Ancient World Wine

Ancient Roots

California Red Blend

Very similar to the cooper and thief red blend but at a much lower costs. Hints of vanilla on the back end add for a pleasant aftertaste — 6 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004

Napa meets Europe. Old world character and ridiculously good. — 7 years ago

Ancient Roots

California Dark Red Blend 2015

good he to keep on hand — 7 years ago

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2002

This was a stunner. Old and new world flavors galore. Drinking incredibly well for 15 yrs old. My WOTN — 8 years ago

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Daron Watson

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WOW ~ I know 02 gets good press but appreciate a post like this coming from you more! 👊
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Exceptional night DW

Dogfish Head Brewery

World Wide Imperial Stout 2015

2015 vintage. It was interesting tasting this along side the 2011. This is much more savory, rich and complex than the 2011 is at this stage. A killer stout. — 8 years ago

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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1993

What used to happily pass for a "big" wine in Napa. The wine is remarkably fresh and flavorful for a 23 year old new world Cabernet. While time has tamed the tannins somewhat they are still very much evident in every sip. — 9 years ago

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2002

Did a 20 year vertical. It was a moment of zen. Did it with friends, even better... And had a really cool som walk us through every year. World class. Thanks CD — 9 years ago

Dashe Cellars

Ancient Vines Bedrock Vineyard Red Blend 2013

New release of our Ancient Vines blend (⅓ each Zinfandel, Mourvèdre & Carignane) from Bedrock Vineyard. All 3 varietals play well together and add their own distinct flair, making for a red that's full-flavored yet nuanced. I would pair it with ribeye steaks, grilled lamb or braised short ribs. — 10 years ago

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Phil Ashton

Phil Ashton

Loved the '12 of this.
Mark Lindzy

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Same here and have some bottles of '12 stashed at home. Age worthy, me thinks.

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Just won best Rioja in the world! — 11 years ago

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Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2012

World greatest Chardonnay blind tasting — 6 years ago

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Ancient Peaks

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon

Run Lola Run and a great wine — 6 years ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2007

Kirk F
9.2

Wine #2 in ‘old world’ flight. Tasted blind, decanted and from magnum. The most unique and fascinating wine of the evening with crazy exotic sweet flavors. Flight winner. — 7 years ago

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Love these!
Kirk F

Kirk F

@Shay A enjoying the leftovers today - this is soothing the awful performance by the Vikings. Gonna have to get some more of this.

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1940

What a beautiful person inside and out! I'm blessed beyond measure to be able to call him "Dad". Words can't adequately express how much I Love him. We opened a few bottles last night that I will hold near and dear to my heart forever. We are celebrating his completion of 6 rounds of chemo therapy in his battle against Prostate cancer. This is his 3rd time in the ring against this opponent and it appears that he's won with a unanimous decision by knockout at this time!!!!!! Love you dad!!!!! So proud of your strength through this process. My Father was born in 1940. A difficult year to say the least:
Germans entered Bordeaux in June of 1940. As dictated by Hitler himself, it was the sworn duty of each and every commander to search and seize whatever could be used for the advancement of the German cause. Bedlam broke out. Chateaux' were ransacked, wine cellars were looted if not used for target practice. The Chateauxs were forced to continue producing wines. It's poetic justice that Mother Nature provided the Germans with the worst growing season from 1940 to 1944!!!! The Germans left Bordeaux in 1944 to the cheers of the residents "Au Revoir Les Allemands"!!!! The 1940 bottle that we enjoyed this evening survived World War II. It Survived the ransacking, pillaging & plunder of countless German soldiers. It's outer capsule showed evident signs of its struggle but it's inner beauty was unblemished and glorious. I've had many, many vintages of Latour from 1928 and on but none have ever tasted as perfect as the one we enjoyed tonight. This 1940 was perfect. It was a fighter, it never gave up, it never relinquished in the face of adversity. That's my Father, that my role model. He's a beautiful person inside & out. I think 1940 is the best vintage that I have ever had the privilege to enjoy. Special thanks to my good friends Michael Troise whom provided me with much of the insights in regards to the incredibly difficult vintage and David Page whom gifted this bottle to me for our celebration this evening. I will never forget your generosity. It was a glorious evening to say the least!!! Wine has a way of bringing people together and encapsulating an evening and event. I couldn't think of a better way to rejoice in his victory than to open a Father & Son birth year wine.
— 8 years ago

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Massican

Annia Napa Valley Tocai Friulano Blend 2015

If you find this wine buy it, old world style delicious delicate balanced not like most California wines — 9 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Exceptional wine. World class. Great with prime rib dinner. — 10 years ago

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Rich Bluth

Rich Bluth

Amazing, subtle balance without peer.
S Christovich

S Christovich

Outstanding!! Thanks Mike and Rich.

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend

Enjoyed it with friends on a rooftop in 90-degree heat. I believe other raters who suggest this is the best Rose in the world. — 10 years ago

Concha y Toro

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Solid. Old school from the new world. — 11 years ago

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Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines California Zinfandel 2010

Full bodied, great with Italian sauce.😍 — 13 years ago

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre Rosé 2016

Refreshing flavors and aroma of strawberries and pineapple 🍓🍍 — 7 years ago

Valdicava

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2006

This is a big wine with a major manure factor on the nose! Palate is very old world and vegetal with herbs and wood shavings... still with bold tannins.. good legs. Classic, pure interpretation of Brunello! — 8 years ago

Hundred Acre Vineyard

Ancient Way Vineyard Shiraz 2008

Oh so yummy and smooth. Savour it in front of a fire on a cold night — 9 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1999

One of the most intellectual white wines in the world! Starts out nutty and oxidized and gets fruitier and youthful as it opens up. Will always be my favorite Spanish producer! — 9 years ago

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Hundred Acre Vineyard

Ancient Way Vineyard Summer's Blocks Shiraz 2007

Big. No make that full bodied. Scratch that - let's say Voluptuous. This Shiraz made me think twice about how the Australians are making wine. How did Hundred Acre do that? Exceptional and well worth the hunt if you can find it. — 10 years ago

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Dogfish Head Brewery

Midas Touch Ancient Ale

Ehren Jordan
9.6

Drink like King Midas! — 12 years ago

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