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White

2014 Vincent Dauvissat (René & Vincent) Chablis 1er Cru La Forest Chardonnay

12/29/2021 - the godfather wrote:

Good with significant air. Moldy cork, not at level of previous bottle

the godfather commented:

12/30/21, 8:36 AM - Good to know, I have a wax top vaillon so fingers crossed!

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2017 Foxen Pinot Noir John Sebastiano Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills

6/28/2021 - the godfather wrote:

Very stemmy, not bad after it settled down

the godfather commented:

9/11/21, 1:40 PM - I associate dill pickle with American oak barrels. For the most part don’t enjoy any amount of stems as tastes very green and takes years to integrate. That said, DRC and Dujac use stems, and happy to drink either.

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2005 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

8/9/2021 - andrewdodd86 Likes this wine:

95 points

Beach 2021; 8/7/2021-8/14/2021 (Kiawah Island, SC): (From Magnum) WS WOTY, but for me simply a good pour. All ripe round red fruit and fleshy Grenache. Classic CdP notes without being too meaty, more tobacco and pepper notes, tart dusty cherry, plum, fig, raisin kinda all dried fruit. Additional air and decanting didn't seem to help as it started to fall apart a bit. Good, but I guess for the hype I was let down. Past peak? Funky spot?

the godfather commented:

8/15/21, 12:49 PM - 95 = good?

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Bérêche et Fils Champagne Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

12/25/2020 - the godfather wrote:

Best version of this I’ve had, so great

the godfather commented:

12/28/20, 9:33 AM - 2019, assuming that is most recent

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Red

2005 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco Asili Nebbiolo

10/18/2020 - the godfather wrote:

Tired and pruny

the godfather commented:

10/20/20, 3:32 PM - yep

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Red

2016 Podere le Boncie (Giovanna Morganti) Le Trame Toscana IGT Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese

9/13/2020 - the godfather wrote:

Really good bottle for this wine, definitely prefer the cinque however

the godfather commented:

9/13/20, 7:49 PM - Multiple vintages of each, prefer the cinque.

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White

2018 Alice et Olivier De Moor Chablis L'Humeur du Temps Chardonnay

8/9/2020 - the godfather wrote:

Absolutely stunning and everything I want in a white wine

the godfather commented:

8/15/20, 10:40 AM - I can never keep my hand off long enough to age but the wine has all it needs to age very well I imagine.
the godfather commented:

8/15/20, 9:15 PM - Definitely

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Marie-Noëlle Ledru Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Champagne Blend

4/16/2020 - WEB,III Likes this wine:

92 points

M-N Ledru wines were excellent quality to price when readily available at $54.99/bottle. Now the average price on wine-searcher is $96/btl.

the godfather commented:

4/16/20, 2:26 PM - and it's still excellent qpr........

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Jacques Selosse Initial Champagne Grand Cru Chardonnay

7/21/2019 - the godfather wrote:

97 points

Fire, this was one of the best champagnes I’ve tasted, secondary, beyond complex

the godfather commented:

7/22/19, 8:41 AM - 2013
the godfather commented:

7/23/19, 4:56 PM - Enjoy!

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White - Sparkling

2013 Vouette et Sorbée Champagne Fidèle Pinot Noir

4/27/2019 - JOsgood wrote:

93 points

This bottle was smoking good. Such a vibrant, dry Pinot Noir based Champagne with tight and focused bubbles. Serious length on the finish. Time to reload on this food friendly Champagne when the price is right.

the godfather commented:

4/29/19, 9:20 AM - my last one was insanely good also

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Red

2008 Frederic Esmonin Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques Pinot Noir

2/19/2019 - JOsgood wrote:

Attractive nose - smells like a classic and traditionally made red Burgundy. Unfortunately, the palate has no sizzle whatsoever. Linear, thin and undistinguished. Goes to show you why these wines are so cheap compared to market for the same plots.

the godfather commented:

2/21/19, 2:21 PM - yum

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Red

2016 Domaine Chanterêves Bourgogne Pinot Noir

2/12/2019 - the godfather wrote:

with significant air this wine gave nothing, so far not a fan of this vintage.

the godfather commented:

2/15/19, 8:44 AM - variation or closing down. I was probably generous with the last comment due to an affinity for the producer

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Marie-Noëlle Ledru Champagne Grand Cru Extra Brut Champagne Blend

7/15/2018 - the godfather wrote:

All time, brilliant with pizzana

the godfather commented:

12/4/18, 7:59 PM - I wish, no I brought it in.

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Red

2013 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Barolo Monvigliero Nebbiolo

8/24/2018 - the godfather wrote:

Super feminine for a Barolo, olive and red fruit dominate, young obviously but very open, great stuff

the godfather commented:

9/23/18, 3:08 PM - It was so open, I did not. I think it’s best to judge upon opening.

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2008 Domaine G. Roumier / Christophe Roumier Bourgogne Pinot Noir

5/19/2018 - JOsgood Does not like this wine:

85 points

Nose smelled of garbage. The palate was disjointed. Not a sound bottle or just a bad wine? Not sure.

the godfather commented:

5/21/18, 11:28 AM - ouch

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White

2010 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Brézé Chenin Blanc

5/19/2018 - JOsgood wrote:

Tasted from magnum. Surprised at how tight this was. Very rich and lengthy on the palate. No longer a wine I’m all that fond of anymore.

the godfather commented:

5/21/18, 11:28 AM - sucking on a lemon

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Rosé

2016 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé Mourvèdre Blend, Mourvèdre

2/14/2018 - JOsgood wrote:

Didn't show much and you can do much better for less $$. Needs time or just overrated?

the godfather commented:

2/15/18, 4:40 PM - Highly overrated stuff

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Red

2009 Arcadian Pinot Noir Sierra Madre Vineyard Santa Maria Valley

1/4/2018 - JOsgood wrote:

This bottle was firing on all cylinders! The legend of Joe Davis grows, just don't bring up the whole Dujac ordeal...

the godfather commented:

1/5/18, 5:02 PM - lmao

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Red

2016 Comm. G.B. Burlotto Verduno Pelaverga

12/18/2017 - JOsgood wrote:

Not as good as previous bottles. A bit tight and one dimensional.

the godfather commented:

12/19/17, 4:44 PM - always tastes better in the homeland

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White

2015 Peter Lauer Kupp Kabinett Faß 8 Mosel Saar Ruwer Riesling

8/12/2017 - the godfather wrote:

This is seriously special juice, can't imagine a better kabinet

the godfather commented:

8/12/17, 3:09 PM - Indeed. Haven't opened a 2015 yet but I have no doubt that will surpass the fass 8.

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2006 Château Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Grenache

6/24/2017 - JOsgood wrote:

Serious wine. Big structure and tannins. Still just a baby with that cherry red spicy fruit. Showed tight, slowly opened with air.

the godfather commented:

6/25/17, 6:13 PM - Not great?

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2015 Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py Gamay

3/28/2017 - the godfather wrote:

a simpler or more ready to drink wine vs 2014. Still very good

the godfather commented:

3/29/17, 11:06 AM - Haven't had 13 in a bit but recall it being more complex than 15, don't think you'll be disappointed cracking a 15 now.

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Red

2014 Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py Gamay

3/2/2017 - ddemetri wrote:

77 points

Nose has dirt and mushrooms and tumeric.

Palate has significant sourness. Like a sour beer made out of grape juice. Cranberry and lingonberry.

the godfather commented:

3/6/17, 5:27 PM - must have been a bad botle

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Red

2007 Domaine Les Roches (Alain et Jérome Lenoir) Chinon Cabernet Franc

8/16/2016 - JOsgood wrote:

This was a strange bottle. The nose was weird, I thought it was VA perhaps. The palate was not showing much - no real fruit and a bit of dirtiness. Could have been an off bottle or just shut down. I loved the 2006, too bad about this bottle.

the godfather commented:

8/17/16, 3:35 PM - didn't do much for me

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2014 Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py Gamay

5/27/2016 - JOsgood wrote:

Lovely stuff. Followed over two days. Serious cherry on night 2. At this point, I prefer the Corcelette but we shall see how they evolve.

the godfather commented:

5/28/16, 9:13 PM - I'm liking the CDP better

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Red

2006 Vietti Barolo Castiglione Nebbiolo

12/1/2015 - jmw17 wrote:

1 hr decant. Shut down hard behind a brick wall of tannin. Sigh

the godfather commented:

12/1/15, 10:31 AM - Unfortunate, never know what you'll get with barolo, I had one of these around a year ago and it was a beauty.

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Red

1999 Alain Graillot Crozes-Hermitage Syrah

11/10/2015 - JOsgood wrote:

Not a fan of this wine and not particularly interested in this producer. The palate is dominated by a strong flavor of olives. Probably better young.

the godfather commented:

11/12/15, 12:33 PM - never understood the hype here. Never had a good one

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Red

2008 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo Nebbiolo

9/24/2015 - NostraBacchus Likes this wine:

98 points

Wow!!! Once again an incredible showing of Bartolo 2008. It's extremely complex, quintessential Barolo with aromatics of red fruits, dried fruits, crushed flowers, tobacco, tar and many other things. It's medium-full bodied, has pretty high but super-silky tannin, and medium-high acidity. It's again super aromatic but totally weightless. Great and complex finish. I have had this wine a few times and it never showed anything less than spctacular. Quintessential Traditional Barolo.

the godfather commented:

9/25/15, 4:58 PM - this was the best young barolo I had ever tasted when it was released, may have to crack another one soon.

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Red

1999 Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello Barolo Monprivato Nebbiolo

6/1/2015 - abh wrote:

flawed

Lunch 5/2015: Corked. Very badly. The one sip I could bear to take revealed lovely texture and balance, and even some fruit flavours that were strong enough to survive the TCA. But the nose was totally compromised.

the godfather commented:

6/5/15, 2:50 PM - had a 1999 corked as well, no fun!

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Red

2010 Domaine Regis Rossignol-Changarnier Bourgogne Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir

1/9/2015 - JOsgood wrote:

89 points

Nice but not to the level of the first bottle of the lot. This was on the thin side. Floral on the nose with an earthy core. Hope for some fireworks on the next bottle.

the godfather commented:

1/11/15, 10:29 AM - Lots of variability

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Red

2005 Brewer-Clifton Pinot Noir Ashley's Vineyard Sta. Rita Hills

12/24/2006 - JOsgood wrote:

95 points

An incredible pinot produced by the super talented duo of Greg Brewer and Steve Clifton...this fine lady is drinking awesome right now...a tremendous range of flavors hits you with the first sip...great nose of sweet berries and crushed rock...I've loaded up on the Ashley's b/c it is drinking so good right now...I'm laying down the Mt. Carmel and Cargassachi for the time being.

the godfather commented:

11/4/14, 4:24 PM - TASTY

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Red

2012 Julien Sunier Régnié Gamay

10/30/2014 - JOsgood wrote:

Steps behind the Fleurie, it just is. Good and food friendly. More brush and earth, less pleasure.

the godfather commented:

11/4/14, 4:18 PM - I enjoyed this quite a bit, I remember fleurie being much more quiet

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Savart Champagne Premier Cru L'Accomplie Extra Brut Vieilles Vignes Champagne Blend

11/1/2014 - JOsgood wrote:

93 points

So freaking good! I love Savart and the L'accomplie is my favorite of the NV range. Nice upfront fruit with palate staining minerals. Fantastic!

the godfather commented:

11/4/14, 4:17 PM - need to taste this stuff

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White

2012 Domaine Roulot Bourgogne-Aligoté

11/3/2014 - JOsgood wrote:

91 points

Just a fabulous Aligoté that was perfect as an aperitif and later with cheese and nuts. Really has it all, nose, palate, body and finish. Need to make this my house vin blanc.

the godfather commented:

11/3/14, 5:52 PM - you have an excellent palate

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Red

2009 Famille Isabel Ferrando Châteauneuf-du-Pape Colombis Red Rhone Blend

11/3/2014 - the godfather wrote:

60 points

wretched, nothing but alcohol, undrinkable in my opinion

the godfather commented:

11/3/14, 5:49 PM - Glad someone found my OPINION useful. One which I certainly would not change.

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2004 Uccelliera Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

11/24/2012 - the godfather wrote:

Huge wine but young. Lots going on, I like

the godfather commented:

11/29/12, 3:44 PM - big wine. needs more age

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Red

2005 Arcadian Syrah Sleepy Hollow Vineyard Santa Lucia Highlands

3/1/2010 - JOsgood wrote:

Very nice with plenty of air. Food friendly and has a lovely core of white pepper on the palate.

the godfather commented:

3/1/10, 9:41 PM - you like?

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