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Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1999

Beautifully balanced , received as a gift, dont think I would buy it — 10 years ago

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Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 2004

Bright, great acidity. I think in 5 more years it will be incredible. — 11 years ago

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Penfolds

Grange Bin 95 Shiraz 1998

Massive is an under-statement. This wine was a Puppy. Many more years of enjoyment left in this wine, I think a minimum of 20 years. Top class Grange and worth the money! 94+ points. — 12 years ago

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Chris Morrison

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Nester I have the same vintage in my cellar. I guess I'll need to salivate a little longer..?
Nestor Tsioustas

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Yes! This wine was a beast.. We were all in shock at how youthful it was.

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1970

Showed very well. Classic and balanced. Drink up though not improving I think. — 13 years ago

Maybach Family Vineyards

Materium Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

I think this one was my favorite of last night's Oakville tasting. — 11 years ago

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This is an amazing Vineyard!
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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Glad I bought a case when it was released, only $160.00 at the time, favorite wine of 2012
David L

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Wow... can't wait to try. Love love love that wine

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

I'm going to come clean, I'm not a huge Caymus fan. It's by no means a bad wine - far from it - but I've always felt they blend their Cab with too much Zin. I could be wrong on that account, but I don't think I am. Still, a nice brooding nose of dark red and blue fruit, with a touch of candied fruit and wet earth. — 11 years ago

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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1978

Bryan Garcia
8.9

Love Bordeaux's ability to make you think it's a lot younger than it really is. — 12 years ago

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Watch out you can get arrested saying that.
Mike Martin   @TheWineShepherd

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In a perfect place..
9.3

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2001

Perfectly integrated, well-ahead of the 1999 (still disjointed a few months ago). Supple, not powerful. Just an absolute pleasure. Red cherries, dried strawberries, rye, subdued tamari with slight balsamic prickle, browned liquorice. This isn't arresting as the '95, but rather it's a quieter, equally thoughtful companion. Effortlessly transportive. With it's constant shifting and ease, it makes me think of friendships. Of the people I've met and the conversations I've loved. Of my friend, Tim, who shared the bottle with me. Of friendships born out of music, climbing, work, school, wine - friendships that transcended the genre in which they emerged.
I wouldn't change anything about this wine.
— 11 years ago

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I agree wholeheartedly.
9.8
Scorewine

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Lovely note had both the 1999 and the 2002, yet to try the 2001, cheers

Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

I think it is time to crack these. — 12 years ago

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Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Blend 2012

Very nebb-like. Darker, richer fruit than in '10, and I think the tannins are a bit riper, with lower acid. — 12 years ago

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Had this last week. Seriously good. Esp two days later. Ashy finish.