16 Mile Cellar

Doubleback

Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Zoom event with Drew Bledsoe and Josh McDaniels. Vertical from ‘07, ‘14, ‘15, ‘16, ‘17, ‘17 estate, and ‘18. All were exceptionally smooth and silky with good depth of fruit. Notes on the ‘18: 90% CS, 5% Malbec, 5% Merlot. Least favorite of the night. Still a good wine but perhaps a bit too young, or just different enough from the others that I liked ones with a bit more age. This wine had a little more density than the others and perhaps a little more earth and graphite coming through that masked the fruit. It still had the classic doubleback elegance of the others but I felt we were not seeing this wine’s true expression. It only had about 1 hour in the glass and perhaps I need to pull another bottle, decant for a few hours and see what it does. — 5 years ago

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@Mark Turner I double decant these. How was the ‘07? And go Pats!
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@Eric Urbani I thought the ‘07 was drinking great. I had several bottles over the years and it has lost some of its bravado. It was a very smooth, elegant wine but I plan to drink the remainder in my cellar over the next 2-3 years. I don’t see it holding up for another 10.

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Remy crucero disney 12/16 — 5 years ago

Mollydooker Wines

The Maitre D Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

K: I LOVE Mollydooker wines. The fruit is always supremely extracted, the mouthfeel is soft, fine and luscious- and the 2016 “Maitre D” Cabernet is nooooo exception. The ‘16’s to begin with were awesome in Australia and, from what I have had, resplendent across the board. The deep nose of this one opens up to, frankly; an explosion of fruit on the palate. The tannins are so beautifully chewy, and reveal a mid-palate that is packed with a rich and exuberant set of currant, cassis- and a velvety texture that leads gracefully to a long and juicy finish. See: 2016- good downunda. — 6 years ago

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I love this stuff, too!

Clos Mogador

Priorat Red Blend 2013

The 2001 Clos Mogador was stunning aged drank in 2017 but this 2013 @ £65, now £80-£100 as a 98 Parker pointer, has massive potential 😁 Beautiful now but give this 10+yrs & you have a fab priced 98+ point wine in the making 😍 28k bottles so buy if you can 👍

📍 Clos Mogador 2013

🏵 97 points w/ 99+ potential I’d say

🍇 49% Grenache, 25% Carignan, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon & 16% Syrah 😍

🍷 Opaque deep ruby w/ purple hue

👃 Rich mocha infused spiced dark cherry/berry bang w/ minerals, pencil lead, herbs, soggy earth, raspberry coulis, hint of prune, soft smoked oak & crushed violets

👄 Med+ to Full bodied ripe creamy smooth dark berry/cherry oozy chocy mocha infused silky boom choc raspberry gateaux fest w/ a rock mineral stoney backbone

🎯 Long deep dark fruits & cocoa linger w/ a raspberry slap & mineral kiss - choc cherry gateaux in a glass 💥 😍

🧀 Paired w/ aged Manchego & Iberian ham 🐷
— 7 years ago

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@Chris England holding a 2014....Wait I shall!
Dick Schinkel

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Tasted the 2013 from barrel 😊Fantastic indeed 🍷

Hirsch Distillery

A. H. Hirsch 16 Years Old Reserve Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Best of the night - smooth with lots of character - better than Pappy 23 year old — 8 years ago

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I’m getting a hangover just by reading your feed. Awesome lineup!
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Crazy how we all had alignment on favorites! Great lineup - I'm feeling fine!
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Clearly the best
9.5

Ulysse Collin

Les Maillons Extra Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne Pinot Noir

Lot 12 Solex UW, disg 18 Feb 16. A stunning btl of champagne. Notes from 3 hrs open. Cranberry and cinnamon, then soft reductive notes, lemon peel, spices...on the palate: fantastic acidity, which is brighter than the nose suggests, then some lovely mineral notes with more cranberry and cinnamon. A fantastic BdN. — 5 years ago

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Nice pull

Mollydooker Wines

The Boxer Shiraz 2017

Deep ruby color. Aromas of blackberry, boysenberry, cacao, dried herbs and leather. Strong alcohol (16%), warm berries, perfect with sausage ravioli and tomato/herb marinara. — 5 years ago

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Vincent Dauvissat

Séchet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Lic romero- estu- romulo- mazf-z4- dr aguilar- fede t- ricky m
10/16
— 5 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

16 years and held up well. Smoother now then when I first remember trying to the 2003. Blackberry hint with a licorice finish. Enjoyed with friends for relaxing after Christmas evening. — 6 years ago

Shafer Vineyards

TD-9 Napa Valley Red Blend 2015

Had this 1year ago. Founded in 1979 by John Shafer, went from riding trains in Chicago to riding a TD-9 tractor in Napa. Blend of 56%Merlot, 28%Cab Sauv & 16%Malbec, aged for 20 mos French oak, despite 15.3% ABV, it’s well balanced. Wonderful berry fruit aromas, flavors of cherry, jammy blackberry and rasp with notes of cacao and sweet herbs. Lingering finish ending with earthy mineral. Had this with a USDA prime Fillet. Drink now & over next few years, any longer the wine will lose vibrant quality. Nice! — 7 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Opened 9/16/18 for my birthday celebration. — 7 years ago

Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2012

A very dense Ruby in colour. Aromas of coconut oak - very oaky - a match I guess with the ultra ripe red and black fruits - pruney notes. Ultra concentrated McLaren Vale Shiraz writ large! Full bodied and rich - a winter wine par excellence. Medium minus acid. Right to drink this now or the next year or two. This wine was #2 in Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2014. A great match with Beef Brisket on a cold night. 16% ABV. — 5 years ago

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Good one, mate!
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@Ron R 👍 for lovers of very big reds!

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Malbec 2017

My wife purchased this and in her words, "this greatly exceeded expectations!". At $16, this is a steal. Silky smooth black fruit, leather mint, and lavender on the palate. This reminded that I should not forget about drinking more malbecs. James Suckling rated this 93pts...while I think that is a bit high, it is very good and definitely recommend! — 5 years ago

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Always a great value. Cheers

Tawse

Robyn's Block Estate Bottled Twenty Mile Bench VQA Chardonnay 2004

First wine of the night for the virtual wine tasting with Tribe Fitness. — 6 years ago

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Pearl Morissette Estate Winery

Cuvee Madeline Cabernet Franc 2013

Seriously delicious. The most memorable cab franc I have had. — 6 years ago

Bodegas Alto Moncayo

Campo de Borja Garnacha

Nicely balanced....16% notwithstanding. Very enjoyable for a blowy fall evening. — 7 years ago

Between the Lines

Reserve Cabernet Franc 2016

Nichole really enjoyed this one! — 7 years ago

Flat Rock Cellars

Riddled Sparkling 2010

Pizza dough yeast aromatics. Nice bubbles. — 8 years ago