Root Cause

Freycinet Vineyard

Tasmania Pinot Noir 2015

See previous note for this vintage and cuvée in July 2022. An exceptional Tassie Pinot Noir. My last Freycinet in the cellar which is an oversight on my part. A sweetish yet earthy palate showing savoury root vegetable flavours, like beetroot as well as black cherry. A luscious flavoursome delicious palate. I have had 15 year old Pinots from Freycinet before and this one could go the distance. — 2 months ago

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Maison Ilan

Les Chaffots Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2013

There's been a lot of shade thrown on these wines and particularly, towards the wine maker...most of it probably deserved. As for some of the more recent low scores, there must be some bottle variation because I’m not gonna lie, this was a really strong showing. Popped and poured; consumed over two hours. Bruised strawberries, tart brambles, rhubarb, forest floor, and sandalwood. Tannins are well integrated…but still there. Acid is pretty high but perfect for a nice meal of whole, roasted chicken and root vegetables. The wine is otherwise quite balanced and if my bottle is representative, this still has a long life ahead of it and should drink quite well through 2030. My last of the Maison Ilan “Les Chaffots”. — 3 years ago

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[The Original Ungrafted] Maipo Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Cheaper but very smooth and affordable habit. Oak flavor shines, hunt of plum — 4 years ago

Domaine de Cause

La Lande Cavagnac Cahors Malbec 2018

Deep purple color.
Aromas of cassis, blueberry compote, licorice.
Dry. Flavors of licorice, black pepper, cassis, blackberry, tar, clove. Rich, firm tannins.

Intensity: 3/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— 7 months ago

Root:1

[The Original Ungrafted] Casablanca Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Great Sauvignon Blanc for the money. Dry, crisp and citrusy. — 3 years ago

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

stewed cherry and a very present coffee bean opening. animal hide. fruit and grip folding in on itself. an hour in, cocoa notes, herbal highlights, fermented tea, an after-whiff of caramel which stays in the nose even when the palate dissipates...grass-fed butter, cola, burdock root, medicine. an extraordinary and unexpected ride. — 3 years ago

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Marisa Brown

So delicious and a wonderful opportunity to share. Thank you!

Root:1

[The Original Ungrafted] Heritage Maipo Valley Red Blend

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9.2

島田屋で購入
チェリーやプラムのような峻烈な酸味と濃い目の甘味が調和。
これもカベルネソービニョンなのかとぶどうの奥深さを知るチリワイン。
— 4 years ago

Cape Root

Cabernet Sauvignon

From Nancy & Steve — 8 months ago

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Recent notes suggested this wine was declining and the fruit fading.This was cause for concern as have a few of these I’ve been patiently cellaring. Well, I’m very happy to report this bottle, a Martine’s import, was stellar. To my palate, the wine is in a perfect place. Tertiary aromas and flavors dominate. Very complex aromas of sous bois, herbs de provence, wet saddle and red fruits. The palate is vivid and lively. Extraordinary depth and length that never faded. I can’t say enough great things about this wine. There’s no chance this bottle was fading or won’t last several more years. I don’t think it can improve as it’s almost perfection right now. Simply a stunner. — 2 years ago

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Bass Phillip

The Estate Pinot Noir 2010

See many previous notes of this excellent Pinot Noir. My last 2010 Bass Phillip Estate sadly. Pale to mid Ruby in colour giving no hint of the intensity to come. A floral earthy perfume showing beetroot and red fruits - a hint of whole bunch in the ferment. On the palate the same earthy root vegetable flavours with savoury red fruits and that Bass Phillip palate intensity with great length and persistence. Low acidity. An excellent new world Pinot which has cellared well. — 4 years ago

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