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Domaine Philippe & Vincent Jaboulet

Ermitage Syrah 2009

Blackberry, cassis, vanilla, coconut, dark chocolate, smoked ribs, forest floor, graphite, game, leather, sweet baking spices. Such an oak bomb but with loads of grilled meaty ashy charcoal. Wet crushed dark stones. Guilty pleasures. — 9 months ago

Ed, Douglas and 4 others liked this

Forman

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1984

WOW! One of the best pleasures in life is enjoying a spectacular wine at its pinnacle. Tonight was one of those nights. Dining with life long friends we enjoyed this wine. A dear friend selected this bottle as a backup for dinner. A definite case of Wally Pip taking the day off. This wine is not just peaking, it sings from the glass. Everything you expect from a classic Napa Cab with the style, elegance, and finesse of a First Growth in spades! You want aromatics, here is red and black fruits, cigar tobacco, lavender, anise, scorched earth, Asian spice…okay so we drifted into mid palate yummy flavors. A finish that lingers while dancing over the palate for more than 30 seconds, titillating the taste buds into pleasurable submission. Did I mention the WOW factor? This wine has it! Where can we find more?!?? What a spectacular selection! — 2 years ago

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Petaluma

Hanlin Hill Riesling 2011

One of the pleasures in life is having a 10 year old Clare Valley Riesling. Had the last one a year ago in August 2020. This time some kerosene notes creeping in with the peachy notes. Honeyed nuances on the palate. Delicious. Diminished acid but could be kept for a few more years. A little chalky minerality. I think I have one left. — 3 years ago

Daniel, Rob and 18 others liked this

Ca' La Bionda

Valpolicella Classico Corvina Blend 2020

A well-made Valpo is one of life’s simple pleasures. This one certainly is. Light, great fruit, nice acids. Perfect for chicken roll-ups with prosciutto and Swiss cheese braised in white wine. — 2 years ago

Severn, Ray and 14 others liked this
Jay Kline

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This is certainly one of them ❤️

Château L'Evangile

Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

One off the great pleasures working in the wine business is a midweek bottle from El Jeffe. This is a great example of what a great winemaker can do in a lesser year. Just a very good wine with a aftertaste as long as my trip home. — 3 years ago

Jan, Dick and 5 others liked this

Tyrrell's Wines

Vat 1 Hunter Valley Semillon 2012

Buddha’s hand citrus, lots of crushed rock, flint, chalk on the nose. Such an interesting expression, green grass on the palate which is very tart and crisp with just a hint of butterriness. Super herbal, very dry finish so this seems austere at first but its pleasures creep up on you as you keep coming back for more. Structure is evident though it’s just started to take on volume. — 3 years ago

Bob, Andrew and 22 others liked this
Bob McDonald

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@Josh Morgenthau As Jancis Robinson said Josh, Australia’s gift to the wine world. Try the McWilliams Mount Pleasant Lovedale Semillon as well.
Ceccherini Cristiano

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@Josh Morgenthau Thanks mate🙏🙏, Hunter Semillon is a revelation and after that it remains a lot of fun. I must agree with @Bob McDonald and also this lady.. something.. Robinson😁😁. She's the best but comes after all of us of course😉😄😄

Tamellini

Soave Garganega 2021

The simple pleasures can be truly gratifying. — 2 years ago

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Ca' La Bionda

Casal Vegri Valpolicella Classico Superiore Corvina Blend 2019

If there was a poster for “ food friendly” wine this 2019 would be on it. Nearly perfect in every way. Light lively fresh , fruity, earthy, deep, lingering, literally mouthwatering. A Thursday night wine when your week is just about over and you have a veal parmagiana heating up. Here’s to the simple pleasures of life. — 2 years ago

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Domaine des Romarins

Côtes du Rhône Grenache Blend 2020

This was an easy drinking little gem that we enjoyed over a few hours. Dark red and looking luscious, it’s aromas came streaming out in a harmonious orchestra of manly musks: smoky leather, dark cherry, and soft floral arrangements. Handsome. Drinking offers other pleasures like earthy minerality and spiced plum pie. — 3 years ago

Jillian Varner
with Jillian

Terras Gauda

O Rosal Rías Baixas Albariño 2019

Jeremy Shanker
8.9

Weeknight guilty pleasures wine — 3 years ago

Joshua, Aravind and 8 others liked this