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C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España)

Imperial Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2018

Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice and oak. 4 grape blend from some of CVNE's best vineyards in the Rioja Alta (85% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), aged in both French and American oak for 24 months. On the palate flavors of blackberry and currants with licorice, vanilla, tobacco & toasty oak tones. Soft full ripe tannins, wonderful balance, lively acidity on a long finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Very nice! — 2 hours ago

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Gran Moraine

Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2021

2021 vintage. 10.23.25. — a day ago

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Château La Lagune

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

Delicious! Is this distributed to Arkansas? I need some back home. ❤️ — 2 days ago

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Double Diamond (Schrader)

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2022

This baby has changed so much for the better nice tropical notes. — 3 hours ago

Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Amazing! Light and jammy with a bit of straw. — a day ago

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Silvio Grasso

Annunziata Vigna Plicotti Barolo Nebbiolo 2018

Rebecca bday. Perfect clear lovely depth — 2 days ago

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Château Angélus

St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Somm David T
9.4

Earlier I wrote about the 06 vintage, saying it was just good to very good depending on producer and terroir. Angelus is a producer that delivered in the very good range with their 2006.

The nose is subtle with just being poured from a freshly opened bottle. Yet, ripe & lush; black currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum, black cherries, anise to some light black licorice, dark chocolate baking bar, milk chocolate tones, dark rich earth, some nicely layered, soft baking spices, hues of sage, dark, withering dark flowers.

The palate is lush with M powdery tannins. Ripe & lush; core of black currants, blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, black cherries, black cherries with over tones of blueberries & strawberries. Anise to some light black licorice, dark chocolate baking bar, milk chocolate notes, understated caramel, some nicely layered, soft baking spices-cinnamon, nutmeg, clove & vanillin, really soft dark spices, mocha powder, hues of sage, dark rich earth dark, dry top soil, just moist clay, sandalwood, fresh tobacco, used leather, light graphite, withering dark flowers & red roses, framed in violets & light lavender, excellent acidity, nice soft tension/struture, well balanced-knitted, perfect elegance and finishes over two-minutes falling on fruits and soft earthiness.

This is still ascending and has 15 plus yrs of good drinking ahead but it is in a good spot today.

It is a solid 94+. The plus with another 3-5 yrs.

Paired with Lamb Salounah Gulf-Style Braised Lamb with Vegetables, served with Butter Rice.

Blind this would fool a number of people off the Right Bank.

@Ek225
— 2 days ago

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Andrew Cullimore

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Well done @Somm David T , great notes 👏👏👏
Rick Phillips

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One of my favorites. Great pull @Somm David T p

Bruno Giacosa

Rabajà di Barbaresco Riserva Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2001

Spectacular bottle — 11 hours ago

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Domaine William Fèvre

Chablis Chardonnay 2022

Pale lemon color with aromas of citrus, stone fruits and floral notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and lemon citrus with notes of white flowers and spice. Medium+ finish, vivid acidity, nice balance ending with citrus and flinty mineral character. Will age a bit. — a day ago

Daniel, Anthony and 6 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Medium Ruby color with aromas of berry fruits and spicy floral notes. On the palate flavors of tart cherry, blueberry and red plum with pepper spice, burnt toast and herbs. Fine chalky tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice, floral and slight earthy character. Has short term aging benefit, but nice now! — 2 days ago

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