La Difference

Domaine Spiropoulos

Red Stag Nemea Agiorgitiko

KP
9.0

Dark color. Powerful fruity aroma. I let breathe for a day and it made a bit difference. Soil. Wet sand. — 9 years ago

Serene Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2013. Wine 1 of 3 from my first wine club shipment. Marin nicknames this Cabernet "French Kiss". Yikes, this is one of three bottles that are 2013 Cabernet Sauvignons but with different nicknames and labels! (1) "French Kiss", red and black label; (2) "Intimate", gold and black label; (3) "Naughty", red and gray label. Maybe his website explains the difference. — 9 years ago

Aquinas

Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Yes to this one. Curious forest floor notes on the nose, with lots of spice on the palate and a long finish. I opened it after our bottle of after-work Pinot Noir plonk ran dry and the difference was huge. It went well enough with burgers, but I'd like try it again with with roasted poultry and cranberry sauce. — 9 years ago

Michael LeSage
with Michael

Dominus Estate

Napanook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Allow it to open up even a few minutes makes a huge difference. Excellent especially for the price — 10 years ago

Ben DeJulio
with Ben

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference

Viñedos Barrihuelo Crianza Rioja 2010

Lovely oaky smooth warm hint of spice — 10 years ago

Pierre Paillard

Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend 2004

The second cuve of this vintage from P Paillard I've had. The first spent 7 yrs on lees before disgorgement, was dry, biscuity and creamy-textured. This one was disgorged after 10 yrs on lees - saline/seashells/lees, dry, mouthwatering, lingering. Wow, incredible difference and yet another reason to love Champagne. — 11 years ago

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Merryvale Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Has been in my cellar for around 2 years. Brought this home from out of state, I don't think it's typically available in PA. It could've sat for even longer, much more tannic than I expected. Still very good. We did a side by side with an older (03) Ferrari-Carano and the age difference was immediately noticeable. A classic Napa cab. — 12 years ago

Château Lafite Rothschild

Carruades de Lafite Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

Very smooth wine, apparently this bottle is about $500...! Not gonna lie, can't really tell the difference between this and cheaper wines 😅 — 9 years ago

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Seresin

Leah Marlborough Pinot Noir 2013

Quite pleasant organic pinot noir. But I still don't know any difference in taste between organic wine and, ekhm..., "regular" one. — 9 years ago

Charles Cimicky

Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz

Might have left this '99 vintage a few years too long. Needs a day to breathe, made a big difference. — 9 years ago

Boulevard Brewing Company

Smokestack Series Special Limited Release Imperial Stout

What a difference a year has made! Hazelnut, espresso, whiskeyed caramel expressions of the fragrant type. Heavy liqueur cherry chocolate. Real, muddy, earthy, cigar depth. Chocolate and coffee liqueurs with a vanilla cedar, toast and cobra venom. Burnt sugar and burnt earth leave you in the dust. — 9 years ago

Francis Cossy

Élégance Brut Champagne Blend Rosé

What a difference a non vintage can make, not sure what year the fruit was from, but it had that 'aged' flavor. — 10 years ago

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Turley

Ueberroth Vineyard Zinfandel 2011

What a difference a year makes — 10 years ago

Le Clos du Caillou / Domaine du Caillou

Bouquet des Garrigues Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2012

Jessica Tousignant
9.1

A blend of Grenache, Syrah, Carignan and Mourvèdre, aged in tank, barrel and large foudre.

Caillou’s Côtes du Rhône vineyards are essentially the same, in terroir and exposition, as its Châteauneuf vineyards.

Dense, rich red fruit with a well-balanced structure that leaves a pretty lovely, long finish. Old vine Carignan seems to be making all the difference in the world.
— 11 years ago

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Château du Tertre

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Very deep garnet. Pronounced aromas of confiture fruits and spices. Medium-full body. Elegant, delicate wine. Grape varieties: CabS 43%, Merlot 33%, CabF 19%, Petit Verdo 5%. Old vines (50 years). 18 ha in biodynamics. Concrete, wood and steel tanks. Aging 15-17 mo in oak barrels (45% new). Racking every 5 mo w/ candle and egg white fining. Château du Tertre is 5th growth Grand Cru. It is worth checking its 2nd label Les Hauts du Tertre where the only difference is younger vines (20-25 years). Rating 4,1/5 — 9 years ago

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Stas Medvedev

Stas Medvedev

Темный цвет бордо. Отчетливые ноты фруктово-ягодного конфитюра и пряностей. Среднее ближе к полному тело. Элегантное и тонкое вино. Сорта винограда: КабСов 43%, Мерло 33%, КабФр 19%, Пти Вердо 5%. Старые лозы (50 лет). 18 га хозяйства на биодинамике. Винифкация в чанах из бетона, дерева и стали. Выдержка в дубовых бочках 15-17 месяцев (45% новых). Рекинг каждые 5 месяцев, снятие с осадка при свете свечи и фильтрация яичным белком.Château du Tertre относится к 5 класу Гран Крю (1855 г.). Стоит обратить внимание на 2 вино Les Hauts du Tertre, которое отличается лишь возрастом лоз (20-25 лет)

Domaine William Fèvre

Les Preuses Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2014

Such a difference from the premier cru. Significant identity from the soul and great complexity — 9 years ago

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference

Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi Classico Verdicchio 2014

I'm normally a red wine drinker but loved this wine — 10 years ago

Le Macchiole

Paleo Bianco di Toscana White Blend 2010

2010 vintage. Wonderful complexity but you must decant for 30 minutes. It will be make a huge difference — 10 years ago

Petaluma

Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2014

Stephen Howell
9.0

Petaluma white Label Chardonnay-
While I am enjoying this it bugs me to think how much better it could be. A bit of new oak for a start and although the full malo doesn't seem to be adding much the acid is persistent yet soft. The oak would have made a huge difference across the board. The fruit quality is there!
It's not my style of chardy but it deserves 8.5. -Tasted again 31/01/15
Tasting a lot more oak influence and complexity this time including some buttery notes. Oak is perfect :)
— 10 years ago

Marqués de Cáceres

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2008

The reserve is supposed to be better but I can't remember a huge difference. Also a great wine. — 11 years ago