Lieu Dit

Santa Ynez Valley Cabernet Franc

9.1

One of the best bottles in the longest time, balanced body and tannins, plenty of fruit with that peppery finish — 2 months ago

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier

Lieu Dit Malakoff Pyrenees Shiraz 2019

John Bratincevic

9.0

Herbal, dry, good acidity — tremendous value on discount ($7 a bottle!!). 89+….let’s say 90 to be neighborly. I should buy another case or two. — 6 months ago

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Santa Ynez Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Kamall

9.0

Nice subtlety and will surely be better with a few more years in bottle. — 8 months ago

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E. Guigal

Lieu-Dit Saint-Joseph Syrah 2006

"Odedi"

9.0

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Dark inky in color with a reddish rim.

Nose of black currants, plums, cooked cherries, light mildew, earth, herbs, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, light forest floor and black pepper.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Very dry on the palate with black currants, plums, cooked cherries, tobacco leaf, herbs, peppercorn, earth, dried meats, black tea and light vegetables.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 19 year old Syrah from Northern Rhône is still drinking nicely, although definitely not at its peak anymore.

Not in your face kind of wine at this point. Elegant, with nice complexity. Interesting, and still powerful.

Mildew and forest floor notes start to disappear after 90 minutes in the decanter. Still showing some fruit notes though, which is nice to see.

Good by itself or with food.

13% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$80. — 3 months ago