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James Thacker

155 wines • 7 followers • 6 following

Poderi Luigi Einaudi

Nei Cannubi Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

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James Thacker

9.4

Still tightly wound. Initial impression was all tannin and acid. Decanted and an hour later the fruit came out and every thing balanced out. Beautiful aromas. Wonderful length. We nursed it through dinner and the last glass was worth the wait. Perfect condition. — 2 months ago

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Domaine Labbé

Vin de Savoie Abymes Jacquère 2019

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8.7

Crisp and fresh and pure. Minerality could be its theme song. — 10 months ago

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Joh. Jos. Prüm

Graacher Himmelreich Kabinett Riesling 2009

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9.3

Beautiful and in a perfect spot. — a year ago

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Staglin Family Vineyard

Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

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James Thacker

9.3

Well kept and stored bottle that was beautiful. Mellow but with all its parts staying together. — 2 months ago

Mongeard-Mugneret

Les Orveaux Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2008

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James Thacker

9.3

Beautiful with duck breast and fuck fat potatoes. Great fruit and beautiful balance. — 7 months ago

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Alfred Merkelbach

Ürziger Würzgarten Spätlese Riesling 2010

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9.0

Was horrified when pouring because of the color. One sniff said it wasn’t bad and a quick taste said it was more than fine. Apples and amazing acidity. Lengthy finish. Pork loin roasted with apples and fresh fennel proved a great match. — 10 months ago

Domaine William Fèvre

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2009

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James Thacker

9.5

New year’s day bottle. Beautiful wine. Citrus, sharp melon and beautiful acid. Finish was long and sharp at the end. Had a Bougros from this vintage and producer last year that was oxidized and flat. This one was as good as it gets. — 7 months ago

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Mauro Veglio

Vigneto Arborina Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

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James Thacker

9.2

I was happy just smelling this wine in the glass. Tannin has mellowed and the earthy fruit is beautiful. After two hours the last glass was the best. — 8 months ago

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Domaine Charles Audoin

Les Favières Marsannay Pinot Noir 2017

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9.1

James had this a year ago

Domaine William Fèvre

"Côte Bouguerots" Bougros Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2009

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James Thacker

8.7

Good but a bit over the hill. — a year ago