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9.4

#AgedWineTuesday

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

Beautiful nose of black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, light toast, Mediterranean spices, wet leaves, chocolates, tobacco leaf, earth, herbs and forest floor.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black plums, cooked cherries, blueberries, light cedar, earth, herbs, chocolates, black pepper, light vegetables, black tea and pencil lead.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This 21 year old Cabernet Sauvignon based blend from Saint Estephe is drinking beautifully now.

Still showing enough fruits with lots of chocolate and earth notes. Elegant and rich. Subdued, but interesting.

What are great surprise. I did not think this would drink so nicely at this point.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 20 minutes of airtime, when tannins show up.

Showing good structure and balance. Complex on the palate and the nose.

Good by itself as a sipping wine, and paired very nicely with French cheeses.

A blend of 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot with 5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

13% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$50. — 6 hours ago

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9.4

Bond Melbury 2016, Napa Valley, California

Happy 4th! It is time for my #FridayCabernetfix.

Deep inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Fruity on the nose and full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a soft mouthfeel.

Showing black fruits with cedar, chocolates, vanilla, herbs, tobacco, chocolates, spices and black pepper.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This beautiful 9 year old Napa Bordeaux blend is still young, but already drinking wonderfully. Elegant and rich. Fruit forward and complex.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 3 hours in the decanter.

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon will continue to age nicely in the next 25 years. Showing great potential to become a 97+ point wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 6 years.

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

A blend of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon grapes with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$750. — 3 days ago

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9.2

Deep lemon in color.

Aromatic nose of citrus, lemons, apples, pears, minerals and light spices.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with green apples, lemons, pears, light spices, light earth, sea salt and herbs.

Long finish with limes and light grapefruits.

This is a delicious Pinot Gris from Oregon. Nicely balanced, rich and elegant.

This Single Vineyard Pinot Gris is fruit forward, complex and interesting.

Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine. A good food wine too.

13.2% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$40. — 5 days ago

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9.2

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, sweet plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, licorice, vanilla, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, light earth and herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 10 year old red blend from Napa Valley is still drinking beautifully. Elegant and robust. Smooth and extracted.

Feels a tad flat as it opens up, but very tasty. Will not get better from this point on, so drink up.

A delicious sipping wine.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah and Zinfandel.

14.8% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50 (at release). — a day ago

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9.0

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black and red fruits with oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs and spices.

Medium finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a very young Cabernet Sauvignon blend from a great vintage in Saint Julien. Powerful and rich.

Nicely balanced and easy drinking. Fruit forward and spicy.

Starting to drink nicely now and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Good by itself or with food.

A blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 13% Petit Verdot.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$35. — 2 days ago

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9.0

Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim, and medium intensity.

Fruity nose with red fruits, light oak, vegetables and chocolate notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, chocolates, tobacco leaf and herbs.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a tasty Pinot Noir from Mendocino County in California. Fruit forward with mild complexity, and a soft mouthfeel. Spicy and entertaining.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after a couple of hours in the bottle.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. A nice party wine too.

Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 7 months.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$26. — 4 days ago

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9.1

Inky in color with a short reddish rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, blueberries, cooked cherries, black plums, light oak, vanilla, dark chocolates, espresso, mocha, dried figs and spices.

Full bodied with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, spices, herbs, dark chocolates, peppercorn and black tea.

Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cherries.

This 5-year-old Petit Sirah from Paso Robles is drinking very nicely now. Fruit forward and complex. rich, and 'In your face' kind of wine.

Good right out of the bottle, and much better after 90 minutes of airtime, when the pretty nose shows up.

This Single Vineyard Petite Sirah is drinking at its peak now, and will continue to drink nicely in the next few years.

100% Petite Sirah grapes were aged in (50% new) oak barrels for 17 months. A tiny production of only 660 bottles.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$55. — 6 days ago

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9.2

Light gold in color.

Aromatic nose of flowers, citrus, lemons, apples, earth, herbs and spices.

Full-bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with citrus, limes, green apples, herbs, earth, spices and minerals.

Tangy finish with limes and herbs.

This is a delicious and spicy White blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Complex and interesting.

Showing a surprisingly complex nose for its age. Elegant and nicely balanced.

Still young, but already engaging, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

This special Cuvée from a great vintage in Southern Rhone, is neither bitter nor tart, and a great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food.

A blend of Grenache, Roussanne, Clairette, Bourboulenc, Picpoul Blanc and Picard, all from Old Vines. A small production of only 4,000 bottles. Aged for 6 months in used oak barrels.

13.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$110. — a day ago

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9.3

Ruby/ brick in color with medium intensity.

Beautiful nose with blue and red fruits, caramel, light oak, cooked cherries, red currants and tobacco leaf.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with cherries, raspberries, spices, light oak, earth, chocolates, tobacco, espresso and peppercorn.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 10 year old Barolo is still fresh and vibrant. Delicious and easy drinking with a great mouthfeel. Complex and well balanced. Tangy and interesting.

Already drinking beautifully, and will continue to age nicely in the next 20 years and beyond.

Gorgeous, elegant and robust. A great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about.

100% Nebbiolo grapes were aged in large Slavonian oak barrels for 6 years.

14% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$200. — 3 days ago

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8.9

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby/ purple in color with a purplish rim.

Light nose of red fruits with chocolate notes.

Medium bodied with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with blueberries, black plums, cooked cherries, spices, light oak, chocolates and peppercorn.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 4 year old Merlot from Saint Julien is drinking nicely now. Showing mild complexity and fruit forward.

A good quality Second Wine. Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.

Easy drinking and good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats.

A blend of 80% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Sauvignon and 8% Petit Verdot. Aged in French oak barrels for 12 months.

13% alcohol by volume.

89 points.

$40. — 5 days ago