The nose is a delight of cassis, blueberry & blackberry as well. For being a 2010 I was worried how this would behave- but there’s no worry here. 2010 was a legendary vintage all throughout Bordeaux- and this inexpensive little number is proof of the point. It’s in its prime, and costs a dime for every dollar one would consider spending on more recognizable labels. Yea. I’ve given the matter a lot of thought, and the 2010 Château Magdeleine Bouhou is my 2020, Poor Man’s Cheeseburger Wine of The Year.
@poormansfindandbuyifyacan — 6 years ago
When you wine and dine on your own time but on someone else's dime then this is worth trying...not lying — 8 years ago
Given its history, its story, and its rarity, I wanted to LOVE this, but as lovely and delicious as it is, it doesn’t measure up to the best Sauternes. Don’t get me wrong — I would drink it all day long, just not on my dime. — 8 years ago
WNH Southern gathering hosted by @Mike R and old Heitz vertical (70,74,85) sourced by @Martin G Rivard (from Benchmark) who also contributed some on his own dime. This ‘70 started with a wet cardboard musty nose and a slightly hollow mid palate and astringent finish. As the evening evolved and the steak showed up the wine did a complete 180. More tannins than fruit but it was a structured beauty that may not be at it’s peak but is still a gorgeous wine. Ripe plum, stewed fig, bayleaf. I didn’t get any eucalyptus from this but there’s a strong earthy, old world with a CA spin vibe. After dinner and before the fire pit some of us finished the decanter of this and were impressed at how it was still ascending hours after being opened. — 9 years ago



Pineapple-grapefruit look blasts a big-bubbled white puff with even stacking. Igneous lacing formation churns into Pahoihoi. Grapefruit and pineapple match the drapes, with the pineapple turning jell-o with cream topping. Papaya and mango make the rounds, ripely. Clean palate of zesty lemon wrapped around just ripe mango, and a tangerine thing that rounds it to mango texture. Minerally pineapple suggests a weightless and steely finish, but the lime drops the dime to call it home. Good rotation back to white raspberry! #newbelgium #newbelgiumbrewing #voidooranger #ipa #indiapaleale #newbelgiumvoodoorangernineteeneightyfiveipa #voodoorangernineteeneightyfive #newbelgium1985 #1985ipa #beer #bier #biere #birra #rotatingseriesbeer — 6 years ago
2016. Very smooth and drinkable. Great fruit and notes of cocoa. And only 13.5%alc. ! — 8 years ago
Beauty body ... — 8 years ago
This wine is a dime- next top of the line — 8 years ago
Tasty, great for a dime. — 8 years ago
Amazing thick and fruity. Comes with a mercury dime on bottle! — 10 years ago
Still great white burgundy on a dime but 2012 and 2013 were superior. — 10 years ago
Dark fruit and raisin nose. The taste follows through on the promise. Properly sweet for un porto, but the richness of the fruit keep it safely away from the cloying territory. Worth every paltry dime, but has a touch of bite which reminds you, "I'm a Tawny, not an LBV. But I'm still pretty dark-fruit delightful." — 10 years ago
The 2016 Rivers-Marie Cabernet Sauvignon Panek Vineyard lasted 10 days before I finally gave in. My weakness was rooted more in curiosity than hedonism. Albeit much of that curiosity had to do with how hedonistic it was. After 30 minutes I was concerned that I might have killed a baby. After 45 mins it turned on a dime, and after another 30 minutes it came into focus and you realize all’s right with the world. There’s a seamless swath of minerality and savoriness that spans from wet gravel to dark chocolate cocoa powder while also revealing a bridge of cedar, cassis, underbrush, grilled meat, and espresso. Once again, this makes an excellent argument for being my favorite wine in the valley. — 8 years ago


Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7
Bought a couple of these too, plus some of the new Herb Lamb, have you tried that yet?
This dark wine has a big, grapey nose with a blast of leather and meat coming right behind. It's an interesting combo, such a simple beginning that turns complex on a dime. The palate is just as brash, with subdued bubbles, keen acidity and a dark, fruity taste. Think Lambrusco, but bigger. The earth profile hits late and stays on the finish. Fun. — 8 years ago
Far to many better options at a fraction of the cost, only on someone else's dime. — 9 years ago
Dime a dozen. Did improve with air though. Got to serve these bruisers cool — 10 years ago
went big tonight. Been saving this Abreu gem for the perfect moment, and I realized it's time to take the moment and make it perfect (and get it poppin!) Enjoying a gorgeous day almost exclusively outside, and this beautiful gem is complimenting a festive low country broil in our shady backyard. The first scent is a touch smoky, blackberries, licorice (maybe a little star anise?) - decanted two hours and could have gone longer. 'Wishing a very Happy Fathers' Day to all! Have a good week. Xoxo #dime — 10 years ago
Katie Sanders Boyce
Really good — 6 years ago