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On The Lam White Blend 2009
The 2nd WNH Zoom tasting on 3/29 with a “open any white” theme. The On The Lam is eleven years old and is reminiscent of the Backwards and Forwards at this point in its development. I had a Backwards & Forwards in 2017 that had a ridiculously delicious array of secondary characteristics that were just outstanding in their funky goodness. This bottle reminds me more of that wine at age 10. It has transformed from youthful to mature but displays no adolescent awkwardness. Honeyed melon, marzipan, candied pear and burnt marshmallow envelop a firm backbone of acidity. It’s adding weight but ever so slowly. Right now it’s still lithe and pushy and a changeling in the glass that warrants frequent check ins because a night of drinking will deliver 4 or 5 different wines for your drinking pleasure. — 6 years ago
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Papa Central Coast Syrah 2003
Best palate of all night at SNQ tasting @Bottles. Nose not that superlative. — 8 years ago
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A Shot in the Dark Syrah 2006
Argiano
Non Confunditur (NC) Rosso Toscano Sangiovese Blend 2011
Very tasty w/ pasta and red sauce — 11 years ago
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Labels Syrah
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This Is Not An Exit Estate Syrah
Voluptuous, the Syrah is blended with some Grenache and vigonier to round it. Keeps on strengthening in waves, almost oily. Super long burn this is a wine to enjoy in super small gulps. Truely amazing. — 7 years ago
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Lightmotif Roussanne Blend 2013
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Mr. K The Noble Man Alban Vineyard Chardonnay 2002
Darker hues than I've ever seen from this bottling. Rather amber and dark. Marzipan, kettle corn, carmelized fruit. I enjoy tasting these but they always guarantee a hangover for me. — 9 years ago
Redi
Riserva Argo et non Briareo Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese 2008
We love this red. Will go with most anything and please the pallet — 10 years ago
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Atlantis Fe2O3-1c Syrah 2005
Manfred killing it with this one. 2005 Sine Qua Non Syrah Atlantis Fe2O3-1c. Parker gave it 100 points... It's worth every one — 12 years ago
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The Line Grenache 2008
Holy moly, where did this one come from!? This had the nose of full throttle drunken elderberries and freshly baked blackberry pie with pepper and spice and everything nice! This tastes like whole cluster Grenache If there really is such a thing. Black and blue, pepper and spice, black cherry cola, mouth coating, inky. Dissecting out all of the notes that were swirling around, it would take me probably an hour, and everyone would be bored and probably stop reading. This was massive. And has probably a couple of decades left! — 7 years ago
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Résisté California White Blend
Gorgeous deep golden colour. Southern Rhône varieties from and Austrian in the Central Valley (Ventura),CA. A brilliant wine, rich with fresh bread, stewed peach, mineral with a velvety mouthfeel and long finish. — 8 years ago
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B 20 Syrah 2008
As you would expect from Manfred. After a while you just run out of superlatives and just sit there with a Syrah stained smile on your face. Rich dark fruit with beef blood smell (that term doesn’t do justice to how interesting and delicious the combination really is). Tremendous finish, dark color to the edge. Just a great wine experience. My only bottle. I have no clue how long this wine could go before peaking. — 8 years ago
Belle Glos
Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014
Very full bodied/deep in color/richer than expected. Easy to drink but has more depth than a typical Pinot Noir. — 9 years ago
Philippe et Francoise Gourdon
Chateau Tour Grise Non Dosé Brut
Rouge Tomate — 9 years ago
Aaron Hamrock
Interesting blend. — 6 years ago