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Fratelli Serio and Battista Borgogno

Cannubi Barolo Nebbiolo 2015

Nice Barolo which is just ready to drink so the best is yet to come! Typical Barolo nose and taste. And very favourable QPR for a Cannubi! — 5 years ago

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Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

Shawn and I both agreed this had the nose of the night!!!! Huge, opulent and incredibly enticing. I could literally taste of the wet leather when I was enjoying the nose. It's beauty is timeless. I have to tip my hat to any producer that can produce a wind which would hold up for 65+ years. Truly, truly incredible. It involved in the glass for well over three hours with no signs of fading. We literally went back-and-forth all night between this and the Mouton in regards to which would be the WOTN. Absolutely stellar. One of the best Latour that I've ever had. The only thing better than drinking my last bottle of this vintage is sharing it in the company of our great friends Shawn and Jennifer Rose. Nothing makes a bottle more special than the company of those with whom you are sharing it with.@Shawn R @Christine — 9 years ago

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Good times to be had
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OMG😃😃😃
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Love this!!!

Haber Family Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Ron R
9.4

A huge nose of maraschino cherries, a touch of smoke, olives, anise and jam compote.
Palette is utterly consistent, unfolding with additional layers of coffee and herbs. Tannins are finely grained and help to enhance the density on the mid palette. The finish is ultra-rich, with maybe a touch too much vanillin. 14.1% abv and pristine acidity help to distinguish the wine. The wine is gaining complexity in the glass. This is a stunning example.
Our thanks go to Santa
@Martin G Rivard who threw us another bone, and gifted us a great Napa example.
— 10 years ago

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TheSkip

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@Shawn G. Rose am waiting with baited breath. Maybe I'll pull the plug too on these!
TheSkip

TheSkip

@Ron R when do the festivities start? Tonight? Thursday? I have my 🐮 and 🍪 ready. Who else is joining? #jealous
Ron R

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Started tonight, @TheSkip. Stuff kicks off in earnest tomorrow. I'll bring the Mouton.

Giuseppe Rinaldi

Barolo Nebbiolo 1989

27 yrs young. Raspberry, damp earth, smoke. Classic Old World style. — 10 years ago

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Williams Selyem

Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir 1994

Jasmine Hirsch
9.3

Hunting for treasures in Dad's cellar, I discovered this gem of a labeling job. — 11 years ago

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When I hunt for treasures in my Dad's cellar it's actually his refrigerator and the treasure is always Budweiser 😕 #jealous also....you should trademark your thumb! It's as recognizable as the Golden Arches or the Nike swoosh.....
Eric Waxman

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Nice find!!

Domaine Parent

Corton Grand Cru Chardonnay 2013

Beautiful start to the annual wine group holiday dinner, this time at our place. Thank you to @Bill Bender for bringing this gem. — 8 years ago

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Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée da Capo Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Syrah 2000

Ron R
9.5

Tastes nothing like a CDP. Not so big and boisterous as I expected. Excellent wood treatment, with bright fruits still making an entrance. It presents big with blueberries, black tea and a hint of lavender. Excellent showing with many years ahead of it. From magnum. — 8 years ago

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Very cool. Love living vicariously through your posts.
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Guys, I have to say that the Wine Herd Nerds donate these gems. I’m humbled by their generosity. We have formed such a special friendship. I would never be able to taste these types of wines, otherwise. Therefore, I post the notes, immediately, since at some point, they may ask me to go forth and multiply 😏

Realm Cellars

The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Another beauty from @Martin G Rivard to close out Christmas with a bang. 🎄🎁🍷 — 9 years ago

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Modus Operandi Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Shay A
9.1

Got to enjoy this lovely Napa cab with the winemaker his self, Jason Moore, along with his red blend Vicarious. Though both were good, this one stood out. The wine was almost black as it hit the glass. Nose smelt of blackberries and a bit of tobacco. Tastes of black & blueberry jam. Tannins are still heavy...give this another 3-5 years. — 10 years ago

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I felt on fire, @TheSkip! Ha. These are actually delayed posts from when I was in Napa last weekend. I do some marketing on the side for a small boutique wine label, and the guy brought me out for 3 days. Killed some unreal wine as you can see, and met some awesome winemakers! I was always surprised the next morning after a big night that I had kept my notes straight!
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He's in wine heaven. Lucky so and so...
TheSkip

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As @Ron R just said - you are a lucky sob! #jealous

Deutz

Taillevent Brut Rosé Champagne

Great fresh and mineral qualities. — 10 years ago

Randall, David and 5 others liked this
Jason Brater

Jason Brater

Jealous is right. Dang! Too many delicious wines for one trip!

Hanzell Vineyards

Sonoma Valley Pinot Noir 1967

Alder Yarrow
9.4

Light ruby and brick. Sweet cedar and raisin aromas, wonderful cedar leather and dried herbs and flowers. Gorgeous — 11 years ago

Chris, Anthony and 14 others liked this
Tyler Thomas

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#Jealous ...but happy for you ;)

Domaine Ramonet

Bouzeron Aligoté

Delectable Wine

The perfect companion to a great beach read! — 11 years ago

Fred, Chris and 31 others liked this
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Nice shot
Paul W. Aubin

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Have to say that's a great picture. I will buy that bottle just for that alone!

Pommery

Cuvée Louise Brut Champagne Blend 2002

@Mike R Without a doubt my surprise of the night. Thank you so very much for sharing this with us all. 02’ Pommery Louise Brut Champagne. This is an extraordinary Champagne!
Tangerine, apricots, subtle roasted almonds. Yes, along with depths of evolving flavors that become more apparent at the end of your first glass(may I have another) I need a case of this in my life!
— 8 years ago

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@John Van Trijp Must try a bottle.
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@Shawn R This was incredible. You need to try one.

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Once again Cheval Blanc shows why it's such a legendary wine. The perfume (pencil, leather, Stone, braised beef, patchouly) is so hypnotic it draws you in and you do not want to let it go. Some of my favorite wine experiences, have involved various vintages of the "white pony." 1990 has an amazing reputation in this bottle did not disappoint the etched St-Emilion earth meets cab franc and merlot - like a great romance novel ... this wine me live happily ever after. Coming in first place next to Petrus (95) and Angelus (95) - in a blind tasting at Gwen in LA at wineLA "best bottle" dinner 2.8.17 — 9 years ago

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Jeff:: Yes - me too - but on this occasion 90 CB represented!!!
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Jason - of course - hi to your Dad
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@Ian Blackburn will tell him hi for you. :)

Stony Hill

Napa Valley Gewürztraminer 2012

Mike Smith
9.0

Mike had this 10 years ago

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Château Combel la Serre

Cahors Malbec 2011

Deep red purple. Dark, ripe fruit and a bit smoky. Paired fabulously with dark chocolate meringue. — 10 years ago

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Colgin Cellars

Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997

Wow! — 10 years ago

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Nooooo I did not @Dag Zapatero @Roman Sukley but I'm glad you guys had a chance to get together and share such a kick ass wine. Major FOMA right now.
Roman Sukley

Roman Sukley

I feel like we hit this wine at the exact perfect moment. Can't imagine it could possibly present any better. Thank you @Dag Zapatero Next outing needs to include @Bill Bender

Torii Mor

Dundee Hills Select Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2013

SW
9.1

SW had this 11 years ago

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David Todd

David Todd

Man you guys find great pinot's!! #jealous