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La Jota Vineyard Co.
Restricted Yverdon Vineyard Syrah 2014
My better half pulled this - I screamed NOOOOO!!!! as I heard the cork pop - we only had one bottle and I thought it would be way too early. The good news is that this Chris Carpenter made Syrah from Spring Mountain, while a baby, yes, is still absolutely delicious.
The nose offers up baking spice and vanilla. The tannins are gripping on the entry. Flavors of blackberry, brown sugar, hint of bacon (the strong savory notes that can be typical of Syrah are thankfully absent). Very balanced - it’s fruit forward without being sweet or a fruit bomb. There is decent acid but the tannins are dominating.
Give this one a little more time or a serious decant. Still excellent now. — 7 years ago
Elevate Your Cellar
Restricted Yverdon Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2012
First vintage of this wine from Winemaker Chris Carpenter and it didn't disappoint. Yverdon is a classic Napa unrated for those of us who remember the old Yverdon label and this wine pays homage to the roots of the vineyard. — 8 years ago
The Hess Collection
Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Domaine Jacqueson
Les Chaponnières Rully Pinot Noir 2006
A little dry but very pleasant. 2006 vintage lived up to restricted expectations of a less important Burgundy. The finish with raspberry notes was very satisfying — 10 years ago
Robert Young Estate Winery
Big Rock Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
LOCKED. UP. Tasted three 14 Cabs over 3 nights: 1 from Montagu, 1 from William Harrison and this one. Out of all 3, this one is the most tannic. The most restricted. And the one with perhaps the most potential. Opened with a great red berry nose, herbal. Middle is black cherry, olive, medium to full bodied. After 2 hours, showing more in the front. Will be more integrated in 2020. — 7 years ago
d'Arenberg
The Dead Arm McLaren Vale Shiraz 2011
A far better showing than when I had this last year. Age has done it well. Much more brambly on the nose. There is still restricted fruit on the palate, with notes of underripe blackberry and blueberry. Cedar and leather also. Tannins much better integrated this time around as well. — 8 years ago
Domaine Amiot-Servelle
Les Charmes Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2014
Another great wine. A bit more restricted but well balanced — 9 years ago
Gulfi
Valcanzjria Chardonnay Carricante 2012
I am reviewing the 2012 Pino from Gulfi - the bums @Delectable can't seem to find it. This was an elegant wine made from grapes from Etna and made at Gulfi. Full of cherry, subtle earthy tones, restricted tannins and was perfect with veal chops. — 9 years ago
Studert-Prüm
Graacher Himmelreich Spatlese Riesling 2012
fruit is withdrawn, more green apple than stonefruit, apparently due to ungrafted vines and restricted yields. — 11 years ago
Château Beychevelle
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2011
Another tasting! 30-35 year old vines composed of 47% cab, 47% merlot, 5% cab franc, 2% petit verdot. Smells full of dark fruit, very plush.
Dark cherry notes predominate, with some black currant and blue berries. Appreciably greater complexity than Beychevelle’s second label. Very smooth. Hint of smokiness. Very well balanced. Nice mouthy feel. The tannins are strong and quite restricted at the back end. Slightly too acidic, it's a bit early for this one (but I’m nit picking) Overall Amazing. In 10 years or so this is going to be ridiculous. I’m finding it difficult to rate the wine I’m tasting in the current moment versus what it will become over the next 10 years. Either way, the experience was gold. — 7 years ago
Casa Coste Piane
Frizzante Naturalmente Valdobbiadene Prosecco
A wine that makes you doubt, if you ask it to find a place in your wine universe. For me it’s just a delightful joy of levitation. White flowers, white fruits in white clothes. Moreish and restricted, moreish because restricted, delicately mineral and graceful — 7 years ago
Pride Mountain Vineyards
Napa County Merlot 2013
Extra rich. Definitely borders on a Merlot you could have for dessert. Very forward dark chocolate, like this things 95% cacao. A raisiny plumy sauce injected with oak, dark cherries, and a heavier dark spice going on. Restricted acid round tannins. Great wine but can't do these regularly — 8 years ago
Dr. Pauly-Bergweiler
Blitz Riesling 2015
Amazing wine! Restricted sweetness and nice freshness. My new favourite — 8 years ago
Karen Birmingham
Lodi Zinfandel 2015
Really nice. One of our favorite accessible rosés. Nice tartness, restricted sweetness. Goes with anything, esp fish — 9 years ago
Mionetto
Extra Dry Treviso Prosecco
Nice good Prosecco. Attainable from Alko in restricted Finland. A little light to my taste but still very nice. — 9 years ago
Hirsch Vineyards
East Ridge Pinot Noir 2012
Light and elegant and thought provoking. Loved that it's restricted but still has depth. Nice subtle smokiness. — 10 years ago
Kim Crawford
Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013
Very popular wine and always a safe bet. The vintage of 2013 provides a very satisfying experience that starts with a powerful nose of passion fruit and citrus as soon as you open the bottle and lasts to the very end. Very fruity, but with some restricted acidity. New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc at its best. — 10 years ago
Mark Flesher
Most restricted wine of them all. I've got a 14 of this so I will plan on locking it away for 15 years or so. Sweeter black fruit dominated front. For some reason in the middle of this, I was getting an oatmeal chocolate cookie note with some dates and black pepper on the finish. Softer tannin, but ample. Solid 92 now, perhaps capable of more? — 6 years ago