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9.3

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Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, plums, tobacco, licorice, light vanilla, chocolates, light cedar, espresso, herbs, earth and light vinaigrette.

Full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked cherries, cedar, herbs, toast, light vanilla, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf, coffee, peppercorn, earth and mediterranean spices.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Fruit forward, rich and elegant. Very complex and engaging.

This 12 year old Cabernet Sauvignon is staring to drink at its peak now, and will continue to do so in the next 7 to 10 years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a nice piece of steak.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from the slopes of Spring Mountain were aged in French oak barrels. A small production of less than 8,200 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$120. — a month ago

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9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim.

Fruity nose with red and black fruits, and full bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate, elegant and very complex.

Showing black currants, black plums, blackberries, figs, earth, light licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley. Elegant and nicely balanced. Rich and interesting.

Showing great complexity right out of the bottle, but tannins show up after 90 minutes in the decanter.

I had the 2019 vintage 4 years ago and it is drinking so much better now. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$55 (recent vintage). — 2 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Beautiful golden in color.

Nose of citrus, lemons, red apples, light sea salt, flowers, peaches, light oak, spices, light earth, minerals and light herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with yellow apples, citrus, light oranges, spices, light wood, limes, light grapefruits, herbs, earth and light vegetables.

Long finish with bitter herbs and spices.

This is a delicious 11 year old White blend from Israel. Well balanced, elegant and rich. Complex and entertaining, tangy and interesting.

Still feels fresh and youthful. I had a few vintages of this wine before, and decided to wait for a few years. I could have waited even longer.

Such an interesting wine. Smells like a Chardonnay /Viognier blend, and on the palate the Sauvignon Blanc is more dominant. The mouthfeel reminds me of a white Burgundy.

Good right out of the bottle, and better when not too cold. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 40% Viognier with Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon and Dabuki. Aged in used French oak barrels for 10 months.

13.4% alcohol by volume.

92 points. — 2 months ago

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9.3

#AgedWineTuesday.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish/ brick rim.

Pretty nose of red and black fruits with cedar, licorice and chocolate notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with sweet raspberries, cherries, plums, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black pepper and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious 14 year old GSM blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich, but not extracted. Elegant with lots of chocolate notes. Well balanced with nice complexity.

Impressively fresh and youthful for its age, with good structure and balance. The high alcohol is well integrated by now.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent.

Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

A gorgeous wine to drink by itself or with food.

A blend of 60% Grenache, 20% Syrah and 20% Mourvedre. Grapes from very old vines are aged in new French oak barrels for 14 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$100. — 3 months ago

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9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Golden in color.

Beautiful nose of citrus, apples, pears, light earth, nuts and spices.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, apples, spices, light oak and earth.

Long finish with citrus and apples.

This 10 year old Roussanne from Châteauneuf-du-Pape is drinking beautifully now. Elegant and nicely balanced.

Still showing lots of fruits and drinking at its peak. Will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years.

Complex and interesting with a nice mouthfeel. Nicely balanced, soft and smooth.

A great sipping wine, easy drinking and better when not too cold.

100% Roussanne grapes from old vines, were handpicked and aged in new French oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$90. — 4 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish/ brick rim.

Complex on the nose, and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate and soft.

Showing cherries, plums, currants, light oak, tobacco leaf, herbs, black pepper, chocolates, light vegetables, Indian spices, licorice and black tea.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious 13 year old Pinot Noir from Santa Cruz Mountains in California. Drinking beautifully now, elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced and soft. Complex with a nice mouthfeel.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Noir, from the great 2013 vintage, is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

A good sipping wine that will pair nicely with food too. Loved the low alcohol level too.

12.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$80. — 5 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Reddish in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity. Pretty color.

Strong nose of red fruits with earth, light wood, light Mediterranean spices, mushrooms, earth and herbs.

Light to medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light green tea and earth.

Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a delicious 15 year old Pinot Noir from Oregon. Nicely balanced and elegant.

Feels like a red Burgundy, which I loved. Complex and interesting. Tangy and spicy.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to do so in the next 10 years.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food.

Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (55% new) French oak barrels for 15 months.

13.1% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$145. — 5 months ago

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9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Deep gold in color.

Strong nose and full bodied with medium plus acidity and tiny bubbles.

Dry on the palate and complex.

Showing yellow apples, ripe citrus fruits, spices, sea salt, herbs, minerals, yeast, earth and light brioche.

Long finish with limes and light almonds.

This is a delicious 22 year old Champagne. Rich and fruit forward. Well balanced, complex and entertaining.

Drinking beautifully now, and much better after 90 minutes of airtime. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years, and better when not too cold.

Loved how the bubbles integrated with the wine. Vibrant and engaging.

Wine Spectator 97 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

I've had this vintage a few times before, and it is very consistent.

A great sipping wine that also paired nicely with food.

A blend of 62% Pinot Noir and 38% Chardonnay. Aged for 15 years on its lees.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$550. — a month ago

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9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose and full-bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate and elegant with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, tobacco leaf, coffee, cola, dark chocolates, herbs, peppercorn, mediterranean spices and light earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Syrah from Sonoma County. Rich and fruit forward. Smooth and powerful, yet elegant.

This 13 year old Single Vineyard Syrah is drinking very much like a Napa Merlot, which is so interesting.

Beautiful right out of the bottle, and so much better after 30 minutes of airtime. The high alcohol is nicely integrated by now, so watch out.

Robert Parker 100 points.

Peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

A great sipping wine that paired nicely with food too.

A blend of 92% Syrah and 8% Viognier.

93 points

$160. — 2 months ago

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9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark golden in color.

Strong nose of apples, over ripen citrus fruit, light nuts, tropical fruits, honey, mangoes, light pineapples, minerals and spices.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium plus acidity.

Sweet on the palate with citrus, over ripened apples, melons, spices, honeysuckle, mangoes and dried fruits.

Long finish with apricots and honey notes.

This 12 year old sweet wine from Sauternes is absolutely fantastic.
Creamy and rich. Fruit forward and complex. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Elegant and extracted

I've had a few vintages of this Second Growth Sauternes, and this 2014 is beautiful. Not as rich as the 2019 vintage, but just as gorgeous.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years.

Wine Enthusiasts 95 points.

Good by itself as a dessert, and will pair nicely with blue cheese.

A blend of 90% Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle.

14% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$40. — 2 months ago

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9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a wide brick rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, light wood, chocolates, sweet tobacco leaf, earth, mushrooms and and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, spices, oak, chocolates, light licorice, barnyard, mushrooms, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, light forest floor, black tea and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Pinot Noir from Cote d'Or in Burgundy. Still rich, with plenty of fruits. Elegant and nicely balanced. Complex and interesting.

This 17 year old Pinot Noir is peaking now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$450. — 3 months ago

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9.1

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of red and black fruits with light wood, spices, coffee, dark chocolates, earth and light barnyard.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, earth, light oak, spices, dark chocolates, light tar, vegetables and peppercorn.

Medium minus in length on the finish with fine grained tannins, and tangy raspberries.

This 16 year old Barolo from the great 2010 vintage, is drinking very nicely now. Soft and elegant. Complex and interesting. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 45 minutes of airtime.

Wine Spectator 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 93 points.

Will not get better from this point on, but will continue to drink nicely for a while.

I had the 2018 a couple of years ago, and it was too young.

A good food wine that paired nicely with my pizza.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$130. — 4 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Pretty nose of black plums, currants, oak, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco leaf, herbs, cola, light earth, black tea and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, spices, chocolates, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn and licorice.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a delicious 14 year old second wine from this Second Growth château. Fruit forward and elegant. Rich and expressive.

Although not from a great vintage, it is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next few years. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.

Nicely balanced with a soft mouthfeel. Complex and interesting. Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Merlot, 13% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Aged for 14 months in (15% new) French Oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$55. — 5 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Light golden in color.

Strong nose of citrus, yeast, limes, minerals, green apples, sea salt, light earth and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, herbs, bread, yeast, minerals, spices and sea salt.

Long finish with limes and bitter herbs.

This 12 year old Champagne is starting to drink beautifully. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and easy drinking.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Robert Parker 95 points.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine, and paired nicely with food too.

Made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes. A small production of less than 12,000 bottles. Disgorged in 2021.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$200. — 6 months ago

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9.5

#AgedWineTuesday

Very pretty color of dark ruby with a reddish/brick rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, figs, plums, dried fruits, tobacco leaf, eucalyptus, juniper, cedar, licorice, dark chocolates, earth, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, blackberries, black plums, herbs, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, mediterranean spices, black tea ,herbs and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 27 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking fabulously now. Rich, with great complexity. Elegant and nicely balanced, with a great mouthfeel.

Still drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years. Soft and elegant, with a great nose.

Wine Enthusiasts 94 points. Wine Spectator 94 points. Wine Advocate 93 points.

I did not decant it, and drank it right out of the bottle. Smooth right away, and even better after 20 minutes of airtime.

Thank you Mike for sharing this with me.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is always delicious. Such a great experience to drink history in a bottle.

A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot and 3% Cabemet Franc. Aged for 26 months in (90% new) French Oak barrels.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$150. — a month ago

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9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Very pretty color of peach with a salmon hue.

Strong nose of apples, citrus, peaches, yeast, light bread and minerals.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and tiny bubbles.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, over ripen strawberries, apples, limes, yeast, sea salt, brioche, spices, minerals, light earth and cardamom.

Long spicy finish with limes and grapefruits.

This 14 year old Rosé Champagne is drinking beautifully already, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Elegant, spicy and rich. Fruity and nicely balanced, complex and engaging.

Wine Spectator 96 points. Wine Advocate 95 points.

Good right out of the bottle, and better when not too cold.

A great sipping wine that paired beautifully with my Tuna Avocado Tartare.

A blend of 67% Pinot Noir and 33% Chardonnay, with 5% red wine. Disgorged in 2020.

12% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$200. — 2 months ago

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9.1

Caroline Parent Clos de Vougeot Grand Cru 2012, Burgundy, France

#AgedWineTuesday

Purple in color with medium plus intensity.

Nice nose of red fruits with red flowers, light wood, spices, earth, tobacco leaf, herbs, light barnyard and dark chocolates.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, light wood, spices, coffee, earth, dark chocolates, tobacco leaf and light forest floor.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 14 year old Pinot Noir from Burgundy is still drinking very nicely. Elegant, complex and interesting. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and smooth, spicy and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and good by itself or with food. I paired it with pasta and Ragu sauce.

13% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$300. — 3 months ago

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9.4

Cardinale Winery Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, California

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Inky in color with a short purple rim. Not showing much age.

Fruity nose of black currants, black plums, blackberries, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cola, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, dried fruits, cedar, chocolates, figs, cola, vanilla, licorice, tobacco, herbs, spices and light earth.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 17 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is still drinking beautifully. Rich and engaging. Elegant, soft and fruit forward. Beautifully balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Needed 90 minutes in the bottle to open up properly and show great complexity, with good structure.

This gorgeous Cabernet is still drinking at its peak, but will not get better from this point on. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

A great sipping wine that will pair nicely with a big piece of steak too.

A blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 22 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$200. — 4 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Beautiful gold in color.

Strong nose of citrus, lemons, over ripe apples, marzipan, nuts, cedar, spices, light vanilla and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and fat legs.

Dry on the palate with apples, pears, light earth, spices, nuts, light honeysuckle, light bitter herbs and white pepper.

Long finish with light almonds and limes.

This 12 year old Chardonnay from Sonoma County is still drinking beautifully. Elegant and rich. Spicy and oily. Nicely balanced with a buttery mouthfeel.

Needs 30 minutes to open up properly, but good right out of the bottle too, and better when not too cold.

Wine Advocate 91 points. Wine Enthusiasts 94 points.

I've had a few vintages of this Single Vineyard Chardonnay, and it is always delicious with age.

Really enjoyed it as a sipping wine, but good with food too.

100% Chardonnay grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 16 months.

14.6% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$100. — 4 months ago

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9.7

#AgedWineTuesday

Celebrating 25,000 followers on Vivino, with this fabulous sweet wine from Bordeaux.

Dark gold in color.

Full bodied and smooth with high acidity.

Sweet on the palate with great complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing lemons, red and yellow apples, tropical fruits, spices, caramel, honey, peaches, lemons, citrus, turmeric and honeysuckle.

Long engaging finish.

This 17 year old Sauternes is drinking exceptionally now, although it will continue to age nicely in the next 30 to 50 years. A delicious dessert wine from a great vintage.

Rich and fruit forward. Beautifully balanced with enough acidity to balance the high sugars. Showing a wonderful nose that I kept smelling on for a long time.

Already showing great complexity, sweet and expressive. Opulent with great elegance.

Wine Spectator 98 points. Wine Advocate 100 points.

I've had many different vintages of this wine, and it is always very impressive.

Good by itself as a dessert wine, or with food. I paired it with blue cheese.

A blend of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 30 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

97 points.

$700. — 5 months ago