Robert Mondavi Winery

The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

9.6

2001 vintage. Excellent fill. Used a Durand. Cork perfect. Decanted with expected sed and tasted after 2 hours. Medium body but dark as a closed closet. Dirty graphite nose that rang true in the flavors with some restrained plum, cherry and Valrhona chocolate as the backing, rhythm section. Miles to go before it sleeps. Pretty close to the top of the bell curve now. Wow. 10.17.25. — 14 days ago

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Paul T HB

Had this awhile ago but didn’t post, won a 2 bottle lot on auction. Great bottles

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Paul T HB Lucky ducky.

Château La Tour-Martillac

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

Dave

8.9

Birth year wine.
"Looks like a tricky one"... if I had a dollar for every time I heard that.
This is Chateau Latour Martillac, Graves, 1975.
This wine is slightly over the hill, but has survived 50 years. Just like me.
I'm assuming this is Cabernet, Merlot, and maybe something else. Fine, pale brick color. The nose is lively and generous with fruit, though there is a bit of grandma's basement.
The palette is driven by tertiary flavors. Mushroom, truffle, wet leaves, and pencil tend to drown out a bit of dark cherry. A little astringent. Maybe some Petit Verdot.
I wouldn't kick this out of bed for eating crackers, but I would prefer it with some lamb.
Hope you all are having an awesome Sunday!
Listening to Dexter Gordon. — 2 months ago

with Tegan

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Tegan Marriott

You have a go to reservist that sits on these older vintages for you?

Dave

No, I get lucky at shops around here, and then i do my best to store them in the basement 🙂 @Tegan Marriott

Norman

Congrats Dave. Hope it’s a great birthday year!

Château de La Tour

Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2005

Conrad Green

9.2

Very packed and dense. Sweet edges. Violet and tart cherry. Pure and good but needs time — 16 days ago

with Paul and Ara

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley Moscato D'Oro 2004

Veronica S

8.9

Still got it! Deep golden color. Apricot, bergamot, soft anise. Light textured on the palate. Only 8% ABV, easy to drink. Not too sweet. Amazingly approachable. — a month ago