Jeffrey Woo

9.1

Medium-dark ruby hue. Aromas of blackberry, cassis, earthy, plum, tar. Plus body, full tannins, plus acid. Structured with a long finish. Beautiful bouquet. Needs more time to soften, but drinking well now. Solid value for a Left Bank Bordeaux. 64% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot. — 11 days ago

Vanessa

9.0

Strong aromatics and complexity. Lovely pale orange hue. Wild flowers, ripe peach, nectarine, apricot, cantaloupe, delicate prosciutto, chervil, and wet stone notes. Moderate acidity and well-balanced on the palate. — 4 years ago

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Vanessa

9.1

Golden hue, with strong tearing and thick viscosity. Nose offers dried apricot, ripe mango, papaya, honeysuckle, ripe cantaloupe, beeswax, and lavender honey. ABV 13.5%. — 4 years ago

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Mike Saviage

9.6

Nice regal gold hue. Amazing pit fruit and wet stone nose. Plus notes of apricot, white clay soil, salty ocean breeze and some Raveneau honey on the finish. Rich and powerful in the mouth. Coats the palate with lots of fruit and fine grained acidity. I’ve had this a few times and this was at its best. Great Raveneau at age 30 is an amazing treat. — 4 years ago

Jeffrey Woo

9.1

Dark ruby hue. Tasting notes of blackberry and black cherry. Medium-plus body, with medium-plus tannins and plus acidity. Smooth yet refined. 60% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40% Merlot. — 8 months ago

Vanessa

9.3

In my mind, there’s no better way to celebrate another trip around the sun than with loved ones, watching the sunset, while sharing a delicious meal and wine pairing. This evening hits the mark!

This wine is a 2nd growth Saint-Julien from the Médoc, left bank, region of Bordeaux, France. When I say 2nd growth, that means the Château from which this wine hails received the second highest quality designation as of part of the “1855 Classification” that took place during the Universal Expedition in Paris in 1855. This quality designation remains intact today despite the centuries that have passed.

This wine is clear with a deep ruby hue and garnet rim variation. On the nose this wine has medium intensity(+) of developing aromas with a large focus on blackberry, fig, cassis, prune, potpourri, incense, anise, cedar, vanilla, clove, nutmeg, earth, leather, and tobacco. On the palate this wine is dry. It has medium acidity, a medium(+) body, medium alcohol, high tannins, and medium intensity in flavors consistent with the nose. The finish is long.

Interestingly, the fermentation took place in various vessels, including those made from oak, steel, and concrete and then this wine aged in oak barriques (small oak vessels) until it was ready for bottling.

It was also cellared at the Château from harvest until shipping in 2015.

Château Léonville, Grand Vin de Léonville du Marquis de Las Cases, Saint-Julien, Médoc. Vintage 2005. ABV 13%.

This wine has complexity, balance, structure, and length. It’s outstanding. I’m not surprised to see a 100-point rating from Wine Spectator. Thank you @Deke for the amazing Birthday selection! — 3 years ago

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Vanessa

9.0

Robert Sinskey Vineyards
Abraxas Vin de Terroir Scintilla Sonoma Vineyard Los Carneros 2017

Certified organic, whole cluster pressed, neutral fermentation vessels to preserve the primary aromas and flavors of the Riesling, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Gewürztraminer.

Medium lemon hue, medium(+) aromas of lemon peel, lime, crisp pear, white peach, citrus blossom, honeysuckle, lemongrass, ginger, and crushed stone. — a year ago

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Gaurav Tiwari

9.2

This is a classic! Decanted for 3 hrs. Clear watery hue, beautiful pale Garnett in the middle. Medium viscosity, medium alcohol. On the nose, red cherry, strawberries, flowers, spices - thyme, clove, wet cigar, wet leaves. On the palate, confirmed red cherries, strawberries and powerful/rigid but silky tannins and racy acidity to balance it all. Long earthy finish. Elegant yet tough...like a ballerina! Very well balanced and serious wine from a good producer. This is their entry level Barbaresco that punches above its weight for what it costs. Stocking up.. this will drink even better in 5 years. — 4 years ago

Daniel McCullough

9.6

Beautiful bouquet, citrus and almond; yellow gold hue; tight, vibrant bubbles. — 4 years ago

Vanessa

9.2

Reflecting on 2019 through rosé-colored glasses. Cheers to the end of a decade and beginning of another. May 2020 bring the promise of many new adventures!

Pale salmon hue with teeny tiny bubbles racing to the top of my glass. Green apple, grapefruit peel, tart cherry, fresh raspberry, dried rose petals, blanched almonds, dusty chalk, and yeast notes. Long, elegant finish. #billecartsalmon #brutrosé #champenoise #winedown2019 #winemoments #winememoir — 4 years ago

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