Anthony Thevenet

Patria

Avoyelles California Red Blend 2015

One word. Stunning. @Anthony Biagi — 6 years ago

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Anthony Road

Finger Lakes Gewürztraminer 2017

Cathy Corison
8.9

Citrus. Muscaty. Broad, adequate acidity. — 7 years ago

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Jean-Paul Thevenet

Le Clachet Morgon Gamay

2016 at Dertien in Rotterdam on 1/13/2019 with Liz and Heleen. Strong for Besujolais. — 7 years ago

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Vignobles Thévenet & Fils

Domaine de la Bongran Cuvée E.J. Thevenet Quintaine Chardonnay

Like butter. Smooth. Had at Usha and Claudio’s place — 7 years ago

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Anthony Road/Fox Run/Red Newt

Tierce Dry Riesling 2014

Granny Smith apple. Tart with piercing acidity. Almost clear. Some salinity. Perfume, slight petrol. — 9 years ago

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Anthony Thevenet

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2014

My first cru Beaujolais and I was blown away. Very impressive - complex, good fruit, lots of acidity - strawberry pie filling — 9 years ago

Anthony Road

Finger Lakes Semi-Dry Riesling 2017

Very good, a little sweeter than some. Very flavorful, fruit forward. Repeat — 7 years ago

John Anthony Vineyards

Crane Vineyard Merlot 2010

Jammy Jam jam reminds us of growing up with blueberry syrup with pancakes. Love it!❣️ — 7 years ago

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Hourglass

Blueline Estate Cabernet Franc 2014

After a wonderful day with the Winemaker, he convinced me that this was a pop and pour today. He was right!!!! Beautiful expression of a Cab Franc. @Anthony Biagi @Ian Fenwick - Hourglass Wine Co — 8 years ago

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Patria

Oakville Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

@Anthony Biagi done it again! If you don’t have this, call Tony tomorrow! Pop and pour. — 8 years ago

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Deserves at least 9.5. At least. Sooooooo. Darn. Good.

Anthony & Dominic

Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Ripe black cherries dripping juice, a bit of new leather purse. One that’s going to last. Slightly Puckery tannins. Oak planks, smooth and warm with the sun. If the Southern weather weren’t record breaking mid-October, I could wear one of my lonesome sweaters out on the porch as the sky pinks. I’m content, dog by my side- just delicious (the wine). Crab chowder would be tasty- along with some Kelsey Lu cello. — 9 years ago

Anthony Thevenet

Morgon Gamay 2013

Very bright and fruity. Well-balanced — 9 years ago

John Anthony Vineyards

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Extraordinary. Inky, deep purple color. Intoxicating bouquet. Plums, blackberries, dark cherries, chocolate, and a hint of tobacco. Full mouth feel. Elegant. Complex. A finish with a hint of sweetness. Decant for at least 60 minutes - it’s worth the wait. — 7 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2014

Somm David T
9.2

If you want to impress a Somm with a bottle of wine, bring a Grand Cru Gamay. I hate using the term Beaujolais. It gives a lot of people the lesser impression of Beaujolais Nouveau which, equates to the impression left by Blue Nun in the 70’s/early 80’s and Yellow Tail in and around 2000.

This is one of my favorite producers of Gamay, a member of the “Gang of Four”; Lapierre, Thevenet, Foillard & Breton. There is a fifth honoree member to the “Gang of Four”, Yvon Metras, who I enjoy equally. If you want to finally appreciate this varietal, look for one of these producers from Morgan or Fleurie.

The nose reveals; dark cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, blueberry hues, spearmint, granitic minerals/soil, dark berry cola, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, a whiff of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets.

The body is full, rich and guides over the palate. It shows some tannins. The structure & tension are still big. The length and balance are at the beginnings of truly rounding into butterfly form. Still will benefit from 5 plus years in bottle. Bright red florals are far more pronounced on the palate. Ripe/bright; dark tart cherries, blackberries, dark plum, stewed plum, baked strawberries, half baked rhubarb with lovely blueberry hues, blood orange & dry raisins. Spearmint, tree sap, granitic minerals/soil pressed in to the palate, dark berry cola, orange peel, thyme, rich forest floor, touch of cinnamon, very light caramel, dark chocolate, Indian spices, berry bubblegum, touch of band-aid, steeped fruit teas, limestone minerals, hints of black pepper, dark red, purple fresh flowers with shades of violets. The acidity is like a warm summer rain shower. The long, rich, ripe, well balanced, elegant finish is nicely persistent for minutes.

12% ABV 👍

Photos of; Domaine Marcel Lapierre, Marcel Lapierre (may he RIP-2010), Marcel’s son and current Winemaker-Matheiu Lapierre and their Morgan Vineyard.
— 7 years ago

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@Dawn Emory Hold it a couple/three years, so much rounder/softer & complex. Yes, I thought as I was writing that, I am really dating myself. 😉
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My experience with Cru Beaujolais has been so so. Will look for the bottles from the producers you mentioned.
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@Ming Liang I would never say a wine or varietal is for everyone. However, I think, if you give a few of the high quality producers (of said varietal) a try after letting them resolve in bottle awhile, then, it’s fair to say, “meh, not for me!” Look forward to your thoughts when you try one or two. Cheers! 🍷

Anthony & Dominic

A + D Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Incredible for the price. Vanilla, blackberries, cherries — 9 years ago

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1978

Somm David T
9.0

A wine from Anthony that's finally ready. Just kidding. It's the volatile acidity holding this wine together. Completely resolved tannins. Ripe lean; blackberries, dark cherries, blueberries. It's almost all fruit with just a hint of earth and minerality. Fun to drink. I always like to ask, what were you doing in 1978? Nice of Lilian Barton to model the bottle for my photo. Thank you for bringing this wine. A real treat to try. — 9 years ago

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