Matthiasson
Napa Valley Red Blend 2007
If I had this blind I might have guessed ‘05 Bordeaux! Very similar to the equally priced ‘05 Bordeaux’s I have been loving but with a harsher finish. Would benefit from a 30+ minute decant. The nose has massive French influence. Great earth, tar, and cherry on the palate. Medium+ finish. Loved it! Paired nicely with java pork tenderloin. Still has some years left in it! — 16 days ago
Château Malescot St. Exupéry
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2000
My mind was blown!! As close as your getting to get to first growth at an insane price! PnP and reminded me of Haut Brion. Dusty, earthy, and smokey with some tar. Velvet on the palate with an insanely long finish. I’m speechless and in somewhat disbelief!! — 6 days ago
Torbreck Vintners
The Struie Barossa Valley Shiraz 2003
30+ minute decant in my new decanter :) Fully equipped now in London! Deep dark purple color, almost black. Massive power in this wine and could use some years to mellow out, even though it’s a 2003. These Aussie Shiraz’s rip your face off! Wine is very thick. Palate was surprising and interesting in that it was full of prunes, plums, and is very port like. You need to like big wines to enjoy this guy, which I do, but even this was too much. — 14 days ago
Paul Jakubowski
Shocked at how good this was for the price. If having blind would have guessed Bordeaux cause of the earthy, dusty nose as well as the velvet and structure of the wine. Really good!! — 2 days ago