The Leader

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

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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

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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
with Mike
Jeff and Nate liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Brut Champagne Blend

Leader of the three pack — 12 years ago

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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

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

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

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

Corey liked this

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