Eclectic Goodies at David's and Plumed Horse

• 1975 Pommery Champagne Brut Millésimé 92 Points

  France, Champagne

  malty, savory, toasty nose; tasty, tart, tangy citrus with good acidity; medium-plus finish 92+ pts.

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• 2005 Schmitges Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese ** 93 Points

  Germany, Mosel Saar Ruwer

  Rich, tart, creamy, sweet stone fruit; medium-plus finish

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• 2005 Freiherr Langwerth von Simmern Erbacher Marcobrunn Riesling Spätlese 92 Points

  Germany, Rheingau

  Tiny spritzy bubbles upon opening; lemon cream nose; rich, tart lemon and minerally palate with a creamy texture; medium finish 92+ pts.

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• 1998 Kistler Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard 90 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley

  Light medium orange color with golden lights; buttery, sweet lemon, lemon candy nose; sweet butter, oxidized, tangy palate; medium finish

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• 1993 Domaine Daniel Rion et Fils Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaux Monts 94 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

  (decanted for about 30 minutes) - rich, mature, mushroom, iron and tart red fruit nose; tasty, tart, deep minerally but sappy red fruit, rose hips; medium-plus finish

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• 1978 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon Backus Vineyard 95 Points

  USA, California, Napa Valley, Oakville

  cranberry, tart cherry and beef nose; deep, dark, cassis fruit with richness, minerality, sweet tannins and remarkable youthfulness; medium-plus finish 95+ pts.

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• 1994 Zind-Humbrecht Pinot Gris Clos Windsbuhl Vendange Tardive 96 Points

  France, Alsace

  amber, medium orange color; ripe peach, honey and brown sugar nose; delicate, honeyed, ripe peach palate; long finish

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• 2006 Rhys Alesia Pinot Noir Falstaff Road Vineyard 91 Points

  USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast

  Reduction, tart black cherry and lime nose; solid tart black cherry and iron palate with lime acidity and grip; medium finish

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• 2004 Sine Qua Non Into the Dark 95 Points

  USA, California, Central Coast

  (decanted for 90 minutes) - dark red violet color; rich, blackfruit, berry and liquid pepper nose; rich, very peppery, smoky blackfruit and roasted beef palate; long finish 95+ pts.

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• 2004 Meroi Friuli Colli Orientali Picolit 96 Points

  Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Friuli Colli Orientali

  Light medium orange color; tart sweet orange and cream nose; delicious, rich, orange and blood orange palate with good acidity and depth; long finish 96+ pts. (14.5% alcohol, great with Grand Marnier souffle with sweet and sour yuzu marmalade and creme anglaise)

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• 1986 Perrin-Rossin Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Les Beaumonts 92 Points

  France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru

  Tart cherry, sage, and black fruit nose with sense of chaptalization; tart black cherry, minerals and iron palate; medium finish

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