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Red

2003 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

5/3/2024 - paulst Likes this wine:

90 points

2003 had hot weather; this is still young; blackberry; evenly balanced; light depth; still developing.

paulst commented:

5/4/24, 4:48 AM - Did not decant.

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1997 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard Oakville

3/13/2024 - paulst Likes this wine:

94 points

Lean and mellow with resolved tannin; smooth texture; light cherry and blackberry; elegant finish.

paulst commented:

3/14/24, 10:45 AM - No extra air time needed with this bottle.

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1995 M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon Hermitage Syrah

3/11/2024 - paulst Likes this wine:

96 points

Elegant and lean; long and silky; cherry and raisin; balanced.

paulst commented:

3/11/24, 7:16 PM - Thanks for your notes. I have a case that I recently cracked. I decant and let it sit for an hour. They are superb.

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1997 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard Oakville

2/24/2024 - paulst Likes this wine:

92 points

Light and lean; elegant and soft; fully resolved; mellow finish.

paulst commented:

2/25/24, 8:51 AM - The wine is in its prime with soft tannin; I would not wait.

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2016 Willm Riesling Kirchberg de Barr Alsace Grand Cru

8/27/2020 - paulst Likes this wine:

92 points

Tart initially; opened later with lemon-apricot; bracing supportive acidity; balanced crusty finish.

paulst commented:

10/16/20, 5:59 PM - Verna-

Thanks for your comment. To expand on crusty - I experienced acidic light lemon curd notes.

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2003 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée Red Rhone Blend

8/31/2014 - paulst Likes this wine:

88 points

Green and tannic with light fruit and a harsh backbone.

paulst commented:

9/1/14, 5:24 AM - Thanks for your note. Could be a bad bottle, especially when I see other posts. I had two and both were disappointing. Could have also been a transportation issue.

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2004 Fattoria Galardi Terra di Lavoro Roccamonfina IGT Aglianico

8/26/2014 - paulst Likes this wine:

88 points

Light earthy light cherry. Delicate with an slight acidic backbone.

paulst commented:

8/26/14, 6:34 PM - I think I opened it too soon, especially when I look at the drinking window. But, with very little fruit I am worried about its future.

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1996 Château Clinet Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend

7/9/2014 - paulst Likes this wine:

93 points

Some blackberry in nose; nicely textured with good balance; complex; still young.

paulst commented:

7/30/14, 3:28 AM - I had a 2 hour decant.

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1982 Château d'Issan Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend

3/23/2014 - paulst Likes this wine:

94 points

Light earthy nose; integrated tannins with blackberry and cherry; nice balance and texture with smooth long finish.

paulst commented:

3/24/14, 5:41 AM - This has 12 alc. Great buy for $80 (all in) on WineBid. Have 11 more and will be patient, expecting it to improve over the next 15 years.

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2005 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Ferrington Vineyard Anderson Valley

12/6/2013 - paulst Likes this wine:

89 points

Austere with light cedar and cola; textured and moderate finish.

paulst commented:

12/9/13, 6:14 AM - Hard to say. I am a relative newby with the CA Pinots. My prime focus is with those of Bordeaux. With that in mind, I'm inclined to say it needs more time because of its tannic backdrop. What are your thoughts?

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2005 Château Cap de Faugères Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend

8/25/2013 - paulst Likes this wine:

87 points

No notable nose; blackberry; unbalanced, greenish and tannic; time will help?

paulst commented:

8/26/13, 5:23 PM - I am always hopeful. What are the characteristics that form your doubts?

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2005 Château Rollan de By Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

8/25/2013 - paulst Likes this wine:

90 points

Rubber and tar nose; opulent blackberry and raspberry; coarse, textured and nicely balanced; nice concentration on the finish; great QPR here.

paulst commented:

8/26/13, 10:58 AM - It is improving and developing, but not as young as a 2005 Cap de Fagerers from Cotes de Castillion, which I had next to it and was much more green tannic.

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2001 Le Macchiole Paleo Rosso Toscana IGT Cabernet Franc

5/26/2013 - paulst Likes this wine:

92 points

Nice texture with deep blackberry and well integrated sweet tannins.

paulst commented:

7/4/13, 5:35 PM - I think it shows signs of early maturity with nice tannic integration.

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1994 Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

5/21/2013 - paulst Likes this wine:

90 points

Rubber earthy nose; blackberry; smooth; tannins a bit tart. Hoping it will improve. There is a tart and rather dry streak in the finish although the soft blackberry does come through.

paulst commented:

5/22/13, 7:38 AM - I'm hoping it will improve. The nose is classic rubber. There is a tart and rather dry streak in the finish although the soft blackberry does come through.

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2002 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon Kronos Vineyard Napa Valley

5/5/2013 - paulst Likes this wine:

92 points

Sweet blueberry-blackberry with a bit of a kick; very nice tannins that integrate well, especially in the finish.

paulst commented:

5/6/13, 7:05 PM - 2-3 hr decant.

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2010 Kutch Pinot Noir McDougall Ranch Sonoma Coast

1/31/2013 - paulst Likes this wine:

95 points

Flowered light black cherry nose; black cherry on palate with complex flavors of light raisen, blackberry and cherry with undertones of vegatables; light tannins that are already nicely integrated but show promse of a great future.

paulst commented:

2/1/13, 4:29 AM - Yes, a true old world style. I have 12 more on Jamie's wish list. By the way, you own some outstanding Pinot Noirs.

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