40 Knots

Azienda Agricola COS

Pithos Rosso Vittoria Nero d'Avola Frappato 2013

Bright ruby red in color. A fierce attack on the palate of acid and tannin. A wash in sour red fruits, this is a great counter point to food and only gets better with it. Aged in clay terracotta amphora, this is extreme on the unique scale, yet very much a well made wine. A 40/60 blend of Frappato and Nero d'Avola. — 11 years ago

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Château Gloria

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

Cedary and curranty with a long and very firm tannic finish. At 40 it is still youthful. The 1975 Bordeaux can lack charm, but the Gloria only shows its austerity at the end. — 11 years ago

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Gary Westby

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What did you have with it?
Jim Westby

Jim Westby

With vegetable soup followed by Parmesan and Brie on crackers. It let go and showed some sweetness with the cheese. Half bottle coming down for steak and claret.

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1973

Yoon Ha
9.7

Still terrifically fresh energy here despite 40 years of age. — 14 years ago

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Francisco Blanco

Francisco Blanco

Wow! 1973 DP! Amazing.
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It was a treat!
Rodrigo Alfaro

Rodrigo Alfaro

Nice Year !!!

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Really enjoyed this. Heavy vanilla and oak. Reminded me of circus peanuts in a good way. I love this f*in wine. Wish it wasn't $40/bottle. — 11 years ago

Equipo Navazos

La Bota de Manzanilla Pasada 'Bota Punta' Nº 40 Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Palomino Fino

Jörgen Lindström Carlvik
9.7

Just astonishing complexity here, with salty almond and defined white chalk flavors. Severe length, lightness and sincere width, this amazing wine showcase why Jérez' wines should be consumed by far too many, compared to present rates. — 11 years ago

Fraser, Daniel and 2 others liked this

Pierre Paillard

Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend 2009

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS
9.0

Very good Brut, 60% PN 40% C all from Bouzy Grand Cru - a lot of energy for 2009 — 12 years ago

Anthony, Debra and 6 others liked this

Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend 2012

Very jammy on the open. Let it breathe about 40 minutes and the beast starts to become a beauty. Lots of floral notes. — 11 years ago

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 1999

It's nice, but doesn't stand out much from $40 bottles. Save your dough — 12 years ago

Andean Vineyards

Route 40 Malbec 2011

Lovely. Goes great with rainy weather and a good movie. — 14 years ago