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Domaine Méo-Camuzet

Vosne-Romanée Pinot Noir 2004

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9.0

The vintage was poor, producer is superb. Reflection and introspection leads me to regret. If you’re on a tight budget, don’t go here. In my opinion, the vintage presents too many fault lines to be addressed. — 12 days ago

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@Ron R Agree 100% , don’t go there
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@Ceccherini Cristiano, yes. I found this in my cellar. It certainly improved with air, but directionally, I’m leaving the score as was.
Jose Lorenzo

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04 for Beef Bourguignon✔️. At least the surroundings looked superb!

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Napa Valley Chardonnay 2020

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9.5

This evolved to a better place during the course of the evening. Mature, so get after this tout de suite! Look, at the price, I consider this to be a penis extension, which I would like 😉 — 20 days ago

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The Syrah is better than the Judge ? I can see the low tier Chardonnay but the Judge?
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Thanks @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego, I’ll sniff around and see if I can locate a bottle below my financial pain-threshold.
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@Paul T HB, I think it’s 2020.

Aperture

Soil Specific Sauvignon Blanc 2022

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8.7

Pedestrian relative to prior vintages. Lacking the dimensional complexity that we’ve come to expect from this producer. We purchased a six-pack, so my prayer mat is out…

2nd bottle opened, exactly the same, maybe worse. Revising my score downwards. Avoid this vintage from this producer like the plague.
— a month ago

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Domaine Billaud-Simon

Chablis Chardonnay 2022

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9.4

Boys weekend in Detroit.
A very lifted expression of burgundy. So much focus and separation on the mid palate. Waxy lemons define the texture on the palate, which then combine with white fruits. Superb length on the finish. Moderate acidity and delicate sweetness bring home a wonderful experience from start to finish.
Even better on day two.
— 12 days ago

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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

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9.5

This producer is in a class of its own.
No signs of maturity. Pure notes of saddle leather and oak on the nose. A pure expression of Bdx with balance and power. Mid palate displays mature cherries and a hint of olives. Grainy tannins play second fiddle to prominent acidity.
My mental shortcut here is; GET SOME!
Thanks Rick.
— 13 days ago

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Very nice

Aubert

Powder House Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2018

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9.2

See my prior notes. Enjoyable but not outstanding. — a month ago

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Vino Joe

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Yes these wines are excellent for 5-7 yrs and then fade. Still good but definitely less bright.
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@Vino Joe, agreed!

Hudson Winery

Ladybug Chardonnay 2021

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9.5

So impressed with this vintage. Deep and concentrated nose and palate. Displays quince and white fleshed fruits, coupled with a dense, oily mouthfeel. Superb length with very little acidity to talk about. Finishes sweet and voluptuous. Overall, the integration is textbook. — a month ago

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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego, I do like! Hit me up at rrud686473@gmail.com Thanks so much!
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The ‘22 Little Bit is banging good!
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Yes @Shay A. I’m hoping that @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego comes thru for me!!!

Schrader Cellars

CCS Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

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9.6

Brilliant. Especially with home made beef wellington. Never had a poor bottle from this producer. — 13 days ago

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Nice pairing
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Yum
Jeremy.Buss

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To Kalon is an excellent vineyard!

Scarlett

Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

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9.5

You know this makes sense… — 20 days ago

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Jose Lorenzo

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The silver goddess!! Cheers my friend!! I’ve only seen her appreciated on our posts. She is exquisitely elegant.
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Yes, @Jose Lorenzo, it’s one of our favorites!!!

Patz & Hall

Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

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9.2

Visual tells you that this is a mature example. Nose presents olives peaches. Palate is all about macerated olives and briny notes. Nice delicate nutmeg and roasted nut notes combine with ripe white fruits and moderate sweetness. I love the Hudson vineyard so wanted to take a look at this. We got to this a little too late, but it’s still excellent. Its pedigree shines thru. — a month ago

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Sounds like a good one