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Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

A physically pristine example from a well established cellar, the cork pulled clean and without so much as a hint of compromise. It was subsequently double decanted several hours in advance. The 2000 Margaux pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. The nose: developing and simply stunning. A cornucopia of cassis, black bramble fruit, purple flowers, tobacco, new leather, cocoa, fine woody notes, dry gravelly earth and gorgeous baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid; the structure acting like the flying buttresses of Notre Dame. Confirming the notes from the nose, the finish is forever long and impossibly silky. Sensationally balanced.

To my palate, this falls into the very small category of wines that require no additional inquest. It is utterly complete. And, when I consider the company and circumstances, perfect. Drink now with a healthy decant and through 2100.
— 7 months ago

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@Lyle Fass thank you…and I believe it. Were/are you celebrating your 50th?!
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@Jay Kline yes sir! 50th is in the books!
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@Lyle Fass congratulations!!!

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1988

Ok it’s not the greatest year, but this wine is very nice. A real classic Margaux with stil some dark forest fruit, some pencil and a box filled with vanilla stuffed Havana’s. Not a full bodied wine but a real charmer. — 4 years ago

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Kathryn Kennedy

Santa Cruz Mountains Small Lot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Deep ruby color. Aromas of plum, blackberry and dust. Wow! What a fantastic, bold wine- full of black fruit, oak and hints of vanilla. — 5 years ago

David, Adam and 18 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

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@David T - let’s get together for a glass in Saratoga anytime Sir
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@Neil Valenzuela I get into Saratoga on Thursday’s with some regularity.
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@David T - you a somm there? Any restaurant/wine bar in particular?

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1979

This 41 yr old LLC was still fresh & drinking well showing a little funk in the beginning that quickly blew off with notes of red & black fruits, currant, cedar, leather, forest floor & tobacco leaf. — 5 years ago

Severn, Ryan and 24 others liked this
Severn Goodwin

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Love Léoville, drank a '78 & '88 in about the last year, both holding well.

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2008

Geoff Troup
9.0

Stellar. Animal fur, burnt wood, forest floor, tannin galore. — 7 years ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Part of a Chateau Mouton Rothschild vertical from 1988-1990. Early on, this was a probably my favorite of the three Moutons and showed well throughout the course of the evening. Expressive red and dark forest fruits with tobacco, leather, earth and baking spices. The structure was still showing its tensile strength. This has a long life ahead. Drink now through 2040. — 8 months ago

Jan, Ira and 10 others liked this

Domaine de L'Arlot

Clos des Forêts St. Georges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2018

2018-Vintage- black fruits, big fruit and tannins , forest floor, new wood feel , - too young even in a 375 good life ahead with the fruit tannin balance — 4 years ago

Bob, Paul and 10 others liked this
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Almost hibiscus flower
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Michter's

Small Batch US*1 Bourbon Whiskey

Everything you'd hope a bourbon would be. Strong notes of dark wood and honey, with a certain vital Je ne sais quoi that my untrained palette has trouble detecting. — 4 years ago

Four Roses

Small Batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Not bad for Kentucky Bourbon — 5 years ago

Hendrick's

Small Batch Handcrafted Gin

봄베이 사파이어 다음으로 맛나는 진 — 5 years ago

Small Vines Wines

Estate Cuvée Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Bright cherry fruit forward. Light acidity on the finish — 6 years ago

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Bright, clear ruby with a great nose of cassis, blackberry, violet and mint.
Beautiful length and finesse. Great impression of crushed fruit with hints of forest floor and cedar. The finish leaves a lasting impression of sweet red fruit and supported by a soft blanket of tannins. This is the proverbial iron fist in a velvet glove - just lovely
— 7 years ago

1000 Stories

Small Batch Bourbon Barrel Aged California Zinfandel

Enjoyable zinfandel. I'd buy again. — 9 months ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Lovely nose of slow cooked beef and heirloom pork, red and black roses, brown bread stuffing, fine tabak, vanilla-in-bread, dusty black cherry, dried black currant and espresso powder. Black olive rounds the palate in a textural wave that intensifies to charred grape gravy, very sharp forest berry, lavender, holly, pine nettle, and sage. Younger offering here but fully integrated and freshly offering dark bark and dark castings with lively fruit and floral punctuation.


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— 3 years ago

Daniel P., Kevin and 12 others liked this

Parducci

Small Lot Mendocino County Petite Sirah

Bought at Findlay Wine Merchant. — 4 years ago

Four Roses

Limited Edition Small Batch Barrel Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

One of the smoothest, most flavorful whiskies I have tried. — 5 years ago

Parducci

Small Lot Mendocino County Pinot Noir 2018

Lighter #mendocino Co #pinotnoir - enticing cherry, apricot and subtly spicy nose. Delicate frame, lovely acid structure and silken tannins on the finish. It just might be my new Costco QPR favorite for $8. — 5 years ago

Small Vines Wines

Estate Grown Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2016

Just discovered SV recently - outstanding Pinot, chard and rose — 5 years ago

Eric, Tom and 18 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1992

Opaque. Dark and brooding tawny to the rim. Fragrant seductive nose. Notes of black cherry, sweet plums, dark soil, moist forest bark and old tree leaves. With air some cherry pie filling, cracked nuts, mocha and a little clove appear. Rich and silky in the mouth. Smooth. Long finish. Still young. Really good wine. — 6 years ago

Hermes, Shay and 12 others liked this