When most people say "old vines" they mean 35-50 years old. Why? Because older vines tend to produce wines of greater concentration, depth and complexity. Also, the older the vine the lower the yield so you need a lot of old vines to produce a fraction of what the younger vines can produce. But the quality is far greater than what young vines can give you. In the #Rothenpfad, for example, the vines average 85 years and these Rieslings are incredibly rich, full-bodied and extremely complex...plus they age beautifully. This #2011 has an almost chewy texture for a #Riesling and will stand up to rich sauces and grilled meats with any red wine. #ClemensBusch #Rieslinglover
— 10 years ago
It seems everyone in #Burgundy is fighting the premox problem and #MarcelEnte appears to be winning the battle as this marvelous magnum attests--classic fleshy #Meursault with just enough oak influence to give it a seductive complexity that seems to be enhanced by the #magnum bottle format--drinkable now but has loads of aging potential! #closdesambres #2011 — 10 years ago
Exceptional, expressive; aromatic and just so poised; holding back its full potential with residual oak bits; more behind the wine than meets the eye; #syrah #coterotie #guigal #2011 ; not big in texture for a warm region shiraz; more the elegant road, pushed that way by long oak time; tannic; 13.5%; AUD 200; long juicy mix of oak spice and shiraz blueberry; so fab #uncorkedandcultivated #wineandfoodtours #France2017 to visit; also there #2016. — 10 years ago
A perfect champagne to celebrate a perfect friendship! Cheers to your new fabulous home Melanie!🥂 Loving sharing this 2011 vintage with you! What an elegant and feminine Champagne with a blend of Chardonnay from Côte des Blancs and Pinot Noir from Cumières. Delicate hints of strawberry and rhubarb with a mineral finish with impeccable finesse. #champagne #vintagechampagne #2011 #louisroederer #saturdaynight #celebration #housewarming #funtimes #vin_elegance — 7 years ago
Incredibly solid pajana in 2011. 30 minutes in the decanter and it starts to really show. Built for another 15-20, though. #barolo #2011 #underratedvintage — 9 years ago
#margaux #chateaukirwan #2011 #joeldamienrobitaille #secondwine — 10 years ago
#barolo #italy #2011 #joeldamienrobitaille
Great bottle of wine — 10 years ago
Even better the second day. Tart cranberry, pomegranates with a slight nutty finish. Rich with tart acidity. #delectable #pinotnoir #domaineserene #willamettevalley #2011 — 11 years ago

Alpha Omega Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Another solid Cabernet from Alpha Omega. Drinking beautifully right now after 30-min decanting.
アルファオメガのカベルネです。友人をおもてなしする際も安心して開けられるワインですね。30分程度のデキャンタですぐに楽しめるワインでした。
#wine #napavalley #cabernet #alphaomega #californiawine #2011 #california #napa #agingpotential #ワイン #カリフォルニアワイン #赤ワイン #アルファオメガ #カベルネ — 8 years ago
Best dessert wine #2011 — 9 years ago
Lots of arisen nuts and figs for #2011 but very old world in style.. A savory nose rum raisin quality very interesting! — 10 years ago
#chateausoutard #saintemilion #france #merlot #red #joeldamienrobitaille #holoro #2011 #grandcruclassé — 10 years ago

#Gigondas #2011 #DomainedeFontsane #Rhonevalleywines #Rhonelove #dinnerwine #Saturdaynightwine
#sommlife #sommelier #somm
#redwine You're hit on the nose with aromas of baking spice, clove, plum, licorice & red berries. Solid & inviting medium plus tannins, body, medium plus viscosity, complexity & great finish. Lovely & a vintage to revisit!
( 72% #Grenache / 23% #Syrah /
3% #Mourvedre / 2% #Cinsault ) — 11 years ago
Sage Shimoda
2011 Spottswoode Family Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (The 30th Anniversary Bottling)
I could not wait any longer and decided to open this. Trust the producer. 2011 was a difficult year, but the very top winemakers make great wines under the most difficult condition. Cassis, dark chocolate, plum, mint, herbs, pencil and minerals. Lighter than expected. Medium-bodied. Delicious. Would love to compare it with their 2010 vintage which RP gave 100 points.
開けるには早いかなと思いつつも待ち切れず、スポッツウッドの2011年をトライ。2011年は非常に難しい年でしたが、トップクラスのワインメーカーが手掛けるワインはさすが。カシス、ダークチョコレート、プラム、ミント、ハーブ、鉛筆の芯やミネラルなど。思っていたより軽めでミディアムボディーな仕上がり。美味しくいただきました。近い将来、ロバートパーカー氏が100点をつけた2010年と飲み比べてみたいものです。
#Spottewoode #2011 #redwine #wine #赤ワイン #ワイン #California #Napa #ナパ #カベルネ #cabernet #napavalley — 7 years ago