Nose is more roses than tar, a bit of funk; palate is light bodied but polished, high tannins but approachable; medium finish. This comes across as a blend of traditional and slightly polished modern. Definitely needs more time, but lacks the next level excitement for me. 90
Aromatic, roses, red fruit, high aromatics; palate is light bodied, high youthful tannins, smooth and well balanced; medium finish. This is quite nice, very well put together, would love this over a meal. 92-95+
Aromatic with red fruits and some purple plums, a core of minerality, slight spice; really prominent tannins, well balanced fruit, needs 15-20 years from the vintage. Should be lovely one day. 93-96+
Elegant black fruit, aromatic, well balanced; full bodied, plenty of balanced fruit, surprisingly approachable tannins; long finish. Exceptional in a way that is balanced and not showy. 95+
Stunning nose of spice, red fruit, earth, Asian spice; palate is light bodied, low tannins but still with some structure, medium-plus acidity, youthful red fruit; medium finish. This is good now with a lot of potential. 92-94
Not that aromatic, but balanced, red fruit; palate is medium bodied, flavorful red fruit, balanced medium-plus acid; medium finish. Very nice but needs a few years. 90-91
Moderately aromatic nose with some richness, slightly oxidative; palate is rich, but with good acidity, slightly oxidative; medium finish. Needs some time and a bit more thoughtful meditation to appreciate. 90
Aromatic, red fruit, good depth and complexity, really lovely nose; palate is medium bodied, red fruit, simpler than the nose; medium finish. Nice, but the palate falls off a bit. 90-91
500 mL. Aromatic, slightly sherried, nutty; palate is fresh, light to medium bodied, some sweetness but overall a light minerally, slightly salty palate; finish is medium-plus. 90-91
Caramel colored; rich nose with toffee and caramel; palate is rich, full bodied, some sweetness; medium finish. Not bad but for its age it doesn’t have enough complexity. 91
2009 J. Lassalle Champagne Premier Cru Cuvée Angeline 87 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Mid weight, freshness with some brioche; very nice. Nice. 87
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2005 J. Lassalle Champagne Premier Cru Brut Cuvée Spéciale 89 Points
France, Champagne, Champagne Premier Cru
Superb acidic cut, medium persistence. Better than the Angeline. Very nice. 89-90
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NV Bruno Paillard Champagne Rosé Extra Brut Première Cuvée 88 Points
France, Champagne
Aromatic, delicate slightly floral; well balanced, nice acidic cut. 88
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2002 Bruno Paillard Champagne Nec Plus Ultra 93 Points
France, Champagne
Stunning nose, even with a small pour, complex, deep, bruised apples; palate is a stellar blend of high acidity and aged brioche. Lovely wine. 93-94+
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2011 Zind-Humbrecht Gewurztraminer Hengst Vendange Tardive 92 Points
France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru
OMG nose with caramelized peach, apricot; palate balanced but with medium sweetness, medium acidity. Nose>palate but both excellent. 92
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2009 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Rangen de Thann Clos St. Urbain Sélection de Grains Nobles 88 Points
France, Alsace, Alsace Grand Cru
From 375. Less aromatic; palate is thick, sweet, but lacking deep complexity. Nice. 88
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2016 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Russian River Valley 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley
Some spice but lacking complexity and depth. Disappointing for Williams Selyem. 85
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2013 Elvio Cogno Barolo Ravera 90 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Nose is more roses than tar, a bit of funk; palate is light bodied but polished, high tannins but approachable; medium finish. This comes across as a blend of traditional and slightly polished modern. Definitely needs more time, but lacks the next level excitement for me. 90
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2012 Elvio Cogno Barolo Bricco Pernice Ravera 93 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Aromatic, complex, red fruit and mulch, roses; palate is light bodied, high youthful tannin, traditional in style; medium-long finish. Lovely. 93+
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2013 Conterno Fantino Barolo Sorì Ginestra 93 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Aromatic, roses, red fruit, high aromatics; palate is light bodied, high youthful tannins, smooth and well balanced; medium finish. This is quite nice, very well put together, would love this over a meal. 92-95+
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2013 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Le Vigne 93 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Langhe, Barolo
Aromatic with red fruits and some purple plums, a core of minerality, slight spice; really prominent tannins, well balanced fruit, needs 15-20 years from the vintage. Should be lovely one day. 93-96+
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2013 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard 95 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville
Elegant black fruit, aromatic, well balanced; full bodied, plenty of balanced fruit, surprisingly approachable tannins; long finish. Exceptional in a way that is balanced and not showy. 95+
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2015 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, St. Helena
Black fruit, some spice; palate is full bodied, rich, lovely black fruit, balanced; medium finish. Nice. Balanced alcohol and medium-plus acid. 89
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2015 Corison Cabernet Sauvignon Sunbasket Vineyard 91 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
Ruby-purple; aromatic black fruit, balanced; palate is ripe but balanced, young, approachable tannins; medium finish. Nice Cab. 91
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2014 La Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos des 60 Ouvrées 92 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
Stunning nose of spice, red fruit, earth, Asian spice; palate is light bodied, low tannins but still with some structure, medium-plus acidity, youthful red fruit; medium finish. This is good now with a lot of potential. 92-94
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2015 La Pousse d'Or Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Bousse d'Or 90 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Volnay 1er Cru
Less aromatic than the 2014 60 ouvres, a bit deeper and richer black fruit; palate is medium bodied, darker fruit; finish is medium length. OK...90
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2006 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia 90 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Not that aromatic, but balanced, red fruit; palate is medium bodied, flavorful red fruit, balanced medium-plus acid; medium finish. Very nice but needs a few years. 90-91
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2015 Kabaj Ravan-Zeleni Sauvignon 81 Points
Slovenia, Primorska, Goriška Brda
Skin contact fruilano. Unremarkable and kind of bland. 81
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2005 R. López de Heredia Rioja Blanco Reserva Viña Tondonia 90 Points
Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja
Moderately aromatic nose with some richness, slightly oxidative; palate is rich, but with good acidity, slightly oxidative; medium finish. Needs some time and a bit more thoughtful meditation to appreciate. 90
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2014 Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici 85 Points
Italy, Campania, Taurasi DOCG
Moderately aromatic; palate is a bit young and rough, some fruit but not much complexity today. 85
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2011 Mastroberardino Taurasi Radici Riserva 87 Points
Italy, Campania, Taurasi DOCG
Smoother more elegant red fruit, well balanced, good food wine, but not super-complex. 87
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2014 Antinori Tignanello 90 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Toscana IGT
Aromatic, red fruit, good depth and complexity, really lovely nose; palate is medium bodied, red fruit, simpler than the nose; medium finish. Nice, but the palate falls off a bit. 90-91
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2000 Blandy's Madeira Verdelho Colheita Single Harvest 90 Points
Portugal, Madeira
500 mL. Aromatic, slightly sherried, nutty; palate is fresh, light to medium bodied, some sweetness but overall a light minerally, slightly salty palate; finish is medium-plus. 90-91
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1977 Blandy's Madeira Malmsey 91 Points
Portugal, Madeira
Caramel colored; rich nose with toffee and caramel; palate is rich, full bodied, some sweetness; medium finish. Not bad but for its age it doesn’t have enough complexity. 91
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2007 Kopke Porto Colheita 88 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Not too aromatic; sweet and balanced but lacking complexity; short-medium finish. 88
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1941 Kopke Porto Colheita 90 Points
Portugal, Douro, Porto
Tawny; nutty, slight alcohol lift; palate is medium-full bodied, good acidity, not as much complexity as expected. 90
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2014 Matthiasson Chardonnay Michael Mara Vineyard 85 Points
USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast
Nice overall but too late in the evening. Nose>palate. 85
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2015 Matthiasson Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 89 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley
A bit spicy, good fruit; palate is full bodied, young. 89-90
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2015 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 88 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Nose is highly aromatic, berries; but the palate is a bit overripe. 88
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