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Caleb Leisure Wines

AB OVO Mourvedre Marsanne 2022

Beautiful. Light with delicate complexity & slight effervescence. Plummy with quite a savory finish for a glou glou. Herbs and a touch of smoke. Not having it chilled. — 5 months ago

Hubert Lamy

Les Chataigners Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2018

Bwah! What can I say? Olivier just makes wines that I’m incredibly fond of and this was no exception. For me, the Lamy Bourgogne punches assuredly above its weight class (though proper AB comparisons are still in order to validate this). It’s just the detail and intensity that gets to me. Soars in the glass with aromas of citrus, green apple, iodine, and a touch of herbaceous elements. The flavours follow through to the palate with mind-boggling delineation. Pure, bracing, weighty, long, and so so chalky that even the most seasoned of taster might call this a Chablis. Damn it, I need more! I certainly put the entire table onto these wines with this pull - the perfect gateway drug to the world of Lamy. — 2 years ago

Jan, Andrew and 11 others liked this

Dog Point Vineyard

Section 94 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Schöne Reduktion und Schmelz, wirkt wenig wie lauter ab. Gute mineralität. Sehr nett. Wirkt wir Burgund — 3 years ago

Château Lascombes

Margaux Merlot Blend 2004

David T
9.3

2004 not the greatest Bordeaux vintage on record. Lascombes faired a bit better than norm. Paired with AB Lamb Lollipops.

The palate is round and lush. Ruby fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, dark cherries, strawberries, hints of purple & blue fruits. Round, semi-sweet lead pencil, charcoal, mixed mid berry cola, moist clay, sandstone, sandalwood, dark rich soil, dry riverstone, dark withering florals, excellent, round acidity and a well balanced, structured, nice tensioned, polished finish that lasts 90 seconds. Has another 10-15 years of good sipping properly stored.
— 6 months ago

Shay, Jason and 24 others liked this

World's End

Good Times, Bad Times Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

I resent giving AB his extraordinary price premium but these berries do sing… — 2 years ago

Eric, Ron and 21 others liked this

Ab Astris

Texas High Plains Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

" on the nose, classic notes of cherry, raspberry, black pepper, vanilla and cigar box. The palate is well balanced acid and tannin with notes of stewed fruit, mixed berry and sweet tobacco." — 2 years ago

Buccella

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

David T
9.5

A great follow up to the 05 Joanin Becot which was amazing. Bordeaux and then Napa with AB Cover Ribs. The right order. Overall the 2010 Napa vintage is so much better than critics gave it young. An amazing night of friends, environment, music, food and wine. The wines were are outstanding. @ChateauIsbel — 8 months ago

Shay, Andrew and 10 others liked this

Domaine Allimant-Laugner

Alsace AOC Riesling 2018

Pale straw color. Aromas of Granny Smith apple, lemongrass and synthetic rubber. Ab Fab! Crisp, lemon flavors, slight minerality on the finish. — 2 years ago

Bob, Tom and 13 others liked this

Merry Edwards

Meredith Estate Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, cassis and vanilla. Black fruit on the palate, hint of raspberry and black tea on the finish. Ab Fab — 2 years ago

Shay, Bryan and 14 others liked this

Antonio Barbadillo

Sacristía AB Primera Saca Manzanilla Palomino

Apples on the nose, bone dry and very oxidised. Not sure I would buy this but it paired amazingly well with creamy fatty fish — 3 years ago