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Inflection

Giuseppe Rinaldi

Tre Tine Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

Max Kelly
9.4

Beautiful and amazingly accessible. Berry compote, violets shading to lilacs, and a delicate balsamic inflection. Already velvety with a long, palate staining finish. Stunningly god for "off vintage" Barolo. First date with Rinaldi counts a success. — 8 years ago

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Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Matt Duncan
9.2

Rich and mouth coating. Black pepper, blackberry, bittersweet chocolate. Showing good length and classic Paulliac inflection with mushroomed finish. — 9 years ago

Velma and Anthony liked this

Twomey

Napa Valley Merlot 2010

Matt Duncan
9.6

Lovely Merlot inflection. Dual pitches find harmony mid palate and lengthen wine into 10 second range. Excellent balance at a young age. — 9 years ago

Yianni liked this

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1966

Matt Duncan
9.2

Faded fig compote, dusted cherry. Round mid palate with shallow inflection. Lovely herbaceous quality with hints of earth and black tar. — 9 years ago

Anthony, Yianni and 1 other liked this

Domaine Bachelet

Côte de Nuits-Villages Pinot Noir 2011

web bond
8.9

There is a smokey, herbaceous inflection reminiscent of the disastrous 2008, but the richness and purity of fruit underneath prevails. — 8 years ago

Anthony, Keith and 3 others liked this
Ira Schwartz

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@Web Bond for me herbaceous (I would probably call it green) is the issue. In a vintage like 2011 it crosses the line from complement to distraction. I have the same problem with 2004 and to some degree 2006 . Very much appreciate the note.
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@Web Bond I realize one should never generalize but the price to play is too high in Burgundy. Unless I have the opportunity to taste before buying ( or read notes from individuals whose palates I understand) it is difficult for me to buy those vintages. I believe it is safe to say even in the good or great vintages Burgundy is a challenge.

Twomey

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2009

Paul J
9.5

That's right, I'm drinking Pinot Noir on a Saturday night!! If there is a Pinot made just for me this might be it! Now I know why we bought this on our honeymoon! Great nose, just the right amount of fruit, and hints of spice but still very easy to drink. I get cherries & creme brûlée! May be an inflection point for my hatred of Pinot!:) — 9 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke

Sadie Family

Treinspoor Swartland Tinta Barocca 2012

Wiremu Andrews
9.1

Deep ruby colour with a pure, blue-fruited, violet perfume intertwined with crushed granite mineral notes and a slight dried-herb inflection. Ample tannin, though very fine. Plenty of the aforementioned fruit on the palate and some lovely, fresh acidity. — 10 years ago

Andrew Murch
with Andrew

Jean Lallement

Réserve Rosée Brut Grand Cru Champagne Pinot Noir

web bond
9.1

06/11/13 Disgorgement. Great structure and mouthfeel. Slight herbaceous or pyrazine inflection at finish. — 8 years ago

Scott, Daniel P. and 1 other liked this

Domaine Marcel Deiss

Burg Cru d'Alsace Blanc 2004

Austin Beeman
9.6

Sexy & cerebral. Wild with botrytis inflection. Excellent to taste at such maturity. — 9 years ago

Laura HarperBarbara HenryJohn Mays
with Laura, Barbara and 2 others
Philippe, "Odedi" and 1 other liked this

Domaine Hubert Lignier

Aux Combottes Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2010

Matt Duncan
9.5

Impressive length, even from the first. Closed nose suggesting only savory notes. Intense attack of juniper berry, incense and fraise du bois. Earthy mid palate of thyme and baking spice offers platform for bright inflection on the finish. Lingering limestone overshadows tannin. Oh and it tastes pretty good too. — 9 years ago

Yianni, Riddley and 2 others liked this