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Conti Costanti

Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2006

Borderline criminal to be opened this young, it pours a deep garnet all the way to the rim. Aromas of cherry liqueur, grilled herbs, sandalwood, licorice, tobacco and earth. Gripping tannins and lively acidity. — 10 years ago

Screaming Eagle

Oakville Sauvignon Blanc 2010

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2010 Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc. Drank at dinner w Rick and K at Providence. This wine was borderline last time we had it, so we were curious how it would be. It was different and awesome. Super impressive and showed perfectly. Loved it. — 10 years ago

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Bailiwick Wines

Borderline Pinot Noir 2011

Surprisingly amazing at this price point. Not a fruit bomb, as I was fearing. Even our Burgundy snob friends might choke it down. — 10 years ago

4 Hands Brewing Co.

Divided Sky Rye IPA

Awesome!! I'm a borderline IPA guy. Rye tames the hop monster. — 10 years ago

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Domaine Bordenave

Jurançon Sec Gros Manseng

2012. Borderline orange wine. Really cool. Strong acid, grip, slightly oxidized, mineral. — 10 years ago

Adissat

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2010

I bought a few cases of this and it is borderline chateau neuf de Pape quality for $12 — 11 years ago

Giorgio Pelissero

Nubiola Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2011

Began as chocolate covered cherry with a raisin-y note. Thought it was borderline oxidization, but it all came together in a silky, chocolate covered baked plum essence, guava, soy-citrus and old roses. Medium mouthfeel; creamy into silky, muscled tannins. Granite gravel, roasted, carmelized, red grapefruit, cranberry reduction, more sexiness than you can handle. Burgundian ending with tannins like smoke trailing for miles. — 10 years ago

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Domaine Henri Gouges

Les Saint Georges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2001

Borderline good-griefer, definitely kickass. Bright, balanced. Just a beauty in a good place. Is there a better producer in NSG? — 10 years ago

Domaine Gauby

Muntada Côtes du Roussillon Villages Red Rhone Blend 2013

Kristin Donnelly
9.1

Concentrated and borderline orange. In a good way! — 10 years ago

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Prairie Artisan Ales

Prairie Gold Golden Ale

Raw meat covered in fresh lemons. Borderline salmon, but leaning toward chicken. Like a Wizard's feet in chicken skin sandals. Creamy underripe, undersized apricots covered in a fine sugared mold. Zesty lime finish. — 10 years ago

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Poggiarellino

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2007

I bought it 5 years ago and it was tight borderline undrinkable, but I knew I had to wait. What a drink! — 10 years ago

René Bouvier

Montre-Cul Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2011

Gary Westby
9.0

Sneaking a peek at the Montre-Cul with the some Dijon chicken. Charles Curtis has really got me fired up on these historic sites of Burgundy... This wine comes from north of Marsannay and the tight, dark, reticent character of the wine matches it's borderline location. For a wine this tight and brooding, it sure did go down fast with the chicken. The mystery of Burgundy! — 11 years ago

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Domaine du Gour de Chaulé

Cuvée Tradition Gigondas Grenache 2012

Inky powerful 14.5 ABV Gigondas. Borderline red/dark fruit. Needs a couple of years. — 10 years ago

Prinz

Hallgartener Jungfer Spätlese Riesling Goldkapsel 2007

Fred #Prinz is one of those multi-talented winemakers that can do it all: dry, off dry, sweet, sticky and reds.
This remarkable late harvest
#Riesling, which is borderline Auslese, has an almost creamy consistency with a lengthy honeyed finish that is not at all cloying--a magical wine! #2007 #Jungfer #spätlese #goldkapsel
— 10 years ago

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Fattoria di Milziade Antano

Montefalco Rosso Sangiovese Blend 2012

Earthy notes on the nose (smell whiffs of cherry). Medium bodied wine w a tannic/acidic finish. Borderline rip your face off tannins. — 10 years ago

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Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

A mirror of its terroir, this Diamond Creek is multi-layered, super packed and multi dimensional. Still tight, it boasts lots of mature red fruit, borderline jammy but melted with a beautiful meaty, savory core. Powerful and intense, this is serious. I would have it with a short-rib and Angus Burger, truffle mayo and smoked provolone. — 10 years ago

Carte Blanche

Nobles Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

2 years ago this was a hot disjointed mess. Now it is a borderline masterpiece. The tannins have resolved and unity reigns. Red fruit, vanilla, spice box. Lovely. I'm not sure if Nic Allen or Luc Morlet is the winemaker but kudos to whomever crafted this. — 10 years ago

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Domaine de la Tournelle

Les Corvées Sous Curon Arbois Chardonnay

Unique, creamy - borderline nutty finish...overall fun! — 11 years ago

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DuMOL

Jack Robert's Run Russian River Valley Syrah 2009

Dark mocha- Brown sugar - concentrated red/ruby fruits, mouthwatering but borderline jammy - oak tannins seem to provide the structure - 91 points - lost to Pegau 1997 CNDP (13 to 9) but may not have been a fare fight:: France vs California by learnaboutwine.com 5.25.14 #delectable #wine — 11 years ago

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