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Stéphane et Vincent Perraud

Sur Lie Sélection des Cognettes Muscadet de Sèvre-et-Maine Melon de Bourgogne 2013

The somm at the hipster resto was totally judging us for shortlisting different styles of wines. I guess that's the price of admission for having broad tastes. Anyway, I just wanted to know which of our options sucked the least, and after Mr. Wine Guru was done throwing shade ("none of our wines suck"—lolz), he offered this bottle, saying it was a personal favourite at a great price point. Being down-sold to something this delicious was more than enough to absolve his sins. (He was also kind of handsome, which also helped.)

Crisp acidity on my first sip softened nicely as I downed half a dozen New Brunswick oysters and a healthy portion of fancy fries (or "pomme frites", as I was almost able to utter with a straight face). Bring me bottles of this in July and August and we'll sip them in the park or comfort of my air conditioned apartment.
— 10 years ago

Michael LeSage
with Michael

Francesco Rinaldi e Figli

Cannubbio Barolo Nebbiolo 1985

Austere, so young! Wish I had time and energy to track this bottle for 24 hours at least, as it changed and evolved in glass hour by hour. Unfortunately, we emptied the bottle in less than two hours, not without utter satisfaction! — 10 years ago

Devrim, Andre and 5 others liked this

Giuseppe Cortese

Rabajà Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2000

Chaad Thomas
9.5

This was unexpectedly deep garnet, bricking pretty heavily, so that gave some pause. Balsamic and tar on nose reassured, and in the mouth, the high detailing and supple texture carried a milk chocolatey note over classic elements of dried rose, savoury mineral and tanned leather. Fruit was perfectly interested, along bitter cherry lines, yet juicy and succulent. Long, harmonious finish proved perfectly resolved tannins. Wow! Despite atypical features, this was clearly Barolo, and an utter joy to drink, satisfying at every step. — 11 years ago

Kyo, Bree and 2 others liked this

The Eyrie Vineyards

Reserve Willamette Valley Chardonnay 1989

Lively and singing! Can you imagine, every single textbook says that Oregon Chardonnay was not very good pre the arrival of Dijon clones - it is COMPLETE AND UTTER NONSENSE. — 11 years ago

Domaine Georges Roumier

Clos de la Bussière Morey-Saint-Denis 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2010

The color is deep, the nose ripe, complex let’s say utter. Full and warm mouth. Power and finesse! An iron fist in a velvet glove. The most “solar” Burgundy wine I had the chance to taste. Real, true lifetime. — 11 years ago

François Mikulski

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2012

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

Mikulski is the most underrated white producer in all of burgundy. There, I said it. 35 bucks. With quality that equals roulot, ramonet, and the like any day of the week. Sesame Halvah, fresh lemon juice, ripe nectarines. Utter deliciousness. — 11 years ago

Elena Mercado
with Elena

Turley

Rattlesnake Ridge Howell Mountain Zinfandel 2013

Great zin but there are others in this league at half the price. Other than that I can't utter a negative word about this wine. — 10 years ago

Colin McCartney
with Colin
Colin liked this

DeLille Cellars

Doyenne Syrah Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Aged to utter perfection. 👌🏻 if only the cork could have held up — 10 years ago

Valdespino

El Candado Sherry Pedro Ximénez

Dried figs. Utter deliciousness. Have to thank @Brian McMahon for this one. — 10 years ago

Anthony and Brian liked this

Henrik Möbitz

Kanzel Pinot Noir 2012

One of very few bottles made apparently, awkward plummy to start with but converging into utter deliciousness over 1 hour. Lacking the tell tale red burgundy fruit but it has another story/terroir to tell. — 11 years ago

Elio Perrone

Moscato d'Asti 2014

Will moscato ever get better than this? Orange blossom, jasmine, and lime...all with utter concentration. Delicious! — 11 years ago

Blandy's

Single Harvest Colheita Madeira Malmsey 1994

Christy Canterbury MW
9.9

Stunning Madeira with singed, caramel-drizzled cobbler crust; red sweet berries, pancake syrup...and utter delectableness! — 11 years ago

Steve, BurgundyFan and 14 others liked this

Château Le Tertre Rôteboeuf

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Gorgeous nose. Alluring -dusty rose, earthy. From a good vintage. 85% merlot 15% Cabernet Franc. Brilliant mature right bank.
An utter pleasure. 18.5+.
— 11 years ago

Kamen Estate Wines

Kashmir Estate Grown Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Sam Coturri
9.6

Utter #infanticide of one of the truly singular, expressive and terroir driven wines around. #moonmountaindistrict — 10 years ago

Philip Coturri
with Philip
Jason, Kevin and 6 others liked this
Ian Hunter

Ian Hunter

I'm dying right now. When can I get some?

Domaine De La Grand'Cour (Jean-Louis Dutraive)

Clos de la Grand'Cour Fleurie Gamay

Seth Morgen Long
9.3

Utter floral completeness with mineral and fruit and savory and length and I'm smitten. Thanks @Max Kogod — 10 years ago

Joseph, David and 6 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1988

Typical Yquem richness, fresh, very distinct and intense smell of limes. Elegant, very long aftertaste, can almost taste it now. An exceptional wine, an utter delight - the bottle was gone too soon. — 11 years ago

Donati Camillo

Il Mio Lambrusco 2010

Unbelievable: an excellent lambrusco! A much maligned varietal bevause of utter crap wine made from it 30 years ago, this has almost five years of age on it and is really interesting. Just enough effervescence to keep it alive on the palate, this wine exhibits terrific berry flavors along with an intersting, subtle earthy undertone. Excellent! — 11 years ago

Vanessa McCaffrey
with Vanessa
Phil Castellano

Phil Castellano

Thought you were getting in tomorrow...save me some wine!

Azienda Agricola Matteo Correggia

Marun Barbera d'Alba 2011

85 year vines. Amazing concentration and utter deliciousness — 11 years ago

Weingut Clemens Busch

Mosel Trocken Riesling 2012

The glorious 2012 #German #Rieslings continue to develop splendidly--Busch's entry level estate #dry version is an utter delight for current drinking! — 11 years ago

Petra Thieriot
with Petra
Brad, Jonathan and 6 others liked this