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Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg

Les Chaignots Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2022

Back at our new favorite seafood restaurant and so very difficult to find the right red wine pairing (we were in the mood for some red….don’t judge us!)
Our new Sommelier BFF (Michael) steered us to this region and he was spot on! Light, fresh, red fruits…delicious 😋
— 20 days ago

Neville Weston
with Neville

Kongsgaard

The Judge Napa Valley Chardonnay

She’ll never let you down… I don’t think I’ve ever had a better or more complex wine. Each vintage is just another surprise in taste. — 10 months ago

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Christopher Tynan Wines

Judge Family Vineyard Bennett Valley Syrah 2016

It’s getting into the zone now.
Jeb 98, not sure any Myriad Syrah received that high of rating, but it is Jeb🤷🏼‍♂️

According to Jeb, Along with the 2013, the 2016 Syrah Judge Family Vineyard is up with the greats, and I’d put this up against any Syrah in California or France. Offering incredible purity of fruit as well as notes of blueberries, blackberries, crushed flowers, gamey meats, and pepper, it’s more forward and opulent than the 2015 yet has fabulous depth and concentration, ripe tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. Hats off to Tynan for another insanely good Syrah that can be drunk today or cellared for 20 years or more.
— 4 years ago

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Jason and Jennie

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Sounds epic

Christopher Tynan Wines

Judge Family Vineyard Syrah 2015

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of dinner. The 2015 Judge Family Vineyard Syrah pours a deep, inky, ruby/purple color with an opaque core; medium+ viscosity with significant staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with pungent notes of bacon fat, dark brambles, toasted blueberry crisp, lavender, dried green herbs and fine baking spice. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is aging slowly and gracefully. This remains my favorite Syrah made in the United States. Drink now through 2045. — 3 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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I have never seen this. Will be on the lookout!
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To@Tom Casagrande Christopher Tynan is the winemaker at Cliff Lede. This is his eponymous label. He only makes one Cabernet from a single, unique vineyard and this Syrah.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Judge Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Rich, weighty, complex wine is viscous, almost oily but manages to bring enough tropical fruit, grass, and pesto to float this monstrous boat to an itchy finish. New world chest-pump Sauvignon Blanc…but I LIKE it! — 3 years ago

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Novy Family Winery

Judge Family Vineyard Syrah 2007

Blind tasting of six pinots - or pinot “impostors”. @delectable, this is the Grenache, not the Syrah. — 4 years ago

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Judge Palmer

Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

This wine is drinking really well. Nice and juicy but still has nice tannin structure on the finish! — 3 months ago

Judge Palmer

Vintage Select Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

well balanced cab of dark fruits, nose, acids, and a palate hanger. still has a few years but definitely close. — 6 months ago

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Mas de Boislauzon

Tintot Special Cuvée Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2015

We pulled this from our cellar and brought it to V. Mertz for dinner. We enjoyed a couple of other wines as aperitifs and then ultimately did what anyone given the opportunity should do: pair it with lamb chops. We poured it into a decanter while we enjoyed the conversation and opening courses. Given the setting, there were no formal notes however, I can confidently report that the 2015 “Tintot” absolutely slaps. From the first sip to the last, it was all balance, power and class. It was also a spectacular showcase for Mourvèdre. It was hard to fully judge color because the lighting was so low but it appeared to be nearly opaque. A touch feral with a slightly gamey element to it but there’s a great big ol’ basket of black and blue fruits with red and purple flowers, garrigue, some black pepper and cedar chest. Structure is still quite firm but totally enjoyable. While this is an unusual assemblage for the region, it still comes across as a wine from Chateauneuf-du-Pape. This was my first “Tintot” and it has left quite the impression. Drink now with an hour decant or over the next 7-10 years. P.S. it probably goes without saying, but the pairing with lamb chops was sublime. — 3 years ago

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Burt Street Cellars

Judge Vineyard Grenache 2015

Juicy and bight with some good depth. Pairs well with dessert, fruit and pirates booty! — 4 years ago

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