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White - Sparkling

NV Krug Champagne Brut Grande Cuvée Édition 168ème

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12/21/2021 - cadamson Likes this wine: NR

Not sure why I opened, I knew from the last bottle this needs years to reach where it should be. Good, but don’t open yet.

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    12/22/2021 12:40:00 PM - That's funny! What makes the struggle even more dumb is opening it after having too much of a bunch of other bottles. You would think after 25 years of imbibing, I would learn...but I am in the #neverlearn club also.
Red

1967 Luigi Calissano Barolo Riserva Speciale

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5/1/2021 - cadamson Likes this wine: NR

Decanted only a couple hours. Fantastic wine. An alluring nose, leather, truffle, red fruits. Loads of Unami. Kept getting better throughout the night. Probably the best 1967 I have ever had.

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    5/2/2021 10:56:00 AM - No, I would decant probably 4 hours if I were to have this again. I normally do at least a half day for these old Barolo, but was a bit worried on this one from a note or two here saying to hurry up. At least this bottle had plenty of life left and was better at 5 hours than at two.
White

2015 E. Guigal Condrieu La Doriane

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10/22/2020 - cadamson Likes this wine: NR

Okay. A bit too waxy and creamy, without enough acidity to even that out. Nose is floral, but only after getting past some of the obvious oak. Note sounds negative, and I suppose it is a bit, but it is well made, holds interest, etc., purely a stylistic thing.

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    10/23/2020 1:01:00 PM - Interesting. I used to drink this wine reasonably frequently across some different vintages, but has been probably close to a decade. Probably usually 3-10 years old, so no experience with this wine with serious age. I don't doubt it would age decently though I would be curious, and just a tad bit skeptical, due to the oak influence and alcohol level, on what it would really be like, say at the 20 year mark. Hold up pretty well? Ok. Improve? Skeptical! But would love to be proven wrong!
Red

1964 Fontanafredda Barolo

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5/8/2020 - cadamson Likes this wine: NR

Similar to my 1/22/2020 tasting note. Oddly, I was just as dumb this time in not starting the decant in the morning. Still, as it opens up and gains weight to balance out the acidity, really becomes pretty nice for a 55 year old bottle. Especially so at $85.

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    7/26/2020 8:07:00 PM - Hi, I purchased it from Envoyer.
Red

2016 Clos Saint Jean Châteauneuf-du-Pape La Combe des Fous

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8/27/2019 - cadamson wrote: NR

Candied, very large scale and extracted. Some heat. Reasonably tasty in a vacuum, though nothing to hold individuality or interest. Yes, well made in a sense, and I am sure lovely for those who appreciate the style.

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    8/29/2019 9:06:00 AM - Hi BenSteven:I am sure it will get better - Just had a 2007 last night which, while still much larger than I really appreciate at this time, was much more settle down, if that makes sense, and pretty nicely integrated. I am pretty certain those who like modern CdP will love it.
Red

1955 Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Monte Real Gran Reserva

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5/5/2019 - acidqueen wrote: 97 points

In a vertical of Monte Real Gran Reservas last week, from 1942 to 2011, this was the top wine, followed by the 1968. It all depends on the bottle at this age, but these were all direct from the winery cellars, so as good as you are likely to get. I didn’t take great notes, but it was rich, fresh and still young. Stunning.

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    6/4/2019 10:32:00 PM - How was the 42 and the 64 relative to the 55 and 68? We’re the close or a clear gap between the top two and the next two? Thanks for your thoughts!

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    6/14/2019 10:02:00 AM - Thanks! I picked up a couple 1955's and hope to grab a 42, 64 and 68....so will certainly chime in some months from now with comments.
Red

2012 Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard

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3/18/2019 - cadamson Likes this wine: NR

Yes, young, but is it just me that the last couple years of these have been nicely more constrained than in the past. Just as the 2012 Chardonnay was the best (by far) of any Marcassin Chard I had had (probably 10-12 vintages worth), I think the 2012 pinot is right up there as the best young one I have tried. I struggle to see how these became so controversial over the years. Pretty delicious and nicely balanced, a few years under its belt should make it outstanding.

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    6/4/2019 2:06:00 PM - Should have mentioned that, yes about 2 hours.
Red - Fortified

1985 Fonseca Porto Vintage

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4/15/2018 - cadamson Likes this wine: 94 points

Not much to complain about here. Drinking wonderfully. Was a bit more tame, for lack if a better word, than I expected, but do not take the negatively, but as positive. Dark ruby. Lots of flowers, dark fruit and cocoa. Very good acidity more or less perfectly balanced with the remaining soft, integrated tannins. Could sip on this daily!

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    4/16/2018 7:49:00 AM - I did decant, about 4-5 hours.
Red

2012 Reynvaan Family Vineyards Syrah Stonessence

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2/9/2017 - cadamson wrote: NR

This was way too dominated by smokey oak notes. I felt like I was checking on a charred barrel. Did not see anyone mention this in any other notes, so wondering. Some sweet vanilla on the finish, pretty big and brawny on the palate. I see why some say smoked meats, tar, etc. but just cannot get past the smoke.

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    2/10/2017 12:07:00 PM - Thanks for your comment BRR. I am pretty sure it was either just me, or perhaps something was just a bit off. I went back on a second day and third day and while what I took as smoke mellowed some, it was still pretty dominant. I have had others (though not of this vintage), and in general all of the syrah's I enjoy (some spectacularly), so who knows what happened here in this one case. I will open another one in a few weeks or so. I am taking out the cigarettes smart ass comment as that really was over the top!
Rosé

2015 Bonavita Terre Siciliane Rosato

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2/5/2017 - cadamson Likes this wine: 90 points

Excellent rose. Like sticking your nose and palate in a bowl of fresh picked strawberries. Good acidity. Should add that it really has nice structure. Came back to it on day 2 and had not moved an inch. Moving up to 91. Quite refreshing sitting on the beach!

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    2/5/2017 5:30:00 PM - Hi Tony, look forward to hearing your thoughts. We were in a small beach town called Puerto Penesco about an hour south of the border from Arizona on the Sea of Cortez. About 4 hour drive from Phoenix, we go quite a bit. This wine was a perfect match!
Red

2010 Patton Valley Vineyard Pinot Noir The Estate

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4/28/2015 - cadamson Likes this wine: 93 points

Probably the best $20 bottle of wine in a long time. What a great QPR. That was truly excellent, and in a great spot. Had it over three nights and remained excellent the entire time. Blue and red fruits, a bit of spice, and an earthy component. Nice finish. Should have bought a case for a go to nightly wine.

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    9/25/2015 8:32:00 AM - Hi, from a Garagiste offer.

  • Comment posted by cadamson:

    9/25/2015 10:02:00 AM - My experience with Garagiste has been excellent. I have been ordering from them for years now. Pretty much all my daily drinkers come from them as most offers are 15-30$ and have character and a story. Some good food items also.

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