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Red

2018 Bêcheur Cabernet Sauvignon

 Oakville more
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7/6/2022 - winepog wrote: 90 points

Solid

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    12/5/2022 11:07:00 AM - Hi Winepog, thanks for your comment. The wine I had was the Becheur Sauvignon Blanc, not the Cabernet Sauvignon. I fixed up the TNs (I hope!).
Red

2016 Piemaggio Chianti Classico Le Fioraie

 Chianti Classico DOCG Sangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more
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4/26/2022 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine: NR

**

Very nice, solid Chianti. Goes down easily, smooth but full and rich. Ready to drink.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    10/7/2022 10:02:00 AM - Yup, if I like a wine it's one star, like a lot two, really like three. Not very many get three! But this system has the advantage that I can always give four (or potentially) more stars. Hasn't happened yet.

    In any case, it's just a rough guide. IMO it doesn't make much sense to compare wines based on just one number, or number of stars. Lots of dimensions to a wine, and how they fit together leads many different types of tasting experience.
White

2008 Terrien Wines Chardonnay

 Sonoma Valley more
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8/22/2022 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine: NR

***

Just as good as the 2007 this time. Subtle, long, and overall glorius!

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    8/25/2022 8:55:00 AM - I wouldn't call it youthful, it's pretty mature IMO. How it will develop from here IDK.
White

2018 Moreau-Naudet & Fils Chablis 1er Cru Vaillons

 Chardonnay more
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8/10/2022 - Peter Kleban wrote: NR

**

On the soft side, for Chablis. Still, fairly interesting, long, and well balanced.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    8/10/2022 5:47:00 PM - Another A and T wine
White

2018 Domaine Christian Moreau Père et Fils Chablis

 Chardonnay more
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8/9/2022 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine: NR

*+

Solid but simple Chablis. On the lighter side. A bit generic but drinks very well

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    8/10/2022 4:54:00 PM - At A & T, their wine
Beer

NV Brouwerij Lindemans Oude Gueuze Cuvée René

 Vlezenbeek Malt, Grain more
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11/28/2019 - Peter Kleban wrote: NR

Didn't know quite what to make of this. Sour but well-made and balanced. Did I like it? It became less strange as I drank a glass. Have to try it again. Nowhere near as convincing as the Peche Lambic, in any case--but that's a different kettle of fish...

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    11/27/2021 6:10:00 PM - Thanks JaynPam, haven't thought about this since I drank it two years ago. I'll have to get another one, it was indeed interesting.
Red

2011 Maison Ilan Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Monts-Luisants

 Pinot Noir more
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4/19/2021 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine: NR

***

Well, well, well. Bought this at the time of the big Maison Ilan 2012 flap, just to see. Didn't expect much, but in fact it's really good--this bottle at least.
C: Very pale red with a distinct brownish tinge.
N: Not much
P: Opened a bit too acid and slightly disjointed. After 20 min or so it came together. Very light, lively, cheery and eminently drinkable. Reaches out to you as you raise the glass. Notes of red fruits, predominantly cherries. Very good length and excellent fruit/acid balance. Burgundy as I like it!

Finished this off after a night on the counter under N2 (Cork Pops Wine Preserver). Again, took a few minutes to come in focus. And it had developed a bit. Deeper, darker and not quite so cheery. But still very interesting, pulled you right in.
Although, thinking about it, this much change seems a sign of instability.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    4/20/2021 11:32:00 AM - Thanks, fingers! Hope yours is as good as this one. Maybe it helps to expect disappointment :-)
Red

2017 Dirty and Rowdy Mourvèdre Old Vine Evangelho Vineyard

 Contra Costa County more
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10/13/2018 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine: NR

**

C: Dark ruby red. Very pretty
N: Reticent
P: This is young, but already interesting and very drinkable. Opens smooth and balanced, but a bit reserved. In 10 minutes it starts of pick up taste. By 20, it's come into its own. Notes of dark red fruits; elegant deep, and resonant. Not bright like many other D&R mourvèdres, more on the intense and brooding side. I look forward to watching this develop over the years.
11/22/18:
For Thanksgiving. Decanted one hour the day before per Hardy’s suggestions. Consistent with the previous bottle. Liked it a lot, but one has the strong sense that it needs a few years before it will really strut its stuff. Be patient!
10/9/19:
Decanted 3 1/2 hours. It needed it! Tightly coiled and reticent on opening, after the decant it resembled the first one above. Very drinkable, but still a youngster, it seems!
2/19/20:
Decanted briefly before drinking. Just ready to go this time, it's grown up and left home. Had all the best qualities listed above. What a great wine! I'm upping the rating to three stars.
Three days later, after being on the counter with a Repour, it's even better. Just so compelling, it wraps itself around your tongue and leads you to another, better place. Hardy, you've really done this vineyard justice.
11/28/20:
Decanted seven hours, then put back in the bottle to serve.
Depth, mystery, intrigue. Dark red fruit, a sense of smoke. Strong but elegant. Still on the young side. Big hit at dinner.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    11/15/2020 6:42:00 AM - Hi jenmermaidia! Hard to say how much decanting would be ideal--or even if each bottle needs the same amount. I'd go with about two hours, myself. Usually when I PnP a wine like this it's because I didn't have time (or the foresight) to decant. Incidentally, my method is to pour the wine in a decanter and then leave it there, then put back in the bottle just before drinking. In any case, do let us know how it worked out!
Orange

2019 Dirty and Rowdy California "Familiar" Orange

 White Blend more
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4/17/2020 - Peter Kleban Does not like this wine: NR

The first D&R that didn't grab me at all. Opens rather weak, with a note of OJ. After a 30 min decant it was not so orangey, had good balance but not much length. But most important it didn't pull me in at all. In fridge with Repour for two days, after which the OJ note was gone and a slight sourness had developed. But it still wasn't interesting.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    4/20/2020 9:20:00 AM - Well, give it a try. Maybe it's just not to my taste, or perhaps a bad bottle.
White

2013 Sigalas Assyrtiko Santorini

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9/28/2015 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine: NR

**

Just gorgeous! Everyone liked it, so much we ordered a second bottle.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    4/15/2020 2:17:00 PM - testing
Red

2004 R. López de Heredia Rioja Reserva Viña Tondonia

 Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more
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5/15/2018 - theronware wrote: 91 points

This was lovely, really settled down since my last bottle a year ago. It has slight bricking at the edges. Otherwise, it has that uncompromising Heredia spine of taut acidity, along with a wonderful ferrous/bloody meat quality that accompanies the cherry and tobacco notes. Dynamite when paired with a strongly flavored tomato/anchovy/rosemary dish. I had been going to load up on more 2005 but this 2004 is rounding into something special.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    4/15/2020 2:15:00 PM - Hi Theronware--just noticed this TN. Are you still lurking around here? Would love to "chat." If you're up for that email me at phkleban (at) gmail.com
Red

2018 Santa Julia Tempranillo Organica

 Mendoza more
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9/7/2019 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine: NR

* (and then some)

Pleasant, smooth and versatile. Stands up well to a variety of foods. Great QPR. Terrific party wine, I’d think. Held up well for four days partly on counter and partly in fridge. Screwcap.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    9/10/2019 5:12:00 PM - $12/bottle @ Lee liquor store.
White

2013 Tement Sauvignon Blanc Erste Lage STK Ried Grassnitzberg

 Südsteiermark more
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12/19/2017 - theronware wrote: 91 points

Only Sauvignon I purchase regularly is Paul et Francois Cotat. Clearly I've been missing out as this Austrian Sauvignon is wonderful. Restrained nose, with a hint of lychee on the second night. Otherwise a beautifully balanced bottle with acid drive, mineral backbone and none of the overly grassy/gooseberry elements of many Euro SBs nor the tropical fruit aspects of CA SBs. Will purchase again.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    1/2/2018 3:01:00 PM - Happy New Year to you! Hope you return to the "P" Forum sometime (lots of low hanging fruit there...)
Red

2010 Peay Vineyards Pinot Noir Pomarium Estate

 Sonoma Coast more
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1/1/2018 - theronware wrote: 92 points

Delicious wine. Served on NYE with a triple cream cheese (Delice de Bourgogne) -- a magical combination. A soft, sweetly fruited wine -- and no Cali cola notes. Strawberry and red cherries on the attack, round in the mouth, but with plenty of acid structure keeping it moreish and interesting and balanced. Tannins integrated and a silky texture. I generally drink burgundy now but this struck me as a west coast interpretation of Chambolle -- shoes kicked off, no pretension, inviting and effortless. Bought some 2012 and 2015 Pomarium on the strength of this showing and I rarely buy Cali Pinot any more.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    1/2/2018 12:12:00 PM - Hi "Theronware," really enjoying your TNs. Wish I were so thorough and fluent. But we miss you on WB!
Red

2014 Saunter Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Swagger

 Napa Valley more
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10/19/2017 - Peter Kleban Likes this wine: NR

*

Good, but not as smooth and elegant as the Lede. A bit young, maybe.

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    10/23/2017 8:12:00 AM - Just had a glass or two at the neighbors house. I don’t think they decanted but I’m not sure.
Red

2014 Goodfellow Family Cellars Pinot Noir Whistling Ridge Vineyard

 Ribbon Ridge more
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3/17/2017 - Charlie Carnes Likes this wine: 96 points

This is one of the best surprises I have had in the wine world in a while. I am afraid I won't do it justice in this note. The color is limpid, light red, with a pretty autumnal hue. All at once a kaleidoscope of color and texture present themselves. It has pretty and generous, but light bodied, red fruit attack. It is balanced and just on the right side of succulent, but better than succulent, more like fresh and textured. There is a complex depth to this wine that is hard to describe. Kinda like it is imbued with nature. This, and the pretty aromas of forest berry and spring woods, have given me a world class Pinot Noir that I will be dreaming about for a while.

Berserkerday Score!!!

  • Comment posted by Peter Kleban:

    3/18/2017 10:08:00 AM - Thanks for your comment, Charlie! I don't think my note quite does it justice either.

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