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Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Dog Point makes really nice wines. Lean bright clean SB. — 6 months ago

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Bar Dog

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

This Cab is particularly nice. Sweet upfront, tapering to dryness with lots of character. Would purchase again. — 7 months ago

Moutard Pere et Fils

Champ Persin Cepage Cote des Bar Chardonnay

Light, smooth, grapefruit accent, very nice aperitif. — 3 years ago

Devaux

Cœur des Bar Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir

100% Pinot Noir, pale lemon/gold color, light creamy mousse, tiny bubbles, with aromas of stone, citrus and wafts of fruits, underlying toasty notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and berry with citrus zest, honey and chalky nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, long finish ending with fruit, biscuit and chalky notes. — 4 months ago

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Whistling Dog Cellars

NSV Estate Dijon Blocks Pinot Noir 2011

JKT
9.1

Cved 7 years ago! See previous note — 6 months ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend

Graceful as a ballet dancer—heady notes of yeasty and nutty roundness (think morning fresh baked bagel with almond and hazelnut) punctuated by the staccato of gently sour citrus (lemon, lime, citron, yuzu), balanced by minerals and delightful fizz. Drinks much younger than it is, so if you are lucky enough to have more of this ambrosia there’s no rush to empty out your cellar (20 is the new 10, as the Boomers would say). Enjoyed this gem at Hayato Restaurant in LA (best Kaiseki I’ve ever experienced) with my daughter Rachel and her friend Lindsay right after they finished taking the California Bar Exam. Best of luck, girls! — 9 months ago

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Marie Demets

Tradition Gyé-sur-Seine Côte des Bar Champagne Pinot Noir

Sweet and round, opulent fruit and yeast.

Bruised apple, lemon, baking bread. Delicious and approachable.
— 4 months ago

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Jay Kline

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Whoa…that’s an older bottling. What’s the disgorgement date?
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@Jay Kline cluldbt find one….my hunch is this isn’t so old I think they only recently updated the labels…

Dog Point Vineyard

Marlborough Chardonnay 2024

Fresh citrus, orange minerality — 7 months ago

Jones Family Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Somm David T
9.7

I am re-coravining this 07. The 2007 vintage is generally compared to 97. I would say 07 is slightly better than 97.

I am honest, sometimes to a fault. This is absolutely the most underrated Cabernet producer in Napa Valley, bar none. A TRB made wine since 97.

The nose reveals ripe & lush; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries, just a whiff of boysenberries with strawberries & creamy raspberries on the edges of the glass. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, cinnamon, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, touch of butterscotch, understated herb blend, some grey clay, dry top soil, light graphite, very used leather, light fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets.

The palate is heavily magical. The tannins round, velvety & still meaty. Ruby & lush nicely evolved fruits that are; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries hints of boysenberries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate extract & hovering, creamy raspberries. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, tarriness, dark roasted expresso, anise to black licorice, cinnamon stick, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, dark spice w/ some palate heat, touch of toffee w/ nuts, understated fresh herb blend, lightly grilled meats, some grey clay/volcanics, dark, rich, sweet earth, dry top soil, nice graphite tones, very used leather, fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets, excellent round acidity with an incredibly; balanced, well knitted, structured, tensioned, elegant finish that glides from beautiful fruits to spice & gentle earth and last nearly two-minutes. Glorious & stunning the character & depth of this wine!

Jones Family wines only shine this bright with 15 years plus in bottle.

This one has another 3-5 yrs before it starts its slow decent.
— a year ago

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I guess I need a little more experience with Jones Family. I’ve always scratched my head when it came to Seavey and Paradigm because it think both those wines are hugely underrated.
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Buy them all the time already properly aged on the secondary markets for far less than winery prices.