Off Vintage

W. & J. Graham's

Vintage Port Blend 1997

Ruby core, tawny hints in the rim.
Dried cherries, plums and dates, milk chocolate, brownspices, christmascake.
This is a nice, warm, mature Vintage Port, just a pinch too alcoholic on the finish.
— 14 days ago

Tom, Peter and 6 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2018

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two hours. It’s been almost a year since my last visit with the 2018 vintage and it’s in a very pretty spot right now. All notes previously apply though I should point out that the florals are especially showy right now. The nose is simply beautiful to experience. The fruit remains fresh and mostly red fruited. The structure is still firm. Very, very easy to enjoy on its own or with a meal. Drink now through 2038+. — 7 hours ago

Tom, Douglas and 3 others liked this

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

Matt Austin
8.9

Not a great vintage. Not getting any better either. — a month ago

Shay liked this

Krug

Vintage Brut Champagne Blend 2006

First time trying vintage Krug...definately a fan! Could get used to this 😋 — 11 days ago

Bob, Ted and 13 others liked this

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course two days. Consistent throughout but the rotundone seemed most prominent on the nose, Day 1. The 2022 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe red and black fruits: mixed brambles, grilled meat, black pepper, garrigue, red and purple flowers, a touch of barnyard and a balanced mix of cool and warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long, rich and spicy. My early assessments indicated this 2020 vintage to be a banger. It’s still early days and checking in at year five seems to confirm the trajectory. A wine of distinction. Drink now (and best with time to enjoy the transformation in the glass) and through 2050. — 7 days ago

Alex, Scott@Mister and 13 others liked this
Raun Kupiec

Raun Kupiec

Was just at Pegau two weeks ago. Highly recommended. They were so nice, and the tour of the domaine and cellars was great.
Jay Kline

Jay Kline Influencer Badge Premium Badge

@Raun Kupiec that’s a visit that remains very high on my list

Jermann

Vintage Tunina Venezia Giulia White Blend

Pairs well with zucca, crudo, artichoke. Bright, lemon grass, white grape, white peach. Structured white.

— 7 days ago

Rob liked this

Warre's

Vintage Porto Port Blend 1985

AHF
9.6

Cork pulled out cleanly with ah so. Pours delicate cherry color. Not complex but delightful drinking. — a month ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2015

Latest vintage for my drinking pleasure. — a month ago

Jeremy.Buss, Juan and 6 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The 2012 pours a deep ruby/purple with a near opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Montmorency cherry, blackberry, dill, toasted coconut, olive, zatar, and a touch of vanilla. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This only got better with air and might be my favorite young Tondonia since I first drank the 2006 vintage. Really good stuff already! Drink now with some patience and through 2042. — 20 days ago

Daniel, Peter and 12 others liked this