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I Frati Lugana Turbiana 2024

Very fragrant with ripe pear, citrus (lemon and lime?), floral, great acidity and balance, big flavors but light on its feet, wonderful Italian Bianco!! — 5 days ago

Jim Powers
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ESF

ESF

never had a bad wine from Lugana
Kland Aida

Kland Aida

@Doug Powers one of my favorites

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2006

Aromas of lemon zest, white peach, and chalky minerality are layered with hints of toasted brioche and hazelnut. On the palate, vibrant acidity with a creamy, seamless texture. The finish is long and precise. A confident elegance. This bottle makes you yell , “Why don’t I own magnums?” — 12 days ago

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Jay Kline

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I think that every time I have a great bottle of Champagne.
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Agree, Mags on Champagne are different than 750, maybe a dose of grandeur, and maybe some producers (Pierre Peters) have been known to dosage the 750/1500 ml proportionally different, but Taittinger to my knowledge is straight. A favorite in our house as well, we tasted the 2006 initially on premise at the Domaine, a wonderful experience that I'll encourage to anyone in the area.

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2016

Had the 2016 after I had the 2015. 2015 was exceptional. 2016 much darker red fruits. Loved it as it was opening uo more. Delish — a month ago

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Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Paul K
9.3

I know, I’m here too early, but I bought 3 cases for a steal. I’m excited to see the evolution over next 25 years and I can have more than a bottle a year so no scolding required! 😉 looking forward to the education. Makes you think though. I’m about done buying Bordeaux futures. Too long to wait, store, and 20-25 years is starting to look blurry in the telescope. Now it’s on to auctions and buying wines that are ready. — 19 days ago

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Tyler Felous

Tyler Felous

@Paul K thus far, my go to has been Benchmark or Cellar Trading (formerly Domaine). Have not gotten a bad bottle from either
Paul K

Paul K

@Tyler Felous many thanks!!

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Not sure, I think it’s a bit maderized. However still giving some grippy tannins, rich cherry, vanilla and wood…375 ml. Kind of played out — 17 days ago

Jeroen Koenen

Jeroen Koenen

Vintage?

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1961

Weekend with Friends and average wines…😎 wooow, FU..ING WOOOW! Maybe the best Bordeaux I ever drunk…… — 8 days ago

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Jeroen Koenen

Jeroen Koenen

Bucket list wine, for sure.

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

It was more subdued than I expected. I tend to like the Merlot heavy Bordeaux but this one was still a bit muted. Perhaps it needs more time even though it’s well in its recommended range. Dark and heavy. Solid but left me underwhelmed. Decanted. Better after an hour. — 19 days ago

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Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Presented to me, double-blind. The wine pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears, and some signs of light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a mix of ripe and desiccated, mostly dark fruits: cassis, black cherry, plum, mixed brambles, old leather, pipe tobacco, pencil shavings, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (that is mostly integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long.

Initial conclusions: this could be a Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend, Tempranillo (or based blend) or Grenache-based blend from France, Spain or the United States. I feel like this leans more towards its fruit than its structure, even though it is a fairly well balanced wine in both regards. As a result, I am calling this a Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend from the United States, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain from a producer like Dunn, 2006. Shiiiiiit. To be honest, I’m not terribly surprised since this is Cos and from a warm vintage no less. Drinking well now and should through 2050+.
— 14 days ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

1L. Not my style. Ok over all. Juicy and big, chocolate overtures. Dark berries, mostly sweet blackberries, tastes pretty stemy but i assume this has no stems. Chassis. 14.2%. — a month ago

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