Old World Spirits

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 890 Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1998

Balanced old world Rioja style. Fully integrated and redolent of cigar box, spice and dark fruit. Drank beautifully but in prime — 11 years ago

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2007

Too good for the money! A text book example of the quality Old World wines can produce when using newer technology and Old World Instincts. 100% Tempranillo A must try from La Rioja Alta. — 12 years ago

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011

European style Chardonnay from Napa. Famous for being one of the first to beat Old World wines on a blind taste test. — 12 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 1998

Old world style from 98. Rock candy nose, slight funk mid palate and gorgeously round finish. Drinking well, very well. Delish. — 12 years ago

Hedges Family Estate

Red Mountain DLD Cuvée Marcel Dupont Les Gosses Vineyard Syrah 2012

Old world style Syrah from Washington. A great surprise — 12 years ago

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Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

A sincerity to this wine, an old world drinker's delight. New world lovers may not be flattered by this. Also, super clean, no Brett. Will still make it for AT LEAST 10 years. — 13 years ago

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Enderle & Moll

Liaison Pinot Noir 2013

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Vosges... It's a weird experience for me; it's like a hybrid of California and the old world. Seems high pH/soft and the oak is sweet, even if they are second fill barrels. Maybe the sandstone is a big part of it? Interesting and tasty wine for sure — 11 years ago

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Lyle Fass

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13's awesome but in a weird place now. Closed.

White Rock Vineyards

Napa Valley Claret Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Josh Luhn
9.3

If you want new world power and old world balance, this hits the mark. Dark cassis, black olive, dried herbs and flowers, great acidity and length. — 12 years ago

Mattebella Vineyards

Old World Merlot Blend 2007

Best North Forks wine so far. Bought it with Zak and James! — 13 years ago