Slightly disappointing performance. The wine is still good but it never really shows any kind of excitement. Especially next to Comtesse and Ducru-B. 91-92p
Incredible charming wine with and amazing balance and depth. Amazing intensity and it might turn out even hit a higher level, 96-97p, over time! Amazing wine.
Extremely young but still a very impressive performance. Just a crazy wine. So much complexity and depth but still with a very impressive balance. Loved it!
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges
Great depth and complex spices. A touch of bitterness is a very nice touch. Almost feels a bit like Campari flavors with all the spices. There is also a touch of VA but not in a bad way.. The wine is very lovely and has a lovely balance. Loved it.
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Very disappointing performance and the wine just seemed off. There was some good flavor but in general it seemed a bit cooked, showing cabbage and "brown" notes. There was however still some sweet cherry fruit and a good structure but the overall impression was not good. A bit strange with a defective bottle like this as I have had it since release. It could also be that it was in some kind of weird phase which I sometimes find with Brunellos.
One of the absolutely insane Champagnes I have had in a long time. The intensity is completely crazy and there is so much depth and balance. For me, it almost felt like it could need a bit more time in the bottle to perhaps reduce the aggressive intensity a bit. Amazing wine!!!! A bit more "creamyness" would certainly merit a higher score (98-99) for me.
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Tasted blind and when it was revealed I was very surprised. I have never been a big fan of the new Quintarelli style and this confirmed it. Don't get me wrong, it is still a lovely wine but to be honest, I miss the dried fruit and depth from the past. It is a "fresh" style of Amarone with lots of acidity and spices. Overall, a lovely wine. 93-94p
Everything just screams classic Sauternes and Yquem. There is amazing balance throughout the flavors and aftertaste. There is an ample amount of botrytis balanced with a piercing acidity. Lovely sweet apricots mingled with vanilla and lots of other spices. What a legendary wine to taste and an amazing treat! With such a wine, it is very difficult to not be picky. I felt that there might be better bottles available but this was certainly a bottle above average and it really showed its pedigree!
Extremely young wine that must be kept for a lot longer. There is plenty of flavors to enjoy but it is evident in the flavors that there are so much things that will develop over time. It is just packed with youthful acidity and a dense core of crushed rocks. Great wine! 95-96p
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Complex spices and still a touch of sweetness but for me, this wine have started to go down hill a bit. There is still a lot of things to enjoy but it has shown better in the past. Still, it is always a pleasure to taste an old Quintarelli wine!
2017 Domaine de la Mordorée Tavel Cuvée de la Reine des Bois 91 Points
France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Tavel
Very lovely and impressive depth. Loved it.
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2017 Secret Spot Moscatel Galego Branco Douro Lacrau Reserva 91 Points
Portugal, Douro
Very fun and interesting wine.
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2001 Müller-Catoir Haardter Bürgergarten Riesling Spätlese 91 Points
Germany, Pfalz
Quite developed but with a fine acidity. Sweet but with a mineralic touch.
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2003 Joh. Jos. Prüm Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Auslese 91 Points
Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer
Lacks a bit of acidity but still a very lovely wine.
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1994 Bodegas y Viñedos Alión Ribera del Duero 92 Points
Spain, Castilla y León, Ribera del Duero
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2012 Bodegas Lanzaga (Telmo Rodriguez) Rioja Las Beatas 93 Points
Spain, La Rioja, Rioja
Quirky and exciting but a very high acidity. Very intense.
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1997 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District
Herbaceous, Mint leaves. Delicious.
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2010 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 96 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District
Very "clean" in its profile. Airy and delicious. Lovely wine.
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2018 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon 94 Points
USA, California, Napa Valley, Spring Mountain District
Insanely young and very difficult to really get a reading on. Over time this will probably be a very lovely wine. 94-95p
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1996 Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 91 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Slightly disappointing performance. The wine is still good but it never really shows any kind of excitement. Especially next to Comtesse and Ducru-B. 91-92p
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1996 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 94 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, Pauillac
Lovely perfume and elegance. Airy, intense and very elegant flavors. Very impressive and classic wine. Loved it!!
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1996 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 95 Points
France, Bordeaux, Médoc, St. Julien
Incredible charming wine with and amazing balance and depth. Amazing intensity and it might turn out even hit a higher level, 96-97p, over time! Amazing wine.
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2014 Roses de Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Champagne Blanc de Blancs La Bolorée 96 Points
France, Champagne
Extremely young but still a very impressive performance. Just a crazy wine. So much complexity and depth but still with a very impressive balance. Loved it!
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2014 Radio-Coteau Chardonnay Savoy Vineyard 92 Points
USA, California, North Coast, Anderson Valley
Good depth and fine flavors. Very classic Californian Chardonnay.
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2015 Frédéric Cossard Nuits St. Georges Les Damodes 94 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Nuits St. Georges
Great depth and complex spices. A touch of bitterness is a very nice touch. Almost feels a bit like Campari flavors with all the spices. There is also a touch of VA but not in a bad way..
The wine is very lovely and has a lovely balance. Loved it.
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2009 Nicolas Rossignol Pommard 1er Cru Les Chanlins 91 Points
France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Pommard 1er Cru
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1999 Chateau Musar Flawed
Lebanon, Bekaa Valley
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1998 Chateau Musar 92 Points
Lebanon, Bekaa Valley
Has a sweet fruit core but also a nice acidity.
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2004 Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Cerretalto 92 Points
Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino
Very disappointing performance and the wine just seemed off. There was some good flavor but in general it seemed a bit cooked, showing cabbage and "brown" notes. There was however still some sweet cherry fruit and a good structure but the overall impression was not good.
A bit strange with a defective bottle like this as I have had it since release.
It could also be that it was in some kind of weird phase which I sometimes find with Brunellos.
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2000 Dom Pérignon Champagne P2 97 Points
France, Champagne
One of the absolutely insane Champagnes I have had in a long time. The intensity is completely crazy and there is so much depth and balance.
For me, it almost felt like it could need a bit more time in the bottle to perhaps reduce the aggressive intensity a bit.
Amazing wine!!!! A bit more "creamyness" would certainly merit a higher score (98-99) for me.
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2007 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 94 Points
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Tasted blind and when it was revealed I was very surprised. I have never been a big fan of the new Quintarelli style and this confirmed it.
Don't get me wrong, it is still a lovely wine but to be honest, I miss the dried fruit and depth from the past. It is a "fresh" style of Amarone with lots of acidity and spices.
Overall, a lovely wine. 93-94p
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1975 Château d'Yquem 98 Points
France, Bordeaux, Sauternais, Sauternes
Everything just screams classic Sauternes and Yquem. There is amazing balance throughout the flavors and aftertaste.
There is an ample amount of botrytis balanced with a piercing acidity. Lovely sweet apricots mingled with vanilla and lots of other spices.
What a legendary wine to taste and an amazing treat!
With such a wine, it is very difficult to not be picky. I felt that there might be better bottles available but this was certainly a bottle above average and it really showed its pedigree!
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2008 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut 95 Points
France, Champagne
Extremely young wine that must be kept for a lot longer. There is plenty of flavors to enjoy but it is evident in the flavors that there are so much things that will develop over time.
It is just packed with youthful acidity and a dense core of crushed rocks. Great wine! 95-96p
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1990 Giuseppe Quintarelli Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 95 Points
Italy, Veneto, Valpolicella, Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
Complex spices and still a touch of sweetness but for me, this wine have started to go down hill a bit.
There is still a lot of things to enjoy but it has shown better in the past. Still, it is always a pleasure to taste an old Quintarelli wine!
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