Jamaica's Finest

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Mike R
9.5

Wine Nerd herd virtual tasting of various vintages from 90s, 00s and 10s - mine was the 2013 - 88% CS, 8% PV, 3% merlot and 1% CF from various vineyards in the valley floor region - four hour decant - this is less fruit than you would expect but certainly an amazing wine - Napa finest at a modernist style Bordeaux blend - nose was rich with tobacco leather cocoa and forest floor - heavy to medium body yet the wine was soft because the fruit was muffled - mid palette with black blue and red fruits - orange peel cinnamon and sweet silky tannins integrated nicely - this could easily go 30 more years but not sure it will get better so if willing to decant and maybe even double decant for an afternoon this wine is ready for being paired with a cowboy bone in rib eye steak and will not let you down - truly an enjoyable experience as was all vintages tasted last night - HUGE SMILES — 5 years ago

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Mike R

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@Sharon B it was fun and yes we had different vintages - not quite the same as tasting but hey it is 2020
Mike R

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Yep we had different vintages - it was a lot of fun
Mike R

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@Kimberly Anderson and @Sharon B - lot of fun but of course not as fun as tasting the different vintages and yea we all had different vintages

Dow's

Trademark Finest Reserve Porto

Bit darker and less sweet than I was expecting, but I found myself reaching for glass after glass. Heavy and sits on the back roof of my palate. Initial aroma reminded me of wine served at Catholic mass — 7 years ago

Fonseca

Bin No. 27 Finest Reserve Port Blend

Had a bit more bite to it than the standard Ruby or Tawny versions. Also had some subtle notes of dark chocolate. — 7 years ago

Quinta do Tedo

Finest Reserve Porto

Really delicious and fruity sweet. — 8 years ago

Lawson's Finest Liquids

Sip of Sunshine IPA

Another amazing craft beer from VT. Love this one. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 — 8 years ago

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Anthony Lombardi

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Yep Lawson's, Heady, Hill Farmstead. You are in some hallowed beer ground up there.
Evan Bienstock

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@Anthony Lombardi nice to see a fellow beer lover on delectable. BTW, Brooklyn has some good stuff too -- The Other Half is great.
P A

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@Evan Bienstock Somehow i have to find some VT IPA. I understand that you have some great ones. Have a great 4th Cheers 🇺🇸 from your northern neighbors 💥

Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1959

This 59 reminds me why this vintage might be better than 61 albeit I'm drinking less top 61's because the book tells me to lay away still the very top producers. But 59 in Lafite, Margaux, now HB better than 61. Latour and Mouton spectacular in 59 and maybe 61 will outlive but only time will tell. This was simply myriad of the finest moments one can expect from a rare old bottle at its peak! — 9 years ago

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Fonseca

Finest Vintage Port Blend

Ken's bday! Amazing to have this 57 yr old Port. Fig jam, tabaco, date syurp. — 5 years ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1995

Drank slightly past its prime. Very leathery with fading tannin. Currant, and black cherry come to mind with a lingering moss aftertaste. Not their finest year. — 6 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

What a terrific way to end 2018. Old school Napa at its finest. Tart cherry, Leather, earthiness, cedar, and maybe a little bell pepper? Smooth tannins and after a 3hr decant the finish lasted for forever. Would love to try a Dunn with some age on it — 7 years ago

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Very cool @Arden Barnett . I opened an ‘88 earlier this year to celebrate my 30th. It was fantastic with plenty of fruit to carry it for a few more years. A textbook producer, for sure.

Lexington

Finest Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey

This one had some sweetness and was smooth and easy drinking. I would definitely buy this. — 7 years ago

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Cool bottle!

Bass Phillip

Premium Gippsland Pinot Noir 2007

Mid Crimson with Pale Tawny rim. Aromas of Mushrooms Compost Heap and Autumn leaves. Medium weight with pronounced intensity. Fine tannins and acidity with incredible length and persistence. Amongst Australia's finest Pinots. — 9 years ago

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First time I've seen "compost heap" as a descriptor...I like it!
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@Spinning_spins Yes, maybe a substitute for "Forest Floor".

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 1994

This is CdP at its mature finest. Tannins are fully resolved yet the fruit is still vibrant though delicate. Don't wait to enjoy. — 9 years ago

Thibaud Boudignon

Anjou Chenin Blanc 2017

Classy 2017 Anjou Blanc by Loire legend Thibaud Boudignon crafted from 100% Chenin grown in grey schist and volcanic soils in Anjou (his centuries old cellar and most of this vineyards are located in Savennières). Fermented in stainless steel with indigenous yeasts and aged in 300 and 750-liter barrels (30% new) for 15-18 months. Green apples, citrus, marked minerality, almost unnoticeable oak. Clean, precise, structured, marked minerality, great depth and length. This is Loire Valley Chenin at its finest — 5 years ago

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Warre's

Warrior Finest Reserve Porto

With Becky at Rao’s in Vegas 2018 — 7 years ago

Ca' del Bosco

Cuvée Prestige Franciacorta Brut Chardonnay Blend

Finest mousse. Lightest peach, lemon pith, ripe ginkgo, lime, persimmon, orchid concentrate and tangerine-thyme aromatically. Creamy mousse plays chalky with tangerine and lemon oil across the tongue seductively. Lime zest, lychee, apricot and a pure single drop of ripe lemon juice connects the creamy finish in a lovely way. Really an amazing wine with the complex nuances of a lively tête-à-tête with a stunningly beautiful lady. #CadelBosco #bubbles #franciacorta #Brut #Chardonnay #sparklingwine — 7 years ago

Ayinger Brewery

Celebrator Finest Bavarian Double Bock

Malty with just the right amount of sweetness. Thicker than I usually like, but not overpowering. Bavaria! — 8 years ago

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Hall Wines

Jack's Masterpiece Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Parker 99 pointer for whatever it's worth,
Blend of their finest vineyards, not sure which ones they are, but thats the description. $112.00 from the winery, for the same 💵💳 I'll take the Becklyn moulds & Scarlett Reserve, but its a good wine to try.
— 9 years ago

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Eric

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This is the year @Paul T !
Eric

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I'm going for 1,000,000 lifetime miles on American Airlines which is a much lamer milestone.
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@Eric Shanks lol! Me too. I think I'm at 920

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Laurence Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

2011 Vintge. One of the finest wines I've ever had. Lots of earthy flavors going on, including truffles, leather and tobacco. Even a tiny hint of licorice, but in a good way. Perfect balance of fruit and tannin as well. Just wish I could afford it more often. My special occasion wine. — 9 years ago