Doug Powers

9.4

Another fantastic 2001 German Spatlese, this is amazing, awesome cut and great acid balance, this has 10+ years, at least, ahead of it, great juice!! — 15 hours ago

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Doug Powers

9.1

[Delectable — This is 2006 Jacomus Cellars Primordium Cabernet Sauvignon.] A blend of 50% Pepper Bridge Vineyard and 50% Seven Hills Vineyard (Walla Walla Valley, 95 cases), this lovely Cabernet shows red and black fruits, some tannin still, good depth and length, some earthy notes that add some nice complexity, long, lingering finish, seems close to mature, very nice! — 19 hours ago

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Doug Powers

9.1

I believe this was Aldo’s top Barolo back in the day(??), this is much more evolved than the 1982 Gaja Barbaresco, drying tannins and some just barely on the downside soy notes detract, as my brother always tells me, rarely are older wines great, but sometimes individual bottles are, still a very good 43-year-old Barolo!! — 7 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.1

[34% Viognier, 31% Marsanne, 20% Grenache Blanc, 13% Roussanne, 2% Clairette.] Fresh, crisp, lively floral, white stonefruits, and faint mineral notes in this lovely Central Coast white Rhône blend, very good acidity, nice balance, medium-long finish, very fine!! — 8 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.1

[60% Chardonnay, 24% Pinot Noir, 16% Pinot Meunier.] Apple notes up front, rich and balanced, tiny, tight bubbles, good length, very nice Champagne! — 19 hours ago

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Doug Powers

9.2

Lovely redfruit aromas and flavors, this is much more youthful than the Ducroux, very fine acidity, this will last another 3-5 years, but I’m pretty sure this is last bottle, it’s amazing how good aged Cru Beaujolais can be, long, lingering finish!! — 4 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.7

Classic Napa Cabernet, mint/eucalyptus, so rich and complex, even at age 22 this is still very youthful, this is consistent with my last checkin in 2020, great wine made for my friend (Del) Britton. — 5 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.0

Still quite dark purple color, dark fruits, structured, a fair amount of tannin as well, I purchased it on my friend’s recommendation, but readily admit I don’t know the cepage, though I believe 9 different winemakers each made about 10% of the final blend, thus “Nine Hats.” If anyone knows more details, I’d welcome the education!! — 19 hours ago

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Doug Powers

9.1

Lovely redfruit and floral (roses) aromas and flavors, this is now mature, but like most 2011 Bojos I purchased, is still fresh with lively acidity and lovely fruit, lingering finish, very nice! — 4 days ago

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Doug Powers

9.6

Beautiful redfruit and floral aromas and flavors, faint road tar, actually still quite youthful in its flavor and structure, super long, lingering finish, incredible for a 43-year-old non-Cru Barbaresco!! — 7 days ago

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