Domaine Henri Jayer Echézeaux 1988: Lush and silky, bursting with sweet black fruit and a commanding, complex perfume of Asian spice, musk, and minerals. Wines from the late, legendary Henri Jayer represent a singularly heightened benchmark for Burgundy and Pinot Noir. They are Led Zeppelin conquering the Garden in 1973 or Kurt Cobain rasping behind the stargazer lilies: pure glory, glorious purity. beetroot and menthol on the nose, velvet on the tongue, and exhilaration in the heart. Wines like these make even the most law-abiding drinker contemplate a life on the lam. — 11 years ago
I was pleasantly surprised by this sparkling blend of 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir. The 2011 Mineral Springs Brut Rosé has spent three years en tirage, further it's hand riddled and production is limited to 50 cases. Salmon-hued with a delicate mousse, it's a lovely juxtaposition between fruit and brisk acidity. Racy tangerine and fresh raspberry notes lead into a base layer of cherry clafoutis crowned with a dollop of cream. A mineral-driven finish laden with chalk and crushed stone cut through mid-palate richness. 12.8% ABV — 10 years ago
A bit tired with noticeable VA. First few whiffs still showed its former glory though. Fully mature with tertiary notes dominating. Lovely. — 11 years ago
Let 'er breathe and glory awaits! Lush berries and licorice notes dominate a balanced, elegantly oaked wine.
Also kudos on the detailed data on the label of the what, how and where of this Red Mountain wine. — 11 years ago
Pure glory. — 11 years ago
Really enjoying this cab from the glory days of lot18 — 11 years ago
2007 in its glory. — 12 years ago
The glory of hanging out with the young & upwardly mobile...the Luders ability to throw a party is unmatched ...cheers — 11 years ago
2008 Materium from Magnum
@ Ruth's Chris. Silky smooth, concentrated Weitz Vineyard Oakville glory! Chris Maybach & Thomas Brown make fabulous wines together. — 11 years ago
Flying a jet fighter through a lemon orchard and crashing into a river in a blaze of glory! — 11 years ago
Late night. Eating jambon royal and sheep's milk chevre. 2010 gigondas in all its glory. This wine is phenomenal. Earthy and floral. Almost like a great garden. But also has dense delicious fruit. Just can't say enough good things. Sent me to bed with a smile. — 11 years ago
So quiet and understated at first. 4 hours later I see the wine was just a wallflower at the start . A glory to taste, walking on the edge. Richness in the middle surrounded from the front and back by a piercing clarity. — 11 years ago
Campfire ash peat in all their glory — 12 years ago
Josh Spurling
I'm upping my rating on this. Wine needed air to show its full glory. Today, it's blowing dark fruit, tree bark, big cinnamon and dark spice - yet, it remains fresh and vibrant. It still reminds me of really good Cru Beaujolais but the Mourvèdre character is more present. Yum! — 10 years ago