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Xmas gift and a reminder that paths converge & split just as easily. Take lessons from your regrets & always push forward. And drink fucking delicious Champagne. #swc #valkyrieselections — 9 years ago

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A nice marriage of traditional and modern cellar work yields a wine of unmistakable Barolo character that can actually be understood now. Tannic & years away from its prime no doubt, but not a flashy oak bomb either. One to watch! #sortingtable #swc — 9 years ago

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Damn, in our portfolio yet I've been sleeping on this bottling. Terrific. #vaughnduffy #swc — 9 years ago

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Backwards at first, but with air (& short ribs) this was fantastic. Made all the better by the new friends & family gathered around the table. Dinner w/ John & Lorraine. #alban #swc — 9 years ago

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From a south facing slope of white clay in the Gabilan Mountains. Very old world but not lacking fruit, this is just as awesome as the '14. #ibrand #swc — 9 years ago

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Touch of RS but still "dry", this Ribolla carries lots of floral & citrus quality backed by flinty minerals. Some esthery just-bottled aromas should calm down in a couple months. Great stuff! #thesortingtable #swc — 9 years ago

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What an incredible introduction to real UK sparkling wine! I'm just blown away by the quality. Ridiculous. #valkyrieselections #swc — 9 years ago

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Dense and dried core of red fruit wrapped in a tannic & volcanic tantrum. Deceptively high acidity creeps in on the finish of what promises to be a long-lived and thought provoking wine. Held strong for several days after opening. #thesortingtable #swc — 9 years ago

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Inox & blocked MLF. The crunchy green & yellow orchard fruit of humble Chablis, with a salty oyster shell finish. Come out of your scuttlehole, little crabs! #channingdaughters #licharacter #swc — 9 years ago

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Wide diurnal swings under the California sun amplifies all the varietal marks of CF. This one avoids heaviness with style. From dub-mag. #arietta #swc — 9 years ago

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Clone 1 adds a lil funk to the mix on Steve's Syrahs. As a stand alone, it is all smoked meats & olives. Right in my wheelhouse! From magnum. #beckmen #swc — 9 years ago

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Holy smokes! What can I say about Ross' wines that I haven't already? Except that this reinforced how beautifully they age, with room to grow. Courtesy of the man himself, from magnum. #cobb #swc — 9 years ago

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Not a bad way to start a sales meeting. The '09s have so much potential for midterm cellaring. Or just pop them now. So precise and chalky, then the rich fruit pushes through. #valkyrieselections #swc — 9 years ago

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Vibrant & fresh red fruit opens, followed by a floral & woodsy character. Sweet touch of oak rounds off the nicely acidic palate. Killer first vintage! #averæn #swc — 9 years ago

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Exceptional value in Tuscan Sangiovese. Sometimes that "value" word gets played for pleasant wine that's cheap. But I'm really taken back by the dense, savory and food-ready style. Vibrant acidity and no oak sticking out. #degrazia #swc — 9 years ago

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Nothing forced about this. Soulful and honest Pinot from two families of growers with 60 vintages combined experience. #broadleyvineyards #swc — 9 years ago

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The Viognier that restarted it all. Classic varietal character and dare I say balanced at 15+%. Opulent and flirtatious but not flabby. Dinner w/ John & Lorraine! #alban #swc — 9 years ago

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Evolving nicely, with a distinctly saline minerality. White flowers, toast and grilled apricot. #lichenestate #swc — 9 years ago

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Matt shared this magnum. I would say wait for "rosé season" to get the full effect of this freshly-bottled delight, but really it's hard to resist now! #roséalldamnday #vaughnduffy #swc — 9 years ago

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This really is more than it was hyped to be. I'm fully sold that top quality UK bubbles are as good as any sparkling wine from anywhere, including Champagne. #valkyrieselections #swc — 9 years ago