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Nine Suns

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Wow, this is an amazing and unique SB. Bold, dense, yet very drinkable. Honeydew, apricot, apple and melon. — 6 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1990

Shay A
9.4

Wonderful evening at the City Club courtesy of Jeff’s hosting at the Friday group. Cellar guessing Jeff is a dangerous game as he’s the type who plans to throw curveballs! All wines served blind.

Ageless. Based on color, I immediately thought Napa but the palate had me second guessing. Some rose petal, spice and tart cherry. Cedar. This tastes so much younger than the ‘88 I opened a few months back. Wonderful wines.
— 7 years ago

Dan Fitzgerald
with Dan
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Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

Great wine

Nine North Wine Company

Rock & Vine Three Ranches Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

MGM minnetonka. Mild. Easy drinker. Little spice at the end. Would buy again. — 7 years ago

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

What a great cab; structured yet fruity; minimum tanins in the back end; loved it — 7 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Dare I say we went back to Seasons 52 for another round of $10/glass Caymus? Yes...we did, and it won't be the last round, I can tell you that. — 8 years ago

Krystal Vento
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Shay liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2011

After 2 hour decant still kind of smelled like a bag of balloons. Put it back in the bottle and on day 2 it's singing. Woodsy black cherry, black tea, baking spices and some of that classic tar thing. — 9 years ago

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Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2010

Very pleasant - slight jamminess on the front berries on the back. Paired nicely with the food — 10 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

Twelve years in and this wine is so damn perky. Let me get back to you in another hour. Maybe it will be a tad less exuberant and a bit more relaxed. No matter what happens it's still gonna be delicious. These folks are so delightfully reliable. 13.0 abv — 10 years ago

Tony and Anthony liked this

Block Nine

Caiden's Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013

Love this wine!!! — 11 years ago

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Nine Points

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This my wine. Smooth. Deep flavor. — 6 years ago

Turley

Juvenile California Zinfandel

¡Feliz día de los muertos!
Time to scare the dead back to the beyond.
A wine from gnarled Vince’s should do the trick.
Smells of gun powder tea.
decanted for 4 hours, and the fruit is lush with dark ripened berries, and heavy handed spices. the burn will not blow off so one must integrate it into the tasting. High octane.
Expensive for a Zin, yet so well crafted, as we know Turley does.
The lingering acids seething with the alcohol burn. Enjoyable still.
— 7 years ago

Ted, Trixie and 3 others liked this
Ted Boydston

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Oh, I love me some Juvi Turley!
Trixie

Trixie

Cheers!☠
Riddley Walker

Riddley Walker

On my wishlist for such a long time

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

2006 -lighter , dry. A little dry and light for me. When coming back to this it’s quite nice. 9.0. $260 — 7 years ago

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Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2000

Held its own through the back half of a classic nouvelle cuisine menu at maison rostang. Excellent wine with hints of tobacco, spice and mineral despite the protein and fat heavy second half. — 8 years ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Back upstate and starting with a quick split and caviar to get things back on track. The softest bubbles, brioche, yeasty, toasted almonds. Yum. Great balance to the brine. Christmas Carols have switched to George Michael. Can this year please end already?!?!? — 8 years ago

Eric, Shay and 15 others liked this
Carl Fischer

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@LM Segal well-played 😂
David L

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Brilliant . It's also top three NV period. @Carl Fischer

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

At Redstone w/Shelly. Just back from Orlando w/Rettke. #pro — 10 years ago

Rick ZJeff HennikeKirk F
with Rick, Jeff and 2 others

Nine North Wine Company

Chasing Lions California Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Nice and peppery chairmans select for )13.99 & better than the Buried Cane for the same price — 10 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2010

Austin Ferrari
9.6

Real wine! Lapierre takes me back to the chez days! — 11 years ago

Aran Healy
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Nine North Wine Company

Parcel 41 Napa Valley Merlot 2010

Cape May Cucina Rose with everyone. Good merlot from Napa — 12 years ago

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Somm David T
9.3

After a long week of heavy Napa & Bordeaux Cabernet tastings, I need my, baby back...baby back, BSR 375ml! Ahhhh! 🍾🥂 — 6 years ago

Mark, E and 25 others liked this
Ryan Vento

Ryan Vento

@David T I hear you. I’m sure your palate is gasping for something more refreshing and crisp.
TheSkip

TheSkip

Baby back ribs at chili’s?
Somm David T

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No. But I am making my own parody of it with Billecart Salmon Rosé.

Nine North Wine Company

Hullabaloo Lodi Old Vines Zinfandel 2015

At da Baffone with Trudy and Jim. 2018. — 7 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 1987

When we open from 1987, we expect everything. One thinks of its conservation in cellar, the risk that it is passed or incredible, with the tannins having evolved in this vial ... The cork pulled-out, in perfect state and one knows in advance that one hit the jackpot and that it will be phenomenal. A coppery robe, a complex nose with aromas of black and floral fruits. In the mouth, an explosion of flavors that take the length and makes us go back in time. A very large estate for an incredible wine, to fall 😍🍷 — 7 years ago

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Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Barrel sample. Montrose is back on point with this release. Amazing wine! 94-96pts — 8 years ago

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Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Had this back-to-back with the 02 CCB. Bouncing from the Franc to the Sauvignon was kind of like getting off a crazy MV Augusta test ride and back on to your reliable, familiar, well worn BMW R. You love that R. But my god the MV.... — 9 years ago

Alison Gile
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Michael Pozzan Winery

Back Barn Oakville Cuvée Zinfandel 2012

Loved this Zin. Hubby and I drank the bottle in one sitting. — 9 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

I was disappointed with my last Caymus Special Selection vintage, but this beauty brought me back to a bottle that won Wine Spectator's #1 Wine of the Year ... Twice!! Incredible fruit and balance. This can be cellared and enjoyed for years to come. Cheers!! — 10 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

First Napa wine to be given a name back in 1974 and the very first Bordeaux blend. — 10 years ago

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World's End

If Six Was Nine Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Very sexy...reminds me of a Washington cab, maybe from DuBrul. Now if only the Easter bunny would bring me a bottle of Le Dome — 11 years ago