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David Léclapart

Cuvée L'Artiste Blanc de Blancs Extra-Brut Champagne 1er Cru Chardonnay 2007

V07. Had to check in, since I've been so happy with Boulard-Bauquaire BdB, and frequently compared it to this wine. Much more age, but, and I hate to say this, but I think the Boulard-Bauquaire is a better wine (than this btl anyway, my last btl of V10 was stunning). Anyway, the 07 is rich and slightly oxidative in style, with loads of lemon, almond, a touch of copper. On the palate, lovely acidity, hi-toned lemon, grapefruit pith, almond cream, and copper-infected honey...ok finish. — 5 years ago

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Severn Goodwin

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Lucky you, I have '11, in hiding for a future opening.

Rene Rostaing

La Bonnette Condrieu Viognier 2009

Hi toned with great acid and bright floral fruit. Excellent — 5 years ago

Bex Green
with Bex
Daniel, Eric and 6 others liked this

Jacob Williams

Hi-Valley Vineyard Syrah 2015

Very good! I would have it again 😁 — 7 years ago

Yorkville Cellars

Mendocino County Hi-Rollr Red Blend 2016

First of the 2016 vintage for me. Same blend as 2015 (65% Malbec 18% cab franc 17% Merlot). Seems a bit jammier and a bit smoother than 2015. — 7 years ago

Frédéric Magnien

Lavaut St. Jacques Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2007

I don’t even remember...this is when we cranked Stop Making Sense on the hi-fi and the concert footage was mesmerizing, as expected. — 8 years ago

Mark Freund
with Mark
Keith, David and 1 other liked this

Dehlinger Winery

Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Sasha Verhage
9.1

Hi tone. Raspberry. — 8 years ago

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Domaine Tortochot

Champerrier Vieilles Vignes Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2012

Our evening began in Peter Seychelle's comfortable study
In his new york townhouse
Where the candle light was just right
The hi-fi was in the background
And the wine was delicious
What's the secret, Peter?
Naturally, I'll say it's the wine
Mmm, it does go well with the chicken
Delicious again, Peter
— 9 years ago

Sean Castorani
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Cameron Winery

Ribbon Ridge Pinot Noir 2016

Holy cow. Opened yesterday, notes from over 24 hrs open. So much better than my last btl: everything has fallen into place. On the nose: soft mushroomy funk, black cherry, wild strawberry, spice, soft leather. On the palate: fantastic acidity, wild strawberry, cinnamon spice, good density, very hi-toned, and soft, very finely-grained tannin on the finish. Yum. — 5 years ago

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Bodega del Abad

Gotín del Risc Bierzo Mencía 2016

ESF
9.2

Where do I start w/this juice: unbelievable complexity & density for the price! Started out absolutely savage w/dank forest floor, freshly turned Earth, mushroom, acrid creosote smoke, loam, camphor - some kind of hi-toned note, minerals and loads of berry fruit. The nose stank in the best possible way. Cerebral and infinitely enjoyable. Mellowed out over the night & smooth, med bodied/tannins w/hint of zingy acidity on tongue. — 5 years ago

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Yorkville Cellars

Rennie Vineyard Hi-Rollr Red Blend 2017

The first of the 2017 vintage.
Nice, but a bit rougher than the earlier vintages. Still a good deal at the price
— 6 years ago

Château Malescasse

Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Girl computer Cru Bourgeois. You guys. Get into the Cru Bourgeois it doesn’t mean you are bougie (which Merriam-Webster just decided to include in their dictionary so if you don’t know what I mean...look it up), it just means you have high standards and a way with bargains. Consummate old world. It’s all like hi I’m all dark berries and black currant and violets and we’ve been having a party with our buddy tar but hidden in a pencil box because we are supes into graphite. Fuck this ink nonsense we like stones and lead. This wine is badass but it really would like some food too methinks. Earth and cassis. I’d very much like a mushroom pizza on the side. — 7 years ago

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@Robert Howey thank you so much!
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Agree with Robert above....keep writing.
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@David Thompson thank you! I will 😊

Il Conventino

Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese 2010

Is this thing on!? Hi Delectable, I've missed you.
Thanks for the bottle
@Ted Hughes a beautiful welcome back to this most wonderful vice!
— 9 years ago

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Welcome back Lars. Missed ya

The Ojai Vineyard

Santa Barbara County Syrah 2017

A very nice.summer syrah. On the nose: loads of red berry fruit, a touch of oak spice, cola, very bright and still very primary. On the palate: loads of cracked black pepper spice, hi-toned red fruit, juicy and weightless. Juicy on the finish, which shows just a touch of finely grained tannin. Very nice for drinking now. — 5 years ago

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Frédéric Magnien

Bonnes Mares Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2001

I picked this bottle up and put it down trying to decide if tonight was a special-enough occasion. In the end, glad I leaned this way. Perfectly mature, and better than.my past btl from a bit over a year ago. Helped to warm up a couple of degrees above cellar temp. On the nose: damp earth, floral perfume, touch of brown sugar, black raspberry, tea leaves, asian spice...a panoply of flavors. On the palate, lovely acidity, tart cherry, great density, hi-toned wild strawberry, mineral notes, sea salt..fantastic complexity. Tannin still showing grip on the finish, but this is perfect aged red burg for my palate. — 5 years ago

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Banjou Jouzou Co.

Kamoshibito Kuheiji Hi no Kishi Yamadanishiki 2016

Saba from Obama (Fukui) / This elegant Kuheiji/yamadanishki gift from Labo members. — 6 years ago

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Terrapin Beer Co.

Hi-5 IPA India Pale Ale

Kirk F
9.0

This is what happens when family doesn’t really appreciate the cellar. I like this, but would rather be pulling corks than flipping tops. Will pull a couple later! Merry Christmas! — 7 years ago

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@Kirk Feyereisen Merry Christmas
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Back at u @David L! Life is good!

Andrew Thomas Wines

Sweetwater Individual Vineyard Shiraz 2010

Rich bright smooth long finish delightful Rhone style Shiraz. Soooo good! Hi times wines tasting $50 — 8 years ago

Hi Jinx

Paso Robles Red Blend 2012

Delicious red blend from Napa! — 9 years ago

Robert Lamontagne
with Robert