Cork, Ireland

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1993

Wax was hard to get off. Essentially scrapped it off. Before cork even came out I could start smelling the wine. I thought it would be corked. Cork melted off even with an ah so. First sip just had a little bit of funk but overall very drinkable. Much like a French Bordeaux. Fruit is muted, dry. Dark fruit finish. Smell definitely is dry and has an older funk, herbal, medicinal - not in a negative way. Would have loved to seen how it would have done decanted but had no time. — 6 years ago

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Guinness

Original Stout

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! — 7 years ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

Pristine cork, decanted for 5 hours: still balanced, complex, and harmonious as a 20 year old in a challenging vintage. Fruit still lively, with mellow tannins—this still has a few years left. Came out best for me in an evening of great old wines: ‘98 Corison, ‘98 Montelena Estate, plus de la Tour ‘99. Never underestimate the consistency of a great estate, year after year. Glad I have another bottle or two. — 7 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Kirk F
9.4

Mag. The cork blew up and we had to Macgyver our way out of the dust but the contents were superb. — 8 years ago

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Midleton Distillery

Redbreast 21 year Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Brilliant stuff, first time with this one but a real winner, round full flavour with a little fizz in the mouth — 9 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1991

Another one. In good condition even if the cork was impossible. Opened up well as it shed all the meaty, coffee age to be a elegant and assertive speaker. — 10 years ago

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Bacci Wines

Invetro Super Tuscan Blend 2011

Glass cork. Cool! — 10 years ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

I'd get to drinking your 97's now. Good...great actually but beginning to lose a lot. Cork was quite soft on mine. Flavor...like California...but smoother ;-) — 11 years ago

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 1989

A little rough in the aromatics. Cork was suspect, looked and smelled a bit funky. wine was otherwise youthful in the mouth with raspberry, tar, spice and plenty of lively acid. Have a few more '89s and think its time. overall a beautiful wine still but perhaps in aromatic decline. - 1989 vintage — 11 years ago

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

Classic Cheval. A beautiful Bordeaux from the moment the cork came out. — 6 years ago

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Gilbeys of Ireland

Baileys The Original Irish Cream Irish Whiskey Blend

“You ever drunk Bailey's from a shoe?
Bailey's. Mmm... creamy. Soft creamy beige. Yes sir, thank ya sir!”
— 6 years ago

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Nice choice!🥃☘

Midleton Distillery

Yellow Spot 12 Years Aged Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Preferred this slightly over the Green Spot. Much more smooth, lovely nose, hints of honey. Delicious. — 7 years ago

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Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1955

Tasted blind. Tawny color, translucent with amber rims. Notes of black cherry, cedar, some spice and a little barnyard floor. Sweet fruit in the mouth, with tannins fully resolved. Guessed 1955 Calon Segur. Perfect looking bottle, the cork revealed this bottle was reconditioned by the Chateau in 2000. — 7 years ago

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Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Cork was very soft, but wine decanted beautifully. Great, fruity taste! — 8 years ago

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Guinness

Draught Pasteurized Stout

Guinness draught. Plus shot of jameson and pint of duet. Holy trinity to celebrate friday with Emily In town. — 9 years ago

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Midleton Distillery

Redbreast Aged 12 Years Single Pot Still Irish Whiskey

Yes, you can make a Manhattan with Irish.... — 10 years ago

Riverbench Vineyard & Winery

Cork Jumper Rosé Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2011

Peach, strawberry, little bit of nuttiness, lees and citrus. Pretty wine. — 11 years ago

Jameson

Triple Distilled Select Reserve Black Barrel Irish Whiskey

Mellowed bananas and roasted nuts. Very smooth. Jameson as it could be — 11 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1989

Vance Gregory
9.2

Birthday wine. After 25 yrs this pretty Cab is holding up very well. Clean w dark fruits, mint and some spice. Cork did crumble but was able to salvage. @SilverOak memorable wine. — 11 years ago

Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

The cork was difficult but worth the struggle. This well aged Cabernet took some time to open up but the lush red fruit was refined and exceeded expectations. Lovely.🍷 — 6 years ago

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Hugh O'Riordan

Drinking the good stuff!!

Domaine Billard Pere et Fils

Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Pinot Noir 2017

Drank 2017 from Cork 2018 on 22 Sep 2019. Light sweet zingy as is natural. — 6 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1966

DP66
Pristine condition bottle. Cork flew out revealing surprising amount of retained fizz. Roast peach/rust colour. Oxidised nutty, orange peel, caramel notes with long length.
— 7 years ago

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Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1967

Great Level but black cork. Looked in reasonable condition but a little muted and, although not faulty, it was a little unknit. Felt like a decent Pessac but without the fireworks you usually experience with HB; could sense the bonfire underneath but didn’t quite pop. — 7 years ago

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Jameson

Caskmates Stout Edition Triple Distilled Irish Whiskey

Smooth and full bodied mild hint of chocolate — 8 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Cork disintegrated, but otherwise no concerns. Very restrained with more fruit showing as it took on air. Looking forward to seeing how the rest of the bottles age. — 10 years ago

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Diamond Creek Vineyards

Volcanic Hill Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

Fantastic drink! Still great fruit. The cork was in good shape, opened with oso. — 10 years ago

Château Haut-Brion

Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 1966

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9.1

2nd bottle in 2 mos - still very good despite low fill/soaked cork. — 11 years ago

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Nice bottle! How low was the level?
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very low - 6-7cm & the cork had nearly dropped
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Thanks. I got my hands on a couple of 66s the other day with levels around the top half of the embossed brand. Don't have much experience with ullage in this bottle shape so that's reassuring to hear!

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1978

Thanks to a good cork, still alive, with a super bouquet, although a bit faded in the mouth. Wish I was in as good shape! — 11 years ago