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Red

2003 Château Léoville Poyferré St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

10/5/2023 - Vino Me wrote:

92 points

3rd time I have had this wine. It is holding it's own but does not seem to have improved much since I last had it in 2015. A dirty purple color. Aromas of wet earth. Integrated tannins with cassis, blackberry and tutti frutti. A little sweeter than the Leoville Barton we drank next to it. Some oxidation on the finish. 91-92 points.

Vino Me commented:

10/6/23, 9:54 AM - Decanted for 2 hours and drank it over another 3 hours.

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Red

2000 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée Red Rhone Blend

10/24/2022 - Vino Me wrote:

92 points

My last bottle and the 6th time I have had this wine. Purchased for $35 on release in 2002. Not decanted but it could have used it since there was a good bit of sediment. Burnt crimson color. Very rustic with plum, garrigue and gamey notes. 92 points.

Vino Me commented:

1/17/23, 7:34 AM - I thought it was at or slightly past its' peak.

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Red

2019 Halcon Vineyards Mourvèdre Yorkville Highlands

11/16/2022 - Vino Me wrote:

93 points

Opened by Blue Oval at an offline and tried next to the 2011 Tempier Bandol La Migoua. I liked this bottle better. This property was recently purchased by Pax Mahle and others and will go into their estate wines. Deep purple color. Floral nose. Rather fruity and forward with leather and black fruit notes. 93 points.

Vino Me commented:

1/17/23, 7:32 AM - Thanks. I fixed it.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2001 Château Rieussec Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

11/16/2022 - Vino Me wrote:

98 points

Opened a 750ml at an offline. 5th time I have had this wine and the best bottle yet. This is really coming into it's own. Beautiful golden color. Notes of salty pear, honey, carmel and butter. Wonderful acidity that holds all the sweetness in check. Long spicy finish. I have 2 more bottle and am in no rush to drink them. 98 points.

Vino Me commented:

1/17/23, 7:31 AM - I'm not sure it will improve any more but it will hold in a good spot for a while.

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Red

2006 Stefania Syrah Eaglepoint Ranch Mendocino County

1/1/2022 - Vino Me wrote:

91 points

Purchased a few at auction for $10 recently and was excited to get them. Paired with prime rib which my Sister in Law overcooked as usual. Not decanted. 4th time I have had this wine. It was drinking very well. Dark ruby color. Smooth and round at 15 years old. Soft tannins. Notes of red berries and pepper. Mush more elegant and feminine than I remember. 91 points

Vino Me commented:

1/14/22, 2:40 PM - They had a magnum of his pinot noir for about $40 but I missed it.

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White - Sparkling

2012 L. Aubry Fils Champagne Le Nombre d'Or Sablé Blanc des Blancs Brut Nature Campanae Veteres Vites Champagne Blend

3/14/2021 - Vino Me wrote:

92 points

Purchased on sale for $40 (normally $75). A blend of 25% Chardonnay, 25% Arbanne, 25% Petit Meslier, 25% Pinot Blanc from the Montagne des Riems. An interesting wine since 75% of the fruit comes from legacy grapes (grapes which can no longer be planted in Champagne). Zero dosage. I last had the 2007 version of this wine. Aged primarily in stainless steel. Interesting and unique bottling. Very crisp with chalk and citrus notes. Lighter body with a fine bead. You can hold this for a few more years comfortably. 92 points

Vino Me commented:

11/23/21, 8:36 AM - I found it at Binny's in the Chicago area.

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Red

2014 Fontodi Dino Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT Sangiovese

11/6/2020 - Vino Me wrote:

88 points

This normally sells for $60. I bought this at auction for $35. 100% Sangiovese from Panzano aged for 12 months on it's skins in orci (clay amphora). The orci are made in the families terracotta factory. This is one of the newer wines made by the estate having been first released in the 2009 vintage. This had a funky nose and I would have been well advised to decant it. Sweet cherries and lavenders on a soft palate. An earthy wine with moderate tannins. I would wait to open this wine and give it more time in bottle. 88 points.

Vino Me commented:

12/3/20, 8:01 AM - Most of them have been orange wines and I have never been a fan of the oxidative style that so often accompanies aging in clay.

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Red

2017 Wyncroft Pinot Noir Lepage Estate Fennville

4/23/2018 - Vino Me wrote:

90 points

Tasted at the winery. Barrel sample. A blend of clones 115, 943, SW and Calera from 4 year old vines. Clear ruby color. Notes of wet stones, cranberry and some blackberry. Solid grip on the finish at present. 89-91 points.

Vino Me commented:

5/6/20, 1:47 PM - I follow the wineries in SW Michigan much closer than up North since I have a vineyard near South Haven so I'll confine my recommendations to the SW part of the State. I really like how Modales has started out. They only opened their tasting room a year ago but have some impressive wines. Also White Pine, Karma Vista and Dablon have some nice wines but not at the same level as Wyncroft. I'll be revisiting a lineup from Hickory Creek for the first time since they came under new ownership in the next few days and will post notes.
Vino Me commented:

6/17/20, 2:04 PM - Never visited that winery. Passed it by many times but never stopped in. They specialize in Rhone varietals which in my opinion are not the best suited grapes for SW Michigan. I will visit at some point.

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Red

2014 Jean Stodden Spätburgunder Alte Reben Ahr

7/6/2016 - Vino Me wrote:

96 points

Jean Stodden Winery Visit (Rech, Germany); 7/4/2016-7/10/2016 (Rech, Germany (Ahr Valley)): Tasted at the winery with Alexander Stodden. We were lucky that he had a bottle of this open because it is not normally available for tasting. The 2010 vintage of this wine finished first in a Decanter tasting for best Pinot Noir outside of Burgundy. This wine was only released in May 2016. The grapes are sourced from the oldest vines in the Grand Cru Recher Herrenberg vineyard. Herrenberg is a South facing steeply sloped (60% slope) and terraced vineyard. The vines used for this wine are 90 years old and are ungrafted making them extremely unique and valuable. Aged in 100% new oak barriques. amazing how well this young wine showed. Ruby red color. Subtle integrated tannins. Smooth and silky texture. The most feminine of his wines and very elegant. Notes of slate, black cherries, strawberries and wet stones. Long finish. This wine is extremely long aged. Purchased one for $105. I won't touch mine for years. 95-96 points.

Vino Me commented:

5/2/19, 1:50 PM - Of the 3 you mentioned, I would lean toward the Sonnenberg. Although my favorite vineyard in the Ahr would be the Krauterberg near Walporzheim. The Garkammer vineyard near Walporzheim is also very special but it is a monopole site and only Adeneuer makes wines from there.

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Red

1998 Château Pavie Decesse St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend

5/20/2018 - Vino Me wrote:

93 points

Opened by Mark. Decanted 4 hours before drinking. 2nd time I have had this wine. The favorite of the 4 1998 Bordeaux. Round with integrated tannins. Notes of plums, currant and blackberries with a smooth finish. 93 points.

Vino Me commented:

4/12/19, 9:21 AM - The first time I had this was in 2010 and we decanted it for 2 hours. I think a minimum of 4 hours decanting would be optimal at this point.

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Rosé - Sparkling

2018 Haven Pointe Vineyard Pinot Noir Rosé PetNat Lake Michigan Shore

12/31/2018 - AllRed wrote:

Courtesy of VM. Lovely pink color with an odd note of a spent firework cartridge- a little sulfur, a little gunpowder, a little smoke- rather unique. Better on the palate, where one gets a nice bit of fruit, primarily strawberry. I am interested to see where this goes from here.

Vino Me commented:

1/2/19, 10:48 AM - I talked to Jim Lester about the gunpowder aroma. He says it is sulfur compounds trapped in the bottle. I sulfured the wine on 9/15 and bottled on 9/24 before fermentation was finished. Normally sulfur would blow off in an open air fermentation. Nothing I can do about it now. If I make this again, I'll have to go more natural and not sulfur the wine (which acts as a preservative).

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White - Sparkling

2004 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année Champagne Blend

12/7/2018 - Vino Me wrote:

93 points

Opened by Bill. First made in 1976, this is a blend of 14 Crus and mostly (88%) Grand Cru. 66% Pinot Noir and 34% Chardonnay. 1st time I have had this vintage although i've had the 1990, 1996, 1997, 1999 and 2002. This bottle was up there with the 1996 and 2002. Pale straw color. This is in a nice spot. Starting to show some honey and cream notes but still lively with a solid bead. No rush to drink. 93 points.

Vino Me commented:

12/9/18, 7:58 AM - Only tried it early although it was the last of the 3 Champagne I tried

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White - Sparkling

2004 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Brut La Grande Dame Champagne Blend

10/12/2018 - Vino Me wrote:

94 points

Medium yellow color. Buttery nose. Notes of brioche dough, fresh cream and apples. Loaded with character. Fuller bodied. 94 points.

Vino Me commented:

10/16/18, 2:57 PM - Yes much better values. As you could probably guess my wife bought this when we visited Veuve back in 2013. I was glad to open it with some friends for their anniversary since they like overpriced industrial Champagne.
Vino Me commented:

10/16/18, 3:01 PM - Paid $100 for this. If you want a better bottle for less money. HDH currently has the 2008 Launois Special Club for $65. This is the last Special Club that Launois will ever make as they have now left the Club. 2008 is an outstanding year in Champagne.

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White

2016 Lake Michigan Vintners Pinot Gris Outcross Vineyards Lake Michigan Shore

7/30/2018 - Vino Me wrote:

86 points

Tasted at the winery. Clean and very pale in color. Lower aromatics but good fruit on the palate with lemon notes. 86 points.

Vino Me commented:

8/6/18, 10:33 AM - Whites certainly do better than Reds in Michigan but there are some very good reds being made in Southwest Michigan. Wyncroft makes excellent Pinot Noir, Cabernet and Merlot. I am biased though since I own a Pinot Noir vineyard in Southwest Michigan. Nonetheless, Southwest Michigan has a long way to go but the growth in vineyard acreage and number of producers has really taken off.

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Red

2012 Ceritas Pinot Noir Escarpa Vineyard Sonoma Coast

9/19/2017 - Vino Me wrote:

91 points

Opened by LostVerse. 2nd time I have had this wine. Creamy texture with vanilla and cherry notes. 91 points.

Vino Me commented:

9/22/17, 9:27 AM - I think you can drink this now through 2022.

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Red

2007 Fattoria Petrolo Torrione Toscana IGT Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese

3/31/2017 - Vino Me wrote:

81 points

A blend of about 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot from the Boggina, Casariccio, Lecceta, Asilo and Campaccio vineyards. 3750 cases made. This was WS's #37 wine of 2009. This Supertuscan was first made in 1988. I had the 2000 vintage of this wine at the WS Grand Tour and loved it. This did not live up to that bottle. Decanted for 2 hours. A darker brick red color. Earthy plum aromas. Notes of leather and soft red fruit. Light tannins and body. 81 points.

Vino Me commented:

4/28/17, 7:52 AM - This was the 2nd of my 3 bottles. The 1st bottle showed similarly. I bought these in 2015 from a retailer who was closing them out for $16. I suspect poor storage before I bought them might be the culprit.

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Red

2014 Josten & Klein Pinot Noir Vom Schiefer Ahr

12/3/2016 - Vino Me wrote:

91 points

Marc Josten and Torsten Klein are new and exciting winemakers in the Ahr Valley. This winery was Gault Millau's discovery of the year in 2013. This wine is sourced from vineyards in Mayschoss and Ahrweiler. Unfiltered and aged in used barrels. 12.5% alcohol. Light ruby color. Aromas of wet slate. Well balanced with notes of minerals, smoke and dark berries. Subtle tannins with a round finish. 90-91 points.

Vino Me commented:

3/24/17, 8:40 AM - Kind words. Thanks.

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Red

2012 Pio Cesare Barolo Nebbiolo

11/23/2016 - Vino Me wrote:

84 points

Retailer tasting. No formal notes. 84 points.

Vino Me commented:

3/16/17, 8:42 AM - This note is from 4 months ago but I recall thinking this wine was astringent with harsh edges and shallow at this young age.

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Red

2014 Kreuzberg Spätburgunder Ahr

2/18/2017 - Vino Me wrote:

88 points

Sourced from steep slopes on loess, clay and slate soils in the Ahr Valley. 12.5% alcohol. Aged in large used wooden barrels. This is Kreuzberg's introductory Pinot. Purchased for $15. Clear rose color. Wet earth and a little smoke on the nose. Notes of soft red fruit including cranberries and bing cherries. Mild tannins. A wine best consumed by 2019. 88 points.

Vino Me commented:

2/27/17, 8:28 AM - We visited the Ahr Valley last year and tasted at Adeneuer, Jean Stodden and Kreuzberg. This introductory level pinot is a very good value.

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Red

2013 Sine Qua Non Syrah ♂ Central Coast

2/10/2017 - Vino Me wrote:

94 points

Decanted and poured back into the bottle 10 hours before drinking. 79% Syrah, 7% Petite Sirah, 6% Mourvedre, 3.5% Touriga Nacional, 2.6% Viognier, 1.6% Chardonny, and 0.3% Muscat. Deep blackish red. 15.5% alcohol. As expected a behemoth of a wine. Notes of charcoal, cassis, smoke and black tea. Bitter edge on the finish which lessened as the night went on. Powerful tannins. The alcohol was not overpowering. 94 points by the end of the night.

Vino Me commented:

2/13/17, 9:29 AM - I fixed it. I was using the iphone app at first and touched the sliding scale for the score which registered a 100 by accident. Wrote some additional notes later in the night to adjust my score.

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White - Sparkling

2008 Gaston Chiquet Champagne Special Club Brut Champagne Blend

8/21/2016 - Frank Murray III wrote:

This was the finishing bottle of the 9 champagnes we tasted in the flight. However, like the Clouet 08 Brut, this bottle comes off a bit rich for me. My notes say a 'custard' note and also '7-Up', which in the US is a lemon-lime soda. Smooth drinker but too forward for me. And PS, I dislike these special club bottles--they are a real PITA to store. Have they always been made in this style?

Vino Me commented:

12/12/16, 12:28 PM - Yes. They have always been that shape.

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Red

2011 Kutch Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast

11/25/2016 - thelostverse wrote:

90 points

Despite VM's note, this bottle was popped and poured at his request for Lady VM after a night of many bottles. It was pretty fruit forward for a Kutch and could have used a short decant.

Vino Me commented:

12/1/16, 9:29 AM - I fixed my note. What was the bottle you said was leftover from the night before?

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Red

2012 Chehalem Pinot Noir Three Vineyard Willamette Valley

11/23/2016 - Vino Me wrote:

89 points

Retailer tasting. No formal notes. 89 points

Vino Me commented:

11/28/16, 1:26 PM - Good one.

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White - Off-dry

2011 Vineyard 2121 Riesling Lake Michigan Shore

11/7/2016 - Vino Me wrote:

61 points

Tasted at the winery. This was the worst wine I tried at this winery. 2% RS. A little funk on the nose. Notes of burnt hair and licorice. Bland and already fading. 61 points.

Vino Me commented:

11/13/16, 7:57 AM - Wasn't thinking of posting. Didn't think there would be much interest

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White - Sparkling

2009 Salmon Champagne Special Club Champagne Blend

11/26/2016 - Vino Me wrote:

92 points

This bottle was a gift from a friend who brought it back from Epernay since this is not imported into to US. This is the first Special Club produced by this estate which is located in Chaumuzy in the Ardre Valley. 50% Pinot Meunier and 50% Chardonnay. 291 cases produced. Future vintages will be 100% Pinot Meunier. 12% alcohol. Lighter body with a clear white straw color. Very bright with a consistent bead. Notes of red fruit, hard candy, wet stones and peaches. A very lively and youthful Champagne. Probably could use another year or more to really round out. 92+ points.

Vino Me commented:

9/23/16, 1:56 PM - Alexandre and Olivier have changed the blend after the 1st vintage. The 2009 was 50/50. The 2011 and 2012 are 100% Meunier. From the website: http://champagnesalmon.com/collection-special-club/

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White - Sparkling

2004 Pol Roger Champagne Vintage Brut Champagne Blend

4/9/2016 - Vino Me wrote:

91 points

This bottle was gift from Hugues Romagnan (export sales manager) at Pol Roger. Normally 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay. Deep yellow color. 3rd the time I have had this wine. High bead. Notes of creamy white fruit, toast and yeast. Round finish. 90-91 points.

Vino Me commented:

6/2/16, 2:30 PM - Room for improvement.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2002 Sine Qua Non Gewürztraminer Mr. K The Ice Man California

1/24/2016 - Vino Me wrote:

Opened by Anwar. This was from a bottle that was opened 2 years ago and kept in the fridge. Lacking in acidity. Nice fruit but did not have the depth I would expect from a SQN dessert wine. 85 points.

Vino Me commented:

1/25/16, 2:59 PM - I tried it without knowing how long it had been open. So when I tried it I was expecting something more. Anwar then asked me to guess how long it had been opened and my guess was 2 weeks.

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Red

2005 Château Léoville Barton St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

12/4/2015 - Vino Me wrote:

94 points

3rd time I have had this wine with the other times being in 2008 and 2013. Decanted for 3 hours. Garnet color and slightly cloudy. Minimal sediment. Old world styled. Notes of charcoal, smoke, plum and asphalt. Tight but not overpowering tannins. This is coming around and showing much better than in 2013 but still has a way to go. Hold. 94 points.

Vino Me commented:

12/4/15, 1:51 PM - Yeah. Hold. I have 10 more bottles so I can open one sometime. Half owner?

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Red

2011 Owen Roe Syrah Red Willow Vineyard Chapel Block Yakima Valley

4/1/2016 - Vino Me wrote:

93 points

Bought this on sale for $25 last year (normally $50). This is Owen Roe's top Syrah bottling. 665 cases produced. 33% new French oak. Took this to dinner at Salt of the Earth in Fennville, Michigan and they waived the corkage fee. Decanted an hour before dinner. A rich full bodied wine with spice, chocolate and deep dark berry notes. Solid tannins. Rather expansive with a full body. Still young but a very pleasurable wine to drink now if paired correctly. 93+ points.

Vino Me commented:

7/31/15, 8:35 AM - I pulled it to open it this weekend and put this preliminary info into CT.

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Red

2001 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

2/14/2015 - Vino Me wrote:

flawed

Opened by Mark. Corked.

Vino Me commented:

3/13/15, 9:09 AM - This is the 6th Neri BdM that I've had (all different vintages) and the 1st flawed bottle so they have a good track record and I wouldn't worry too much.

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White

2012 Heitz Cellar Chardonnay Napa Valley

2/14/2015 - Empirate Likes this wine:

91 points

Restaurant pick (Oceana in San Juan). Paired with tuna tartar and red snapper.
Delicious crisp and balanced Chardonnay.
Would do agian without a doubt.

Vino Me commented:

3/13/15, 9:05 AM - Hope you enjoyed your meal at Oceana.

FYI there's a space for private notes on the drink or remove page I think section 3.

Cheers

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Franck Bonville Champagne Grand Cru Cuvée Les Belles Voyes Chardonnay

1/6/2015 - aajder wrote:

93 points

This is 100% 2008 fruit. Deep color, this was vinified in 2 yr old Mersault barrels. The nose is deep and rich, showing flowers, creamy citrus and a touch of honey. This is medium full bodied on the palate, with excellent concentration and richness. The very long finish shows a deep mineral element with hints of nut and oak. This is modern but delicious.

Vino Me commented:

1/23/15, 7:47 AM - If you don't mind me asking, how do you know the bottle you had was 2008 fruit? I've been looking for the 2008 based version of this wine but thought that the 2004 was the latest one out. Where did you buy this?
Vino Me commented:

1/26/15, 8:10 AM - Likely hasn't hit any stores in the US then. We visited with Olivier Bonville in Sept 2013 and he opened the Belle Voyes sourced from the 2004 vintage back then. I was a little surprised that he bottled his 2008 based LBV already.

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Red

2009 Château Vrai Canon Bouché Canon-Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend

1/16/2015 - Vino Me wrote:

90 points

A blend of 95% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 2% Malbec from a 30 acre vineyard in Canon-Fronsac. The 1st of my 4 bottles which I bought on sale for $15. Not decanted. A very nice round wine with integrated tannins. Crimson color Low sediment. Notes of red currants and tobacco. 90 points.

Vino Me commented:

1/23/15, 7:52 AM - Quite a few people on CT write the same thing to me and proceed to tell me how I should be using CT.

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Red

1989 Château Meyney St. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend

8/13/2016 - Vino Me wrote:

86 points

56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 26% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot and 9% Cabernet Franc. The last of my 2 bottles. Decanted 2 hours before drinking. This did not show as well as the last bottle. Notes of leather and mushroom. 86 points.

Vino Me commented:

1/23/15, 7:49 AM - My note from 2006 is on the site. Here it is again: "I bought this wine for $35 at auction. WS gave it a 93 and WA a 90. I decanted it for about an hour before we drank it. It improved as it sat in its bottle during the night. It was moderately tannic and medium bodied. Notes of blueberry and kirsh. Drinking well now. 91 points."

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White - Sparkling

N.V. Armand de Brignac Champagne Ace of Spades Brut Gold Champagne Blend

10/20/2014 - Vino Me wrote:

89 points

Opened by Mark. Lot L1742. 100% Chardonnay from Cramant, Avize, and Oger. This was the only tete du cuvee which was a multi vintage wine and is made by the Cattier family. 1st time I have had this wine. Pale straw color. Medium bead. Nothing wrong with this wine but nothing special either. I think all of us at the dinner expected more. Notes of stony fruit, brioche and lemon zest. The most linear of the 6 champagnes. The gangstas who drink this could do a lot better with the $300 that they spend on this bottle. 89-90 points.

Vino Me commented:

12/15/14, 12:38 PM - I don't think there is anything political about my tasting note. The reference to "gangstas" relates to the fact that this house is now owned by gangsta rapper JayZ and is featured prominently in gangsta rap videos.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

2004 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

2/4/2014 - Vino Me wrote:

91 points

Opened by John at the Peking Duck House offline in NY. 1st time I have had the 2004. A pale yellow color and lighter than the 2003 which we drank next to it. More tropical than the 2003 with notes of orange marmalade and some concrete dust. Not sure that last taste belongs in a Sauternes but it added some interest. Good botrytis. 91-92 points.

Vino Me commented:

12/3/14, 8:14 AM - 2004 was not the best vintage in sauternes. I would be comfortable holding this for 15-20 years after the vintage. So 2024. After that I think the wine will start to fade.

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Red

2013 Marland Cabernet Franc Lake Michigan Shore

9/9/2014 - Vino Me wrote:

89 points

Marland Winery Visit (Wyncroft Winery, South Haven, Michigan): Tried a barrel sample at the winery. This was going to be bottled within a week. I believe the grapes are sourced from the Wren Song vineyard. Aged for 8.5 months in neutral French oak barrels. A violet red color and slightly cloudy at the present time. Made in a dry Chinon style. An earthy red with currant flavors and without any green notes. This had a good grip to it with solid tannins. A little gritty now but I expect that to resolve once bottled. Good density. should be a good value. 88-89 points.

Vino Me commented:

12/3/14, 8:10 AM - This is not a wine to age. It will be best while young and fresh. That being said, I would wait a few months before drinking to let it settle in the bottle since it was only recently bottled in September.

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Rosé - Sparkling

N.V. Laurent-Perrier Champagne Cuvée Rosé Brut Pinot Noir

11/12/2014 - Vino Me wrote:

92 points

At a retailer tasting. 100% Pinot Noir and 100% Grand Cru. Notes of raspberry, chalk and red fruit. 92 points.

Vino Me commented:

12/3/14, 8:07 AM - I'm not a fan of aging NV champagne. I would drink them within a year or 2 max of purchase.

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Red

2009 Owen Roe Syrah Ex Umbris Columbia Valley

5/20/2014 - Vino Me wrote:

92 points

100% Syrah from several vineyards in the Columbia, Yakima and Walla Walla Valleys. Opened with a smoked beef brisket. A heavy, full bodied wine with a deep crimson color. Thick texture with notes of tart cherries, blueberry syrup, vanilla and toasted oak. Firm tannins. 91-92 points.

Vino Me commented:

8/11/14, 10:09 AM - I guess it could be ready the other way but the brisket was the food pairing.

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Red

2010 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Calistoga

11/29/2013 - AllRed wrote:

90 points

Post-holiday dinner w/eyesintime (Anvil Club): Inky crimson color. Cassis, blackberry and chocolate aromas. Vanilla, red and black fruit, chocolate and herbal qualities on the palate. Shows just a bit of alcohol; firm tannins.

Vino Me commented:

12/5/13, 7:17 AM - Somehow I missed this wine at the dinner?

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Red

2006 Kistler Pinot Noir Cuvée Elizabeth Bodega Headlands Sonoma Coast

11/2/2013 - thelostverse wrote:

92 points

Gourmet IV opened by Allred. I'm not generally a Kistler PN fan, but this was a beauty. Cherry and red fruits with nicely integrated tannins and velvety mouthfeel.

Vino Me commented:

11/5/13, 7:15 AM - Chris claims he brought this.

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Red

2008 L'Aventure Estate Cuvée Paso Robles Red Blend

11/10/2012 - Vino Me wrote:

85 points

Offline with Hawaii Wine-O's; 11/9/2012-11/10/2012 (Haggis Home- Honolulu): Opened at the Hawaii offline. No formal notes. 85 points.

Vino Me commented:

10/9/13, 1:47 PM - I think it could be less helpful if I hadn't included a score.

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Red

1999 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona Brunello di Montalcino Vigna di Pianrosso Sangiovese

4/29/2013 - Vino Me wrote:

93 points

Opened by Otis at my 50th birthday party. No formal notes. 92-93 points.

Vino Me commented:

5/10/13, 2:55 PM - This wine will definitely last several more years.

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Red

2005 Château Léoville Barton St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

1/12/2013 - Vino Me wrote:

90 points

Opened alongside a 2005 Ladera Napa Cab. Decanted for 2 hours before dinner. Blackish purple color. What a difference 5 years make. The power and concentration of this wine has dissipated. This wine is in a dumb phase with a muted nose. Very ungiving and closed. Some currant and herbal notes. Lacked depth now. Give this time to come around. My wife did not think this would ever come around. 89-90+ points

Vino Me commented:

2/7/13, 8:36 AM - No. I just thought it was closed down.

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