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Jefferson Vineyards

Jefferson's Own Vin Rouge Red Blend

Interesting, more spicy notes of cinnamon and nutmeg than fruit. We first tasted it at Jefferson vineyard at Monticello on my 66th birthday trip. — 2 months ago

Cantina Zaccagnini

Il Vino Dal Tralcetto Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2021

Delicious. Smooth red that would pair with almost anything or perfect to drink on its own. — a year ago

Fratelli Branca Distillerie

Antica Formula Vermouth di Giuseppe B. Carpano 1786

A great vermouth; easily stands on its own — 2 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Delectable Wine
9.8

The 2008 Dom Pérignon is a huge, powerful Champagne and also clearly one of the wines of the vintage. This is one of the most reticent bottles I have tasted. So much so that I am thinking about holding off opening any more bottles! The 2008 has always offered a striking interplay of fruit and structure. Today, the richness of the fruit is especially evident. Readers who own the 2008 should be thrilled, but patience is a must. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, August 2021)
— 3 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Paul J
9.5

1hr+ decant. Dark red color with subtle purple rims. Super complex nose and wine, so not even going to try and describe. Has a little bit of everything all summed up by awesome! Distinct on its own. — 5 months ago

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Enderle & Moll

Buntsandstein Pinot Noir 2020

I thought I would retire. But for this I came back. A stunning wine 9.6 now will be 9.8 or more with age. Turmeric, oregano, Vernet Branca without the bitterness. World Class - a class of its own really. Too bad so little is made. — 2 years ago

Ira, Andrew and 11 others liked this

Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Excellent drinking on its own — 3 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2007

What’s not to like? Vibrant vintage coming into its own. Rich sweetness, tropical notes. Beautiful capper. — 8 months ago

Raul, Joe and 27 others liked this

Nicolas Jay

Own-Rooted Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Cherry, sarsparilla, mushroom, sweet tea. — 10 months ago

Ira, Tom and 1 other liked this

Enderle & Moll

Baden Spätburgunder Rosé 2020

In the hottest summer since forever, Enderle & Moll Spat rose is the solution to my Texas problem. This works for when I want red and red doesn't want to work. It's the heart and soul of German Spat with the ability to quench thirst. A cool dip off Liason, with more texture and thicker concentration.

It doesn't look like Rose'. It looks like 20 year old Barolo - crimson with browned edges. Awesome cherry laden notes. Fresh bing - dark to stain your fingers. And candied cherry too - like Ludens cough drops. And mint and menthol. And that texture - this is 13.5% ABV, but not syrupy the way Bandol rose's can be.

It's own exceptional thing. Drink at cellar temp.
— 2 years ago

Milissa, Severn and 14 others liked this
Lyle Fass

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as unique as any wine out there
Severn Goodwin

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I'm getting to this wine in a few weeks, can't wait.
Ely Cohn

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@Severn Goodwin @Lyle Fass probably undersold a bit. Really lovely