2nd Chance Winery

Château Angélus

Le Carillon De L'Angélus St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Seriously delicious 2nd label from Angelus — 2 months ago

Paul, Jan and 6 others liked this

Château Malescot St. Exupéry

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

David T
9.4

2nd Ribcap wine. Delicious!

2006 followed the grand 2005 vintage. It was overpriced based on 2005 & critically reviewed as a difficult vintage. I can tell you 06 was overpriced, but still a good to very good vintage depending on the region & producer.

The fruits are classic Bordeaux…nicely ripe; blackberries, black raspberries, very dark cherries, black plum, plum, mix of strawberries & red cherries. Wet, volcanic clay, lead pencil for days, slightly, dry tobacco, dark spices, mix of mostly dry & fresh herbs, clove, nutmeg, some cinnamon & vanillin, volcanic ash, used leather, sandalwood to cedar, forest floor w/ dry leaves, dry river stone, steeped, dark fruit tea, withering, slightly candied; dark, red florals with hints of violets, round, fresh, river stream acidy, a plush, round, elegant, nicely; tensioned, structured, balanced and elegant polished finish that last 90 seconds.
— 6 months ago

Bob, Paul and 18 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Decanted for 2 hours before we touched it

2nd sip was better than the first. As if you needed the first sip to prepare yourself for this wine

Overall great structure and solid fruit. Improved with airtime. Delicious wine.
— 2 months ago

Tom, Scott@Mister and 7 others liked this

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Les Tourelles de Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Not particularly noteworthy but good I’ve it has had a chance to breathe. Dark berry etc. — 7 months ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

2nd Edition In optima forma. 40-45 Years old with a very active mousse.. what a Privilege to drink!! ❤️ — 2 years ago

Jelle, Thijs and 19 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Always a great choice for a 2nd btl off the list to finish lunch. Lots of berry fruit, citrus, pastry dough in a creamy finish — 4 years ago

Jan, Josh and 11 others liked this

Château Latour

Les Forts de Latour Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Refer to previous Delectable note. Drank this last Sunday. I made notes and lost them with the Spanish Tempranillo notes. Very solid with a long life in front of it. The 2nd of 6 bottles. — 4 months ago

Tom, Tom and 22 others liked this
David T

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Have this one but haven’t opened one, yet.
Bob McDonald

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Will probably outlive us all David. Certainly the Grand Vin will.

La Croix de Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Really a wonderful St J and a crazy value as a 2nd wine. Lovely pairing with roast rack of lamb with garlic / rosemary / mustard. In a good window but could take more time honestly. Wonderful acid, quite deep fruit, long finish, tannins still very there, delicious. — 10 months ago

Ira, Lyle and 3 others liked this

Mount Langi Ghiran

Cliff Edge Shiraz 2017

See previous notes on 2 tasting occasions. Coincidentally all at Paros on the Beach Apartments - all 3 tastings. One of my favourite 2nd wines in Australia. Often associated with white pepper, this exhibits more plum and spice. A very good wine and great QPR. — 3 years ago

Peter, Jan and 16 others liked this
Travis W

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Thanks for the awesome note Bob. I've only got a little experience of the 2009 vintage. It's never agreed with me. Always far too acidic. I've tried everything to soften it but to no avail. 😢