Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Ron Siegel

9.3

Always delivers with its red & black fruit, spice, earth, mineral, underbrush & floral notes — 16 days ago

web, Jan and 12 others liked this

Château La Lagune

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

Andrea Wilson @farmforthesoul

9.5

Delicious! Is this distributed to Arkansas? I need some back home. ❤️ — a month ago

with Jeremy

Ted, Michael and 7 others liked this

Château La Conseillante

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Alvaro Bustillos

9.4

Sergio m y victor a — 2 months ago

Jan, Andrew and 2 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

Lyn Farmer

9.4

It’s hard to find fully shed classic Viura (white Rioja) anymore but old-school Lopez de Heredia clings to tradition. This wine, nearly 10 years old on release, is fascinating - aged to the point of considerable oxidation yet it retains its fruit ands acidity. Bruised apple, ripe pear, golden raisin, orange peel, flint, wet stones, and hay happily coexist with hazelnut, dried orange peel, coconut, baking spices ands more. The medium acidity is a firm foundation to a richly textured wine, Long finish too! — 2 months ago

Tom, David and 1 other liked this

E. Guigal

La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2018

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Cuu amigos — 3 months ago

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Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019

Jay Kline

9.5

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2019 pours a pale yellow color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with intense, ripe notes of Comice pears, baked green apple, mixed fruit cup, lemons, white tree flowers, lanolin, raw almond, tarragon, a touch of raw honey and minerals. On the palate, the wine is off-dry(?) with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. I questioned the off-dry call because I actually think it’s dry but the power and ripeness of the fruit, not to mention the 15% ABV(!!), give the impression of sweetness. An utterly balanced wine despite the big personality. A wine that gives main character energy. I wish I had a week or more to track the development because this is such a wee babe. Drink now to experience its youth and enjoy through 2049. — 3 months ago

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Daniel M

I can completely relate to your tasting note about the mouthfeel being reminiscent of that of an off-dry wine. I had the same impression when tasting a 2013 a few years back. It was clearly a dry wine but with the touch of a sweet nectar.

Somm David T

@Jay Kline Nice details here.

Jay Kline

@Somm David T thanks David. I just call them as I…ahem…taste them

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Sarah Blaker

Juicy and delicious — 6 months ago

Clos De La Roilette

Clos de la Roilette Fleurie Gamay 2022

Chris MacLean

8.9

I knew these need time but don’t remember such disjointedness when young? — 10 months ago

with Sarah

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Tom Casagrande

I’ve noticed that, in recent years, many types of wines (particularly from various regions in France) seem blockier and less unified/integrated when young. Like all the components are there, but separated and not vertically integrated. And it seems more pronounced the hotter the growing season that year. I am beginning to think this is a result of global warming. What I don’t yet have a fix on is if time in bottle ultimately integrates these wines. Since I tend to drink wines on the younger side, I’m not sure I’ll ever get to the point where I can make a confident conclusion on that.

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Unfiltered Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2009

Annie Bevad

9.2

4/4/14 - Mimi's birthday in SC — 12 years ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 2016

Alvaro Bustillos

9.8

Acker auction traje yo — 7 days ago

Jan, Matt and 8 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Échézeaux Pinot Noir 2018

Alvaro Bustillos

9.7

Scott camargo — 6 days ago

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 2007

Conrad Green

9.6

Tangy and vivid. Punchy fruit plum and violets and rose with real clarity and intensity. Black pepper and vines taste. Very 2007. Loads of character. Great — a month ago

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Jay, Juan and 3 others liked this

Bob McDonald

@Conrad Green I have a bottle of this very wine. Thanks for your note - I will probably drink this early next year.

Conrad Green

It will definitely be better many years from now. There’s no rush

Bob McDonald

Thanks Conrad.

Vincent Dauvissat

La Forest Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2019

Marta Jackowska

9.6

Back dating our reviews as we’ve been to this (excellent) restaurant twice in the past three days!
Superb seafood and this Chablis was the perfect accompaniment.
👏 to Michael the resident Sommelier for the selection.
— 2 months ago

with Neville

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Stephen Dodson

9.2

No sediment, great colour and rich deep flavours — 3 months ago

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Jon Ebsworth

Great wine Dodsy, the range of fonts troubles me 😁

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2015

David White

9.0

Good honest Rioja with a little age at 10 years
Always consistently well integrated and balanced Abv, acidity, and fruit and always well priced. — 4 months ago

Ira, Bob and 4 others liked this

Campo Viejo

Rioja Tempranillo 2021

Tree Kilpatrick

8.9

Classic Spanish flag color of yellow with red writing. Good brick red color. Just a hint of a purple core. Aroma is stones and red/black cherry cobblers-pies. Slightest of linseed oils. Flavors are bright, fresh Temp. Crunchy and dry. Just a hint of fennel or oregano. Has a classic feel and flavor. Would be great for watching El Clasico. — 6 months ago

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