The Verge

Abreu Vineyards

Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

BBQ smoke, hot espresso beans, black cherry paste lead a lifted and broad, completely integrated beam of burnt strawberry, pipe tobacco and dark cassis. 60 second finish was interfered only with an imperative to go back for more. Fully resolved and at its peak, cork on the verge of danger. Unreal. — 7 years ago

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Castello di Verrazzano

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2001

Has aged quite well but on the verge. — 8 years ago

Domaine Michel Niellon

Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay

Anthony Biagi
8.9

On verge of prem ox but today very drinkable. Color and hints of prmox troubling — 8 years ago

Greg, Ira and 8 others liked this

Koehler-Ruprecht

Kallstadter Steinacker Kabinett Riesling 2010

Casey Curbow
9.1

Perfect balance of pristine fruit and Pfalz mineral on the verge of great tertiary development. — 8 years ago

Erik, Ira and 2 others liked this

Ravoire & Fils

Le Pont Bandol Grenache Mourvedre 2006

2006. Past its prime. Sat for years. Day 3 now and it's shot. Day one it was on the verge of being shot. Dark fruit, inky. — 9 years ago

Cantina Ar.Pe.Pe.

Stella Retica Riserva Sassella Valtellina Superiore Nebbiolo 2006

Smoke and mint on the nose. Sour cherries, or is it "on the verge" cherries? Leather and bark but light on its feet. — 9 years ago

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Domaine Prieuré Roch

Vieilles Vignes Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2005

2005 vintage. At Texture. On the verge of deep ruby. Big powerful whiff of smoke, reductiveness, black fruits, sweet spice and Oakwood. On the palate rich and spicy, deep concentration, noticeable tannic structure. Medium plus finish. This is another big wine from this producer. Not really my style: hammer to crack a nut stuff. — 10 years ago

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Weingut Darting

Dürkheimer Fronhof Beerenauslese Scheurebe 2013

Burleed pineapple, white peach and apricot. Viscous on the verge of syrupy but the acidity keeps it lively. Decades of life ahead — 10 years ago

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Château Maris

Continuité de Nature Cru La Livinière Carignan Grenache 2010

All biodynamic which is quite impressive. The nose shows notes of extremely ripe black fruits (blueberries, blackberries, plums, currants) spice, oak, vanilla, sweet tobacco. On the verge of jammy but still has structure. — 11 years ago

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Verge Wine Cellars

Syrah 2007

Blair Poynton
9.4

Massive, powerful but balanced. Mountain Dry Creek fruit. Still got some time but drinking really well — 11 years ago

Vigneti Massa

Costa del Vento Derthona Colli Tortonesi Timorasso 2015

Rich. Powerful. Dense. Spicy. In the verge of heat but very good. His cru. A geek baller wine — 7 years ago

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André Jacquart

Mesnil Expérience Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Chardonnay

Great champs. Super balanced but not exaggerated. Very bread on the verge o cherry kernels. Dry n nice. — 8 years ago

Nadja
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Mount Riley

Marlborough Pinot Noir 2014

Fragrant, with black cherry, ripe pomegranate and cranberry sauce demanding recognition. A generous touch of dark roses and dried lavender fall to tobacco leaf, gun smoke, and clove. Zippy and even on the verge of austere. Chewy and muscular tannins provide support for an expressive, spicy, and puckering finish. A slight hint of addictive creaminess makes its presence on the nose and palate. Mainly, this is "new" old world style; the fruit has been elevated. Delicious right now. However, this could use some time to develop. Great effort here. — 8 years ago

Bill, Chris and 3 others liked this

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2010

Too young. Needs 5-10 years. However, with 2 hours of air, this is amazing already. Huge fruit, long finish. Alcohol is clearly high but you don't taste it. A great wine just on verge of being too huge. Should age as long as you like — 9 years ago

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Beni di Batasiolo

Vigneto Cerequio Barolo Nebbiolo 1998

very mature on the verge of old. light red currant needs to breathe abit acid at end — 9 years ago

Claude Dugat

Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2011

Still very primary - potential on the verge of breaking through — 9 years ago

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Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Fontalloro Toscana Sangiovese 2008

On the verge of being too ripe, this is youthful with black balsamic fruits dominating the aroma and taste. A nice mouthful of wine; and will improve further over time. — 10 years ago

Stéphane Tissot

Vin Jaune Arbois Savagnin 2005

Lemon, sherry, nuts....hint of flowers on the verge of rot, but in a good way.
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— 10 years ago

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Linden

Petit Verdot 2010

Excellent wine. Beautiful floral notes and black fruits on the nose. Beautiful balance with mildly rustic tannins, balanced acidity, and beautiful fresh fruit. The tannins verge on grippy and balance out a wet earth minerality. Really enjoyable. — 11 years ago

Lioco

Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

I was prepared to be underwhelmed, but this is really damn good. Sous bois, cranberry & pomegranate fruit, a bit of stems, and some oak on the verge of disappearing. — 12 years ago

Bodega DiamAndes

Clos de los Siete Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Impressive for a sub $20. The first ever vintage of this wine, made even more special by meeting with Michel Rolland and staying at the Pere Verge estate (proprietors of Clos de los Siete). — 7 years ago

Daniel P., Anthony and 2 others liked this

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir

2005 - seductive and oh so elegant - great texture - right on the verge of prime time — 8 years ago

Ira, Keith and 5 others liked this

Domaine Dujac

Les Gruenchers Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2002

2002 - wow what a wine! Great bottle - right on the verge of prime time — 8 years ago

Mike, Keith and 5 others liked this

La Porta di Vertine

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2010

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9.0

Check the pedigree on day three.) 2010. Flamboyant fruit formed by super ripe cherries, mulberries and strawberries, framed by volatile acidity and funky big casks. On the verge of old school, artisanal craftsmanship. Really fresh and moreish even at 14,5% alc. tag. — 8 years ago

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The Fableist

373 Cabernet Sauvignon

Somewhat sweet like a zin but not overbearing. Tasty! Semi seems like its ok the verge of giving me a headache, but will find out later 😜 — 9 years ago

Domaine Jomain

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2014

Toasted popcorn kernels on the verge of popping, coconut, golden raisin, white yogurt on nuts, nougat, unripe pineapple, light canteloupe, stewed pear, steely minerality, roasted nuts, L-M bodied on the palate with M+ acid and a dry, tart finish. Complex and interesting. Delicious. 4.0 — 9 years ago

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

Vieilles Vignes Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 1996

Nice savory notes of sandalwood, balsamico and blue fruits. It's on the verge of old age but remains a pleasant mouthful with good acidic lift and freshness. Drink now. The 1996. — 10 years ago

Jean-Jacques Confuron

Les Fleurières Nuits St. Georges Pinot Noir 1996

Tom Elliot
9.1

Beautiful nose. Palate nice but fragile and on the verge of decline. Drink up. — 10 years ago

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Domaine Dujac

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1996

1996 vintage. Great wine. Good primary fruits. But complex. Nice finish. On the verge of excellence. — 10 years ago

Pattes Loup (Thomas Pico)

Vent d'Ange Chablis Chardonnay 2012

On the verge of greatness. — 11 years ago

Mike Elmgreen

Mike Elmgreen

Pattes Loup 2012