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Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2002

Did a 20 year vertical. It was a moment of zen. Did it with friends, even better... And had a really cool som walk us through every year. World class. Thanks CD — 9 years ago

Sella & Mosca

Riserva Cannonau di Sardegna 2011

Very old world in taste. Opens up after about 30-45 minutes in the glass. Earthy and only slightly tannic on the end — 9 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Exceptional wine. World class. Great with prime rib dinner. — 9 years ago

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Rich Bluth

Amazing, subtle balance without peer.
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S Christovich

Outstanding!! Thanks Mike and Rich.

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend

Enjoyed it with friends on a rooftop in 90-degree heat. I believe other raters who suggest this is the best Rose in the world. — 10 years ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

One of top 5 champagne's in the world and it tastes good — 11 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Jeremy Shanker
9.5

Wow. Delicious. Much richer and new world in style than the 88 which was tasted in conjunction. — 11 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

A beautiful massive new world wine. The nose explodes rich with chocolate and a hint of mint. Opens even better. Will stand up with the best of them. Cheers! — 9 years ago

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Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013

Surprisingly lively acidity and medium body for California Chardonnay. Citrus fruit, white blossoms, and mineral tones dominate. Made in an Old World style with light oak treatment and no malolactic fermentation. — 9 years ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

Deep, spicy, and rustic in a good way! Real Pauillac that has the grip needed to support a winter meal! Just a slight dryness on the end that might not please a new world wine drinker.. — 10 years ago

Tatomer

Meeresboden Vineyard Grüner Veltliner 2014

white pepper , celery, edamame ..tarragon ..great acidity with med body texture from the new world without being overripe — 10 years ago

Mount Eden Vineyards

Santa Cruz Mountains Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

new-world style, soft tannins, silky texture for a Cab. Tight out of the bottle, improved greatly with one hour in a decanter. — 10 years ago

Concha y Toro

Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Solid. Old school from the new world. — 11 years ago

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Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Just won best Rioja in the world! — 11 years ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1999

One of the most intellectual white wines in the world! Starts out nutty and oxidized and gets fruitier and youthful as it opens up. Will always be my favorite Spanish producer! — 9 years ago

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La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2008

This the third time I've had this in the last year and it shows beautifully right out of the gate. The wood and fruit are so interestingly and well melded at this point. Oak moves to cedar on the palate. Definite alcohol lift in the nose still and you can feel it the nostrils but not obtrusive...indeed it's actually a promising hint of what's to come on the palate. Dried cherry and stone fruit tastes on right away. Slightly mentholated. Definitely picking up distinct vanilla undertones on the nose and palate but not over the top. Satisfying medium tannins. Soft mouth feel but with really good/balanced structure. Perfect finish in line with what preceded it. Just a great fucking wine. And for the price? Getcha some! Can't believe this is still just around and available (not telling where!). Not for those who don't want wood in their wine but even here what you think will finish moderately chalky moves to soft-ish tannins at the perfect time. So many riojas are over top in the wood category or just so out of balance one way or the other. Everyone has heard of Rioja but have you really had a good one? Here's your chance without breaking the bank. I'd put this one up against the best or at least those considered the best. Maybe lacking a LITTLE finesse to be world class but damn close (can you use the word finesse with Rioja??). Drank in gulps with parmesan dusted NY style mushroom meatball mozzarella pizza from Peppino's in Athens, GA while watching Parenthood with my 17 YO daughter (who also pronounced the wine delicious). What a Tuesday night...thank you sir may I have another. Anyone really disappointed with this wine has WAY more money than me and is a spoiled brat. Geek out. — 9 years ago

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RPM Wines

El Dorado Gamay Noir 2013

Respect! New world with old world feel. — 10 years ago

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

POV Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Robert Sinskey's P.O.V Bordeaux red blend is back at Winetasters Of Larchmont and it's drinking better than ever. An old world style blend with new world fruit characteristics...awesome value!!
On sale for$31.99
— 11 years ago

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Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2009

Showed great tonight. A bit more savory than last time I tasted it and aromatics were more old world...still had classic Hirsch strawberry but more going on since last visit... — 11 years ago