Abrera S. A.

J. Hofstätter

Barthenau Vigna S Urbano Pinot Nero 2009

Acidity balanced with fruit. Not overpowering. Wonderful with fish. A lovely wine. Best to drink now. — 11 years ago

Podere Rocche dei Manzoni

Vigna Cappella S. Stefano di Perno Barolo Nebbiolo 1995

Intensely aromatic. Black tea, rose petals, red cherry and tar. Every component feels accentuated but in a very balanced way. Lots of fruit, good amount of acid, solid tannic grip and long finish. — 11 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 — 11 years ago

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Villa S. Anna

Chianti Colli Senesi Sangiovese 2010

Everything could ask for from a Chianti. — 11 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1999

Seth Liebman
8.9

Still needs a bit more time I think. The 95's were much better. — 12 years ago

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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

Clearly one of my favourites from Bordeaux. A very under rated vintage under the shadow of 2000's. Iron fist in a velvet glove is what I think of this lovely wine. Spherical, sexy and very serious.18,5 ++/20 — 13 years ago

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Masi Agricola Spa S. Ambrogio

Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2007

Fairly closed nose, with mushroom, tea, and licorice and sweet cherries lurking within. Quite sweet on palate, but full and lush, texturally seductive, and finely made. Not a great buy for $100 though a leader of its kind. 2007 vintage. — 11 years ago

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Frank Family Vineyards

Reserve S&J Vineyard Petite Sirah 2010

Andrew Lampasone
9.2

From S J vineyard very dark with blackberry coulis fruit violet floral and dark spices very big and brawny with sweet sappy fruit dark spices and a fresh finish excellent — 12 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1974

This was a vertical of 38 vintages to celebrate Joseph Phelps Insignia 40th anniversary! The 74' and 77' were the wines that came on top from the 70's vintage. — 13 years ago