Beyond Ordinary

Moss Wood

Moss Wood Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

So much cassis, black currant and rich sweetness. Very atypical for a Margaret River Cabernet - this is more Barossa or McLaren Vale. Less herbaceous than is usual for Margaret River in this warm vintage. A rich medium to full bodied palate with excellent concentration and smooth persistent tannins. My 2nd of 6 and a vintage that will last well beyond 2025 as one well known expert predicted. Should have the next bottle in 2 to 3 years time. 91% Cabernet Sauvignon; 4% Petit Verdot; 4% Cabernet Franc; 1% Merlot. — 18 days ago

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Elena Walch

Beyond the Clouds Alto Adige Bianco Chardonnay Blend 2021

May be my favorite Chardonnay. Balanced on a razor’s edge of acidity — 9 months ago

Left Of Ordinary

California Tannat

Anything but ordinary!! Our first Tannat and we really liked it!! Such deep dark color. Rich aroma and flavors: cherry, strawberry and pepper. — 2 months ago

Law Estate Wines

Beyond Category by Law Syrah Blend 2018

don’t know why it says syrah blend in the title, it is tempranillo, grenache, graciano and. carignan. anyway, it is delicious. watch out for sediment. — 6 months ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

Not what I was hoping for,
Gave it some air but not too much so that we didn’t lose the sweet spot. Didn’t touch the Shafer until this was finished. Just a typical older Bordeaux blend from Napa but very ordinary considering the price point. Secondary market purchase so who knows prior storage.
— a year ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Bummer. Picked up some 1991, 2006 and 2019 Dominus recently. As always, cautiously optimistic.
Paul T- Huntington Beach

Paul T- Huntington Beach

I still have 6 bottles of 18, still not fit for drinking. I figured out of most of Napa that Heitz, Dominus & BV GLT would be the ones to go with in 1990 vintage.
I’m 1 for 2 so far
BV later today or tomorrow

Domaine Leroy

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2016

Maison Leroy’s entry-level white, 100% Chardonnay sourced from different vineyards in Meursault, Puligny-Montrachet and Savigny-lès-Beaune. Subtle, aromatic nose with white fruits, citrus, floral notes and hints of vanilla. Fresh, mineral, great texture. No ordinary Buegundy — 3 months ago

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Pierre Brisset

Les Noirots Chambolle - Musigny Premier Cru Pinot Noir 2021

Lyle Fass
9.8

Bordering bonnes mares - small berry intensity, incredible, just beyond amazing purity. Wow, what a wine. Has that noirots intensity but is also silky. Perfect. Amazing sap and density but omg this is so sappy.
— 9 months ago

Pooneet, Severn and 2 others liked this

Fontanafredda

Barolo Nebbiolo 2014

Figs, balsamic, and pepper on the nose. Depth and character on the palate that goes beyond the initial impressions. Let it open a bit. — 3 years ago

Micaela Hoogeveen
with Micaela
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