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Tardieu-Laurent

Coteaux Cornas Syrah 2016

A whiff of high quality Syrah which goes without saying. More savoury than fruit driven and at 8 years, leathery. A trace of oak. Not near as fruity as high quality Australian Shiraz. Cornas - Earlier maturing than Hermitage on the opposite bank and to the north. — 4 days ago

Shay, Jan and 18 others liked this

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2021

8/2023. Nice flavor. Sits well on the pal — 8 months ago

Raul, Sharon and 3 others liked this

Londer Vineyards

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2005

Decanted 8 hours on day 1 thanks to @Jason Brater recommendation (sometimes I listen). Was quite delightful with ripe fruit and berries. On Day 2, was even better. Supple tannins and velvety smooth with hints of plum, berries and a little tobacco. Amazing price. — 2 years ago

Tom, Josh and 2 others liked this

Ata Rangi

Martinborough Pinot Noir 2015

My first of 6. Smells like a full bodied Pinot Noir. The palate is rich with a lovely fruit sweetness, cherry and plum, and again, a full bodied Pinot Noir with intensity. Ticks all the boxes. Texture and the tannins are silky. Enough acid and tannin to go another 8 to 10 years. 98 points from HH. — a month ago

Tom, Jake and 23 others liked this

Lichen Estate

Solera Anderson Valley Pinot Noir

Volume 8, drinking in early 2023. — a year ago

Renaissance Vineyard & Winery

Proprietary Red Wine 1995

Alder Yarrow
9.5

I have owned more bottles of this specific wine in this vintage than almost any other from California. Why? Because it’s one of the greatest wines that was made in California during the 90s. Most people have never heard of this tiny winery up in Yuba County, but for a while they were making some of the most terroir-driven wines in California’s history. Grown on a dome of decomposing granite, this blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot has a deep stony minerality and a gorgeous cedar and smoked meat perfume. Cedar, leather and cherries mix with crushed stone and forest floor on the palate. Still-zingy acidity makes for a mouthwatering package. The last bottle of this I pulled from my cellar was not in great shape, and I had begun to fear I needed to drink my remaining 8 bottles quickly, but this one proved my fears unfounded. Shazaaaam! — 3 years ago

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Ira Schwartz

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@Alder Yarrow Age really makes these great
Jae Cho

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A ‘97 mono varietal cab sauv I had recently was evolving well, hedonistic even at a restrained 13%abv. All the aged cab notes were present.
Ira Schwartz

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@Jae Cho i have 2 1999 cab vin de terroir left. I will try to get one into the rotation.

Williams Selyem

Burt Williams' Morning Dew Ranch Pinot Noir 2014

I find the William Selyem Pinots at their best at 8-10 years. — 4 months ago

Tom, Shay and 2 others liked this

Hyde De Villaine

Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2019

[Tasted on December 8, 2024 at Home with Tom]

Mango and pear fruit, with almond, brioche and nutmeg. Round and well balanced. Beautiful wine. Wine was ranked as
#3 on Wine Spectator’s Top 100 of 2022.
— 5 months ago

Stonyridge Vineyard

Larose Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

8 hour double decant needed! Magnificent offering from an unexpected region. — a year ago

Dawn, Lyle and 14 others liked this

Te Kairanga

Martinborough Riesling 2019

Scott C
9.1

8 g l sugar , serious Riesling . Intense lime , wet stones . Good length. — 4 years ago