Fairview

Cyril Back Shiraz

Andrew Keenan

9.1

In Cape Town, ZA — 4 months ago

Henschke

Cyril Henschke Eden Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1986

Doug Powers

9.5

100% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged 1 year in new French and American oak barrels, while I get the Barossa fruit feel, this also reminds, at this age, of 1980s Napa/Sonoma Cabs, close to mature, very well-balanced, complex, long, lingering finish, terrific Barossa Cabernet!! Purchased at Henschke in 1989 (my first and only visit) and shipped home via a now-defunct import/shipping company in Alameda, California (I also bought some 1986 Mt. Edelstone Shiraz and 1985 Hill of Grace Shiraz on that same trip!!) — 3 months ago

with Jim

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Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I have had both, I might have 1 bottle of each left, though due to consolidation of wines in random boxes I can’t be sure — finding this Cab was a fluke. But I hope I do find the two Shiraz (I think I originally bought 6 each HoG and Cab, and 12 MtE).

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I don’t know if you can see my Taste Insights in Delectable, but if you can, check under Shiraz-South Australia — I checked in the 1986 Mt. Edelstone about 8 1/3 years ago and thought it was almost perfect (9.9, same as 1977 Grange), so I must have consumed a 1985 HoG before joining Delectable.

Bob McDonald

I’ll check it out Doug when I get a tick.

Maison Cyril Gautheron

Chablis Chardonnay 2022

Andrea Watt

9.1

crisp citrus and mineral over melon — 2 months ago

Cyril Zangs

Cidre

Kelly Carlin

9.3

Strange and fantastic. Smoky, meaty, quite tart and delicious. — 6 months ago

Domaine Dujac

Aux Malconsorts Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2014

Alexandre Pagliano

9.4

We had at Cyril Lignac’s restaurant in Paris for father’s day.
Tell tale Vosne aux Malconsorts, very accessible now but with very many years ahead of it. We are enthusiastic about it ! — 6 months ago

with Jose, veronique and 1 other

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Henschke

Julius Eden Valley Riesling 2023

Bob McDonald

9.5

Still trying to catch up with all of the Henschke wines we tasted a week ago at Spicer’s Peak Lodge. This was a classic Eden Valley Riesling from Henschke’s own Eden Valley vineyard. Aromatics of Lime and talc with a note of jasmine. Stephen again emphasised the quality of the 2023 vintage. Cyril was instrumental in developing the Henschke Riesling vineyards back in the 1950’s. — 7 months ago

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Alain Gautheron

Vaucoupin Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Rufus King

8.9

Lovely French Chardonnay, served with dinner at friends’ house in Amherst, MA — 2 months ago

Alain Gautheron

Petit Chablis Chardonnay 2022

Timothy Lynch

9.0

Terrific producer + classic chablis profile + excellent vintage=much satisfaction. — 6 months ago

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Henschke

Cyril Henschke Eden Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Bob McDonald

9.3

Continuing on with the extensive array of Henschke wines we tasted last weekend. This is their premium Cabernet based blend which is grown on the Cyril Henschke vineyard in the Eden Valley. Matured in 32% new and 68% seasoned French oak hogsheads for 18 months prior to bottling. Brief notes; Named after Stephen’s father Cyril. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. First produced in 1978. A lovely perfume of cassis, red currant, bay leaf and dark chocolate. I used to buy this Cuvée regularly 15 plus years ago. — 7 months ago

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Henschke

Louis Eden Valley Sémillon 2023

Bob McDonald

9.1

At the Henschke weekend at Spicers Maryvale. Brief notes. 100% Semillon grown on the Henschke Eden Valley vineyard. From 50 year old vines planted by Stephen’s father, Cyril. Very pale in colour. Aromatics of ripe grapefruit. Granny Smith apple on palate with a slightly soapy texture. Different to Hunter Valley Semillon and more approachable at a young age. — 7 months ago

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