Château Branaire (Duluc-Ducru)

St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

9.3

1982 vintage. Tremendous color. Decanted and tasted over the course of two hours. Throwing respectable sed. Ridiculous body for a 1982, esp considering the Saint-Julien pedigree. Big, initial fruit in the entry palate that carried over into the mid-palate. Thinned out noticeably at the end. Woulda guessed 1990. Have had approx 7-8 '82's this year and they were all consistent throughout with the lean body. This one was a joker for sure. Based on this example, not improving but can leverage the performance for another 3-5 years without significant drop-off. Full disclosure...love older St. Julien reds but not a fan of Branaire. 9.16.23. — 8 months ago

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Bevan Cellars

Rita's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Ron R

9.4

A Smokey barrel toast dominates the nose, in a good way.
Complex and layered on the palate. Ripe raspberries and spice box persist. Lovely length, powerful texture and finish. Bevan is so consistent. I was in the 93 space, while wifey played her joker and suggested 94. — 6 years ago

with Anne-marie

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Joe Lucca

@Aaron Rankin Russell doesn’t make Wren Hop...unless he did in the past? He does make a Pinot for Addax.

Aaron Rankin

@Joe Lucca Russell did until 2ish vintages ago.

Joe Lucca

@Aaron Rankin Cool. Never knew that! I have had a few prior vintages of WH and never realized he was the winemaker. I can attest that both the Bevan and Addax pinots are rich, ripe and voluptuous. I prefer them with some age or an extended decanting.

Louis Jadot

Les Blanchards Morey-Saint-Denis Pinot Noir 2016

Mike R

9.5

Omg good @ron r call tomorrow to work you into NC - can’t wait my friend - Rhonda sprinted up at last minute to nyc for us Open only to watch the joker fold after sets to stan - let down but off bucket list — 5 years ago

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Cassini Cellars

Collector's Series Quattro Merlot Blend 2014

Meeter B

9.1

I feel like I’m in the old 60s Batman show. When I first took a sip...POW! It hits like the Penguin. It’s tannins are like the Joker. It’s smokey like the Riddler. It’s sassy like Cat Woman. It’s dry like Two Face. BANG! Love this wine!! — 6 years ago

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P A

@Meeter B Fun review Cheers 🍷🇨🇦

Codorníu

Anna de Codorniu Brut Cava Blend

Ferran Escrivà

8.9

375ml format. As usual, a joker to enjoy in any celebration — 7 years ago

Olivier Cousin

Pur Breton Anjou Cabernet Franc

Ginger Vintner

9.3

First off this wine is amazing. Very reminiscent of old style wines. It is so complex changing over the time that you drink it. Earthy round nose with hints of raspberry, mustard seed and dried herbs. Dehydrated raspberry, dried herbs, asparagus and a silky tannic finish on the palate. Don't forget to thank Joker (Leducs' horse) for all the hard work!
— 8 years ago

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Chichibu

Ichiro's Malt "CARD" JOKER Japanese Single Malt Whisky

Joey Noll

9.4

At Sake No Hana — 5 years ago

Joker

Off Dry White Wine

Adamou Panagiota

Perfect sweet wine — 6 years ago

Odette

Estate Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

David Walser

9.5

Had to transfer the wine into an empty French Merlot bottle (the only included red wine at this all inclusive resort, think Charles Shaw) then sneak it into our Valentine dinner, self-served Home Town Buffer style. Joker glass didn't do this wine justice. Awesome beach location but not the best Valentine dinner experience. Was a wonderful wine experience after 4 nights of cheap Merlot. — 6 years ago

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Paolo Bea

San Valentino Sangiovese Blend

George Chen

8.9

This Italian mule has some kick...make me smile like joker :) — 7 years ago