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Collazzi

I Bastioni Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2022

Love it. At sospiro wine bar. Aromas of fig and raisin. Tastes like it too. Medium-bodied. Not acidic. So tasty. — 3 months ago

Marie Demets

Tradition Gyé-sur-Seine Côte des Bar Champagne Pinot Noir

Sweet and round, opulent fruit and yeast.

Bruised apple, lemon, baking bread. Delicious and approachable.
— 3 months ago

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Jay Kline

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Whoa…that’s an older bottling. What’s the disgorgement date?
Ely Cohn

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@Jay Kline cluldbt find one….my hunch is this isn’t so old I think they only recently updated the labels…

Domaine Didier Fornerol

Côte de Nuits Villages Pinot Noir 2020

[Tasted on August 2, 2022 at Aldo Sohm Wine Bar in New York]

Black cherry, underbrush, mushroom, spice, earth, hint of menthol. Bigger style.
— 4 years ago

Angiolino Maule

Sassaia Veneto Garganega

Stopped in a wine bar in Hiroshima Japan called Lemon Stand. They serve natural wine and tonight’s option is this Sassaia. Wonderful surprise with nice acidity. Notes of apricot and oak but still young. This wine is delicious with the salinity of Hiroshima oysters. — 6 months ago

Moutard Pere et Fils

Champ Persin Cepage Cote des Bar Chardonnay

Light, smooth, grapefruit accent, very nice aperitif. — 2 years ago

Valdespino

Manzanilla Deliciosa En Rama Saca de Primavera Palomino Fino 2020

Great new natty bar & shop in Cambridge. 🌰 🥜 — 4 years ago

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Devaux

Cœur des Bar Blanc de Noirs Pinot Noir

100% Pinot Noir, pale lemon/gold color, light creamy mousse, tiny bubbles, with aromas of stone, citrus and wafts of fruits, underlying toasty notes. On the palate flavors of apple, peach and berry with citrus zest, honey and chalky nuttiness. Lively acidity with good balance, long finish ending with fruit, biscuit and chalky notes. — 3 months ago

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Bar Dog

California Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

This Cab is particularly nice. Sweet upfront, tapering to dryness with lots of character. Would purchase again. — 6 months ago

Jones Family Vineyard

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Somm David T
9.7

I am re-coravining this 07. The 2007 vintage is generally compared to 97. I would say 07 is slightly better than 97.

I am honest, sometimes to a fault. This is absolutely the most underrated Cabernet producer in Napa Valley, bar none. A TRB made wine since 97.

The nose reveals ripe & lush; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries, just a whiff of boysenberries with strawberries & creamy raspberries on the edges of the glass. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, cinnamon, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, touch of butterscotch, understated herb blend, some grey clay, dry top soil, light graphite, very used leather, light fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets.

The palate is heavily magical. The tannins round, velvety & still meaty. Ruby & lush nicely evolved fruits that are; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, dark cherries hints of boysenberries, cherries, strawberries, pomegranate extract & hovering, creamy raspberries. Melted dark chocolate to frosting, plum pudding, mocha powder, salted caramel notes, tarriness, dark roasted expresso, anise to black licorice, cinnamon stick, clove, some nutmeg & vanillin, dark spice w/ some palate heat, touch of toffee w/ nuts, understated fresh herb blend, lightly grilled meats, some grey clay/volcanics, dark, rich, sweet earth, dry top soil, nice graphite tones, very used leather, fresh tobacco, undertones of anise to black licorice, withering-candied; dark, red flowers-roses with candied violets, excellent round acidity with an incredibly; balanced, well knitted, structured, tensioned, elegant finish that glides from beautiful fruits to spice & gentle earth and last nearly two-minutes. Glorious & stunning the character & depth of this wine!

Jones Family wines only shine this bright with 15 years plus in bottle.

This one has another 3-5 yrs before it starts its slow decent.
— a year ago

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I guess I need a little more experience with Jones Family. I’ve always scratched my head when it came to Seavey and Paradigm because it think both those wines are hugely underrated.
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Buy them all the time already properly aged on the secondary markets for far less than winery prices.