Massandra

Madeira White Blend 1937

9.0

Not my Dad's birth year, but as close as I could find for his 83rd. Mid-shoulder fill, completely soaked cork. Room-filling nose of raisin and toffee. The fortifying spirit is probably the dominant remaining component, but fairly smooth and liqueur-like,. Some raisin, butterscotch and coffee on the palate. A bit of bitterness on the finish and a slight burn going down. Seemed stronger than the 19.1 ABV. Still fun to share this though. — 10 years ago

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scott watkins

I could only hope my daughters will treat me this well. You're a good son!

Massandra

Potemkin South Coast White Blend 1946

Richard Jennings

9.7

'46 Massandra in the style of a white or tawny Port, showing quince marmalade, baked apricot and apple pie. — 12 years ago

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Shalestone Vineyards

Red Legend Red Blend

Brian Duprey

Wine Review: When visiting this all red wine focused winery on Lake Seneca, owner Kate Thomas told me this was their Wednesday wine. After trying it, I would say this very easy to drink wine could be your everyday wine. This wine opens with a mild light berry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is very well balanced, smooth, approachable, and had juicy cherry flavors. This wine finishes slightly dry and lingers for a while. This wine is a good food wine that would pair well with many foods. This is a great value wine that you would enjoy throughout the fall. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: In the toolbox it is the crescent wrench, in the kitchen it is the salt and pepper, and in a relationship it is the love. Red Legend gets it done. A healthy dose of Cabernet Franc and Merlot and whatever else is in the Shalestone cupboard. — 12 years ago

Brian Duprey

Copied the review from the web to get the notes to compare to what I found so the beginning is not my comments, though I do agree.

Ridge Vineyards

Estate Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Blend 2009

Michael Meagher MS

Chairman/Founder Boston Sommelier Society, Beverage Director Cafe Escadrille

9.5

Like seeing an old friend. First winery I ever visited (I was 5), and is always one of my favorite places to visit. Wines are better than ever and Paul Draper is simply a legend. — 10 years ago

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