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Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Rim to rim color density. Red and black cherries poke through cedar and sweet tobacco on the nose with dark chocolate chunks, plum, prune and date, toasted sesame, cinnamon, rose petal, and cardamom. Chewy tannins that roll satin-smooth initially, then cassis, black currant and licorice flip the script. Graphite and blackberry frame dark chocolate and mocha-tobacco, oak and black bread.


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— 4 months ago

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Château Phélan Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Jan A
9.5

And that concludes my speed date with the 2019 bordeaux vintage at the Unions des grand cru's de Bordeaux event in Amsterdam — 2 years ago

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Martijn

Martijn

Nice line up @Jan A
Jan A

Jan A

Thanks Martijn, it is a promising vintage

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2003

Decanted for three hours and immediately described as “universally appealing”, this is not only the WOTN but my WOTY. Utterly perfect, except perhaps enjoyed ever-so-slightly too soon. Remarkable winemaking. Concentrated flavour profile of cherry, strawberry, chocolate, violets, and very minimal earthy tones. Still on the upswing and not fully mature, despite the pleasure it was. Medium plus body, medium acidity. Extremely long. Possibly the best wine I’ve tasted to date. Can’t wait to try a “good” year. — 4 years ago

Phifer Pavitt

Date Night Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Wine tasting dinner for Phifer Pavitt winery. — 6 months ago

David HarperJim HadleySarah Harper
with David, Jim and 1 other
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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2008

Among the best Tignanello offerings to date, rivaling the '97. In fact , time will tell but it might rival the last 3 acclaimed vintages. Leather, licorice, and smoke in a larger than normal from this maker. Full with long lovely finish. — 2 years ago

Logan Edwards
with Logan
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Logan Edwards

Logan Edwards

Licorice aroma is the reward for patience in the decanter. Developed nicely over a few hours.
9.4

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 1989

B
10

1989 Vega Sicilia Unico. Date night at Il P. Decanted, strained through cheesecloth, and drank about an hour later. Awesome. Classic Unico flavors. Love this wine. — 4 years ago

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Phifer Pavitt

Date Night Sauvignon Blanc

Ofer parity wine tasting dinner. — 6 months ago

Jim HadleyDavid HarperSarah Harper
with Jim, David and 1 other
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Peggy Hadley

Peggy Hadley

Sorry. Phifer Pavitt

Brouwerij Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren)

Trappist Westvleteren 12° Abbey Quadrupel

Two beers with two years past due date, this is when it starts to express its complexity. Love this! — 2 years ago

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Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Never understood the due date on “Trappist” as we all now it really rocks once it passes it’s due date 🤣

J.M. Labruyere

Prologue Propriétaire de Vignes Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Assemblage: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
Terroir: Verzenay Grand Cru
Bottling Date: April 2, 2014
Disgorgement Date: January 29, 2019
Dosage: 1.6 G/L
— 3 years ago

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Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2010

🎄 Advent Halfy Calendar Day 18 🎄

🎅 Santa says “Musar is Musar & Santa is Santa 😉”

📝 I say Musar is always better with 15-25 years age but this 8 year baby is quite gluggable

⏩ 🍾 Mrs E got Veuve Clicquot NV

📍 Chateau Musar 2010

🏵 92 points

🍇 33% Cinsault, 33% Carignan & 34% Cabernet Sauvignon

🍷Rich deep ruby

👃 Raisin, date, fig & herb through blackcurrant, strawberry, raspberry & blackberry w/ mint, light smoke, oak shards, earth, spice & cherry expressed best in a Zalto Burgundy glass

👄 Med body fruit explosion of black & red berry/currant fruits w/ a touch of mocha & a fresh clean mint repeat red fruit follow through then a hit of fig & date in med acidity

🎯 Med+ slight sweet & dry clean fruit bomb refreshing linger
— 5 years ago

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