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Wine Type
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Vintage
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Variety
Locale
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Date
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Score
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Red
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1999 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin Au Vellé
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1999 Denis Mortet Gevrey Chambertin (Village)
Gevrey Tasting May 17, 2024
Slightly faded Burgundy color and brown rim. Developed, complex, “quintessential aged Burgundy bouquet”. The mouth revealed mature, red fruit (sour cherry), excellent balance, a velvety texture, and spice on a 15 second finish. Terrific showing for a 25-year-old village wine from a great producer in a great vintage. If you like aged burgundy, this is a treat.
92 points.
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Red
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1999 Domaine Denis Mortet Gevrey-Chambertin
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2010 Domainre Dujac Gevrey Chambertin Aux Combottes Premier Cru
Gevrey Chambertin Tasting May 17, 2017. PNP
Reddish purple color with browning at rim. Effusive bouquet of red fruit, with earth and tobacco. Medium body, but rich red vibrant fruit producing mid-palate stimulation extending to the back of palate, exquisitely balanced, integrated tannins with spice on a long (30+ second) finish. The wine delivered tremendous intensity without weight. It was terrific, and the wine of the tasting.
93 Points
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Red
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2005 Bodega Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata
Mendoza
Red Bordeaux Blend more
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2005 Catena Zapata Nicolas
Cellared since release
Bottle opened 20 minutes prior to pouring at wine dinner.
Purple core with slight lightening at the rim. Nose of black fruit, tobacco, and smoke.
Rich, black currant fruit with great depth and concentration creating a lush mouthfeel, accompanied by good acidity, freshness, and complexity to go with a 30+ second finish.
Excellent showing for this Argentinian Cab – Malbec blend, which never disappoints, currently drinking at its peak. I suspect it has 15 to 20 years of pleasurable drinking ahead.
95 points.
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Red
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2009 La Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos d'Audignac
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2009 Pousse D'Or Clos D'Audignac Volnay
Purchased on release; enjoyed Friday March 22, 2024
45 minute decant
Deep ruby color with slight lightening at rim. Expressive bouquet of black fruit and sous bois. Rich, aged, succulent fruit, excellent balance, soft tannins, and 10+ second finish.
A really enjoyable Volnay 1o Cru with all the characteristics of the 2009 vintage on full display. A lovely wine from a really good producer.
In a perfect spot now, and still has 5+ years of drinking pleasure ahead.
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Red
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2008 Beaux Frères Pinot Noir The Upper Terrace
Ribbon Ridge
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2008 Beaux Freres, The Upper Terrace
Cellared since release; served at Burgundy Corton tasting (as the ringer) March 14, 2024. Opened 30 minutes prior to tasting.
Slightly faded burgundy color core with brown at the rim.
Highly developed and complex bouquet of red fruit, earth, and wet leaves.
Mature, rich, layered red fruit, soft tannins, and good balance. Great intesity without weight. Very complex.
This 16 year-old Ribbon Ridge Willamette Pinot finshed 3rd out of 6 six wines and NOT identified as the ringer by four experienced (>30 year) burgundy tasters.
Enjoyable. Drink up.
92 points.
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Red
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2000 Château La Tour Haut-Brion
Pessac-Léognan
Red Bordeaux Blend more
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2000 Chateau La Tour Haut Brion
Acquired in 2010; Enjoyed March 12-14, 2024
Purple core with slight lightening at the rim. Nose of black fruit and tertiary elements. The palate revealed rich, mature fruit, good balanced with soft tannins and a "Graves mouthfeel" to go along with a 10+ second finish.
Another 2000 Bordeaux giving pleasurable drinking now. It will likely not show additional improvement and I would suggest drinking any remaining bottles over the next 2 - 3 years.
92 points.
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Red
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2000 Château La Tour Haut-Brion
Pessac-Léognan
Red Bordeaux Blend more
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2000 Chateau Latour Haut-Brion Pessac Leognan
Coravined for 2 glasses 2/14/2024. Enjoyed with rack of lamb Valentine’s dinner
Purple with slight lightning at the rim. Cigar box and black fruit on the nose. The wine opened in 30 minutes, revealing rich Cassis fruit, velvety tannins, fresh acidity and spice on a 15 second finish. Another beautifully aging 2000 Bordeaux with a 3 -5 year pleasurable drinking window ahead.
92 points.
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Red
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2010 Calera Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard
Mount Harlan
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2010 Calera Jensen Pinot Noir
Acquisition June 2022 from wine shop after late release from winery library
Opened for 1 hr; Enjoyed at blind tasting Jan 25, 2024
Deep ruby, with slight browning at the rim.
Nose of red fruit and wet earth. The mouth revealed rich, caressing, vibrant fruit with impeccable balance, soft tannins, and a 20+ second. Simply outstanding, and in a perfect place right now. It was the WOTN.
A real tribute to the winemaking talents of the late Josh Jensen.
94 points
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Red
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2012 Domaine Dujac Chambolle-Musigny
Pinot Noir more
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2012 Domaine Dujac Chambolle Musigny
Cellared since release
Opened Jan 1, 2024; drank over 3 nights.
Deep ruby, with slight orange rim. Nose of red fruit, and forest floor
Black fruit initially in the mouth, good balance (acid) and integrated tannins.
To my palate, the wine was initially more Morey St Denis in character rather than a Chambolle Musigny. However, after 90 minutes of air, there was a softer, red fruit predominance and the wine developed complexity, which was apparent on the second and third nights.
This was maybe not quite as good of some of the Dujac Village wines I have enjoyed in the past, which have been so good – especially the CM Village.
Nevertheless, it was enjoyable, and I think it will get better.
If I opened one today, I would give it at least 60 minutes of air before sampling.
90 points
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Red
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2014 Bodegas y Viñedos San Roman Toro Viña San Román
Tinta de Toro, Tempranillo more
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2014 San Roman, Toro
Cellared since 2017 after a visit to the winery. Opened December 26, 2023
Dark purple with black fruit and vanilla on the nose.
Big, rich, Tempranillo wine with good structure and nice acid providing freshness. There is appreciable oak, and tannin which provides good upside potential for development of complexity and still greater enjoyment.
Will open the next bottle in 2026.
If I were to open one before then, I would give this at least 1 hour of air.
92 points.
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Red
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2002 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
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2002 Pride Mountain Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellared since release 2004, Opened and enjoyed Dec 22, + 23, 2023
Deep purple top the rim of the glass. Nose of dark fruit and slight vanilla.
Rich, deep black fruit with definite touch of sweetness on tip of tongue, segueing to a sumptuous, caressing mouthfeel. The wine had a 10 second finish.
This Mountain Cabernet fruit driven wine is delivering great drinking pleasure at 21 years of age and exemplifies why you buy and cellar good wine. It has a long life ahead, but regrettably, it was my last bottle.
94points.
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Red
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2009 Jean-Michel Guillon Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes
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2009 Jean Michel Guyon Gevrey Chambertin Vieilles Vignes Village Wine
Cellared since 2015
PnP on Dec 10, 2023 drank over 3 nights
Crimson-garnet with definite bricking. Nose of black fruit, slight wood and Sous bois.
The mouth revealed rich, dark fruit, soft, integrated tannins with good balance. There was still some complexity as wine evolved in the glass and better on the second night. The finish was short.
An aged but still very enjoyable village wine. It is at the end of its drinking window.
90 points.
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Red
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2005 Dupont-Tisserandot Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers
Pinot Noir more
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2005 Dupont Tisserandot Gevrey Chambertin Les Cazitier Premier Cru
Cellared since purchase 2008
Tasted at Burgundy (Gevrey Chambertin) lunch Nov 15, 2023
Decanted 20 minutes for sediment (minimal)
Deep Crimson in the glass with some brown at the rim. There was a pleasant and complex bouquet of black fruit and tertiary elements.
The wine was full bodied with black fruit predominating. There was appreciable tannin at the outset that decreased but persisted during the tasting.
The palate did not match the nose in that there was minimal complexity and less than a 10 second finish.
I may have waited too long with this wine, as I expected more from a 2005 premier cru. Unfortunately, it was my last bottle. I would drink it up.
89 points.
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Red
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2000 Clos du Marquis
St. Julien
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2000 Clos du Marquis Bordeaux St Julien
Cellared since release.
Coravined on Nov 13, 14, 15, finished Nov 16.
Deep purple to the rim in the glass. The nose featured black fruit and hints of tobacco.
The wine was full bodied with rich fruit and impressive creme de Cassis. The was good acidity and good balance, and integrated supporting tannins to go along with a 10 second finish. This second wine of Leoville Las Cases was extremely enjoyable, seemed youthful, and probably drinking at its apex now. I believe this is true of most 2000 Bordeaux that I've had tasted recently. In my opinion it has another 5 to ? 10 years ahead.
92 points.
The score would have been higher with a longer finish
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Red
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2010 Argiano Brunello di Montalcino
Sangiovese more
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2010 Argiano Brunello Montepulciano
Cellared since release.
Coravined Nov 10, 11, 12, 2023
Deep ruby color with slight lightening at the rim.
Nose of red fruit, tobacco, and a touch of earth.
Medium to almost full body with red fruits predominating, displaying excellent depth and purity along with a hint of charcoal. There were supportive tannins producing an excellent mouth feel with mid-palate stimulation, culminating in a 20+ second finish.
This extremely enjoyable 2010 Brunello features excellent structure, complexity, and a definite grip. A really good wine, that should have at least 5 to 10 years of enjoyable life ahead.
94 Points
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Red
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2005 Domaine Jean Garaudet Pommard Les Noizons
Pinot Noir more
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2005 Jean Garaudet Pommard Village
Cellared since 2008
PnP November 8, 2023 at Burgundy lunch (Pommard and Volnay)
Dark crimson core with surrounding light red and brown at rim.
Enjoyable and enticing nose of red fruit, sous bois, and a floral element.
Medium bodied nicely aged red fruit, good balance, soft tannins, complex. And featuring a 10+ second finish.
Overall, a beautiful, feminine tasting, aged Pommard village wine from a very good vintage - a real surprise- which placed 2nd in the tasting lineup. Drink up.
90 points.
PLEASE NOTE this is the : Jean Garaudet Pommard Village NOT the les Noizons
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White
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2010 Daniel-Etienne Defaix Chablis 1er Cru Côte de Léchet
Chardonnay more
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2010 Daniel-Etienne Defaix Vallion Chablis Premier Cru
Purchased May 2023 (just after release from Chateau)
Drank at Burgundy lunch November 2. 2023
Bright yellow in the glass.
Notes of white peach and pear on the nose. The mouth revealed medium body, crisp and pure chardonnay, with white peach and pear fruit. There was bright acidity, good structure, and complexity. I enjoyed the wine over the next three nights.
This is a young tasting, vibrant wine at 13 years of age.
For me, it is everything a Chablis should be.
Bravo.
92 points.
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Red
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2003 Vincent Ravaut Corton-Les Hautes Mourottes
Corton Grand Cru
Pinot Noir more
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2003 Gaston and Pierre Ravaut Corton Les Hautes Mourottes GC
Purchased July 2023; Served at Corton tasting Nov 1, 2023
Decanted for 20 minutes for sediment, which was minimal.
The wine showed a deep ruby core, transitioning to a reddish-brown at periphery, and was brown at the rim of glass
There was an appealing complex nose of red fruit, sous bois, and plum..
The mouth revealed a beautifully matured red fruit, both cherry and black cherry, with a very enjoyable textual mouthfeel. The tannins were soft, but nicely supporting, and they added to the overall enjoyment of this wine, which featured a 10 second finish. This is a tremendously complex wine which evolving continuously during the two-hour tasting.
All in all, a well matured, developed, complex, and very enjoyable a GC Burgundy for people who enjoy aged wines.
I would recommend drinking within the next 1-2 years and would not decant this wine in future tastings.
92 points.
Please note this is the Mourottes and not the Bressandes
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Red
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2018 Walter Hansel Winery Pinot Noir The North Slope Vineyard
Russian River Valley
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2018 Walter Hansel Pinot Noir North Slope
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Cellared since release from the winery.
Popped and poured October 18, 2023 and drank over two nights.
Purple core with dark red rim to the edge of the glass.
Nose of red fruit and slight vanilla.
Mouth filling, lush, black cherry fruit, with noticeable but not intrusive oak, good balance, (but not with the acid in many red Burgundies), integrated tannins and a five second finish. It was better on the second night, with tremendous richness and the absence of the oak. The wine is not a fruit bomb.
At this young stage it is a fruit driven, well-made, and intriguing pinot noir.
This is my first of 6 bottles. I will drink a bottle every 2 years or so over the next 10 years, and probably put the last two bottles in blind Cote de Nuits tastings as “ringers”.
It will be interesting to track its evolution, but I strongly believe it has many years of pleasurable drinking ahead.
93 points.
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Red
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2013 Cade Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Howell Mountain
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2013 Cade Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellared since purchase in 2014. Opened and decanted with a steak dinner on October 4, 2023.
The wine color was deep purple to the rim in the glass.
There was subtle black fruit but definite vanilla on the nose. The wine featured full and rich Cabernet fruit, and was definitely fruit driven. There was appreciable oak in the wine but no tertiary development. All of the "action" was up front. That is to say, there was no complexity and a very short finish. There was evident tannin which may allow further development.
For now however, it is a monolithic, Napa California Cabernet.
88 Points
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Red
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2010 Château Tour St Bonnet
Médoc
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2010 Tour St Bonnet Cru Bourgeois
Cellared since purchase
Second of 3 bottles
Coravined Sept 21, 2023; Opened Sept 22, and drank over two nights
Deep red in the glass to the rim. Nose of cherry fruit, wet earth and tobacco. The palate was a medium to full-bodied with savory cherry fruit, and good acidity, producing notable freshness. The wine was complex changing in the glass over each hour in the glass and a 10+ second finish.
This is a consistently good Cru Bourgeois with a great QPR , which has put on considerable weight since my last bottle in 2019. It is delicious. The wine is drinking really well now, and likely won't has 4 to 6 years of pleasurable drinking ahead.
91 Points
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Red
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2007 Bodega Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata
Mendoza
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2007 Catena Zapata Nicolas
Cellared since release:
PNP dinner 9/23/2023
Deep purple to the rim. Subtle nose of fruit. This is a young, big, fruit driven, very structured wine with firm but not obtrusive tannin, with a 30 second finish. There is no tertiary development yet. The Nicolas blend of 70% Cabernet, 20% Malbec and equal parts of Petit Verdot and Cab Franc is always nice.
This is one of my favorite big reds. It never disappoints.
The 2007 has 15 to 20 years of enjoyable drinking ahead.
94 Points
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Red
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1995 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve
Napa Valley
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1995 Berringer Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Cellared since release
Ca. Cab tasting of Friday night group, Sept 22, 2023.
Decanted for sediment (20 minutes) and returned to corked bottle.
Deep ruby color in glass with a brown rim. Complex nose of aged Cabernet, fruit, plums, wet earth, and cedar.
Beautifully aged, sweet plum fruit, which was very much alive. Excellent balance, soft and almost totally resolved tannins, along with a 20 second finish.
For me, everything you could want in an aged Napa cab.
Tied for WTN with 1994 Martha's Vineyard Heitz Cab.
Drink up over the next year or so.
94 points.
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Red
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1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Napa Valley
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1999 Joseph Phelps Insignia
Cellared since release in 2001.
Enjoyed on September 18, 2023 with dinner after it was opened and placed in decanter, drinking it over the next two and a half hours.
The glass revealed a purple core, surrounded by deep crimson with slight browning at the rim. The nose featured black fruit and tobacco. The wine seemed a bit closed initially, but within 15 minutes it opened to reveal lush cassis fruit that was deep, and pure. The tannins were integrated and soft, and the wine had an enjoyable textural mouth feel along with a definite “grip” to go along with a 20 second finish.
It is a beautifully aged California Meritage with five to seven years of enjoyable drinking life ahead.
94 points.
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Red
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2000 Château Pape Clément
Pessac-Léognan
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2000 Pape Clement
Coravined 8/6/2023, 8/16/2023
Opened and Drank over 3 nights 9/3, 9/4,and 9/5/2023 with increasing pleasure delivery.
Deep purple color with slight lightning at the rim. The nose featured, black currant, tobacco, coffee. The wine was full-bodied and rich, with black fruit, great balance, freshness, and a beautiful mouthfeel. There was tremendous complexity to go with a long finish.
This is another 2000 Bordeaux drinking at its peak. Just lovely.
I would predict 5 to 10 years of additional enjoyment in its future.
95 points.
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