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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Because one bottle of wine is not enough for turning 50. Heading into the old stuff for the next couple of weeks to celebrate. I hope to age as well as this wine. — 8 years ago

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 1988

From the wine list at EMP bought by a new friend at the table next to us to go mano a mano against the 88 La Turque I shared. Slightly darker red and more pure in color. Amazing aroma that is more linear than the animalistic La La but in the same league. Hit its stride right out of the pop and pour gate. Lovely perfume with a more briary nose but speaks Cote Rotie from the get go. Perfectly integrated fruit and structure. Best Jamet I've had. Thanks to Danny for this treat. — 9 years ago

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Alan Weinberg

Alan Weinberg

Cool. Bet dinner wasn't half bad either!

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2006

A really nice CDP which suffered by the other wines we drank. I'll be fairer next time. — 9 years ago

Alsu ShakirovaAndrew SchirmerValerie O'Shea
with Alsu, Andrew and 2 others
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Next of Kyn

Cumulus Vineyard No. 3 Syrah

No 4 in magnum — 8 years ago

Jill CarneyStephen Carney
with Jill and Stephen
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Stephen Carney

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From a magnum
9.6

A. Rafanelli

Dry Creek Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

This was a house warming gift from a old friend. Love the nose and legs on this wine. Absolutely great for watching the sun go down next to a fire with your favorite someone! — 9 years ago

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Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Ryan Carey
9.5

Drinking by myself tonight. This should do the trick. Yes, individual notes to follow, but wanted a pic of these two beauties next to each other first — 9 years ago

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Martin G Rivard

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Gotta love those beauties!!!!

Mountain Door

Mendoza Malbec 2012

Great tastes of plum, cherry, and spice! — 12 years ago

Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

The best bottle of 90 Haut Brion I have had. A must buy, and a bargain next to the 89. Awesome fruit and complexity. Drinking perfectly now, and maybe a touch young. — 9 years ago

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DLynn

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Used to sell Depp a ton of this too, but more 89'

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

This wine needed about 3 hours to release. Initially tight with uncomfortable medicinal nose which then totally dissipated. Drinking now next day and you get the age of fully integrated but not fading tannins. Nose has a delightful dark fruit and smokiness. Great fit of nose and taste, meaning - when tastes after smelling the experience is consistent and not jolting. I think the color purple in a subdued way. Very nice. Memo to self: decant and watch for sediment, and enjoy three hours later. — 9 years ago

Cynthia LangstaffChris Langstaff
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Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2007

Chris Paul
9.3

Very nice aging. Some color change and pretty smooth. Very interesting to taste next to the 2012. — 11 years ago

Alexis Davis IaconisPhilip Robinson
with Alexis and Philip
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Eric Waxman

Eric Waxman

Always solid in my experience; seldom spectacular.
Chris Paul

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@Eric Waxman I agree. Zins aren't really my thing but Ridge does make ones that I enjoy. The #carignan was my surprise favorite of the morning.
Eric Waxman

Eric Waxman

Ridge is always reliable. Biale and Turley are my go to choices for Zin.