Yes Said The Seal

Château Léoville-Las Cases

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

Spectacular. So much fruit. This came from a passive cellar, the fill was top label, yes I said it top label, and when I touched the cork it fell in! So expectations were low. Wow were we wrong. — 5 years ago

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John B

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Vintage?

Arietta

On the White Keys Artists' Reserve North Coast Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc 2013

This wine is a full of contradictions. On one hand it shows tons of sweet citrus (grapefruit, tangerine, lemon pith) and hints of vanilla. On the other it shows more savory spice notes - basil - yes, BASIL - and hints of pepper. This so layered and complex. Creamy, polished and drinking so well (just as @David L said it would be). The extra barrel age and higher amount of Semillon shows. This was elegant and fun - totally delicious and great on a hot afternoon. — 7 years ago

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TheSkip

TheSkip

Nice one
Bill Bender

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Great note and perfect Summer mood set @Carl Fischer
Mike R

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Great note my friend

Hennessy

Very Special VS Cognac 2017

This may sound silly, but I bought this bottle after watching a Martha Stewart cooking show on preparing Coq Au Vin. Yeah, I admit it, Im A Martha Stewart fan . She said" I always use my finest cognac."

Yes I paid a small fortune to cook chicken with cognac, but I followed the recipe.

I'm not a big cognac guy, but ...........................

Very smooth, my guests love this stuff, and the dinner was a hit too.

40% alc/vol. Product of France.
— 7 years ago

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Trixie

Trixie

I enjoyed reading your review! I've learned a lot about cooking over the years from watching various shows. Martha has an excellence whatever she does. I imagine it is lovely cognac. 🥃Cheers!
DC Radisson

DC Radisson

I am not a fan of hard liquor but when it comes to Cognac, this could be the exception 🥃 👍
Dennis P.

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Thanks for your comments.

Chateau Dereszla

Aszú 3 Puttonyos Tokaji 2009

Petrol, honey solvent nose. Sticky mouthfeel (yes I said it) with generous acid. Chez Monsieur Potates — 8 years ago

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Zichichi Family Vineyard

Old Vine Estate Zinfandel 2009

Blackberry, raspberry, fig, spice, beautiful texture. Yes, it's high alcohol, and yes, flavor is cranked up to 11, but there is something to be said for satisfying hedonistic cravings. FWIW, the '09 is way better than the '10. — 9 years ago

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Sineann

Old Vine Zinfandel 2013

Another Great production by Sineann Vineyards. This is the 2013 Old Vine Zinfandel. Opening the bottle is so easy. Better than a screw top, its twist, discard, and pop the glass stopper. I love it! The color is dark dark purple. The legs are miles long and thick. The bouquet is coffee beans and dirt. The initial palate is raspberry vanilla. The finish is long with notes of black pepper and sour apple. WOW. This may be the first Zinfandel that I can say is out of this world. With that being said, it is slightly different than the typical California Zinfandel but is definitely a zin!!!!!!!!!!!!! Okay... Two glasses. After a 1 hour decant, it is a perfect 10!!!!!!!!!
Cant get any better.
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!
Im going back and getting a case.
Yes it is 15.3%, but I am not drunk off One and 1/2 glasses!!!!!! This is perfection.
— 9 years ago

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Wonderful!
Doug Scott

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Peter can do it all!
Marshall Todd Herron DPM

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He is very skilled!

Yannick Amirault

La Mine Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Cabernet Franc 2017

yes please. quite delicious. last time i said la coudraye was better, but i haven’t tried it yet! soon. this week. in the meantime this was great. dried flowers. good tannins. velvet. black cherries. granite. soapstone. buy again. from flatiron. — 6 years ago

Abreu Vineyards

Cappella Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

What a surprise! Best 2011 Napa wine so far. Had the 2011 Las Posadas from Abreu 2 nights ago and this is better. Yes, I said that. Pop and pour. Lovely fruit and structure. Seriously impressed by this. — 7 years ago

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Peter Michael Winery

'Mon Plaisir' Chardonnay 2011

11’ One night 12’ the next. I thought the 11 was slightly better. Yes I just said the 11. — 7 years ago

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Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

Good wine!
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@Roman Sukley @Hugh O'Riordan 11 was a pop & pour. 12 Needs a bit of air. PM wines, from burgundy to Bordeaux tough to beat the full package.
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This was wonderful

Serafin Père et Fils

Les Cazetiers Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2009

Yes please! 2009. Nuff said. — 8 years ago

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Domaine Dujac

Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2005

Yes this was 2005 as once again it was from a shiner, a 375ml. Spectacular. Diana said that she knew the 05's were special when she first tasted them. She was spot on. This is a find it and buy it wine. — 8 years ago

Purlieu

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Mike R
9.5

Love this wine - because of the 2012 I bought the BTK and Martinez and this version for 14 - second time with this wine and all I can say is I am a believer - it is up there with all really good Napa cabs of late for me - decanted 2 hours

Why do I like this wine so much? Three words - big bold beautiful- the color is an amazing dark color deep purplish shamrock color - smells like grooving on Sunday afternoon with blackberry and cassis fruit - this wine hits the palate with bold serious authoritative expert pinpoint force that must be reckoned with and the taste - oh yes the taste - well - it is reason I said it is up there with the best of Napa cabs of late for me - the taste is rich concentrated with wonderful mouth filling tannins and last forever

This wine should last at least 10 years
.
— 8 years ago

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@Mike R Great descriptive review I can almost see and taste it. Cheers
Shawn R

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Nice note. You don't see much coming out of the Coombsville AVA lately.
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I really like those Purlieu wines. Good stuff and sort of under the radar. 👍

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2005

Rich. Burnt caramel. Roasted. Smoky. Nice mouthfeel. A circus girl's pantaloons. Yes. We just said that. — 9 years ago

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Château Suduiraut

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1917

1917 Sauternes. Yes, WWI. Nuff said. — 7 years ago

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Sharon B

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Wow! 1917 how cool. Was it still good?
Evan Bienstock

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It was pretty amazing, yes.

The Prisoner Wine Company

Cuttings California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Consumed May 2018. It is called Prisoner. When the bartender first asked me if I had tried prisoner, I said yes. But when he showed me the bottle I said no I have not tried that. He gave me a taste and I was hooked. Was great sipping by itself and also went well the food. — 7 years ago

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Cameron Winery

Arley's Leap Pinot Noir 2011

Vintage schmintage. This is a fun one. Mark said leafy. That is a solid assessment.
Actually, can anyone tell me what was the first schm-anything?
Happy, Schmappy? Go, Schmo? Yes, Schmess? Must have been a winner.
— 7 years ago

Mark Freund
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Marcarini

Brunate Barolo Nebbiolo 1978

Wow. Almost 40 year old Barolo. Outstanding lots of fruit yes I said lots of fruit. Good color nice acid and a very good finish — 8 years ago

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Yes said the Seal

Geelong Pinot Noir 2016

Australian winemakers seem to be competing for the Quirkiest name. First we had Sailor Seeks Horse and now Yes, Said the Seal. Both specialising in Pinot Noir. This wine had notes of Cherry red berries Forest floor and unobtrusive spicy oak. The savoury palate reflects the aromas. This was the Winner of the Australian Pinot Challenge recently. Chief Judges were seasoned Show Judge and Burgundy nut Phillip Rich and Jim Chatto chief winemaker at McWilliams. Young Pinot doesn't get much better than this. Tasted again 49 weeks later on 9th September 2018 with consistent notes. Yet made another note on Delectable. — 8 years ago

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TheSkip

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Lol! Awesome!

Domaine Marcel Deiss

Altenberg de Bergheim Gewürztraminer 2005

Katherine Bordelon
9.5

Brought this delicious little nugget back with us from our visit to Alsace, FR. Beautiful, old world dry white with earthy, white truffle delights. My recommendation? Hold this one if you're able restrain yourself for about 10 more years. Yes, I said 10 years. The wines from this region prove themselves to deliver something even more special with time. — 9 years ago

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But I'll be dead and buried in 10 yrs... sniff!
Katherine Bordelon

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Lol!!! You can enjoy now too!!! But let's make a plan to toast to something amazing in ten years. You'll still be here.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Of course she said yes — 9 years ago

Justin Floyd

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Excellent pull young padiwan!!!