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'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 2004

Shay A
9.6

An absolutely stunning lunch from @joe leatherwood today. 1 sparkler, 2 whites, 5 reds and 1 dessert wine. All served blind.

What a total treat. My second glass of this was very different from the first glass. At first, I was getting a lot of honeyed tropical fruits with a good bit of yeast, but then it was more bright, and had caramelized Granny Smith apple notes and classic chalky limestone. This is right down the middle in terms of reductive vs oxidative. I wish I could have enjoyed this all on its own to give it the attention it deserved. I guessed this was ‘06 Le Mesnil.
— 6 years ago

Mark Flesherjoe leatherwoodDan Fitzgerald
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Severn Goodwin

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Too hot, you guys can keep TX.
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@Severn Goodwin : weather may be brutal, but Texas forever! As Davey Crockett says...😎
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

Served blind at a Friday wine function. Flirts between too young to drink and right in the wheelhouse. You know this is going to be a good day when this is served as the aperitif to a meal. Although this had plenty of brioche and oxidative style with a hint of citrus and pear, there was some green apple right on the other side, and a refreshing tart on the finish. Very powerful, yet never really seemed to give all that it had. I rather easily sucked down two glasses of this. I honestly think the 96 Vintage Krug outdid this by a little bit, but I think only because of 8 years of age difference. Want to give this a 97, but I will reserve that score for a couple of years from now.
9.6

Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Dense red currant is ‘wrassled’ down by fennel aromas, mint and black cherry with strawberry and blackberry hidden beneath its thick canopy of fern and forrest; including moss and mushroom. Actually amazing! Not going to ever guess that this herbaceous monster with rim to rim colt density is an 11 yr old Calistoga! Meaty notes of grill and marinated fungi. Celeriac root, fennel and licorice notes define this angel with a minty coolness persisting! Blackberry and black cherry emerge in the finale to shine like young wine despite the years!#Larkmead #2007cab #Calistoga #Napa #napacab — 7 years ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

One of the best MGX made IMO. This was a little closed down but still awesome. — 7 years ago

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Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Out of a magnum.....big and tannic, settled down with some air...nice wine — 8 years ago

Eric, Bill and 1 other liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

Ive never actually bought a bottle of this for myself... But it is absolutely worth every penny. Hands down the most enjoyable wine I have ever tasted. — 10 years ago

David, Justin and 11 others liked this
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Please try the 08'
Madalyn Mahoney

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Thank you! I'll keep an eye out for it!

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

Sweeter than I normally drink, but man does it go down easy. — 10 years ago

Chapel Down

Vintage Reserve Brut White Blend

This wine appeared to have bubbles in it - most curious... — 11 years ago

Richard Parkhouse
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Richard Parkhouse

Richard Parkhouse

Yes there do seem to be bubbles in it. I got fresh citrus, quince (easily confused with soap) and hints of brioche on the finish.
9.4
Rick Parkhouse

Rick Parkhouse

It is of course the perfect terroir for cooler climate wines... Hence the lemongrass notes

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Very good from would like to lay it down for a couple years and revisit. — 12 years ago

Chapel Down

Classic Non-Vintage Tenterden Brut Pinot Blend

OK, I’m in. This English sparkling wine thing is legit. Fresh, crisp and nicely balanced toasty biscuit character. — 6 years ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

Oh yeah Mags going down — 7 years ago

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SLO Down Wines

Stand Out Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Outstanding cab/merlot blend. Sister of sexual chocolate. Excellent price point. Around $20. — 7 years ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1970

Garnet with browning. Initially quite funky on the nose, but with some air opened nicely. Leather, black fruit and graphite. Medium+ finish. Good but on its way down. — 7 years ago

Frankie CohenStanley BarriosMichael Lasky
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Chapel Down

Flint Dry White Blend 2016

One of my favourite wines. Crisp white. Not too acidic. Enjoy it again and again — 7 years ago

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Drinkable now or lay down. Plum, leather, dark cherry. Jordan cabs are classics and always reliable. What got me hooked on wine. — 9 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

While it is a great bottle of wine, the 2013 does not compare to the 2012. Bold fruit, tampered down by some proper tannins. And then there is that wonderful velvety Rutherford dust on the long finish. — 9 years ago

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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2004

Still young, a bit restrained, but this has the makings of being a baller tatt down the road.... — 10 years ago

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2011

This 2011 vintage has a bright future. I would lay this beauty down for another 5-10 years before revisiting. — 10 years ago

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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

Very nice and balanced the whole way thru. It could have rested a lot longer for sure, glad I have a few more laying down. Good night friends see you in a year or two. — 11 years ago

Nicole Byfuglin
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Sine Qua Non

Turn the Whole Thing Upside Down Grenache 2009

DAG
9.8

@Bill Bender @Roman Sukley @V M @Steve Swaney zigzag dot commerce at verizon dot net and we continue the conversation offline. — 12 years ago

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Chapel Down

English Rosé Blend 2019

Lekkerste rose die ik tot nu toe gehad heb. Licht droog en bloemig van smaak. — 6 years ago

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Dark Horse Wines

Limited Release Double Down Red Blend

Hollis and I loved this. Smooth, easy to drink. — 6 years ago

Corison

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

So beautiful and clear in its purpose, titillating on the nose and fulfilling its promises beyond. Balanced and velvety dark red fruit, hints of black tea and cassis but all in a more Old than New World Gestalt. Lots of secondary stuff emerging you just want to sip it slowly. If anybody wonders how well these age, track one down, it’s so worth it. Kudos @Cathy Corison for making this distinctive and enduring bottle! — 7 years ago

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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

My WOTN! Hitting on all cylinders. Double decanted. Tannins have laid down. Balance is perfect — 7 years ago

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Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1971

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🌍 3.72B

Fab @ £95 for a 47yr old 😁

🍷 Ruby w/ brick edge

👃 Gravel, gun smoke, soot, pencil lead, minerals & faint dark fruit w/ mocha

👄 Med body of mineral laden faded dark fruit w/ black currant coming to life in the mouth & a mocha & liquorice touché

🎯 Med mineral & dark fruit w/ liquorice mocha

Bonus 🗣 Weebles wobble but they don't fall down 🤣
— 8 years ago

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Chris England

Chris England

@Bill Bender thank you buddy 😊🍷👍
Chris England

Chris England

@Neil Valenzuela I’ve got some 95 left & agree it’s superb - we had a 95 over Xmas that I’ll post at some point 😉 i can see why it got you hooked 👍🍷
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Still enjoyable on that side too! 😋

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

This 2008 was cellared for almost five years after purchased in 2012. Consumed Nov 2015, the best way to describe this delight is that "it melts in your mouth". You do not even feel it as it goes down, the taste begins with its scents as soon as it hits your palate. Delightfully fruity with cherry, blackberry and jam. — 10 years ago

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

Hands down the best wine I have ever had. The depth and complexity were outstanding — 10 years ago

Mouton Noir Wines

O.P.P. Other People's Pinot Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

I'm down with this! Very approachable pinot that is easy to pair with foods and not too expensive! Show up to a gathering with this and people will not only love the taste but the fact it is called OPP.....yeah, you know me! — 10 years ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Chantal Forthun
10

Hands down delicious. — 11 years ago

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Vietti

Castiglione Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

Dark fruited spicy castiglione terroir not shut down, makes me want to check in on other 04s — 11 years ago

Henry, Chris and 1 other liked this
Henry Kahn

Henry Kahn

Significant positive change overnight (with coravin) denser chewier more balsamic but still very castiglione . Crazy good value