful acid. Mushrooms and darker fruit in the mouth. Bottle #2 unfortunately was DOA.. Very shrill and stewed fruit. — 20 days ago

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Manuel Moldes

A Capela De Aios Rías Baixas Albariño 2023

Called Gruner. Group favorite, my #2. lemon meringue, white blossoms, nutmeg. Crushable. — 4 months ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tenuta Tignanello Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Ed’s Fine Wine #2 in the reds for Cashiers. We liked it. — a month ago

Alexandre, Dave and 7 others liked this

Araujo Estate

Eisele Vineyard Syrah 2019

PJW 6 pack #2 - There’s an ocean of this Napa fruitopia around - perfectly refined yet boring - I switched back to the OTH CDP. Paul says the French bought Eisele from Araujo - I hope they haven’t ruined the cab as well — 2 months ago

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Papi

Central Valley Demi Sec Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Easter bunny pick #2 It’s sweet. — 5 months ago

Saxum Vineyards

G2 Vineyard Mourvèdre-Grenache Blend 2014

Thanksgiving Eve wine #2. Dark Berry elixir…yum. — 10 months ago

Tom, Ron and 3 others liked this