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Orin Swift Cellars

8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend

Michael Amoruso
8.9

Very big juicy wine. High alcohol. Needs time to mellow in the glass. Purple fruits. Tobacco. Clay. — 11 days ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Aged in Bourbon Barrels Monterey County Cabernet Sauvignon

Amanda Ellinger
9.4

Found at Publix — 21 days ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Garen Staglin
9.4

In Magnum. Excellent balance of fruit and acid. Many years to go. — 13 days ago

Rob, Jay and 1 other liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

Joe Weinberger
9.4

In a wonderful spot. — 5 months ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Doug Powers
9.5

Initially this was incredibly closed, but after 2 hours in the decanter it’s starting to open, tannic, very structured, very 1986 in its leanness, but incredible depth and length, not perfect, but still outstanding!! — 9 days ago

Jim Powers
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Bob McDonald

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Lean doesn’t sound so good.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I personally have mostly felt that 1986 Bordeaux reds have always shown super tight and structured, but without the riper, rounder fruit of other vintages like 1982, 1985, 1989 and 1990) — so, my use of “lean” is really intended to convey that the fruit never completely overcomes the harsh tannins and structure. I would say that after a few hours in the decanter, I’d be pretty confident that it will easily last another 10-20 years, or more. Ultimately I like my Bordeaux to show a little more elegance and charm. Hope that helps.
Bob McDonald

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@Doug Powers Thanks for your thoughts Doug. I recall Jancis commenting on this wine “wondering if the tannins would ever resolve”. Obviously built for the ultra long haul. I might try my first one in the next year or so.

Château Léoville Poyferré

Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

Nathan Renfro
9.5

Dark dark ruby. Tannins holding strong, a bit tight at the open, but loosens up to a wonderful silky mouthfeel. Black fruit in balance with minerality. Lovely wine but tonight I preferred the Pape Clement. — 5 days ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Vino Joe
9.3

I am biased for Rioja but this is a very good demonstration of why. Great balance ripe reserved fruit in harmony with some slight puckering length. Better in 10 years. Totally fine now. — 8 days ago

Ed, Shay and 21 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2008

Jeroen Koenen
9.8

OMG…!
This wine is already so unbelievably tasty and juicy and creamy and harmonious…. Breathtaking.
Destined for a perfect score in a few years’ time. — 4 days ago

Bob, Tom and 3 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2020

Brenda Terzich-Garland
9.2

At Bottega Restaurant in Napa. Trying this 2020 Super Tuscan. Nose is aromatic with black cherry, tobacco, espresso, and pepper spice. Taste is robust with black cherry herbs, cedar and tannic. Needs more time. — 3 days ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Vino Joe
9.5

This should cellar longer. Maybe another 5 yrs before I try again. Decanted over 3 hrs. Tight in first hour. It needs a lot air now. Many layers and complex fruit. It lingers. Meaty after taste. Dark fruit. Earthy. I liked it very much and look forward to the next one. — a day ago

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