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White
2003 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc Cuvée Roussanne Vieilles Vignes France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
94 points
Honey gold colour. Massive nose with butterscotch, sultana raisins, honey, apricot, white peach, and spice. Medium-full bodied, unctuous, with pineapple, spice, coconut, apricot, and minerals. Long finish, 45-50s, with tropical fruit, apricot, and white flowers.
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Red
1990 Poggio Antico Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
93 points
Medium-garnet colour. Aromas of dried roses, dried violets, black licorice, dried cherries, and a hint of leather. Medium-bodied, with orange rind, tea, leather, dried cherry, dried flowers, sottobosco, and a hint of blueberry. Medium-long finish, 35-40s, with licorice, red currant, leather, and dried flowers.
Red
1986 Gaja Barbaresco Sorì San Lorenzo Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barbaresco
93 points
Dark ruby/garnet colour, almost opaque. Aromas of tar, dried flowers, truffle, meat, and dill. Medium-full bodied, with tar, licorice, leather, plums, cherry, mushrooms/earth. Nice tannic structure. Moderate finish, 35-40s, with earth, cherry, mushroom, and flowers.
Red
1990 Château Grand Mayne France, Bordeaux, Libournais, St. Émilion Grand Cru
89 points
Medium-ruby colour. Aromas of cedar, tobacco, tea leaf, black cherry, plums, and a hint of leather. Dusty. Medium-full bodied, nice tannic structure, with cherry stone, black cherry, leather, and cigar box. Moderate finish, 35s, with cherry, leather.
Red
2003 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
92 points
Light-medium ruby colour. Armas of fruit punch, eucalyptus, kirsch, herbs, currant, brown sugar, and red licorice. Medium-full bodied, with alcohol, cherry, kirsch, spice. Moderate finish, 35s, with black fruit, pepper, spice, and kirsch. Needs time.
Red
2001 Neal Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Second Chance Vineyard USA, California, Napa Valley, Atlas Peak
91 points
Inky purple/black colour. Aromas of black licorice, black plums, cocoa, blackberry. Full-bodied, lush, huge wine, with vanilla, blackberry, and blackcurrant. Moderate-long finish, 40-45s, with coffee, cream, and blackberry.
Red - Fortified
1985 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Portugal, Douro, Porto
91 points
Dark garnet colour with black tinges. Aromas of raisins, vanilla, spice, licorice, and Christmas cake. Full-bodied, with notes of Christmas cake, spice, and raisins. Moderate-long finish, 40s, with raisins, prunes, Christmas cake, and alcohol.
White - Sweet/Dessert
1980 Château d'Yquem France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
92 points
Amber colour. Aromas of apricot, honey, white peach, white flowers, lemon peel. Medium-full bodied, with apricot, peach, white flowers, honey, and lemon peel. Moderate finish, with apricot and lemon peel notes.
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