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Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

One of my favorite go to wines for a grilled steak & a great vintage for GL that is drinking beautifully. Perfectly stored btls match my more than 2 dozen tasting notes listed below. — 6 years ago

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Manny Abascal

Manny Abascal

Love the 82 but don’t know the 83. After seeing your numerous positive notes on this I really need to find some. Any suggestions on where to source it?
Ron Siegel

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The last 2 cases that I purchased have been owc’s bought at auction & were in perfect condition. I have found single btls at various retailers, Benchmark, HDH, K&L where conditions can vary. The 82 is legendary & priced accordingly but the 83 if found can be had at 1/4th the price. Cheers!

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

My new favorite. Lots of fruit. Full body. — 8 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

One of my favorites. Big bold red. — 10 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012

One of my favorites. Has hints berry. — 11 years ago

Luca Wines

Laborde Double Select Uco Valley Syrah 2011

Joe from Whole Foods nailed it again — 11 years ago

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Jay Kline

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Thought about swooping this up. I managed to grab one of the Malbecs before they sold out.

Folie à Deux

Ménage a Trois California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

My old chap cried a single tear of gooey joy drinking this beauty. — 7 years ago

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Bought for my Mother in law's 60th birthday. We loved it! — 7 years ago

J. Lohr

Seven Oaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Deep berries, smooth tannins that complement my NY Strip nicely! — 9 years ago

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2014

My favorite time of the year! — 9 years ago

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

The first bottle my wonderful hubby and I shared all those years ago. Great then. Better now. Smooth and slightly tanen with a touch of dryness. — 11 years ago

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Lee White

Lee White

Go Nury and George! Better with time!

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1989

Charles Antin
9.0

Some of my favorite wines recently have been 80s Cali. — 12 years ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 1997

This is a big RED that is drinking at its peak. Shared with my dear friend Gino who loved it. Cork fell apart on me but it didn’t detract from the marvelous tannins and minerality with lush red berries. — 7 years ago

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Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2009

9 y/o non-sulfite bottle stored impeccably. What a difference since my last tasting a few years ago. This is cruising at its peak. Soft tannins. Earthy complexity. Trademark garnet color persists, but red fruit subdued and mature. Proof that Marcel was the king of Beaujolais. — 8 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

Palmer Emmitt
9.4

I think my first Monte Bello and it does not disappoint. A very charming wine with an intriguing tomato component backed up by tons of cassis - "classic" California Cab. Great structure and for me in its prime right now (from half bottle). — 9 years ago

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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

I haven't had one of these in a few years. It's still amazing. Nice tannins, a little pepper, mineralogy, blackberry & leather. This is my wife's all time favorite wine. — 10 years ago

Bill Franzosa
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Luca Wines

Uco Valley Malbec 2012

Great wine!!! — 12 years ago

Steve Nitenson
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