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Start - Gentle sake flavor
Finish - Neutral like water
Overall = Excellent (Favorite sake so far)
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Chilled - Excellent
Room temp - Good
Hot - Great — 3 months ago

Samuel Wong

9.0

This Sauvignon Blanc white wine has a vibrant, zesty smell of pineapple,lime and grapefruit for a sense of tropical.

This wine can be enjoyed one its own or serves with white meats and seafood dishes. — 3 years ago

Jay Kline

9.3

One of the few producers that I purchase each and every vintage. I find that Laurence Feraud’s wines are consistently some of the more interesting and enjoyable wines made in all of Chateauneuf du Pape; particularly when value comes into play. This bottle is my first experience with her 2018 vintage and the first bottle of a small tranche that I swooped up upon release. Popped and poured; consumed over 5 hours. The color is deep ruby with a near opaque core; glossy and gorgeous to behold. Medium+ viscosity. On the nose, this is classic Pegaü with loads of dark cherry and bramble fruit, a veritable hillside full of garrigue, lavender, black pepper, and something that reminds me of old books. On that palate, the fruit is equally generous, brambles and cherries, exotic spices, Herbs de Provence and a somewhat sanguine-like character to it. Substantial structure, though it seems to be a notch lower than the previous three vintages at this point in its young life. The tannins are very sneaky. Almost imperceptible for the first hour and yet, by hour four, they were very much making themselves known (in the Medium+ range). Acid is also Medium+ indicating these have an exciting life ahead. The finish lasts for well over a minute. All in all, another lovely Pegaü that will likely live in the shadow of some of the more heralded vintages in the last ten years however, that doesn’t mean this isn’t a stunner. Absolutely lovely stuff and I very much look forward to enjoying these well into the 2030’s. — 5 years ago

Hector Escaton

9.1

Great local Nebbiolo (from Warner Springs, CA, not Willamette). Ripe cherries, tobacco, hint of wild garlic. Tannins are assertive, but drinkable. Worth a stop if you are in the inland SD County area after the pandemic clears. Alex and Pam are great folks (and currently shipping for free for members). — 6 years ago

Hugh O'Riordan

9.2

Another delicious Long Shadow wine. Well balanced,chewy with earthy fruit. My advice , buy Long Shadow wines when you can! — 7 years ago

Lindsay Corrigan

9.6

Awesome from first whiff to last sip! Smooth and crisp with plenty of flavour layers. White fleshed fruits, gooseberries, melon & lemon-lime. But the show stopper is fresh cut grass and herbs notes which blend in perfectly with these other layers to tantilize your mouth, then cast the shadow of fresh cut bell pepper and limestone to cleanse in the finish😃 #winecollective #nzsbtastespectacular #2017decanterrated95 — 8 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

A perfect example of Russ From’s style, a powerful rendition of Syrah. Do not be out off by the abv - this is silky smooth and does not cone accross as hot by any means. — 6 months ago

Collier S. Wiese

9.0

Wine Advent(ure) #5. Nice example of a dry Chenin Blanc. Flavors of apple and pear. Enjoyed it! — 5 years ago

ESF

9.0

Dense dark inky huge extraction - massive wine w/blackberry & dark fruits along w/richer red fruit like raspberry, cherry & ripe currant. Subtle mint & pepper, really takes time to unwind. Flavors vivid Day 2. Soft plush smooth on palate with gobs of ripe fruit & spice. Seamless integrated tannins & lengthy finish. Manipulated style - not for me, but it is hedonistic. — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.7

2014 Vintage. 16.2% Alcohol. 100% Syrah. Iodine and lilac nose. High alcohol hidden by big fruit. — 6 years ago

Michael Chelus

8.9

Cherry, raspberry, watermelon, cranberry and vanilla. Good acidity and balance. — 7 years ago

Marvin Velazquez

8.9

Good but has strong legs — 7 years ago

Daniel Ciolek

8.9

Nice smooth wine with lots of flavor - good value for price. — 7 years ago

David Kline

9.2

Shades of brick on the veneer; low variation across. Earthy, peppery, funky, fungus, tobacco leaf, dried cherry, overripe plum, violets, roses, dried bay and grill buildup. Silky palate explodes with rich red cherry and ripe plum. Prunes and fresh, ground black pepper follow while dark tobaccos and myrrh culminate. Rich, powerful, perfumed and incensed. This dungeon shadow hound from the underground begs for chunks of grilled meats!


#cdp #chateauneufdupape #châteauneuf #domainedurieu #2015 #magnum #appellationchâteauneufdupapecontrôlée #misenbouteilleaudomaine #rhone #rhonerouge — 2 years ago

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Laura Purdy

9.2

Found the 2018 Barrel Chaser for $30 - what a deal. This is a great Cab for the price. — 5 years ago

Joseph Barsky

9.4

2014 Vintage. 15.2% Alcohol. Inky black with smooth mouthfeel and great fruit, just a step behind the Larner. — 5 years ago

Natalie Logsdon

9.5

Really like this! Trader Joe's. Not sure I can get again though. — 6 years ago

Ely Cohn

9.1

I’ve had Jurassic Park Chenin from a handful of producers and I really like Jeff Fischer’s version. It’s dry Chenin in the shadow of, maybe, Huet dry Chenin. Creamy and acidic, fruity, floral, and spiced. Peaches, white flowers, and baking spices upfront. It picks up body from the lees and some time in oak. — 7 years ago

Nic Z

9.1

Saw the shadow of a great La Mission but it faded after three hours — 7 years ago

Stewart Ben

9.1

So good. 25% done in oak barrels really makes a nice balanced crisp wine — 8 years ago