Borrowed Cuttings

Antoine Arena

Bianco Gentile 2014

Roel van der Burg
9.3

Nearly extincted grape variety, home to Corse. Antoine Arena took cuttings from the last remaining vineyard and planted it back. Structured white with a salty touch. Makes me want to taste his Patrimonio wines even more... — 10 years ago

Niek Hartering
with Niek
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Marco Gentille #MVV
9.0

Viña Magaña

Reserva Navarra Tempranillo 1997

Ripe plums, vibrant acidity, subtle wood. Alive. From 40yr old Petrus cuttings. — 11 years ago

David Kemmerer
with David

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Esprit de Beaucastel Red Rhone Blend 2010

2010 Esprit de Beaucastel Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah, Counoise, Paso Robles, California, propagated from cuttings from Chateau de Beaucastel. Mourvèdre adds earth and mid palate richness, Grenache fruit lushness, Syrah tannin structure and aromatics and Counoise acidity. Beautiful wine with class and sophistication, no sign of heaviness here! Certified organic. 14.5% abv — 11 years ago

Lyeth

Reserve Grande Fleur de Lyeth Proprietary Blend 2013

K Fitz
9.8

We both loved this one! Eric got it from his wine club and gave it to us when we borrowed his go pro =) We had it with sushi because I was too busy to cook and it didn't pair that well but would definitely have it again with something more hardy. Mmmmm... — 10 years ago

Launois Père et Fils

Special Club Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2005

Gary Westby
9.9

Jeff G's birthday mag after the roll downs were pulled at K&L. From vines planted in the 1950's in Cramant & Oiry, still the source of cuttings for Launois' massal selections. This is a very rich, creamy BDB that goes deep on minerality, even in a fatter vintage. — 10 years ago

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Magnum is the way to go Deborah!
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But I'd give Jeff a 10!

Jacuzzi Family Vineyard

Pina Asolo Prosecco Superiore

Pic of jacuzzi grama's passport photo. Yes the jacuzzi family invented the first hot tub-for one of their 13 kids who had arthritis...the first jet/pump was made to sit in a bathtub. Last of 13 died in 1/14 at age 105. There are now 800+ members of the jacuzzi family. They are not winemakers-their neighbor is and borrowed their name and property to honor the family. — 11 years ago

Argot Wines

Borrowed Jewels Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Dense inky color. Mineral driven with silky tannins that grip a little on the end. Black and red fruit flavors. Well done. — 10 years ago

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Te Mata Estate

Hawkes Bay Cabernet Merlot 2011

Cherry tootsie pop (borrowed that). I mean that in a good way. — 10 years ago

Geantet-Pansiot

Pinot Fin Bourgogne Pinot Noir 1995

Dan Petroski
9.0

Pinot Fin. From a friend who knows: The best massale... About a few hundred different genomes from top producers... Cuttings saved back then when they replanted after phylloxera epidemic. — 11 years ago

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Love GP, visited his cellars in '09.
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Well played, clonally.

Domaine Bonnet-Huteau (Château La Tarcière)

Sur Lie Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2011

Will Brajnikoff
9.2

Maureen, I..."borrowed" this. — 12 years ago

Maureen Downey
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