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James Elkus

16 wines • 1 followers • 1 following

Domaine les Goubert

Gigondas Grenache Blend 2012

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James Elkus

James Elkus

9.1

James had this 9 years ago

Nikka Whisky Distilling Company

Taketsuru Pure Malt 12 Year Whisky

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James Elkus

James Elkus

8.5

Pretty good whisky but others are better for the price. This is not 'scotch' obviously but Japanese whisky. Certain pleasant initial favors as others have commented on but the finish is somewhat burnt. I guess others might call this peatyness but it's definitely on the bitter side. — 9 years ago

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Morgan Hertzan

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Did that come from your travels?

Dr. Bürklin-Wolf

Wachenheimer Goldbächel PC Riesling 1998

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James Elkus

James Elkus

9.2

Lots of ripe apricots with good acidity. Petrol. Needs to open or decant. Unctuous. — 9 years ago

Hedges Family Estate

Reserve Red Mountain Red Blend 2012

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James Elkus

James Elkus

8.7

James had this 9 years ago

Ardbeg

Uigeadail The Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 54.2% abv.

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James Elkus

James Elkus

9.0

Really good whisky and agree with most of the tasting notes here. For me it's too sweet up front. Prefer the spring bank version of peatyness. Pairs well with pure ice or water. — 9 years ago

Domaine Vincent Paris

Granit 30 Cornas Syrah 2013

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James Elkus

James Elkus

9.1

Granite nose with bright lemon and pleasing tannins. Well worth a try — 9 years ago

Franz Strohmeier

Schilchersekt Blauer Wildbacher Rosé

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James Elkus

James Elkus

8.8

James had this 9 years ago

Ardbeg

Corryvreckan The Ultimate Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey 57.1% abv

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James Elkus

James Elkus

9.5

Truly awesome. Cask strength requires a dose of high quality water. Unique flavors with lovely peat. — 9 years ago

Domaine Bart

Fixin-Hervelets 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2013

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James Elkus

James Elkus

8.8

Pretty good fixin on the sweeter side. Good producer — 9 years ago

Azienda Agricola Barbacarlo di Lino Maga

Barbacarlo Oltrepo Pavese Red Blend 1996

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James Elkus

James Elkus

9.5

Leather. Nice tannins. Great body. Lovely forest fruit. Unique — 9 years ago