Terrazas de Los Andes

Cheval des Andes Mendoza Malbec Blend 2002

9.3

Notions of 1st growth are all over this!
There is an uncommon density and purity of fruit on the nose. Spice box, oak and strawberries are evident. Palette is wonderful with texture and layers. The mouthfeel is plush and rich with cinnamon, cardamom and sandalwood. Finishes sweet - wonderful.
😃 — 10 years ago

with Mo

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@Ron R to each their own! sounds delicious though glad it was enjoyed

Ron R

When we meet, I'll bring some sandalwood for you to smell - I love it!! Leave me be @Jody Scharf!

Ron R

@TheSkip

Gitton Père et Fils

Les Herses Sancerre Pinot Noir

Kevin Wardell

9.3

This guy Gitton just keeps wowing me beyond me pre-existing notions about sauvy b — 11 years ago

Mt. Difficulty

Bannockburn Pinot Noir 2011

Eric Hwang

9.0

Delicious spicy earthy goodness that dispels any preconceived notions of NZ Pinots. — 13 years ago

with Thea

Laherte Frères

Millésimé Extra Brut Champagne 2006

Erik Sjolund

9.5

What a wonderfully complex drink! Mushroom n almost gravlax in nose n taste gives notions of maturity. Fine acidity n a little yellow apple behind. — 10 years ago

De Villaine & T Chambon

Romanee Conti Pinot Noir 1942

p w

9.3

1940 DRC RC - recorked in 1986 - evolved over a couple hours - wildly oscillated between notions of dark fruit & floral/wood tones — 11 years ago

with Mark

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Sean Thackrey

Orion Rossi Vineyard Red Blend 2012

Courtney Cochran

Sommelier/Host hiptastes.com

9.3

On nose, starts with burned bacon crust - the part you fight for with your tablemates. Then: Blueberry coulis chased with a handful of Big League Chew-marinated black olives. Fine dust of cracked black pepper. Black fig and bacon suggestion. Inky color and intriguing, soy-like texture. FLORAL notes pushing thru, rosemary/herbal essence jockies for attention: you don't mind. Med-full bodied and closes beautifully with notions of - natch - pie strawberries finished with Balsamic glaze. YES — 11 years ago

with Mary-Colleen and Suzanne

Eric liked this

Sacha Lichine

Single Blend Rosé Blend 2012

Cassandra Scholte

9.8

Surprised by crispness not sweet - challenging my rosé per conceived notions — 13 years ago

Barranco Oscuro

Varetúo Tempranillo

Rachel Gendreau

9.1

Breaking with all kinds of preconceived notions. Damn delicious. — 10 years ago

Cayuse Vineyards

En Chamberlin Vineyard Syrah 2012

Nick Lobaccaro

Normally the most exotic aromatically and with a firm tannin structure, the 2011 Syrah En Chamberlin doesn’t disappoint! Offering up notions of liquid herbs, bacon fat, exotic flowers and grilled meat, as well as a knockout core of sweet Syrah fruit, it possesses a full-bodied, structured mouthfeel that carries awesome purity of fruit, excellent mid-palate depth and chewy, firm tannin on the finish. — 11 years ago

DAG and Roman liked this

DAG

Great description. I too love this wine and producer.

Roman Sukley

That's a big Plus 1 for me as well. Christophe rocks (no pun intended).

Tarlant

Zero Brut Nature Champagne Blend

Panos Kakaviatos

9.0

Bravo Tarlant! First from a case of 12. Equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier. Zero dosage, lime and grapefruit, precise yet rich with light notions of peach. Thirst quenching finish. Mainly from 2007 vintage with reserve wines aged in oak. Bottled in May 2008, disgorged in September 2013. Went well with seared tuna. — 11 years ago