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Domaine Roulot

Le Porusot Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 2013

Pristine! 2013 Porusot is in a perfect place, a significant step in complexity and weight from the Lieu-dits, showing stunning concentration and fruit density and layered aromatics with racy citrusy acids, stony minerality and superb length and texture on the palate. Top notch white burg. — a month ago

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Domaine Leflaive

Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay 1992

Tasted blind. Medium gold. Rich, “wow” nose... has a noticeable power that is a step above the other whites tonight. Lots of lemon and citrus, some gravel stone and dirt, tan spice, white acacia flowers. Later some creme brûlée thing pops in. The experience goes on and on for hours. Has an amazing level of balance... fruit, richness, complexity and structure. Again shows us this is an all time white. We all nailed our guess on this beauty by the process of deduction and the obvious quality of this amazing, in great condition juice. — 4 years ago

Josh, Andrew and 32 others liked this

Aluado

Reserva Alicante Bouschet 2017

A step up from the standard Aluado. More depth. Less soft. Really enjoyed — 5 years ago

Andrew Murray

Tous les Jours Santa Ynez Valley Syrah 2017

Great value! Founder Andrew Murray’s Vineyards is a 200-acre site, about 1,500 feet above Foxen Canyon Rd, inland portion of the Santa Ynez Valley, making the vineyard the highest in the county. A blend of Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvedre, "Tous les Jours" means “every day,” shows dark red with black fruit aromas and complex spice notes. On the palate, blueberry and black cherry with spicy cedar notes and some oak, Soft tannins, long finish. Very nice, did I say great value! — 5 years ago

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Emrich-Schönleber

Halenberg GG Riesling 2021

This feels a step behind the 2020 but is an excellent reminder of the value presented by great dry riesling. This wine is hard to find and rightly so….its a massive and ripe Riesling in a full body style. This wine to me was teetering the on the edge of over ripeness, but nonetheless had wonderful tropical and honeyed fruits. The typical minerality was present, but that took a back seat. My only critique is that it lacked a little focus and some of the linearity I’ve experienced with other vintages from this producer. Much much better on day 2 - this has a long life ahead. Equal to or greater in drinking experience than white burgundy 2-3x the price (albeit a different experience) — 4 months ago

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Mark Ryan Winery

Monkey Wrench Merlot Blend 2018

I loved this one, step mom knows how to pick them. Bold, smooth, bold refectory after notes. Outstanding! — 4 years ago

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1966

Perfectly stored btl of La Mission that is one of my favorite drinking vintages. This has been fully mature for more than 10 years & has not lost a step showing the classic La Mish character. An underrated vintage that has never disappointed. — 5 years ago

Severn, Ryan and 35 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2002

Straw gold with ample refined bubbles and lots of energy. Grew its power with air in the glass. In a great spot, and destined to last a long time. Notes of citrus, pear, stone and a little pineapple. Nice acidity. A step above the 2004 Krug next to it. — 3 years ago

Severn, Daniel and 19 others liked this

Château de Beaucastel

Hommage à Jacques Perrin Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2000

Really a wonderful wine. Totally good to go. Not sure I’ve had the “hommage” before, definitely a step up in intensity and depth. Inky dark in the glass. Loads of dark fruit with some savory bacon notes. Really delicious. — 3 years ago

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Severn Goodwin

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Great great wine, been seeking some '89 for some time, regret not buying when it was 'affordable'.
Lyle Fass

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@Severn Goodwin had a glass of 89 at Daniel on my birthday 15 years back. So legit. Also had more at a vertical I did back to 78 with 89/90 homage in there at PJ Clarkes’s of all places. 83 and 81 Beaucastel I still remember but 89 Hommage is maybe best wine they ever made there.
Severn Goodwin

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@Lyle Fass As always, you're a lucky dude. I do regret not grabbing '89 & '90 when I had the chance back in the day, but hindsight...

Henriot

Millésime Brut Champagne Blend 2008

2008 Henriot Millésimé. Sharp nose of lemon and lime, crushed riverbed rocks and slight floral notes. Sharp and crisp on the palate, almost wishing for the acidity to take a step back for the wine to unfold. Long finish. Let’s see how this develop in a few years. — 5 years ago

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