The Gentleman's Match

Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2007

Cork crumbled but wine was sound! Needed a bit of air. Struck match, lemon curd, marzipan, minerality, med + acid, long finish. — 9 years ago

Behrens & Hitchcock

Chien Lunatique Syrah 2000

We all need a little Lunatique in our lives. Forgot about those ⚛ synthetic purple corks on some of the older B&H though - the Rabbit was no match and had to pull out the heavy artillery to open. Slightly muted nose and a bit thin to start, but fleshed out into a decent Napa Syrah with air. — 10 years ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2004

Beautiful. In its prime. Paired with paella. Perfect match — 10 years ago

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Valbuena 5° Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2004

A classic Bordeaux styled wine meets a Spanish legendary producer. Pretty consistent with my experiences of this wine, plenty of delicious and layered fruit, perfectly integrated tannin, and ample acidity. All you need is some lamb or steak and you have a culinary match made in heaven. #valbuena #vegasicilia — 10 years ago

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Match Vineyards

Baconbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

In a perfect place - drink! — 11 years ago

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Bünchen

Spätlese Riesling 2010

fab qpr great match with pulled pork — 11 years ago

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Giaconda

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Depth and intensity. Perfumed and a touch of struck match. Unreal. — 12 years ago

Bodegas Numanthia

Numanthia Toro Tempranillo

Excellent, mature but drinking perfectly, perfect match with spicy pork and chorizo stew. — 9 years ago

Rocca di Montegrossi

Geremia Toscana Cabernet-Merlot Blend 2012

Very nice right bank style. Big fruit in the nose and tannins to match but surprising amount of acid and balance. Drink now or hold a few more years. — 10 years ago

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Antica Terra

Ceras Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2011

Pork and Pinot, a match made in heaven! — 10 years ago

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Eddy Marin

Amen to that , looks delicious

Château de Beaucastel

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roussanne 2008

They can't seem to find a match for this wine????
It's a 2008 Ch Beaucastle Roussanne vieilles vignes
— 11 years ago

Dönnhoff

Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Kabinett Riesling 2012

Impeccable balance. So much energy. Enough sugar to match up with a fruit-based dessert but pristine minerality and citrusy acid to leave your palate completely refreshed. Ready to drink but will age gracefully and only get more complex. — 11 years ago

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Match Vineyards

Butterdragon Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Loads of plum, mild spice, graphite....tannins are starting to integrate really well....a little grippy still but starting to even out to a nice dustiness. Drinks well now and should continue to get better. Great buy on sale at Whole Foods for under $40! — 11 years ago

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Pattes Loup (Thomas Pico)

Vent d'Ange Chablis Chardonnay 2011

Rock solid Chablis, crisp. Minerality and orange zest. Perfect match for lemon-seared scallops served cold. Nice find @Chris Young! — 9 years ago

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Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Blend

Marg pizza rossa wine match made in heaven — 10 years ago

Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1996

A glorious example of mature Sauternes- deep honeyed bouquet with pollen notes - these come through on the palate too, ply that classic burnt match undertow on a long finish. Like drinking nectar. — 10 years ago

Château Mongravey

Cru Bourgeois Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

What is it about these French reds? You can pick them out from a global mix: clear and a little dry. I'm sure if I knew the regions better, I could match them - they each seem to have a signature. — 11 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1979

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Honeyed and unctuous. Cremebrulee with a nose to match (burnt sugar). Not the top tier D'Yquem, but quite satisfying — 11 years ago

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Sylvain Mosnier

Vieilles Vignes Chablis Chardonnay 2012

Softer than expected, lemon/lime and yellow apple are subdued by a strong white mushroom and cheese rind funkiness. Complex and the perfect match for some triple cream. — 11 years ago

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Domaine A. et P. de Villaine

Bouzeron Aligoté 2008

Wow. Amazing Aligoté, not to be wasted on a Kir. Could pose as good chardonnay as well. And perfect match for the ceviche. — 13 years ago

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