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Staglin Family Vineyard

Rutherford Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Last and best bottle of the 12-case. Aromatically insane - licorice, roses, Rutherford dust - ahead of a fully resolved, velvety palate of saddle leather, dark chocolate, dark red and purple fruit and completely melted tannins. 60 second tail (or more). As previously noted, more than acceptable bottle variation in the case, but this gem was worth it all... — 6 years ago

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Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

This was the last bottle from a case I bought in about 1997. Over the 29 years since the wine was made, the noteworthy tar and tobacco notes that Pontet Canet is known for softened to an ashy-ness that is a softer version of a Mouton Rothschild. Still plenty of life left in this outstanding vintage, but the wine won't improve much (if at all) from this point. I enjoyed this bottle with Lucas Comfort, a day after his 29th birthday (1990). — 7 years ago

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Talbott

Sarah Case Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Nice full bodied pinot. Very reminiscent of sea smoke and belle glos. Loved it. — 8 years ago

Brigaldara

Case Vecie Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2011

Classic Amarone, well structured with expressive fruit and a long finish — 8 years ago

Randy W
with Randy
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Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2011

A nice debut for my case of 2011. This is in a happy drinking place for sure. No fireworks, but a great example of an approachable Nebbiolo that you can drink during summer! — 9 years ago

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Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2009

Gorgeous 2009 Châteauneuf du Pape from Château du Beaucastel. Drinking very well right now. Opulent and seductive CDP displaying an elegant blend of herbs, chocolate and fruit. A lingering finish reminiscent of spice and perfume of diptyque candle that has been extinguished. This is a winner. Would someone send me a case for Xmas please? ❤️ — 10 years ago

Commune of Buttons

Basket Range Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2017

Light almost effervescent when poured — 6 years ago

Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Toscana Sangiovese 2006

Delicious wine. Fairly light in color. Sweet cherry fruit. — 7 years ago

Ceccherini, Anthony and 3 others liked this

BK Wines

Pétillant Naturel Basket Range Chardonnay 2018

Scott C
9.0

My favourite Pet Nat to date !! But what would I expect from BK Wines ... nose could almost be Apple strudel with custard ... crunch apple . Quite big bubbles , but long and very good — 7 years ago

Case Basse di Gianfranco Soldera

Pegasos Toscana Rosso Sangiovese 2000

Unique, romantic and earthy. Opened up in 45 minutes from glass to glass. 2000 vintage still tight and can easily go another decade. — 8 years ago

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Château Poujeaux

Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Third bottle from a case picked up cheap because critics didn’t love it. Consistent notes though perhaps this is the best bottle yet. Medium body and depth overall but still cassis with a subtle candied note is strong on the nose, with elements of tobacco leaf and leather. Fine tannins still abundant and acidity firm. This will age for another 10-15 years but this is perhaps not structured to be a 40 year wine. — 8 years ago

Carla, Eric and 14 others liked this

Mayacamas Vineyards

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Wow. I had a glass of this and could still taste it two hours later (not always a good thing but in this case it was). Taste like a hike on Mount Veeder. — 10 years ago

Eric, Jody and 13 others liked this

The Lane Vineyard

Block 14 Basket Press Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2016

Full Strawberry nose with white pepper. Taste juicy red berry front settles down to a wash blueberry. Then at back of mouth intensity starts with flavour of roasted red peppers done over oak coals and finish cleanse of eucalyptus.🍷 — 7 years ago

ZD Wines

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Absolutely Stunning! Pnp I was worried about not having time to decant since it is a 2014 but nope not the case...drinking excellent right now.
BlackBerry pie, leather, plum, and baking spices.
30 plus second finish.
Drinks well above the $55 price point.
— 8 years ago

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Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2011

Is there a better wine for roast chicken than Loire cabernet franc? Rhetorical question, of course. 2011 so tight, even after two hour decant. It slowly unveils its charms, like Jo Fiennes unwinds Gwen Paltrow in the otherwise forgettable "Shakespeare in Love". Unlike that film, this has staying power. Stash away a case, it will develop beautifully over the next three decades. — 9 years ago

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Talbott

Case Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Pinot Noir 1999

Not as good as the 98 but still pretty enjoyable showing lots of the qualities of an older mature wine with ripe tanins and mature fruit - good bit of richness for a Pinot — 10 years ago