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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

1995 vintage. Still deep purple red, subtle earthy leather aromas with a burst of fresh red raspberries mid palate. Lots of herbal hints like anise and tarragon. Finished with graphite and iron. Changed with each sip. Very nice mature and fully approachable left bank beauty. — 6 years ago

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Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

Lots of cigar, leather, forest floor. Fruit is mostly in the distant background. Drink now. — 8 years ago

Matt liked this

Luc Belaire

Rare Rosé Blend

Loys of tight bubbles, strawberry and cream finish. Nice with seafood. — 9 years ago

Myke Morgan
with Myke
Myke Morgan

Myke Morgan

Lots of fine bubbles, a smooth buttery finish, a hint of strawberries, and satisfyingly tangy
9.2

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 1995

1995 - Earthy, smoky, meaty, but still ample fruit, on a foundation of solid acidity and fine tannin, drinking great but with lots of life left. — 10 years ago

Stan W
with Stan
David, Eric and 4 others liked this

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Bug and bold. Lots of deep fruit flavors. Adds complexity and subtleties emerge as it airs. — 11 years ago

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Willett Distillery

Rare Release Straight Rye Whiskey

Spicy and warming. Delightful — 12 years ago

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Rare Vintage Rosé Champagne

Proper nor’easter bubbly — 7 years ago

Sean, P and 3 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

About two hours in the decanter before drinking. Really started to open up and show its true self. Light rose petals, tar and whole lots of earth. Definitely fading but a nice surprise — 8 years ago

Anthony liked this

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2011

dark red with white rim variation. Smoky black pepper on the nose, sauvage/animal. Palette sees lots of dirty funky animal/cured meat. Almost bitter finish. — 9 years ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

Okay here we go -- my Christmas wine. Had it with medium rare filet mignon and grilled lobster tail.

Had the same bottle a few years back and it was missing something. Maybe it wasn't decanted long enough? (Although I had the resto at the time decant as soon as I entered) either way, I decanted this bad boy for over an hour and boy did it open up --

It starts off nice and round but shows off its depth with layers of flavors and structure with each second it lingers in your mouth. Dark fruits but not overbearing or jammy. Luscious tannins that balance out with a nice bit of minerality.

Okay enough is enough - this wine was the fucking bomb. Turns out
#OpusOne knows what it's doing. :-)

(Holidays 2015 - wine
#4)
— 10 years ago

Nora liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Great bottle of Cab for Pam's 28th bday. Alex Valley is always one of my faves. Lots of depth and great with some steaks. Well balanced - 08 vintage — 10 years ago

Penfolds

Grandfather 20 Year Rare Tawny Port Blend

Wonderful dessert wine! Very complex! — 11 years ago

Rare Earth Wines

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Easy drinking wine. No aftertaste. Good table wine. — 7 years ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Tasting the new 2015 today, while very brooding and quiet at first pour, you can see the huge potential. I am a big fan of Dominus with age and given the makings of this 2015, I can see this joining the ranks of some of the greatest vintages of Dominus...in time, lots and lots of time. — 7 years ago

Ron liked this
James Forsyth

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can't wait to try my bottle of this!

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2014

As good as ever. Blood, earth and cherry on the nose. Superb acid backbone with lots of fruits on the palate. Long finish. Quintessential Beaujolais — 8 years ago

Ira, P and 16 others liked this

Sella & Mosca

Terre Rare Riserva Carignano del Sulcis 2010

Wow. Love this Sardinian. The front is big and salty. My favorite with big flavored food. I have not decided on the end yet. This went down with an awesome grilled pork loin seasoned in prunes and Dijon mustard. Side was a very flavorful split pea and onion mash. — 10 years ago

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Chris MacLean

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Thanks. I've had 5-6 bottles of Sella & mosca, some great and balanced, some too ripe.
Jonas Johansson

Jonas Johansson

Thanks. Good to know. I will buy a few more and compare.