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Château de Beaucastel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend
Castello dei Rampolla
Vigna d'Alceo Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot Blend
Great wine indeed. Nose is complex, camphor, dry amarena cherry, some flint, no oxidation not fading on this bottle yet.
On the palate, Fruit is gone for this bottle, wine is dominated by its tannic structure that is on the dry side, almost austere. I was expecting a fleshier, mellower tannin. Dry herbs, dry raisins, cherry again.
Long finish, good acidity that’s keeps the wine alive and well going.
Mitigate the intensity with proteins and juice/sauce.
Osso bucco with prunes will work. We did Fiorentina and it was ok. The crust and smokiness did not help, over exhibiting the dryness of tannins. — 8 years ago
Tenuta delle Terre Nere
Prephylloxera La Vigna di Don Peppino Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Nerello Cappuccio 2012
Sunday Pizza wine with @dstuckbomb — 11 years ago
Guido Porro
Vigna Lazzairasco Barolo Nebbiolo 2017
Gorgeous fruit and softer tannins that firm up and need opening time, anise, tar, rose pedal, blood orange, — 4 years ago
Château Léoville-Las Cases
Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2002
This still needs a few more years but drinking well showing a burly, muscular style with black fruits, cedar, leather, graphite & mineral. — 6 years ago
Ridge Vineyards
Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002
More charming, delicate, and classically styled than the 00/01. I preferred it but was in the minority. — 8 years ago
Belle Glos
Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013
Pinot noir vintage 2013. This is very special and elegantly smooth. Bright berry flavors and hmmm just perfect. More please. — 11 years ago
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1967
Decanted and really opened up in little more than half an hour. 54 years and still has vitality. There’s still some fruit but it is mixed with subtle acidity and soft tannins. A delight to drink and share with friends. Our friend was given the wine and wanted to share it. We all were quite happy.👍🍷🍷 — 5 years ago
Louis Roederer
Cristal Brut Champagne 2006
Light, bright, fresh. She's youthful but mature at the same time. An old soul who's young at heart. I could use a little more weight, though. #champagne #thankschampagne #crystal — 10 years ago
Michael Phillips
Somewhat disappointing for a great producer in a great year. Medium body medium color, dark fruit hint of tobacco.
Hopefully a few more years will improve this wine. — 4 years ago