The Mine

Big Basin Vineyards

Rattlesnake Rock Syrah 2018

Everybody seems to have glowing opinions of this, but mine was just a good wine and all the complexity in depth that I’m hearing about here I just didn’t get. A very good balance of strong flavors drank it across three days, dark pepper, and tobacco notes and ripe fruit and I will say without any overwhelming attendance. The structure was just incredible. Very good wine, maybe I’m just different than the other reviewers.  — a month ago

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The Ojai Vineyard

Bien Nacido Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Santa Barbera Chardonnay is really becoming a favourite of mine. The Pinot from SB seems to get all the attention here in Sweden but the Chardonnay is outperforming the Pinot by a mile. Very bright and well balanced. Seashell, pear, honey, hezelnuts, jasmin, tiger balm. — 3 years ago

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Martin Bergo

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Being an easily accessible SB in Sweden I must say I enjoy all their wines a lot, but I agree with your assessment on the Chdy.

Domaine de Fondrèche

Cuvée Nadal Côtes du Ventoux Red Rhone Blend 2011

2011. Very interesting up or down reviews on this wine. Several mention funky notes, where I tasted none. Several noted high tannins, where maybe mine had mellowed. Body was a little thin and it did take over an hour to start opening up, but I paired it with some Indian takeout and it paired great! — 5 years ago

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Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

Somm David T
9.2

2008 a good to very good vintage depending on the producer and region.

I’ve had the 2008 a few years ago. The bottle from my collection, better. This one is not in decline, just not as enjoyable. Still shows a fair amount of earthiness where the bottle from my collection did not. In fairness, I gave mine a good decant and this bottle had been open but not decanted.

Emirates Lounge Dubai with Wagyu filet.
— 8 months ago

Tom, Jay and 15 others liked this

Guillaume Selosse

Largillier Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Noir

7/17 Disgorgment, and 2010 based. Always a favorite of mine, and with some bottle age it takes on even further levels of unmatched complexity, layers, depth and aromatics synonymous with Selosse. Largillier is a wine I just can’t stay away from. — 4 years ago

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Casino Mine Ranch

Amador County Vermentino 2021

More character than I expected from a Vermentino. — 2 years ago

Bonnie Hodur
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Long Shadows Vintners

Feather Red Bordeaux Blend 2018

Oz Cag
9.4

This is going down VERY easily. For the pricetag I would expect nothing less. It has such wonderful flavour, is robust and honestly, not a wine I want to share... It's all mine, nom 🙂 — 3 years ago

Long Shadows Vintners

Feather Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Always a favorite of mine with Pedestal. Nice and dark without being overdone. — 5 years ago

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