A. R. Lenoble

Maurice Schoech

Rangen de Thann Harmonie 'R' Grand Cru 2008

With my flu significantly behind me, I ventured to Alsace. What a knockout of fruit and acid, nearly overwhelming. — 4 years ago

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Michael Meyer

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I’ve had this (and know whence it came). Knockout is the perfect word. Lights up your senses.
romo

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When I texted you I was down there buying more. 👍🏼

Weingut Liebfrauenstift

Worms a/R. Dry Riesling 2013

2 January 2018. Azure Bar | Grill at the Conrad, Koh Samui, TH. — 6 years ago

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Cuvée R Rancho Solo Grenache 2014

On the lawn for Tanglewood this evening, Film Night with Andris Nelsons & John Williams, mostly playing scores from JW scored films, Dracula, E.T., Indiana Jones, Close Encounters, Harry Potter and of course Star Wars!
Slight oak, but total Grenache profile in your palate, nice but was a little chilly.
— 7 years ago

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R. & L. Legras

Cuvée Présidence VV Champagne 2002

From Mag. Mature... a hint of apple and sherry but not too much. On the palate broad and slightly lush with settled acidity and decent length. Given this is s mag, it's probably worth checking in on these as their time may soon be up, but for drinking right now- very good — 7 years ago

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R. Pouillon & Fils

Les Blanchiens Brut Nature 1er Cru Champagne Blend 2008

Starting to become a great producer at every level in my opinion. Fresh and lively and joyous to drink — 8 years ago

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R Wines

Southern Belle Vino de la Tierra de Murcia Red Blend 2013

Was gifted a 2011 and loved it. Lovely medium bodied heavy berry. Don't normally drink Aust. But love this one. Superb label design as well. — 8 years ago

A. R. Lenoble

Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 1996

Todd W
9.4

Still lively. All the components I like in an older bubbly - some underlying fruit but also a richness provided by secondary notes of roasted nuts, butter, and toffee. Wonderful! — 8 years ago

Production Unique Rebelle P-U-R

La Boutanche Gamay

This wine packs a punch! Pungent upon smell and going down, but man oh man do I love it. Sweaty socks is right. I don't usually go for a gamay, but this ones my jam. — 8 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1987

Makes a man think he should drink more Rioja. Roses and much elegance and prettiness all around. — 9 years ago

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Daniel Bloom

Daniel Bloom

Lucky, Lucky, you! I met and had a grand tasting dinner with Maria Jose Lopez de Heredia a couple yrs ago. If forced at gunpoint to name my fave winery, this is it!
Jon Fine

Jon Fine

In retrospect: this rating should be higher.

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Blanco Malvasia Viura 1996

Fabien Lainé
9.2

White - Another fantastic wine from Lopez de Heredia, aged for six years in barrel a wonderful vintage that aged greatly, light waxy and oxydation notes - always happy to get this great classics from one of the best traditional producer of Rioja :) — 9 years ago

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection The Inaugural Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Like this one more than the Zinfandel . The zif was sweeter. This has a hint of the tannin grape skins. “Ripe black fruits and bittersweet chocolate notes. Smooth texture due to firm fine tannins. Rich plum, cherry and black currant aromas with notes of rhubarb and pepper.” Super good! Might be a favorite? — 5 years ago

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Shay A
9.7

One of the greatest wines I’ve had the privilege of tasting. Cab franc is a favorite of mine and to enjoy a top shelf to CF in the world is a treat...not much green pepper, more beef jerky and soy sauce than vegetal notes. Powerful even after hours of being open. Worthy of smelling for days (violet, dusted blackberries). What a pull from @Mark Flesher ! I just had to feel like a part of the WNH tonight after I saw their wines last night! @Martin G Rivard @Bill Bender @Shawn R @David L — 6 years ago

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Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

The nose on this wine was worth a 9.2 alone. I could have sat in the corner huffing the wine for the entire night. Dried cherries, pipe tobacco and earth. One of those noses where you feel like you're transported back to the Chateau and are right in the middle of the vineyard. Wine poured a darker maroon, full to the meniscus. The entry of this wine was rather dense. Middle went to a brambled type of presentation, tar, earth, but still retaining that ever copious cherry. Finish was quite impressive. I will say that this one tasted like it was 5 to 10 years old and could last another 20 years or so. Incredible wine.
9.8
Martin G Rivard

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@Shay A @Mark Flesher You are here with us in spirit my friends!! That bottle would have fit in beautifully when we did our Cheval Vertical I’d 64,82,90 and 98!!!
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

It was a good night and definitely jealous of that Cheval vert! That Bara drank rather well and even better than I had remembered. We were definitely there in spirit. Cheers @Martin G Rivard !

Jeff Runquist

R 1448 California Red Blend

Really solid wine, especially for the price point. Great alternative to The Prisoner or Papillon if you're on a budget. — 7 years ago

Les Vins Contés (Olivier Lemasson)

R Red Blend

Marissa A. Ross
9.0

Sour patch kids and butter popcorn nose. The palate is velvety with pomegranate, a touch of chocolate and a figgy finish. Not as weird as its previous vintages, but still very enjoyable. Miss the massive funk though. — 8 years ago

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A. R. Lenoble

Brut Blanc de Blancs Chouilly Grand Cru Champagne 2006

Andrew Whittle
9.6

Blanc de blanc- linear - trace of toast — 8 years ago

Gratavinum

2 Pi R Priorat Red Blend 2006

The dryness, tannins & acidity of this wine paired well with braised short ribs. The ribs were accompanied by polenta & salad with Meyer Lemon vinaigrette. Very important pairing note - balancing acidity to cut richness but still give a pleasant mouth - feel. 2006 vintage - Floral notes weren't dominant for us. — 8 years ago

Veuve Fourny & Fils

Cuvée R Extra-Brut Champagne Blend

Loved this as it is so easy to enjoy as an aperitif or with a well suited meal. Biscuit, bread and leesy notes dominate with fruit taking a mild be seat. — 8 years ago

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A. R. Lenoble

Blanc de Noirs Premier Cru Brut Champagne Pinot Noir 2009

In a word, the 2009 vintage AR Lenoble Blanc de Noir is stunning. 100% pinot noir from the 1er Cru village of Bisseuil, 28% of which was aged in wood. This gives the wine an appealingly spice character and lusciously round body. The wine remains elegant and supple without a trace of heaviness. Baked apple, crisp acidity and vibrant berry fruit fill out the palate impression. Delicious. — 9 years ago

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R. & L. Legras

Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Champagne more on the elegant if lighter style. Nice light citrusy notes, plenty of fruit - especially at mid-palate, where toasty flavors blend in nicely. Fruit falls off through the finish, but there's still a nice long aftertaste. — 9 years ago

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Paul Burns

Paul Burns

A week is a pretty long dry spell...

Weingut Bernhard Huber

Bienenberg R GG Spätburgunder 2008

German Pinot Night - Huber has his own oak forest which he uses for his barrels - so he does not use American Oak as one of the reviews suggested. Much more fruit than E&M. A lot of folks loved this wine for me too much fruit but still an excellent wine. Orange zest - lime - plenty of tannins. This has 5-10 year left. Green tea - tart apples 🍏 and hint of cherry. Not imported to the US - suitcase Import. — 5 years ago

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R. Pouillon & Fils

Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Bought this lovely Champagne at a wine shop in the Marais near Village St. Paul in Paris. Asking for a good pairing with Munster, it works very well with the strong cheese. The yeasty flavours of both cheese and champagne are a good match for each other. — 6 years ago

R Wines

Southern Belle Precious Syrah 2013

Big old world fruit bomb! Actually a Monastrell/Syrah 50/50 Blend. Loads of intense red and black fruit with elements of vanilla and toffee. Aged in bourbon barrels. Long finish. I actually served this one as a dessert wine because of the BIG fruit. Thanks for this bottle, Bud. — 6 years ago

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Château Rieussec

R Bordeaux Blanc Sec Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2015

Lily Davis
9.0

Gorgeous silky floral aromatics with a bit of body sweat coming through. Sexy jasmine and vanilla notes from a small part in barrique. Like a Viognier cream soda. Appealing breadth and mouthfeel. Yum. — 7 years ago

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A. R. Lenoble

Cuvée Intense Brut Champagne Chardonnay

Michael Meagher MS
9.1

Pretty darn good. Not sure how it's "intense" but I'll happily have another glass. Or bottle. — 7 years ago

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R&G

Rioja Tempranillo

Delicious! Doesn't get much better for a wine under $10 — 8 years ago

A. R. Lenoble

Dosage Zero Brut Nature Champagne Blend

I served it at home Love brut zero brioche toast lemon — 8 years ago

R. Parr & S Moorman

Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2012

Not sure what this wine is, compared to the de la cote, but it has all the qualities of a stellar Pinot for a reasonable price — 9 years ago

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Domaine Serene

R Dry Rosé Blend

Light and refreshing rosé. Definitely worth getting on a warm day. — 9 years ago

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection Lot No. 7 Red Field Blend 2011

Never have had a bad bottle of Raymond — 11 years ago