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2020 Aquilini Chasing Rain Red Blend
3/5/2024 - WaMike Likes this wine: 91 Points
Came into this with no expectations. According to the bottle this is a blend of 69% Cab, 16% Malbec, 11% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot. Dark purple color in the glass with red fruit aromas to go along with some toasty American oak that add some complexity (a complimentary spice/vegetal note). Big and bold with a full body with plenty of tannin, but smooth, balanced and well rounded. Accessible now, should hold for a few years. A nice surprise as a QPR find.
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2004 Vieux Château Certan
2/6/2024 - WaMike wrote: 94 Points
Wonderful wine drinking very well out of the bottle now. Healthy dark ruby color in the glass. Wonderful nose of dark berry fruits and a bit of dark chocolate. Medium bodied on the palate. Well balanced between the fruit, acidity, and velvety tannins and a medium-long finish. Just an absolute delight to drink This was my last of three bottles purchased on release and I've enjoyed every one. If I had any remaining I'd plan to drink them over the next 5-7 years.
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1990 Krug Champagne Clos du Mesnil
2/6/2024 - WaMike Likes this wine: 92 Points
This wine feels like it's passed it's peak. While there's still some effervescence on initial open and pour, what remains is very soft and subtle in the mouth. Deep yellow color in the glass. Still shows lovely tart lemon/citrus notes, good acidity to keep things crisp, and that classic "aged-Champagne" yeastiness pairing with a long finish. A very enjoyable wine experience still, but probably one that would have been even better 5-10 years ago.
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