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Red

2016 Domaine Berthoumieu Madiran Cuvée Charles de Batz

 Tannat Blend, Tannat more
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6/3/2023 - BottleScholar wrote: NR

Ripe black cherry, blackberry, boysenberry, charred wood, clove, spice, emerging tertiary notes with faint leather and dried leaves. Ripe black fruit. Deep purple. Aromatic and Flavor Intensity: M. Acid: M+. Alc: H. Body: Full. Tannin: High, and a little astringent--green, chalky. Finish: M+. Very good. Suitable for aging.

  • Comment posted by BottleScholar:

    2/29/2024 6:57:00 AM - Sure thing! It's ready for drinking now in my opinion. Going from memory, it will probably continue to be enjoyable for another three to five years, and will drink maybe as long as eight for people who enjoy older wines without primary fruit.
Red

2021 Caterwaul Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

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1/17/2024 - BottleScholar Does not like this wine: NR

Artificial-confected grape, like grape-flavored children's medicine, and some woody herb. Simple--not getting much complexity. Maybe need to give it more time in the cellar, or in the glass, but would not anticipate any substantial changes. M intensity. M+ concentration. M finish, or less. QPR is very low. Doesn't seem to fall within a quality style category. Honestly, I'm questioning whether to take future suggestions from the salesperson who recommended this wine.

  • Comment posted by BottleScholar:

    1/17/2024 7:47:00 PM - Agreed, @Mark1npt. There are many Napa Cabs to love. In this case, it seems like there are other options (including fresh fruit-forward Zinfandel) for around $10 to $20 that are of similar style and equal quality.
White

2019 Liquid Farm Chardonnay Golden Slope

 Sta. Rita Hills more
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9/9/2023 - BottleScholar Likes this wine: NR

Unctuous, yet dry with acid. Carmel apple with burnt (in a good way) sugar, brown butter, vanilla, pineapple, green papaya, cheese rind, and dried leaves. Tartness of the green apple, "sweetness" of the caramel, and slight pleasant bitterness of the burnt sugar (oak), and earthiness and added complexity of cheese rind (from lees) and the dried leaves. It's a "California-style" Chardonnay, and well-made with complexity. Mix this one in with a blind tasting of white Burgundies to see what your unsuspecting guests have to say. M+/P intensity. M+ body. M+ acid. M/M+ finish. Some pleasant texture on the finish hints at the possibility of a little tartaric acid used in winemaking, which is common.

  • Comment posted by BottleScholar:

    9/10/2023 6:52:00 AM - Thank you.
White

2021 Tania & Vincent Careme Chenin Blanc Terre Brûlée 'Le Blanc'

 Swartland more
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8/26/2023 - BottleScholar wrote: NR

Color: Medium gold
Aromatic Intensity: M
Sweetness: Dry
Acidity: M+/H
Tannin Level: n/a
Tannin Nature: n/a
Alcohol: M
Body: M+
Flavor Intensity: M+
Aroma & Flavor Characteristics: Pear, peach, vanilla, honeysuckle, dried apricot, butter cookie, yellow plum, mandarin orange, almond, hazelnut, a touch of nutmeg.
Other Observations:
Finish: M
Quality: Very good.
Aging: Not suitable. The remaining primary fruit would transition to reduce complexity.

  • Comment posted by BottleScholar:

    8/26/2023 4:44:00 PM - Hi, It’s only a prediction after tasting this vintage in a class, and the answer that would likely be expected on an exam. I’m sure it would still be a nice wine in 3+ years, and likely would have evolved different flavors that are also enjoyable.
Red

2019 Vietti Langhe Nebbiolo Perbacco

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12/12/2022 - BottleScholar Likes this wine: 85 points

Solid and enjoyable if not especially complex. I prefer some other Langhe Nebbiolos that have less ripe fruit and are more Barolo-like at the lower price point. I would still enjoy having this wine again.

  • Comment posted by BottleScholar:

    7/16/2023 7:43:00 AM - It's a great producer and a nice wine--just a personal style preference of course. 2020 G.D. Vajra Langhe Nebbiolo and 2019 La Ca' Növa Langhe Nebbiolo.
Red

2004 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera del Duero Único

 Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more
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6/10/2023 - BottleScholar wrote: flawed

Corked

  • Comment posted by BottleScholar:

    6/10/2023 8:02:00 PM - Thanks, @I'd Rather Be Drinking Wine. The wine shop is working on finding another bottle. Fingers crossed.
White - Sparkling

NV Bérêche et Fils Champagne Brut Réserve

 Champagne Blend more
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4/28/2023 - BottleScholar Likes this wine: 95 points

Pale-Medium Gold color with an apricot tint. Aromatic nose of blackberry blossoms and seasoned (almond) hardwood. Fine mousse. Spicy ginger, yellow apple, blackberry blossom, lemon, lemon curd, pastry crust, Greek yogurt, dried leaves, and dried hardwood. High acid gives a lively texture. Much more complex and dynamic than the average Champagne.

  • Comment posted by BottleScholar:

    4/30/2023 4:05:00 PM - Hi @thesternowl, September 2022.
Red

2016 Pala Bovale Essentija

 Isola dei Nuraghi IGT more
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9/10/2022 - BottleScholar Likes this wine: 86 points

100% Bovale from 80 - 130-year-old Sardinian vines. Initial impression of smoke and wood char with savory wild blackberries and their stems, then scrub brush, potting soil, and some balsamic vinegar, and a hint of previously-extinguished cigar appear. Medium-plus body overall. Medium weight polished mouthfeel. Medium-plus tannins with a fine-grained texture. Medium / M+ acid.

  • Comment posted by BottleScholar:

    2/20/2023 5:31:00 PM - I would want to find Nebbiolo (really!), Cagnulari, Monica, Carignano, Giro, and Vermentino. Cannonau is great and also distributed more broadly. Ask around for other uncommon and rare grapes you’ll probably only find there. Have a great vacation!
Red

2017 Bodegas Pintia Toro Pintia

 Tinta de Toro, Tempranillo more
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10/12/2022 - BottleScholar Likes this wine: 94 points

The epitome of dark rich smoky luxury. Lit cigar, charred cedar, vanilla, dark ripe savory concentrated blackberry, and thyme predominate, along with dried rose petal, black licorice, black plum, black olive, dill, and coconut. Medium-plus tannins that have softened into a velvety texture. Medium-plus acid. Full body. Pronounced intensity and complexity. Long finish. Deep inky ruby with purple highlights.

  • Comment posted by BottleScholar:

    2/18/2023 1:02:00 PM - Thank you. I don’t specifically, but I would guess-recall an hour. If it needs more air, I just keep swirling between sips. However, I enjoy taking a sip right as it is poured, then a sip or two every 30 minutes to see how it is doing. I personally prefer to drink a little early and let it evolve, instead of missing that evolution. I rarely decant. Then, with special wines, I like to leave just half of a glass in the bottle on the counter to have another litte taste the next day and the day after. Just an experiment in how it evolves.

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