La Wines

E. Guigal

La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah 1991

Intense. BlackBerry and a touch of tar. Iron and minerality. Dried herbs. Savory and powerful and young. Great — 6 days ago

David SchachterWalker Strangis
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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 1975

1975 was one of the worst Burgundy vintages. This La Tache, light, aromatically brilliant, balanced with a weak mid palate and a non existent finish was still a good lunch wine. Slow oxed for 30 minutes prior to drinking — 21 days ago

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Hall Wines

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

A medium-bodied wine with soft tannins. Tasted cherries, plums, and cedar. Great wine, especially for the price. — 18 days ago

Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2011

Opened prior to dinner and enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2011 pours a bright gold color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with gorgeous notes of ripe and tart orchard fruit: bruised Golden Delicious apple, lemon drop, marmalade, white flowers, a whiff of clove, Marcona almonds, lanolin and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is wooly. Weeeeeee!!! A special bottle that’s drinking so well at the moment. Drink now with patience through 2036. — 24 days ago

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Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2019

Beautiful drinking Burg with notes of cherry, berry, plum, orange peel, earth, spice & violet — 25 days ago

Tom, Ira and 9 others liked this

C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Great, rich and beautiful. Bought through JAL Mall for ¥9.130. — 2 months ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2010

With my 2 loves & Amr Sybil milione — 14 days ago

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2017

Haven’t had in ages. Plenty of dill, vanilla, & red fruits. — a month ago

Tom, jesus and 8 others liked this
Jay Kline

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One of the best wines for the money, anywhere.
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High praise indeed @Jay Kline ! Was my intro to Rioja several decades ago. It is reliable @Peter van den Besselaar .

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Grands Échézeaux Pinot Noir 1990

Wow. Just amazing nose- roses, plum, red flowers, lifted cherry. Heartbreakingly beautiful and lifted. The palate is still pure and intense. Defined with incredible limpid definition… violets and length. Wonderful — 6 days ago

Walker StrangisDavid Schachter
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Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2017

Exceptional interpretation of Ribera del Duero — a month ago

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Campo Viejo

Rioja Tempranillo 2021

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. — a month ago

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Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

As you can see from my previous Delectable notes I normally drink Mollydooker reds, particularly Carnival of Love, on cold nights in Winter. This certainly worked. Aromatics of black plum and other black fruits. The palate is ripe, sweet and full bodied - quite thick and textured. Has come together somewhat after 15 years but still a very powerful McLaren Vale Shiraz. Jeb Dunnuck’s comment of “full bore and hedonistic “ sums it up. This was the #2 wine in Wine Spectators Top 100 of 2012. — 23 days ago

Daniel, Dave and 20 others liked this

Bollinger

Special Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend 1929

Pale golden in the glass with fine, persistent bubbles. Aromas of green apple, orange peel, pear, and peach, layered over rich notes of brioche and toast. On the palate, it’s full-bodied and complex, with a creamy texture, energetic mousse, and toasty depth. High acidity. Vibrant and refreshing with a long, satisfying finish. Consistently well-balanced, reliably delicious. A standout non-vintage Champagne. — 5 months ago

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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Échézeaux Pinot Noir 1985

Fading at the edges. Beautiful soft dried herbs, wild strawberry, tang. Translucent and precise on the palate. Complex and delicious and long mature note and hauntingly pretty — 6 days ago

Walker StrangisDavid Schachter
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Jay, Jan and 9 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 2013

En la cena del segundo dia con Billly mi amigo de chicago y chiara pepe y la farge — 23 days ago

Juan and Jan liked this

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

From magnum. Medium deep ruby , thin ruby rim . Deep and perfumed , floral with violets , iris , summer fruits , spicy notes and warm embers . Quite rich and ripely fruited , cassis , blackberry , sweet cherry . Good freshness and ripe , very fine tannins . Long and detailed , so elegant on the palate . Balanced Red currant , cassis tinged finish , mineral and saline hints . Come back in 5-10 years will show well over the next 10-15 years . This shows pretty similar to last year , a really elegant and refined edition of this wine. — 25 days ago

Jay, Scott@Mister and 19 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Rosé Champagne 2009

Very enjoyable Champagne but the extra cost over the blanc isnt worth it. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Ira and 17 others liked this