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Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2005

2005 vintage extremely tasty. Tastes great and this wine has another 20 years of life. No doubt a superb effort but I am very worried. Just like Bordeaux is no longer claret, rayas is no longer a delicate wine. Rayas was a delicate, subtle, light colored, feminine wine. It has become high alcohol, big color, masculine wine. Very good but I miss the elegance. Has Emanuelle Reynaud listened too much to RP. We don't need another Pegau. Rayas was just fine as it was. — 10 years ago

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@Gilbert Van Hassel Spot t on per Pegau. How I loved their 1990 with 10 + years on it . Have not had a Pegau like that one for a long time.

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

Who am I to criticize a bottle of Mouton Rothschild? Amazing, no doubt. But didn't feel balanced. Great funk on the nose. High acidity and overall mild. — 10 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

One of my favorites. I always keep a bottle on hand for when I am invited to a dinner party. — 11 years ago

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Bernhard Ott

Am Berg Grüner Veltliner 2013

With a fresh, herbal nose, and flavors of lemon grass and dill, this GrüV has a touch of starfruit and grapefruit, with a pinch of pepper. It was waxy on the lips, which cut through the bite that can make some Grüners sharp around the edges. The mouthfeel was quilted down, light and bright like fresh laundry hung dry on the line. I would want to drink this during a simple lunch of bagels and lox, with a slather of cream cheese, onions and a couple capers. Throw in a picnic blanket, and color me content #GrüV #Arnold #HastaLaVistaBaby — 11 years ago

Pine Ridge Vineyards

Clarksburg Chenin Blanc + Viognier Blend 2013

I must admit I am a PR addict and long standing club member BUT...we ordered this with dinner tonight and were pleasantly reminded of the bright citrus notes with a hint of sweet - perfect with spicy crab po'boys — 12 years ago

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2006

CS
9.8

I am not sure, but think this might be Grenache? Maybe Syrah? It was cool. I think. — 13 years ago

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Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

This was ok. Not great. Nose was pleasing but palate was meh. We had with steak and grilled veggies, so it's not like the food didn't give it a fair shake. Coin toss as if to more time or the vintage. My gut says vintage and drink up, but I am just a simple minded middle aged American. Do what you will. Xo — 10 years ago

Didimi

I am Didimi from Dimi and this is my Krakhuna Imereti

Friendliest wine out there — 10 years ago

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Château Lynch-Moussas

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

I am not in agreement with what has been posted on this label: good body, darker than usual left bank Bordeaux, perfect oak derived smokiness and very little tannin for a young bottle. One of the best I have had at an amazing price - paid for it about 30 euro at the Carrefur grocery store in Sallanches, France!
Merry Xmas to all
— 10 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

I'm going to come clean, I'm not a huge Caymus fan. It's by no means a bad wine - far from it - but I've always felt they blend their Cab with too much Zin. I could be wrong on that account, but I don't think I am. Still, a nice brooding nose of dark red and blue fruit, with a touch of candied fruit and wet earth. — 11 years ago

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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

I am fucking drinking Opus One with Peter Cherukuri. I can die now. — 12 years ago

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Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2001

I volunteer to do the Raffault vertical. (I am so brave) — 12 years ago

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Silverado Vineyards

Estate Grown Mt. George Vineyard Merlot 2007

Velvety smooth. Paired really well with the beanie weenies I made for my anniversary dinner. — 13 years ago

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2005

Just can't get enough! I am a Comtes de Champagne fan boy. Back to back '04 and '05 eyes closed. — 10 years ago

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah 1987

Chave does not suck and this vintage is no different. The wine was rich and powerful but after airating the wine for a few minutes the wine opened and revealed great depth and that wonderful purity that this region is known for. The granite soils certainly influence this effort and I for one am glad chave exists. — 10 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1974

6 ano that was bottled at 1974 or a bit earlier. My companion during El Clasico over the weekend. I am just not sure as to who was better -- the game or the wine. It was just incredible. — 11 years ago

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Carnivor

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Drank with Danielle when she & her Fam visited 8/24/15. I really liked it & she loved it (& she is much more of a wine lover than I am) — 11 years ago

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2011

Very well crafted Pinot. Nice fruit but does not over power the earth tones. I am becoming a real fan of Hirsch Pinots. Time to get on the mailing list. — 11 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1998

Honey and melon and mint undertones. Unusual d'Yquem - missing the smooth creaminess I am accustomed to. Great but different. — 12 years ago

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Château Saint-Pierre

St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1997

I paid $20 for this bottle at an auction. I opened this bottle in 7/6/13 and it still has the classic st julien aroma. It has the structure and is a well balanced wine. I am very impressed by how well it holds up for 16 yrs. — 13 years ago