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Patrick Piuze

Val de Mer Bougros Grand Cru Chablis Chardonnay 2013

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9.0

Oh ‘13, why you gotta be so botrytis-y. (Yes, late rains, sadly). Under the gingery chamomile stuff, it’s solid Bougros. And not nearly as noble rotten as some. — 5 years ago

Gina, Marc and 40 others liked this
Gina Zihlman Ramos

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Thanks for sharing with us!!

Domaine Henri Boillot

Les Perrières Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2005

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Showing a little early oxidation — 6 years ago

Bill, Mike and 9 others liked this

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

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It's been years since I've had this. 06 is singing right now- Dried plum, tobacco, tarragon, a touch of dried mushroom/stinky earth/old leather boot. This is such a distinctive Napa Red, and highly enjoyable. — 6 years ago

Willie, LM and 10 others liked this

Domaine Serene

Yamhill Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2013

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Ripe juicy red fruit laced with mulling spice, dried orange peel, and a slight leafy note. Silky smooth and persistent. — 6 years ago

Mike, jesus and 22 others liked this

Viña Aquitania

Sol de Sol Malleco Valley Chardonnay 2014

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9.3

By far best Chilean Chard I’ve had. Clean, salty, linear, correct, with a touch of lusciousness...impressive. — 5 years ago

David, Daniel P. and 6 others liked this
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Sounds good

Santi

Proemio Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2006

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9.4

Dank and slightly sanguine but with chocolate covered wilted raspberry, leather, and balsamic. Lovely! — 5 years ago

Jody, David and 13 others liked this

Domaine du Gros' Noré

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2014

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9.4

Christanna had this 6 years ago

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Sublime stuff....and yes welcome back @Christanna Honer

Viña Aquitania

Lazuli Cabernet Sauvignon

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9.3

This is what I want in a Cabernet. Power (but with finesse), elegance (but with structure), ripeness (but with true varietal character), and a little bottle age for it all to come together. Enjoying this at the winery- Salud! 🇨🇱 — 5 years ago

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Nice one!!

Marqués de Murrieta

Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

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9.3

Christanna had this 6 years ago

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Jacob Petersen

Jacob Petersen

2007 is amazing! Have you had that one?

Jean Foillard

Fleurie Gamay 2013

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9.5

My first time with the Fleurie, man was it singing. Macerated red fruits with gentian and camphor notes, more than a touch of Brett (but not overwhelming). It's hard to beat Cote du Py Morgon as one of my favorite wine, but I may like this even a touch better. — 6 years ago

Christanna, Mike and 34 others liked this
Marc Stubblefield

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This vintage is on point right now.
Adam Jesberger

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Kl has the 14s right now, worth grabbing before they're gone. Ive had 09, 13 and 14 and i will have to say the 13 so far was my favorite. 14 will be great in some time.