Nicholas Flagler

Cullen Wines

Mangan Vineyard Red Blend 2002

9.1

Cullen Mangan at 18 years - superbly delicious and reintegrated compared to where it was at 10 years old. The Malbec and Petit Verdot still seem to oxidize at different rates upon opening, but each stop on the train is interesting and delicious. At about an hour out it is scrumptious. Well crafted and worth laying down for a good long while — 4 years ago

Domaine Michel Juillot

Les Thivaux Rully Chardonnay 2011

Nicholas Flagler

8.3

Lovely. Midling in comparison w some of it’s neighbors. Drink now — 6 years ago

Azienda Agricola Reverdito Michele

Barolo Nebbiolo

Nicholas Flagler

8.2

Nicholas had this 6 years ago

Acorn

Alegría Vineyards Cabernet Franc 2010

Nicholas Flagler

8.8

2010 at ten years and open an hour. It's a closer. Really a beauty now. More Bordeax style CF with fruit but spine and lovely red fruit acidity. — 4 years ago

Cardinal Point

Monticello Cabernet Franc 2007

Nicholas Flagler

9.4

Totally worth 11 years of waiting. This one has fruit, elegance and soil. A tremendous example of quality wine made in Virginia. Give it a 30 - 45 minutes of air and you will not be sorry — 6 years ago

Ron liked this

Nicholas Flagler

pretty sure those were estate grapes. They have a Chalk Hill but it is designated on the label also very good

Nicholas Flagler

Ron, I asked and it is Clay Hill, not Chalk Hill and Mr. Pelton's fruit from there

Ron from VA

Nicholas, thank you so much for investigating! The art inside the bottle takes on even more appreciation when we know all the “why’s” & “how’s”. Va wine is still in discovery mode - when we figure out a great build combination, knowing the details will lead to more collectibility/enjoyment in future vintages :)