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Chemin des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

Takes an hour or so to bloom and then the flavour and aroma is a whole new world ! — 2 years ago

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Raul Pérez

Vico Bierzo Mencía

When winemakers devote themselves to the mastery of one grape, every bottling from top to bottom tends to be exceptional.

Such is the case with Raul Perez and his consistent ability to make Mencia bloom.

Vico is aromatically rich and complex. Cedar, new leather, blackberry, black currant, cinnamon, cocoa, coffee.



— 3 years ago

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M. Christopher Roebuck

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Definitely something I want to try. Similar to me recent 100% Graciano experience. Awesome notes.
Ely Cohn

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Glad to hear @M. Christopher Roebuck ! Let me know what you think. If you ever get a chance to try his la penitencia I highly recommend. I think it’s my highest rated wine to date

Morlet Family Vineyards

La Proportion Dorée Sonoma County Sémillon Blend 2010

This is a wonderful wine from Luc Morlet. The wine opens with aromatic honey & melon on the palate with plenty of underlying structure. The 2010 is in full bloom. What a delight! — 4 years ago

La Source du Ruault

Clos De La Cote Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2017

Excellent. Raspberry and cranberries with a soft velvet ness and a bit of body without heavy ness. A very fine wine especially for the price. With air or cellaring this will probably bloom more but it is still lovely. Interestingly I don’t pick up green peppers on this even though it definitely feels cab franc. Highly recommended. Second best cab franc I’ve had so far.
Edit after about an hour in decanter: still very nice but perhaps a little larger of a wine than I initially noticed. Not huge but more fruit and a bit of spice on the taste. A smidge tart on the aftertaste. Still I don’t find the green pepper here. Quite fine and still recommend. But the fruit is a bit more prominent. Maybe some bottle she would bring up more interesting secondary characteristics.
— a year ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

2012 vintage. Chocolate brownie with dried raspberries and tie red cherries. Baked black currant, dried blueberry, moist banana bread, violet in bloom, blackberry, vanilla, cinnamon.
Nice entry weight gives way to rich dark chocolate, dried strawberry, Cuban coffee, blackberry reduction, dark baked blueberries, grippy tannins, big fruit and density with a lingering depth.

#opusone #napavalley #napavalley2012 #Napa #robertmondavi #baronphilippederothschild #oakville #napared
— 3 years ago

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Old World Winery

Bloom Margo's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

EK
9.0

Juicy, light, with a touch of barnyard. Great with a little chill. — 4 years ago

Domaine du Collier

Saumur Blanc Chenin Blanc 2009

Popped and poured, consumed over several hours. Initially served chilled and then allowed to come up to room temperature. It should be noted that this was lovely from the first pour but improved with air and as it warmed. The 2009 Domaine du Collier Saumer Blanc pours a bright golden color, with no signs of sediment or gas. High viscosity. On the nose, this is extremely floral…like being in a grove of magnolia trees in full bloom. The flowers are accompanied by bright citrus fruit, lanolin, alfalfa and honey. On the palate, the wine is dry with high acid. The notes from the bouquet are confirmed and accompanied by the most lovely, almost oily texture. This is oh so woolly! The finish goes long. This is my first experience with Antoine’s wine and I’m now absolutely smitten (thanks Tim). A simply gorgeous example of Chenin from a warm vintage and an alternative to Joly if you crave a natural touch…but not too natural. This is a banger now and will continue to be so for some time. Wow.
— 2 years ago

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Miyasaka Shuzo Co.

Masumi Okuden Kanzukuri (Mirror of Truth) Junmai Sake

Immediate floral bloom that dissipates into a burnt caramel aftertaste; delightful. — 4 years ago

Bodegas Mauro

Castilla y León Red Blend 2017

Mi, 05.08.2020: im Bloom-Garten mit Heike, Karin, Balz, Ingrid — 4 years ago