Old World Spirits

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. — 11 years ago

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

My first ever Latour!!! The aromas sent me back into another lifetime- an era encapsulated within the aromas of an old world wine..complex aromas of cedar cigar box, dried cherry, tobacco, currant, parfume...the tannins were perfectly integrated, although I felt the palate was thinner than I expected and the finish was not long lingering but I figured this due to its age and it was not disappointing in any way. This is truly a magnificent wine and I feel very honored to have had this experience...100pts RP & WS — 12 years ago

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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Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2006

Davis Smith
8.9

Classic old-world. Graphite, herbal, tannic — 11 years ago

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Hedges Family Estate

Red Mountain DLD Cuvée Marcel Dupont Les Gosses Vineyard Syrah 2012

Old world style Syrah from Washington. A great surprise — 11 years ago

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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Ripe cassis, sweet roasted paprika, open, generous and utterly satisfying. A clear representative of NW-cabernet, but with a definite classical Old-World edge. Loved it. 95/100 — 12 years ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2009

Hard and old-world in the context of Super Tuscans. Needs time. — 13 years ago

Paul Masson

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Sangiovese-based. Perhaps my personal top Super-Tuscan.
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Imported by Ste Michelle Wine Estates. 75% Sangiovese, 20% Cab, 5% Cab Franc.

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. — 11 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

Mattebella Vineyards

Old World Merlot Blend 2007

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