Massive Cellars

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2008

Massive aromatics, bramble and spice. Red fruit developed after a couple hours — 4 years ago

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Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 1961

Tasted blind. Dark reddish tawny. Mostly translucent. Amazing nose. Powerful. A spectrum of notes including red fruit, cola, pencil lead, black truffles, coffee, blood sausage and some dry dark soil. Animalistic. Massive fruit and structure with a long finish. Someone says "honey ham" as a note in the nose and we all agree (first ever note involving the word "ham"). This was a wine where everyone's score or appreciation greatly improved over the evening. A best ever Unico for me. (M's 60th bday 4th of 14) — 4 years ago

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Quite the year to be born. Damn… Insanity tasting! Happy birthday!!!

Harlan Estate

Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2001

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9.6

Deep medium ruby with no sign of development. Musky aromas of blackberry, blueberry, soy sauce and licorice; almost liqueur-like. Huge, savory and utterly silky on entry, then plush and superconcentrated in the middle palate, boasting blackberry, licorice and mineral flavors of incredible intensity and penetrating sweetness. Utterly palate-staining in its breadth. Leaves the palate vibrating with black fruits and licorice pastille. When I originally tasted this wine from barrel, I noted that it was one of the greatest California Cabernets I had tasted to that point. This massive, three-dimensional wine finishes with huge, noble tannins and outstanding rising length. I suspect it's just embarking on its plane of peak drinkability, which might last another two decades. This may be the longest Cabernet of the 2001 vintage. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, June 2020)
— 5 years ago

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Emilio Lustau

Very Rare Oloroso Emperatriz Eugenia Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Palomino Fino 1556

What you get for the extra $10 (and 250ml less) from Emperatriz Eugenia is massive compared to the entry Don Nuno (both Oloroso). Depth, complexity, something to think about.

Mahogany caramel colored with aromas of sandalwood and sweet dates. Winey sweet palette of dried figs, golden raisins, and burnt toffee.
— 6 years ago

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Maybach Family Vineyards

Materium Cabernet Sauvignon

2005.... has settled somewhat, fruit is now not as in your face, still needs time to integrate the massive oak here; however, overall this is a very good drinking experience — 7 years ago

Glaetzer

Amon-Ra Barossa Valley Unfiltered Shiraz 2010

Massive and complex. Vanilla, pepper, creme, blackberry jam, oranges, cloves, and fruitcake. May have even opened to young? Needed more than the 2 hour decant I gave it. — 8 years ago

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TheSkip

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For all my love of over the top aussie Shiraz, I have yet to try this. Glad to hear it ages well. Maybe I’ll hunt down something on WineBid
Sharon B

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Love the decanter
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Fond feelings for Amon Ra. Haven’t sampled since the ‘05 vintage.....and your bong....er....decanter is very cool.

Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Massive wine that you can sniff and taste just by sniffing if that makes sense. Big, berries, tooth coating, kept unwinding. It’s 16 yo and drinking well, it will keep developing for 5-10. My first 100 pt wine and did not disappoint. — 4 years ago

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Mollydooker Wines

Velvet Glove McLaren Vale Shiraz 2018

The 2018 Mollydooker ‘The Velvet Glove’ Shiraz is a utterly sensational bottling that rivals any wine of its kind. Aged in all new American oak, this shows a gorgeous bouquet from blueberry pie to espresso grounds, graphite and toasty oak tones that all impress. The palate is deep and utterly seamless. A massive core of blue and dark fruits collide with white pepper, minerals, firm tannins and a light dusting of salinity. While obviously big, this has a weightless quality and wonderful verve. Wonderful to enjoy now, this outstanding Shiraz will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another fifteen years. But why wait? Drink 2021-2038- 98 — 4 years ago

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Delicious wine 🍷

Melanson

Matthew's Block Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

2007 was terrific on Pritchard Hill and this is a great example. Black currant dominates the front end and the tannins are still massive through a 20 second finish. Best of all Spago is open for grab&go so if you live in LA support one of the great restaurants - spectacular 4 course for $59 (++)! Plus they gave us an additional pizza. That’s what I call quarantine! Stay safe all — 5 years ago

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Cantina Luigi Pira

Vigna Marenca Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

Loads of dark fruit, tar, gravel, dried herbs and espresso with massive tannins still! This bottle, despite being 15 years old, seems like it was born yesterday. I wish I had more because this would be a treat to try again in 2034. Decades of life left, obviously. This is what I love about Cru Barolo. — 6 years ago

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Mollydooker Wines

Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2014

Drinking well now but needs about 30 min to open up and let the high alcohol blow off.
Typically Molly Dooker massive black and blue fruits.
Drank with blue cheese topped filet mignon.
— 7 years ago

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Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend

Didn’t live up to massive hype, but was enjoyable. Dark fruit and chocolate, yum! — 8 years ago

Schrader Cellars

GIII Beckstoffer Georges III Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Wow. This is Coltrane. A massive wine with sheets of flavors pouring through. Blackberry and cassis nose with cedar and spice. Palate mirrors with deep fruit, length and grip, yet smooth. The cedar/spice/caramel finish is stunning. — 8 years ago

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Love anything from Giii
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This is my favorite Giii so far-
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Nice selection @Andrew Steffensmeier. I'm jel.

Château Trotanoy

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 1961

Tasted blind. Dark reddish amber color. Almost opaque. Herbal, powerful nose. Notes of dark fruit, tobacco leaf, pepper, some mushrooms and some camphor. Massive fruit and structure. Seems young and still has some pucker. Expands in the mouth. Really good juice... the mouth feel is outstanding. (M's 60th bday 7th of 14) — 4 years ago

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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Grands Vin indeed. Opened with massive tannins and was wound very tight. Nice bright core opened up, with great length and precision after and hour. — 5 years ago

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Hugh O'Riordan

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86! Wow. Your a lucky duck

Mollydooker Wines

Carnival of Love McLaren Vale Shiraz 2014

Massive dark fruit but it taking down some with age...some lol. Very good! — 5 years ago

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Rene Rostaing

La Landonne Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2009

Paul J
9.5

Very lovely! 1 hour plus decant. Dark red color. Nose is big with green and metallic elements. Wine is massive with dark cherries, spice, and meaty flavors. It’s the kind of wine you can take a sip and hold in your mouth for minutes. Soaks the palate and is very deep and chewy. Extremely long finish. High quality and will last for many more years. — 5 years ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Drummond's Cuvée California Petite Sirah 2015

My favorite PS! Massive dark fruits but tannins are now tamning down some. — 6 years ago

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Joe Gillies

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@Shay A you should try this PS!
Shay A

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Haven’t had much from them, but I know the pedigree is strong!
Mark Flesher

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Nice. These have been recommended to me by a few people... guess I finally need to take the plunge

Realm Cellars

The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

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9.5

Popped and poured. Nice bouquet but as my friend said much more massive on the palate than you would think. — 8 years ago

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Le Clos du Caillou / Domaine du Caillou

Les Quartz Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2005

This wine's so massive it's bigger than your mom! The acid is good too :) — 9 years ago