Not sure if it was this one (it didn't list Chardonnay). Pinot Gris on the nose, with lots of pears. More like a California Sauv Blanc on the palate. Simple but solid. $7
Wow, best Champagne I've ever had. Subtle toasty nose. On the palate, gorgeous - the fruit hits right on the attack, and the massive flavors transform at every second through the lingering finish to make a beautiful arc. Fruit salad, with lemon and biscuit, and a very slight hint of foxiness. Amazing acidity, and a bizarre, almost tannic grip. Delicious. $128
Another acclaimed Washington Syrah that I definitely appreciate but don't necessarily love. This is very similar to the Owen Roe Chapel Block and the Cayuse Armada, with a bizarre wild funky blackberry and blueberry nose with talc. Smooth, oaky, dry, elegant, restrained. $57
Amazing nose - stately, structured, exotic, representative. Very tannic, acidic. Talc, granny flavors. Just a massive but elegant bottle of wine that's nowhere near its peak, but is gorgeous right now. $80
NV Round Hill Chardonnay Reindeer Ranch 86 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
Not sure if it was this one (it didn't list Chardonnay). Pinot Gris on the nose, with lots of pears. More like a California Sauv Blanc on the palate. Simple but solid. $7
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2001 Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Coeur de Cuvée 95 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Wow, best Champagne I've ever had. Subtle toasty nose. On the palate, gorgeous - the fruit hits right on the attack, and the massive flavors transform at every second through the lingering finish to make a beautiful arc. Fruit salad, with lemon and biscuit, and a very slight hint of foxiness. Amazing acidity, and a bizarre, almost tannic grip. Delicious. $128
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NV Jean Lallement Champagne Grand Cru Réserve Rosée 89 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Grand Cru
In-your-face flavors, pleasant but simple, with a rustic texture. Creamy and effervescent. Quite dry. Only a slight foxiness. $64
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2007 Antigal Malbec Uno 85 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
Blackberry and oak nose. Simple, slightly earthy, but definite malbec. Unexciting. $16
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2008 Betz Family Syrah La Côte Rousse 91 Points
USA, Washington, Columbia Valley, Red Mountain
Another acclaimed Washington Syrah that I definitely appreciate but don't necessarily love. This is very similar to the Owen Roe Chapel Block and the Cayuse Armada, with a bizarre wild funky blackberry and blueberry nose with talc. Smooth, oaky, dry, elegant, restrained. $57
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2001 Cavallotto Barolo Riserva Vignolo 94 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Amazing nose - stately, structured, exotic, representative. Very tannic, acidic. Talc, granny flavors. Just a massive but elegant bottle of wine that's nowhere near its peak, but is gorgeous right now. $80
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