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9.7

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Celebrating 25,000 followers on Vivino, with this fabulous sweet wine from Bordeaux.

Dark gold in color.

Full bodied and smooth with high acidity.

Sweet on the palate with great complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing lemons, red and yellow apples, tropical fruits, spices, caramel, honey, peaches, lemons, citrus, turmeric and honeysuckle.

Long engaging finish.

This 17 year old Sauternes is drinking exceptionally now, although it will continue to age nicely in the next 30 to 50 years. A delicious dessert wine from a great vintage.

Rich and fruit forward. Beautifully balanced with enough acidity to balance the high sugars. Showing a wonderful nose that I kept smelling on for a long time.

Already showing great complexity, sweet and expressive. Opulent with great elegance.

Wine Spectator 98 points. Wine Advocate 100 points.

I've had many different vintages of this wine, and it is always very impressive.

Good by itself as a dessert wine, or with food. I paired it with blue cheese.

A blend of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 30 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

97 points.

$700. — 5 days ago

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9.1

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Beautiful nose of black currants, light oak, spices, plums, cooked cherries, herbs, garrigue, earth, espresso, light vegetables, forest floor, dried meats and black tea.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Very dry on the palate with black plums, black currants, light wood, spices, coffee, black tea, peppercorn and cola notes.

Short finish with soft tannins and tangy raspberries.

This 13 year old French Malbec is still drinking very nicely, but a tad past its prime. Complex and chewy.

Showing a wonderful nose and a complex mid palate, but the finish was a bit disappointing. Loved smelling on it for a long time.

Definitely showing its age, especially on the nose. Doesn't drink like a Malbec at all, though. Feels more like an old world Bordeaux blend. So interesting. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would.

Wine Enthusiasts 90 points.

Good right out of the bottle and got more complexity as it opened up. (30 minutes).

A great food wine that paired nicely with hard cheeses.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$45. — 2 months ago

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9.3

Argyle Winery Extended Tirage Brut Rosé 2012, Willamette Valley, Oregon

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Pretty color of peach with a golden hue.

Fruity nose of strawberries, peaches, limes, light grapefruits, light yeast, seaweed, white pepper, crushed oyster shells and minerals.

Medium bodied with medium acidity and small bubbles.

Very dry on the palate with raspberries, strawberries, citrus, lemons, green and red apples, sea salt, minerals, light yeast and white pepper.

Long finish with limes and spices.

This is a gorgeous Sparkling Rosé from Oregon. Elegant and nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Showing a beautiful nose once it opened up. Complex and entertaining.

This 13 year old is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years. Showing good structure and balance.

Needs 30 minutes to open up properly, so be patient. Drinking it with the winemaker made the whole experience even better.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 75% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier and 10% Chardonnay. Aged on its lees for 10 years.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$100. — 2 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Reddish in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity. Pretty color.

Strong nose of red fruits with earth, light wood, light Mediterranean spices, mushrooms, earth and herbs.

Light to medium in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with raspberries, cherries, spices, light oak, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices, light green tea and earth.

Nice finish with soft tannins and tangy cranberries.

This is a delicious 15 year old Pinot Noir from Oregon. Nicely balanced and elegant.

Feels like a red Burgundy, which I loved. Complex and interesting. Tangy and spicy.

I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is very consistent. Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to do so in the next 10 years.

Wine Enthusiasts 91 points.

Easy drinking, and good by itself or with food.

Pinot Noir grapes were aged in (55% new) French oak barrels for 15 months.

13.1% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$145. — 19 days ago

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9.3

Cayuse Vineyards Special Series #2 Grenache 2009, Walla Walla Valley, Washington State

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Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black currants, black plums, barnyard, vegetables, light wood, dark chocolates, herbs, tar, light burnt rubber, spices and blood notes.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, plums, dried fruits, black tea, chocolates, vegetables, peppercorn, earth, herbs, blood, tar and rubber.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a delicious Grenache from the Rock District in Walla Walla Valley. Rich and fruit forward. Very complex and spicy.

Drinking beautifully now, and will continue to do so in the next 5 to 7 years.

Peaking now, and very elegant. Soft and smooth. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.

Interesting stuff, and not for the faint of heart, but so delicious, and a great sipping wine to share with friends and talk about.

A tiny production of only 125 Magnum bottles made.

14.1% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$260. — a month ago

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9.5

#AgedWineTuesday

Amber in color with a brown hue.

Sweet nose with cherries, overripe apples, oranges, honey, apricots, lemons, honeysuckle and Indian spices.

Full-bodied with high acidity and fat legs.

Sweet on the palate with apples, apricots, ripe pears, light black tea, herbs, light earth, Indian spices and chocolates.

Long finish with honey and spices.

This is a gorgeous Ice Wine made from Cabernet Franc grapes. Very complex at this point, engaging and interesting.

This 9 year old is nicely aged, sweet and delicious, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Well balanced, sweet and easy drinking. Rich and extracted. Fruit forward and entertaining.

A great dessert wine, and good by itself.

Drank from a 375ml bottle.

11.5% alcohol by volume.

95 points.

$100 (current vintage). — 2 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Light golden in color.

Strong nose of citrus, yeast, limes, minerals, green apples, sea salt, light earth and herbs.

Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with limes, green apples, herbs, bread, yeast, minerals, spices and sea salt.

Long finish with limes and bitter herbs.

This 12 year old Champagne is starting to drink beautifully. Elegant and fruit forward. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Soft and easy drinking.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.

Robert Parker 95 points.

Delicious by itself as a sipping wine, and paired nicely with food too.

Made with 100% Pinot Noir grapes. A small production of less than 12,000 bottles. Disgorged in 2021.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$200. — a month ago

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9.4

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Ruby in color with a reddish rim. Not showing it's age.

Pretty nose with black currants, black plums, blackberries, licorice, cedar, herbs, tobacco leaf, chocolates, dark coffee, pencil lead, light earth and peppercorn.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with black currants, blackberries, black plums, cooked cherries, cedar, spices, toast, licorice, chocolates, tobacco, earth, light alcohol, peppercorn, green tea and herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley. Showing a great nose right out of the bottle.

Rich and extracted, yet elegant. Very complex and spicy. Smooth, yet powerful. Does not feel like it's 18 year old at all.

This Cabernet Sauvignon from the great 2007 vintage in Napa Valley is showing beautifully now. Fully matured, but has enough energy to last it much longer. Drinking at its peak, and will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

I love these aged Napa Bordeaux blends. Easy drinking and good by itself as a sipping wine.

A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Aged for 18 months in (79% new) French oak barrels.

15.2% alcohol by volume.

94 points.

$175. — a month ago

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9.1

#AgedWineTuesday

Dark yellow in color with a golden hue.

Strong nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Showing overripe citrus and apple fruits with oak, spices, light vanilla, herbs, tangerines, light honeysuckle, sea salt and white pepper.

Nice length on the finish with herbs and dried fruits.

This 9 year old Chardonnay is still drinking beautifully. So nice to see that. Complex and entertaining.

Nicely balanced, and good by itself as a sipping wine. Rich and elegant, and still shows lots of fruits.

Paired nicely with the Italian Prosciutto.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$25 (at release). — 2 months ago

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9.2

#AgedWineTuesday

Pretty color of light salmon.

Nose of strawberries, light raspberries, limes, green apples, light yeast, minerals and spices.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and small bubbles.

Dry on the palate with strawberries, tart cherries, lemons, green apples, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices, light earth, yeast, sea salt, light brioche and minerals.

This 17 year old Rosé Champagne is always delicious. Rich and plentiful. Nicely balanced and elegant.

Will continue to drink nicely in the next 7 years.

Easy drinking, complex and interesting. Crisp and refreshing.

Wine Spectator 97 points.

Needs 30 minutes of airtime to open up properly. Good by itself as a sipping wine, or with food.

A blend of 55% Pinot Noir and 45% Chardonnay.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$450. — 3 months ago