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Clos Fouret

Fernand Ginestet 1er cru St Emilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1947

A touch tired, but still showing well. Plenty of pleasure and interest. Thanks @Josh Leader — 10 years ago

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Cardinale

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007

As our fearless leader of the afternoon said, "this smells expensive". Yes, much like a super fancy swanky mocha latte does. — 10 years ago

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Schloss Gobelsburg

Gobelsburger Cistercien Rosé Blend 2014

Early leader for best rosé of the vintage so far. — 11 years ago

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Bodega El Esteco

Don David Reserve Malbec 2012

I was in a spicy mood and boy did this wine deliver! I am sitting with kindred spirits, burning memories like the embers of a die cast horse shoe in my flower-soul. It makes me feel like a leader of warmth. — 11 years ago

Jason liked this

Lungarotti

Torgiano Vino Santo White Blend 2009

Wine Academy Italia
9.0

Terrific example of Vin Santo from Umbria's original export leader. On the sweet side of this category, but very well made. — 11 years ago

Lundmark, Clare and 1 other liked this

Commanderie de la Bargemone

Coteaux d'Aix-en-Provence Grenache Blend Rosé 2013

Ladies and gentlemen, the new leader in the "best rosé of 2014" competition. Wow. — 11 years ago

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Kalin Cellars

Cuvée CH Sonoma County Chardonnay 1990

Dan Fredman
9.5

Finally at its peak, this 1990 Kalin Chardonnay balances just the right amount of oxidation with its rich, still-ripe fruit and lush texture to make it a great accompaniment to seafood paella. Terry Leighton is one of the world's top Chardonnay producers and certainly the leader of the "we will sell no wine before it's time" movement. — 12 years ago

Mike and Nathan liked this

Turkey Flat

Barossa Valley Sparkling Shiraz

Sparkling Red seems to be almost unique to Australia and has been made for a very long time (think the end of the 19th century!). Seppelts has been a leader with this style and back in the day there would be vigorous debates as to where the best Shiraz fruit would be used - Still or sparkling "Burgundy" as it was known back then. Turkey Flat has some of the oldest Shiraz vines on the planet and this wine was quite simply stunning! Blend No. 2 disgorged November 2005. Has the aroma and palate of mature Shiraz grapes with the bubbles providing vitality and freshness. Rich Sweet Deep and earthy. Unbeatable. Could drink it all night. I should add that this is THE Best match with Roast Turkey and a must on Christmas Day in our house. — 10 years ago

Jeff, "Odedi" and 1 other liked this

Domaine Clavel

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2013

Both fruity and peppery. A surprisingly lovely wine straight from the bottle. Purchased from leader price, less than 10€. — 10 years ago

Laurel Talley

Laurel Talley

Actually less than 5€!

The Leader

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Best of tasting! This is a really nice smooth cab, bigger than what you would expect from Oregon. Very impressive. Complex nose, nice tannins. It's all there. — 11 years ago

Masi

Campolongo di Torbe Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2007

Fairly closed nose, with mushroom, tea, and licorice and sweet cherries lurking within. Quite sweet on palate, but full and lush, texturally seductive, and finely made. Not a great buy for $100 though a leader of its kind. 2007 vintage. — 11 years ago

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Lucien Albrecht

Brut Crémant d'Alsace Sparkling Blend

Сочный эльзасский бленд Пино Блан и Пино Аксеруа. В букете: яблоки, персик, медовыйцветочный аромат моринги, во вкусе командует цитрус.

Bright blend of Pino Blanc & Auxerrois from Alsace. Aroma contains hints of apples, peach, honey notes of moringa flowers. Citrus is a "leader" in the mouth.
— 11 years ago

Ballentine Vineyards

Pocai Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2008

This wine screams Cab Franc from the moment you open it and wave it under your nostrils. Opens hot and steamy like a jungle nightmare, then turns dreamy and ferny and fruity and balanced. It attacks you, entices you, then turns you, you join it, become its leader and well, you know the rest Colonel Kurtz. Heart of darkness good! Get the jungle fever! You won't regret it! Gooey, sticky, fruity, dank, woodsy, earthy, hearty, unctuous, rambunctious; this is what Rumplestilskin drinks when he isn't spinning his wheels. You should too! — 12 years ago

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Lovely bottle of champagne! Sent to me by Michelle, the previous APAC leader of the region, for surviving my first 3 months on the job - it's pretty good! — 10 years ago

Matthiasson

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Know this name and know it well! Matthiasson is the leader for me in next generation of Cabernet production in the Napa Valley. Old school IS the new school! #matthiasson #oakisnotawineflavor #napa — 10 years ago

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Peyrassol

Côtes de Provence Cinsault Rosé 2014

Leader in the clubhouse for rose of the season — 10 years ago

Jorge Ordoñez & Co.

#2 Victoria Málaga Moscatel 2013

Incredible balance, very sweet with good acidity. Fruity, aromatics, complexity. First Spanish wine served at a Nobel Prize Dinner. Leader in the resurgence of Malaga as a pre-eminent winemaking region. — 11 years ago

Brandon liked this

d'Arenberg

The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2005

Vivid dark purple in color. The viognier adds fragrance and the perfume of flowers, nectarines, blackberry, blueberry and boysenberry, soft fruity tannin, velvety smooth with a medium finish, extremely easy drinking with food. d'Arenberg is hands down dollar vs. quality leader in Australian Shiraz.
— 11 years ago

Domaine Léon Barral

Faugères Carignan Blend 2011

A great mid work day try! Thanks to my fearless leader! Biodynamic champion! Ripe fruit — 11 years ago

Mike Dombrow
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Jeff and Nate liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Brut Champagne Blend

Leader of the three pack — 12 years ago

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