Marie-Elodie Zighera Confuron

Clos de Mez Fleurie Gamay 2018

9.0

Took a bit of a gamble given the rep for being very long lived. Opened t-8 hours and decanted 3+ hours. Still quite closed. You can get a sense of the depth of the fruit on the nose but overall it is veiled. The tannins are serious. Would never have guessed Beaujolais- one to let rest for many years. — 7 days ago

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Hugel et Fils

Gentil Alsace Sylvaner Blend 2018

Adam Shaylor

9.2

I was looking for a wine that would pair with Indian curries and took a gamble on this Alsacian white. It paid off. I think Guy Ritchie was describing this when he wrote, “You’re fat, and look as though you should be, but you’re not.” Smells sweet, comes from a bottle that looks like it will be, but is surprisingly dry. — 3 years ago

Trimbach

Alsace Pinot Blanc

S Mead

8.9

A gamble that paid off & complimented every dish of a set menu — 5 years ago

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Domaine des Comtes Lafon

Volnay Santenots-du-Milieu 1er Cru Pinot Noir 1986

Dave Mayers

9.5

Wow. Premiere Cru Volnay from 1986! A gamble if a purchase and boy oh boy was it singing. Really pretty with character without some of the negative decay aspects. Beautiful color and weight. Smiles all around. With 4HHM for Sunday gravy. — a year ago

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Red Mare Wines

Gamble Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Eric Smith

9.1

All around great. Rich. Smooth. Not aweet — 3 years ago

Diamond Creek Vineyards

Red Rock Terrace Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.2

I can count the number of 2000 vintage bottles I’ve had on one hand, avoided like the 98’s.
Great cork for 20 year Napa,, juice isn’t too shabby either. But definitely not a top vintage. Parker 87 back in the day.
Worth the gamble at $100.00 — 4 years ago

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