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Red

2015 Elio Grasso Barolo Ginestra Casa Maté Nebbiolo

12/14/2020 - robferguson1 wrote:

Fresh , crushed ants on opening after a 1 hour decant.
Still very acidic but nice typical house lightness to the product.

Harry Cantrell commented:

1/21/23, 9:48 AM - Crushed ants?😂

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2020 Aubert Chardonnay Powder House Vineyard Sonoma Coast

12/12/2022 - Harry Cantrell wrote:

94 points

Pale yellow. Nose of fresh oregano, citrus. Mouth needed time to open. Decant 2+ hours. Taste opened to pear, fresh herbs ( but not green like pepper). Very good but let it age a few years.

Harry Cantrell commented:

12/13/22, 11:43 AM - I would have agreed with you 5+ years ago, but since 2018 I find them delish with an hour’s decant.

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Red

1961 Antoniolo Gattinara Nebbiolo

7/17/2008 - Harry Cantrell wrote:

gift given

Harry Cantrell commented:

12/13/22, 7:52 AM - Interesting. Somewhat OTH. Given to someone who would appreciate the gift

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2002 Château Lascombes Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend

10/11/2022 - stayhappy21 wrote:

92 points

Drank this wine at Kam Boat Teochew Restaurant over a wine dinner last night. Theme of the evening: wines that start with the letter M.

Brooding purple in colour. Perfumed nose that lifted spirits and heightened alerts very much raised the expectations of this wine. Very mature at this stage, with the key elements well integrated and rowing in harmony. Wine moved slowed with a good tempo; no hurry when drinking this.

A gorgeous and gracious wine.

Harry Cantrell commented:

10/25/22, 12:40 PM - You spell Lascombes differently than I!
Harry Cantrell commented:

10/25/22, 7:35 PM - Reread my comment. Why was Lascombes tasted under the theme “N” wines?

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2006 Blankiet Estate Proprietary Red Wine Paradise Hills Vineyard Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

7/24/2022 - Harry Cantrell wrote:

90 points

Deep garnet. Nose a touch alcoholic, coffee, black fruits. Taste moderate, shorter finish, coffee, hint of tobacco. Overall OK, not worth the entry cost.

Harry Cantrell commented:

7/24/22, 7:50 PM - No,PnP. But kept a glass for 4+hours and no significant change.

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1998 Domaine de la Pinede Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

11/25/2021 - Harry Cantrell wrote:

87 points

Garnet. Nose tertiary, dried herbs. Taste touch acidic, but rest of components smooth. Drink

Harry Cantrell commented:

2/8/22, 5:30 PM - P718-I have been collecting since in 1970s (you do the math!) I was an early follower of Parker, and he generally agreed with my palate, esp with Bordeaux. When I downsized houses, I had a handyman cellar built. Be careful, this is a disease! Where in Jersey? Southern here.

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1992 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage Port Blend

9/27/2021 - Harry Cantrell Likes this wine:

93 points

Deep garnet. Nose was smooth, rich, plums. Taste was smooth, less overt fruits than expected. Delish but no way 100 points.

Harry Cantrell commented:

11/12/21, 7:31 PM - Nothing. This wine was what was in the glass. More fruit/sweetness/longer finish I guess.

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1997 Joseph Phelps Insignia Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend

10/9/2021 - Harry Cantrell wrote:

97 points

1997 Phelps Insignia en Magnum. Deep garnet. Rich nose of plums, tobacco, clove. Taste was mouth filling and long lasting. A major yum for a Cal cab. I rate 97, RMP gives it 100. Tasted at BWE DC convention 2021

Harry Cantrell commented:

10/9/21, 3:55 PM - If you like Cal cabs, this was near the top. Some previous posts on this criticized it, but this magnum was singing.
Harry Cantrell commented:

10/9/21, 6:38 PM - It’ll last 5 easily with good cellaring.

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1975 Château Gloria St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

6/16/2020 - vagrantone wrote:

flawed

Another corked bottle from the same case.
People don't know how to properly store wine...

Harry Cantrell commented:

9/27/20, 10:46 AM - Corked wine is NOT due to storage. TCA mostly happens at the winery.

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2003 Château Branaire-Ducru St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend

12/29/2015 - Harry Cantrell wrote:

89 points

garnet. Nose was shy, initially not giving much, with swirling and airing some licorice, lead pencil. Taste had some acid, black fruits. Clearly in a closed phase, let it rest 3-5 years.

Harry Cantrell commented:

2/18/16, 4:19 PM - Boy, do I disagree with your comment. If you had argued that there was bottle variation I may have hedged, but over 35+ years of wine tasting I have encountered closed "dumb" phase in many areas' wines and many bottles. Given what I tasted from this bottle in the past, I stand by my review.

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2013 Y de Yquem Bordeaux Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend

11/17/2015 - Harry Cantrell Likes this wine:

92 points

Pale yellow. Very Sauvignon blanc in nature, only with aging/airing does the Semillon come out. Nose of vanilla, orange peel, cream, citrus. Mouth was smooth, medium weight, lip smacking.

Harry Cantrell commented:

11/19/15, 5:56 PM - Yes, let it age. I brought this to a dinner featuring Sauvignon blanc wines. More ponderous than the standard S.B.s But clearly a ways to go.

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White - Sweet/Dessert

1993 Château Pajzos Tokaji Esszencia Furmint Blend, Furmint

6/29/2013 - Harry Cantrell Likes this wine:

95 points

Dark brown. Nose of molasses, honey, lemon rind. Taste mouth coating-literally!-richest of the rich, very sweet, very long lasting. Whaps you upside the head with a 2x4, subtlety be damned.

Harry Cantrell commented:

6/29/13, 10:02 PM - It was from a full bottle.
Harry Cantrell commented:

6/29/13, 10:04 PM - I just checked-make that a 500 ml bottle-which I guess for this is a full bottle, and then some!

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White - Sparkling

1996 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon Champagne Blend

1/23/2013 - Harry Cantrell Likes this wine:

93 points

Pale gold. Very fine bubbles. Nose was acidic, citric. Taste was the same. Seems very young-let age a few years at least. But still good.

Harry Cantrell commented:

1/24/13, 2:09 PM - 1996 was a high acid vintage and a lot of the higher end Champagne will age a long time. Try the 96 Veuve Clicquot which outshone the 96 Dom at this tasting/Dinner.
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1/24/13, 3:58 PM - Not the LGD, rather the VC Brut. Delish

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