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Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1970

Surprisingly fresh with a really pretty mulberry and black cherry nose. A blackcurrant confit center with hints of oak and a bit of musk. Stop a bit of hidden power but clear and precise. Very good — 2 years ago

Bex Green
with Bex
Jay, LM and 13 others liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 1989

Gorgeously pure. Damson, plum, blood, leather, garrigue. Light and clear. Awesome. — 4 years ago

Paul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Paul and Ara
Ara, Eric and 15 others liked this

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 1990

Old tawny color. Mostly transparent with clear rims. Great old wine nose. Notes of ripe plum, red fruit, some earth and spice, a little kirsch and some herbs. Silky in the mouth. Great texture. Very Burgundian. Still at a nice peak in terms of where it’s at. This was from a great looking bottle with a high fill. Good stuff. — 4 years ago

Hermes, Ira and 23 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Sounds great!!

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

This is a classic! Decanted for 3 hrs. Clear watery hue, beautiful pale Garnett in the middle. Medium viscosity, medium alcohol. On the nose, red cherry, strawberries, flowers, spices - thyme, clove, wet cigar, wet leaves. On the palate, confirmed red cherries, strawberries and powerful/rigid but silky tannins and racy acidity to balance it all. Long earthy finish. Elegant yet tough...like a ballerina! Very well balanced and serious wine from a good producer. This is their entry level Barbaresco that punches above its weight for what it costs. Stocking up.. this will drink even better in 5 years. — 6 years ago

Anthony, Byron and 3 others liked this

Jean-Marc Pillot

Les Vergers Clos Saint-Marc Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013

Very bright and sappy. Clear lemon, good minerality and a peachy midpalate. Great clarity- still dynamic with a flinty backbone — 7 years ago

Matt Lichtenberg
with Matt
Josh, Shay and 9 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Crisp, clean, clear, dry Champagne — 8 years ago

Michele Walker
with Michele

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Dry Columbia Valley Riesling 2022

Smell: strong tropical smell, combination of peach, melon and passion fruit.
Taste: strong taste of peach and pineapple. Off dry taste with low acidity and low tannins.
Appearance: clear liquid with a very pale intensity.
Conclusion: very good wine.
— 2 years ago

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1978

Not clear appearance , medium bricking garnet core and browning rim . Quite a lot of tobacco and slightly green spicy notes , cassis, decayed red fruits , soy sauce meatiness. On the palate medium bodied with good acidity still , rounded tannin , slightly hollow palate but still notes of cedar , tobacco and sous bois, red floral notes also. Ok balanced finish , quite enjoyable still and actually fills out with a bit of time in the glass . Commendable , probably past best but still provides enjoyment . Drink now . — 3 years ago

Andrew, Bob and 8 others liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Clear Lake Trousseau

Super light bodied, fresh cranberry — 5 years ago

Jean Kim
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Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 1999

2021/2/14 with Taiwanese oyster omelette and stir-fried mushrooms and greens. Honey and spiced egg tart over that savory, seashell base. Not loud, but deep, dimensional, velvety and integrated. As much as I love them, it’s hard to be sure exactly what you’re going to get with older white Burgundies these days, but Raveneau has never - not once - disappointed. It’s not like I’ve swilled hundreds of bottles, but still... Let’s not talk about how much easier it was to get ahold of this all those years ago than it is now. — 5 years ago

Ira liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Langhe Nebbiolo 2017

A bit tight at first but after a couple hours opened up beautifully. A clear bright cherry color with hints of mint, starfruit, grass, and a steely Whetstone finish — 6 years ago

Alex and Anthony liked this

Espectacle del Montsant

Montsant Garnacha 2013

Remarkably clear and precise not over oaked a great wine — 8 years ago

Velma, Bill and 18 others liked this

Château L'Evangile

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

Clear, ruby colour. Clean nose with aromas of blackberry and chocolate. Medium to full bodied with balanced acid and lovely smooth tannins. Long finish with hints of truffles and licorice. — 8 years ago

Michele Walker
with Michele
Trixie liked this

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 2010

I have been sitting on this awhile so I was looking forward to trying this style. Not yet enjoyed this wine before. I liked it but didn’t love it. Peppery and with clear but mellow meat notes. It was solid and I suspect would have been better with a more appropriate food pairing (I had a homemade turkey burger with it). Will look forward to the next time. — 3 years ago

Ted, Ericsson and 21 others liked this

Bruno Giacosa

Santo Stefano Di Neive Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2008

Beautiful clear fruit with plum, wild strawberry, some herbs. A touch of sweet syrup. Still quite contained and compact. Very good — 3 years ago

Paul WoollsBOT Matt Lichtenberg
with Paul, BOT and 1 other
Andrew, Shay and 10 others liked this

Thierry Allemand

Chaillot Cornas Syrah 2012

A gorgeous rich nose of plum, pepper, iron, violets, roses, meat, leather, band aid. Round and clear in the midpalate. Salinity and savory notes. Really pretty and powerful. Young still — 4 years ago

Shay, Aravind and 21 others liked this

Penfolds

Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2001

Clear, deep garnet; almost black colour. Clean, pronounced black fruits, red berries, liquorice and aniseed on the nose. Dry, exquisitely balanced tannins and acidity. Very full bodied with a long finish. Flavours of blackcurrant, liquorice, mocha and a quite sweet fruitiness. Outstanding wine. — 6 years ago

Michele Walker
with Michele

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Very bright and clear. Lime and wet rocks. Precise and sharp with real clarity and freshness. — 7 years ago

Bex GreenGregg GDavid McNally
with Bex, Gregg and 4 others
Ira, Shay and 7 others liked this
Conrad Green

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Very bright and clear. Lime and wet rocks. Precise and sharp with real clarity and freshness.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 1996

Wet towel, funk, spices and fruit emerging. A bit cloudy but as it opens, the body and length are amazing.
As it opens its clear this is a baby. It needs at least a 2-3 hour decant to bring out its full expression. This is elegant, but has plenty of power. Can age easily another 10 years.
— 9 years ago

Mike, Sylvain and 2 others liked this