Joy

The Joy Fantastic

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2022

Nose: green apple. Oyster shell
Palate : green apple. Mineral.
13.2%
— 5 months ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2013

Always a joy to drink! — 10 months ago

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I am not a huge Dom fan but recently had the 13 and it may be the best vintage of Dom I’ve had.

Black Sheep Finds

The Joy Fantastic Sta. Rita Hills Syrah 2019

Reduction initially. Decant helped. Really opened up with herbs, vegetables, some dark fruit and cassis. Definitely northern Rhône style. Nothing quite like this one. — 2 years ago

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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2007

Oh my, what an absolute joy. This right here sings the song I want to hear. A pale old gold color in the glass. Perfectly precise perlage with a plethora of tiny, fine bubbles and showcasing innate creaminess. The nose is slightly intense opening with aromas of hazelnut, chalk, and lemon zest. Warm buttered brioche takes over for a moment full of bliss then a bit of smoke. Juicy peaches and pears commingle with fresh herbs and spices.

100% Chardonnay from the five Grand Cru villages of Avize, Chouilly, Cramant, Oger, and Mesnil-sur-Oger. The tête de cuvée of Champagne Taittinger and it shows. It’s a very noble, prestigious champagne that matches complexity with downright deliciousness. The juxtaposition between luxury and comfort is evident here. Like coming out of a bath and slipping on your finest robe. The racy acidity and exquisitely dry nature of the wine belies the dosage of 9 g/l.

Very creamy in the mouth and though it starts off a bit demanding, it soon becomes so inviting after some time. Every sip demands the proper time and contemplation. Chalky and rich, positively bursting with citrus fruits. Apples and toast everywhere along with gun flint and more smoke. Medium long finish with traces of spice. A powerful, graceful champagne that’s full of finesse. This can go for decades longer but if you open it now sit with it for a while. Give it the proper time. You might fall in love just a little.
— 3 years ago

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Willie Carter

Willie Carter

@Trixie It’s my favorite glass for sure
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@Brent Young Appreciate that!
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Holding on two a few bottles of this vintage for my kids.

Château Gruaud Larose

Larose de Gruaud St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1959

What a joy. On opening the nose is spectacular and floral. After a few minutes in glass it’s settled. Leather, graphite, blood. There’s roses, delicate underbrush. Very lucid and clear. What a treat. — 5 months ago

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Château Cantemerle

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Shay A
9.2

92-93 for me.

Consumed half bottle at pop, then corked for another 4hrs before consuming the rest. No change.

What a beautifully elegant and refined ‘09. The highest compliment I can give this is that it was a simplistic joy. Some wines make it easy to get nerdy and command your attention…some wines are underwhelming and not worth your time. This was squarely in the middle. It was a joy to not feel the need to overthink…it’s exactly what it should be. No bricking at almost 15yrs. Decidedly black fruit heavy (black currant, cassis, underripe blackberries) with a sprinkling of raspberries and black cherries. Aromas of sweet pipe tobacco, dark florals. Integrated on the palate with good structure and acidity…not a massive wine, but it put on a bit of weight/length the longer it was open. Still sporting a fair bit of tannin at the finish, but it’s balanced. Drink or hold.
— a year ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2011

Ruby with complex fruit aromas, spice and oak. Blend of 89% Tempranillo & 11% Graciano, aged 48 months on American oak. On the palate flavors of jammy dark berry fruits with spice & smoky earthy notes on ripe full soft tannins. Long finish, nice mouthfeel, ending with fruit, oak, cigar box spice and mineral earthy tones, a joy to Sip this Fine Wine!! Tasting great, has more aging potential! — 2 years ago

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Vintage 1989 | unbelievable youghtful, cedar, tobacco, spiced cherries, extremely balanced, a joy | with duck breast and beetroot | at Hofstede De Blaak Tilburg — 7 months ago

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Doug Powers

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Very nice!!
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Château Lynch-Moussas

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Vintage 2006 | deep colour, ruby red/brown rim, classic smell with laurel, cassis, autumn forrest, milkchocoalte, taste still powerfull, probably enough reserves to go another 5 years, but it gives joy now. Good balance and fine acidity. | Paired with beef finch, potatoes from the oven and a salad / mixed vegetables. — a year ago

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Eric Hoepelman

Eric Hoepelman

Mooi om te zien dat jij enthousiaster bent over de 2006, dan ik gisteren was over de twee jaar jongere. Gelukkig maa=.

Iron Horse Vineyards

Joy! Sparkling Wine

Really rich and great. Brioche, lemon — 3 years ago