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Orballo

Rías Baixas Albariño

Really tasty Albariño. Some honeysuckle, guava and a hint of banana on the nose. Floral land tropical fruits in the nose big time. Some of that floral up front on the tongue but then the citrus comes in. A little lemon and maybe some white nectarine. Enjoyed this one with Peruvian chicken and a turmeric rice. Would buy this one again in a heartbeat. — a year ago

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Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend 2017

Absolutely delicious, I would buy again in a heartbeat. — 5 years ago

Eric Bordelet

Poiré Authentique Pear Cider

330 ml love juice ❤️ Cider isn't a drink I'd typically reach for, but if it's Eric Bordelet (or Jacques Perritaz), I'd drink it in a heartbeat. Off-dry with high acidity. Fruity, pure, fresh, and so balanced. Yummo! — 7 years ago

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Clos Salomon

Givry 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2015

An earthy, jammy pinot. Reminds me of the J Swan zin from the early 2000s. Hear it’s better decanted and best aged, but I would drink this again in a heartbeat. Had with spicy sausage penne in a pesto cream sauce. — 7 years ago

Domaine Dujac

Charmes Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1996

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1996 Dujac Charmes Chambertin. Dinner at Off Br w Mom & Dad. Didn’t decant, it benefited from time in the glass. Absolutely epic. K says he’d buy more in a heartbeat. — 8 years ago

Modus Operandi Cellars

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc

Good acid. Quite focused. Not totally grassy, but not super tropical either. I would pair this with food in a heartbeat. — 9 years ago

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Domaine Fourrier

Les Goulots Vieille Vigne Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2003

Delicious. Light but flavorful. Would order again in a heartbeat — 9 years ago

Golan Heights Winery

Gilgal Galilee Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Loved this one. Great for a rainy cold day. Paired with mujadara and Jerusalem mix chicken. Big wine with blackberry, dark cherry and blueberry. Oaky tannins keep it from being too sweet. Would buy this again in a heartbeat!! — 2 years ago

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Schroeder Estate

Patagonia Cabernet Sauvignon 1927

Had the 2019 in June of 2021. What a nice cab. Lighter style -very smooth with hints of dark fruits and spice. Really enjoyed this one and would buy again in a heartbeat. Totally approachable for anyone. — 5 years ago

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La Conreria d'Scala Dei

La Conreria Priorat Garnacha Blend 2015

Had the 2015 in April of 2019. Really enjoyed this one. Nice and dry. Lighter body but absolutely enjoyed this. Would buy again in a heartbeat if I could find in Michigan. — 7 years ago

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Fontanafredda

Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

So smooth. Would drink this again in a heartbeat — 7 years ago

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Ukuf Mevkii

Urla Karasi Nero d'Avola 2015

Fantastic Turkish wine that opened beautifully over the course of our meal. Would drink order it again in a heartbeat. — 8 years ago

Aubert

Ritchie Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

The only thing I really thought of while enjoying this one was "you know, if there was ANOTHER decanter, I would decant this one in a heartbeat." This Chardonnay was full bodied, buttery, and unfortunately was a little locked down. I think I was getting a lot of melon, mango, honeydew. Rather malolactic in the way it coated the palate. I was impressed by this one, but probably the most impressed as to how this one was still a 13 and in great need of more time or time in a decanter! The bones are here, and are solid. But I really think this one needs more time than anything else. Drink 2019-2023. — 9 years ago

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Daou Vineyards

Pessimist Paso Robles Red Blend 2015

So so yummy and so so cheap. Would buy a case of this in a heartbeat — 9 years ago

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Château Grand Tayac

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

KP
9.7

Damn this is good! What a pleasant surprise to have such a great bottle to celebrate a strong month end! Don’t remember what I paid but would buy again in a heartbeat — 3 years ago

Bodegas Carlos Serres

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2014

Had the 2014 in august of 2021. Really nice Rioja. Nice fruits and the hint of oak leaves a sweetness that lingers. Would buy again in a heartbeat. — 5 years ago

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BonAnno

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Really enjoyed this one. Fruit, vanilla and spice and everything nice. Had some light blackberry cherry on the nose along with the oak. So smooth but loved the spice in the middle and on the finish. Would buy this one again in a heartbeat! — 5 years ago

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Perissos Vineyard and Winery

Estate Grown Petite Sirah 2012

Was almost sure that this one was done. However, after opening the cork and getting a whiff of this one, I became pretty excited. This one pours a maroon color into the glass. Nose of sweet plum and blackberry. Entry is sweet plums and dates. A small amount of tart underripe blackberry but this was not the primary note. Middle is rather full bodied, and was surprisingly complex. A little bit of pipe tobacco, a little bit of sweet milk chocolate. Finished with reasonable acidity, even a little bit of sweet toasted tannin. one of the handful of Texas reds that I would buy again in a heartbeat. — 7 years ago

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Mark Flesher

This wine had some incredible structure @Shay A ... Not to be outdone by the Kiepersol Syrah though!!

Château La Canorgue

Côtes du Luberon Red Blend 2015

Screaming value here, folks. Those with a low Brett threshold need not apply, but the funk does recede into the background with some air eventually revealing some very sweet, pretty fruit. Some lovely violet and lavender nuances come through on the nose. Wonderful acidity, subtle minerality. There’s great structure throughout, yet a remarkable palate-coating softness in texture. I would buy a case of this in a heartbeat. Some for casual dining, some for pure enjoyment, some for mid-term aging. Total winner. — 8 years ago

Vine Cliff Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Best sub $60 cab I can recall. Massive all the way around. Dusty spiced raspberry nose, jamnastic giant red fruited palate, and a 30 second dry tannic finish. Even better with more time. I'd buy this again in a heartbeat. — 9 years ago

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Rochelle

Sounds great!