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Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

As usual, the blend is a better buy than the single clones. This wine is too young but still shows ok. Deep ruby color, black fruits, nice tannins and good balance on acidity. — 8 years ago

Eric Bennett
with Eric

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1996

Showing terrific now. Better than last bottle opened 2 years ago. Honeyed richness, good length. Shows class joy would expect from the house. — 10 years ago

Erin RyanNed Gray Creed
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Eric, Ira and 2 others liked this
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I don't get much Yquem in my life. Had some older bottles but this was right in the pocket for my happiness.
9.5

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah

Darn. Not showing tonight. Dominated by acid and tannin. Fruit just isn't ripe enough to hold up. Did better with food — 11 years ago

Jon MaxwellMichael OchsnerJon Robinson
with Jon, Michael and 1 other
Anthony liked this

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano

Top year 904 @ £75 that was drank in Zalto burg glass as its like an aged burgundy

🐽 Paired w/ Iberian Ham 😍

🍷 Garnet ruby w/ brick

👃 Smoked burnt oak, soggy earthy leaves, leather, dark cherry & figs w/ balsamic & damson

👄 Med body of creamy stewed cherry w/ earthy balsamic & slight mocha

🎯 Med finish of above w/ earthy balsamic linger

Reaching peak but I preferred the 95 904 over this but the 890 94 was better than the 95!
— 9 years ago

Chris, Ellen and 15 others liked this
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@Chris England Chris the total package sounds great Cheers 🍷
Chris England

Chris England

@Phil A especially as we brought them both back from Barcelona 🎉🍷

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2008

Lighter body. Fresh, spicy, kirsch, and leather. Better than expected — 10 years ago

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Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

The first bottle my wonderful hubby and I shared all those years ago. Great then. Better now. Smooth and slightly tanen with a touch of dryness. — 11 years ago

George M Wood
with George
Lee liked this
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Lee White

Go Nury and George! Better with time!

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay

Really delicious. Even better as it opened up. — 10 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

I love how in Spain you can go to a restaurant order a half bottle of Rioja and a 14 year old wine comes out aged perfectly. This is drinking great right now and can't imagine it's going to get any better. — 10 years ago

Anthony liked this

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2012

I like this wine but wasn't so good with holiday meal PN was better! — 11 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

Love is blind tasting. A much better showing than the 89. Pleasant and smooth. Pleasant for $169 is just not worth the special occasion price. — 12 years ago