Carlsberg Group

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1976

WOW, this was a 47 year old, half bottle with mid-shoulder fill and a group of good friends who enjoy wine so it was its time. The only issue was it was at the end of the meal and a lot of excellent wines before it but: loaded with exotic fruits way too plentiful to mention but will give it a shot with passion fruit, mango, pineapple and then a lot of honey and caramel. The acid was there so not cloying at all. Not sure how much I paid and I believe my wife got this and others for a birthday about 40 or so years ago.

— 2 years ago

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Brent Young

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@Jerry Raphael Very nice 👍
Ericsson

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Great story behind the bottle, much un-written, I’m sure

Diego Conterno

Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

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9.2

Diego Conterno’s 2020 Barolo is, once again, a terrific wine in its peer group. Deep, fleshy and super-expressive, the 2020 is ready to go. Crushed rose petal, spice, blood orange, menthol and cedar are front and center. Vibrant, fleshy and terrifically balanced, the 2020 is an absolute delight. I loved it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2024)
— 8 months ago

Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

The 305 wine group weekend in Key West- great times — 3 years ago

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Dehlinger Winery

Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Hosted my wine group (SJOS) and this was part of my Cab-ish theme tasting. — 3 years ago

Kongsgaard

The Judge Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015

Shay A
9.5

Monthly WTF group recap. Theme this month was “bring something special”. Normally we taste all of the wines blind, but we decided to do a relaxed night with amazing wines at a great restaurant. Spectacular evening!

I had the ‘16 about 4 months ago and found it to be more rich as this was slightly more mineral like in profile. It’s undoubtedly still massive and a beautifully round wine though. Maybe this vintage is slightly more elegant and finesse driven. Floral, honeysuckle, orange blossom, and sea salt aromatics. Focused and clean on the palate with honeyed almonds, wet rock, and lemon oil. Thanks
@Weston Eidson .
— 6 years ago

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Bryan Kesting

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@Shay A : Nice! I’m curious to know if this was ready to drink or if it needed time.
Shay A

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@Bryan Kesting : It will certainly hold for a few years but it was killer when we opened it!

MG Wines Group

Adaras Lluvia Sauvignon Blanc Verdejo 2021

Crisp green apple. Easy! — 2 years ago

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Penfolds

St. Henri Shiraz 2005

A Collection of great Australian Reds - Christmas break up of the Tennis Group. This was the wine I brought. I forgot to say all these wines were tasted blind. Only the owner of the wine knew the identity. This was a standout thanks to the vintage with a long life ahead of it. HH has a drinking window through to 2040. As well as the savoury liquorice accents like the 2007, this had plenty of red and black fruits. That was my 3rd of 6 - 3 to go. Next in a couple of years if I have the willpower. — 3 years ago

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Should I open my 2008?
Bob McDonald

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2008 was a warm year in South Australia and I see varying drinking windows. The Rewards of Patience says 2021 to 2045. Harvey Steiman said 2015 to 2025. Looks like a drink or Hold.

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan Blanc White Bordeaux Blend 2017

Cathy Corison
9.4

Tasting group. My 1st, group 1st. Stones. Stone fruit, canned peaches. Hay. Full feel, tart balance. — 5 years ago