Dave

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Clos La Coutale

Cahors Malbec 2000

Dave

9.2

Dave had this 2 days ago

with Jim and Doug

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Tom Casagrande

@Doug Powers - Your inability to consume at a rate that keeps pace with your purchases has led to some eye-opening notes about wines I would have written off decades ago!

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, my predicament is a big in my system, I never intended it to end up like that — I will say that I don’t post the stuff that’s clearly past it and undrinkable, unless it’s one that shouldn’t have gone past it too early.

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande — “bug in my system”

Anko

Salta Malbec 2024

Dave

9.0

On this week's episode of wines I've never seen... Apparently everyone bought this at Costco but I got it at my corner shop. It's pretty solid, checks all the malbec boxes. Doesn't stain my teeth.
Listening to Shania Twain with Josh Homme. What a match made in purgatory. — 8 days ago

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Tegan Marriott

Yumilicous, asparagus and vino 🍷

Dave

You got it! @Tegan Marriott

Castello Giulio

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2020

Dave

9.2

I had an eye exam at Costco today, and bought this. 2 hours of air time. It's very sweaty and savory. Not a great Brunello, but it's very good.
Listening to Herman's Hermits — 10 days ago

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Dave

You're still youngish, @Doug Powers

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Something tells me you're into something good.

Dave

That's the song! @Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Clos La Coutale

Cahors Merlot 2023

Dave

8.9

Simple and enjoyable. Very dark, spicy, tannic, and medium bodied. Good!
Listening to Waxahatchee — 3 days ago

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Dave

Right on! It's so cheap I'll get a few to tuck away @Doug Powers

Peter van den Besselaar

Before 2010 this wine needed 10 to 15 years to soften tannins, since then the producer focusses on ripe fruit and smoother tannins.

Doug Powers

@Peter van den Besselaar, I very much appreciate you posting these insights about the changes in the winery’s growing/ripening process. Those old ones, it was difficult to even guess when they’d be ready. At least the 2000 I posted on has great fruit currently, and not terribly drying tannins!!

Heredis

Langhe Nebbiolo 2023

Dave

9.1

I've had a few vintages, it's always very good.
Listening to Bowie — 6 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

When I drink Nebbiolo, I’m always careful to take my protein pill and put my helmet on.

Dave

🌎🚀 @Tom Casagrande

Areyna

Estate Luján de Cuyo Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

Dave

9.1

Areyna Cabernet Sauvignon, Luján de Cuyo Argentina 2024.
South American cabs are hit and miss for me. This one is a hit. Too easy to drink, plenty of ripe fruit and not overly oaked. Bright acidity in balance with pleasing tannins. Yeah, I'd definitely do this again with friends and steaks.
Listening to Billy Strings — 8 days ago

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Tom Casagrande

Pretty talented young fella (says the old dude).

Dave

Mind blowing @Tom Casagrande

Bouchard Aîné et Fils

Héritage du Conseiller Pinot Noir 2024

Dave

8.5

Wow, so light and thin. I keep hoping with each sip that something will happen, but it never quite gets there.
Listening to the Lost Dogs — 3 days ago

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Château Cone-Taillasson Sabourin

Côtes De Bordeaux - Blaye Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

Dave

8.9

Better than the first time I had this, and it was definitely because of the right food and good company.
Listening to U2 — 6 days ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

Blaye is underestimated

Dave

This was good, though cheap. Do you have any recommendations? @Peter van den Besselaar

Louis Jadot

Beaujolais-Villages Gamay 2024

Dave

9.0

Well, we all know this one. Average rating 8.7? Where's the love?
Listening to the Apers — 8 days ago

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Seth Masterson

It's playing to a tough crowd!

Doug Powers

@Dave , it’s just Delectable messing with your head!! 🤔🤷😂

Sean Minor

California Series Pinot Noir 2022

Dave

8.6

Sydney, the guy at my corner liquor store gave me this bottle. He doesn't drink 😀 and he wanted my opinion. I guess other customers said it was bad. I don't think it's flawed, it's just not very good. Initially it tastes like water. So flat and lifeless. Interestingly enough, if you swirl it around in your mouth for 20 seconds, it becomes a little ok. Water to wine, like the wedding at Cana. This is more words than I've written about wines I love.
Listening to the Beatles (We can work it out 🎶) — 8 days ago

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