Juicy and dark. Blue and black berries, florals, a little graphite and something else, maybe olives. Very enjoyable mouth-coating sip. Popped and poured, and I think this will be great in an hour or two.
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Tegan Marriott

I loved Gram in the Flying Burrito Bros.! You watch the movie grand theft parsons about his corpse & the shenanigans that ensued?

Dave

A long time ago 😅 @Tegan Marriott

Domaine Delaporte

Chavignol Sancerre Pinot Noir 2019

Dave

9.2

This has integrated quite a bit since last spring. Acidity is in check, and tannins are at a pleasant place. Good red fruit, blood orange, a little spice. It's now or never.
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Doug Powers

Look at you, @Dave, pouring a 7-year-old Sancerre Rouge that was still good!! Pretty sure this was @Tom Casagrande’s reaction when he saw how OLD this wine was you pulled!! 🤔🙄👀💩

Tom Casagrande

@Doug Powers @Dave - It’s kind of a secret, but I have a 2019 red Sancerre in the cellar that I’m planning to drink this summer! I’ll have the paddles ready to try to shock it back to life if needed.

Dave

What can I say? I like 'em geriatric! @Doug Powers

Buccella

Napa Valley Merlot 2014

Dave

9.5

Oof, this should be a Friday wine, not a Wednesday. Absolutely fantastic Merlot. Beautiful orange meniscus with a clear edge. Blowing seven kinds of smoke on the nose, but the wine is soft with pleasing dark berries, blood orange, and a little chalk. Not going to improve any more with further aging, so it's good I didn't wait until Friday! Less than 500 cases produced. Oh, and the bottle weighs a metric ton.
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Dave

Hi! I bought this at a small shop here in Rockford IL. He charges a bit more than he should, but he's a few blocks from me. I paid $130 for this wine. Not cheap! But one of the finest Merlots I've ever had @Jody Scharf

"Odedi"

Delicious

Dave

Yessir!

Charles Smith

Boom Boom! Washington State Syrah 2022

Dave

8.7

I couldn't resist buying this. Boom Boom! It smells and tastes like Syrah. You could age this a couple years.
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R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2013

Dave

9.3

Cork broke, but the juice is good. The nose is shy, but the fruit flavors are vibrant. Tart blackberries, prunes, thyme, earthiness, a bit of tobacco bound in new leather. Tannins medium+, acidity medium+. Enjoy it now or enjoy it in 6-8 years. I really didn't want to do 6-7. I'm enjoying it now with a beautifully cooked sirloin, smashed potatoes, goat cheese, and a simple arugula salad. TGIF!
Listening to the new Foo Fighters track — 7 days ago

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Dave

Can't find those around here 😒 @Tegan Marriott

Tom Casagrande

How is the new drummer? Must be hard to step into the shoes of someone as legendary as TH.

Dave

The new drummer (on the record) is Dave Grohl 😅 I guess they parted ways with Josh Freese already @Tom Casagrande

Taylors Wines

Wakefield Estate Label Shiraz 2019

Dave

8.8

This is not a very bold Shiraz, but it is nicely fruit driven and decently balanced. I've been looking for the 2020 Clare Valley bottle ever since it won the top spot in the 2022 Vinus competition, but never have found it. This bottle is good, but not a champion.
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Château Brane-Cantenac

Baron de Brane Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Dave

9.3

A bit tight lipped at first with her eucalyptus chapstick, but give her an hour and she's a Chatty Cathy. Chocolate emerges under sour dark berries. Plenty tannic, and built to age. Nice!
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Joshua Fisher

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Poured the 2017 at work for a few months. Old-school grip, met expectations and lengthy finish.

Dave

Right on! @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Domaine Michel Goubard et Fils

Mont Avril Cote Chalonnaise Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2022

Dave

8.7

First whiff blows quite a bit of smoke up your nose. This wine is darker than most reviews claim, and maybe it's just this vintage. Blueberries, plums, oaky vanilla, herbs. Acidity is non existent, and the wine has a dull mouthfeel. Clumsy. A bit disappointing.
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Tegan Marriott

Good ol' Albert King, Stevie Ray Vaughn admired that artist big time!

Dave

He sure did, and you hear Albert in almost every SRV guitar solo 😀 @Tegan Marriott