12/28/2022 - CWang wrote:

Almonds, walnuts, citrus peels, stewed fruits, and pencil shaving in the nose; honey, gingers, prunes, walnuts, peach cobblers, and wood spices on the palate; long finish; overall, 89-90 points for this young yet enjoyable whisky.

12/3/2022 - CWang wrote:

Complex and perfumed in the nose, berries, cherries, violets, roses, pencil shavings, truffles, and vanilla ice cream; fruity, silky, and somewhat tight on the palate, berries, cherries, dark chocolate, violets, unresolved tannins, whipped cream, and sweet wood spices; long finish; overall, 94-95 points at this stage; still many more years to go before maturity, but quite enjoyable already.

10/17/2022 - CWang wrote:

Very perfumed in the nose, candied berries and cherries, mints, animal furs, black truffles, and exotic spices; fruity, creamy, and tannic on the palate, cherries, dark chocolate, sweet spices, and whipped cream; overall, 88-89 points at this young stage.

10/14/2022 - CWang wrote:

Fragrant in the nose, cherries, berries, honey, mints, lavenders, roses, and pinewood; complex and fruity though a bit too tannic on the palate, berries, cherries, green peppers, tannins, and sweet wood spices; long finish; overall, 89-90 points at this stage, with some potential to evolve further in a couple of years; good value.

10/12/2022 - CWang wrote:

Perfumed in the nose, apples, cherries, mints, plums, and sweet tobacco leaves; fruity, jammy, and oaky on the palate, berries, dark chocolate, tannins, and wood spices; medium-long finish; overall, 87-88 points at this stage, a bit too simple on the palate to me.

9/10/2022 - CWang wrote:

Highly perfumed in the nose, waves of black truffles, fresh berries and cherries, coffee beans, mints, and pencil shavings; complex, creamy, and fruity on the palate, ripe berries and cherries, wood spices, and some unresolved tannins; creamy and long finish; overall, very enjoyable, 93-94 points at this stage; still a few more years to evolve further prior to full maturity.

8/27/2022 - CWang wrote:

Elegant and perfumed in the nose, apricots, grapefruits, honeydews, peaches, and white flowers; fruity, supple, and structured on the palate, citrus fruits, green apples, honey, pears, and toasts; medium+ long; overall, more enjoyable than the previous bottles tasted, so 91-92 points for this recently released at this stage.

8/26/2022 - CWang wrote:

Honey, guavas, mangos, papayas, pears, and yellow flowers in the floral and fruity nose; citrus fruits, guavas and pears again, and lemon peels on the rather simple and fruity palate; surprisingly long and pleasant finish; overall, 88-89 points; perhaps a bit too sweet to some but perfectly fine with me.

8/21/2022 - CWang wrote:

Still quite perfumed in the nose and savory on the palate but not much different from the bottle tasted in 2017, showing slow evolution over the years; overall, 93 points again; would try the next bottle in the cellar in a few more years; no hurry.

7/30/2022 - CWang wrote:

Elegant and fruity in the nose, berries, cherries, mints, plums, coffee beans, eucalyptus, and pencil shavings; creamy and fruity on the palate, berries, cherries, dark chocolate, cloves, light wood spices, unresolved tannins, and whipped cream; long finish; overall, 92-93 points at this stage; still a few more years to evolve further before maturity.

7/23/2022 - CWang wrote:

Elegant, floral, and fruity in the nose, cherries, strawberries, mints, lavenders, white roses, and popcorns; complex, creamy, fruity, and perhaps a tad jammy on the palate, berries, cherries, citrus fruits, unresolved tannins, light wood spices, and whipped cream; long finish; overall, 93-94 points at this stage; not fully mature to me, should evolve further in a few more years.

7/16/2022 - CWang wrote:

Floral and fruity in the nose, berries, cherries, mints, roses, and violets; complex, fruity, and smooth on the plate, berries, cherries, wood spices, and some unresolved tannins; medium+ long finish; overall, 92-93 points at this stage, quite enjoyable as paired with Italian cuisine, and some potential to become more mature in a few more years.

7/9/2022 - CWang wrote:

Much more mature than the bottle tasted in 2016, with more balanced and elegant perfumes in the nose and much reduced tannins on the fruity and silky palate; long and fruity finish; overall, 94-95 points at this stage; some potential to evolve further in a few years.

6/25/2022 - CWang wrote:

Much more mature and enjoyable than the bottle 2 years ago, with more ripe apples, berries, and cherries and black truffles in the nose and much less tannins on the fruity and structured palate; overall, 92-93 points at this stage; probably close to its peak already.

6/16/2022 - CWang wrote:

Still as enjoyable as the previous bottle; 89-90 points again; at this price point, good enough to be a daily house wine for sure.

6/11/2022 - CWang wrote:

As enjoyable as the bottle in 2020 and perhaps slightly more mature; overall, 92-93 points at this stage.

5/28/2022 - CWang wrote:

Still fragrant and fruity in the nose, berries, cherries, mints, roses, and violets; berries, cherries, light wood spices, and much resolved tannins on the less structured palate; long finish; overall, 92-93 points at this stage; probably over its peak a bit but still very enjoyable.

5/27/2022 - CWang wrote:

Lots of butterfly orchid, mints, and wild berries and plums in the floral and fruity nose; still quite some tannins on the fruity and somewhat tight palate, and long finish; nice evolution for this simple bourgogne wine; overall, 91-92 points at this stage; some potential to improve on the palate in the next few years.

5/21/2022 - CWang wrote:

More mature and enjoyable than the bottle in 2019; still elegant, floral, and fruity in the nose, less acidic and jammy on the savory palate, and long and smooth finish; overall, 95-96 points at this stage; probably near its peak already.

2/19/2022 - CWang wrote:

Not as perfumed as the previous bottle in 2021 with less fruits on the palate; so 89-90 points at this stage; my last bottle.

2/16/2022 - CWang wrote:

Dark berries, mints, lavenders, violets, caramel, and sandalwood in the perfumed nose; berries, cherries, dark chocolate, and wood spices on the complex and jammy palate; long finish; overall, 89-90 points for this enjoyable Australian red blend at this stage.

1/30/2022 - CWang wrote:

More approachable than the bottle tasted in 2019; perfumed in the nose with more lavenders, coffee beans, black truffles, and roses; still complex and juicy on the palate with less tannins and more wood spices; long finish; overall, quite enjoyable, so 92-93 points at this stage; however, the structure seemed to fade away a little sooner than expected.

1/16/2022 - CWang wrote:

Pretty much the same as the bottle tasted in 2020 but with a creamier and more velvety palate; overall, 90-91 points at this stage.

1/7/2022 - CWang wrote:

Extremely perfumed in the nose and very savory but still somewhat tannic and tight on the palate, long finish; truly enjoyable at this stage compared to the previous bottle tasted in 2016, however, a few more years to go before reaching full maturity.

12/31/2021 - CWang wrote:

Compared to the bottle tasted a year ago, still floral and fruity in the nose and less acidic and tannic on the palate, however, still somewhat rigid and tight; overall, 92-93 points at this stage; some improvement for sure but still young to me.

12/12/2021 - CWang wrote:

Nose, less smokiness and more floral and fruity notes with more elegant black truffles; palate, more complexity with slightly more noticeable tannins; long finish still; overall, 91-92 points again at this stage; more mature than the bottle in early 2020 for sure, however, not near its peak yet to me.

11/27/2021 - CWang wrote:

Very intense and perfumed in the nose, lots of summer flowers first, followed by fresh red berries and white cherries, animal furs, caramel, chalk, graphite, white pepper, and dry forest floors; complex, concentrated, creamy, and still tannic and tight on the palate, berries, cherries, dark chocolate, tobacco leaves, gripping tannins, and wood spices; long finish; overall, 93-94 points at this stage; still far away from maturity but rather enjoyable already to me.

11/25/2021 - CWang wrote:

Berries, cherries, mints, lavenders, roses, caramel, and sandalwood in the lightly perfumed nose; cherries, licorices, dark chocolate, and wood spices on the creamy and simple palate; somewhat short finish; overall, 88-89 points for this simple yet rather enjoyable Australian cabernet sauvignon at this stage.

11/11/2021 - CWang wrote:

Citrus fruits, heather, fresh chestnuts, chocolate, honey, toffees, and white peppers in the floral and fruity nose; caramel, roasted nuts, stewed fruits, and white peppers on the savory palate; long finish; overall all, 91 points for this rather enjoyable whisky.

11/7/2021 - CWang wrote:

Complex and floral in the nose, cherries, honey, mints, lavenders, lilies, roses, strawberries, and popcorns; creamy, fruity, and somewhat jammy on the palate, berries, dark chocolate, tannins, whipped cream, and precious wood spices; long finish; overall, a very enjoyable mencía quite to my liking, 91-92 points at this stage; a good buy at this price point, would stock a few more bottles.

10/30/2021 - CWang wrote:

Performed in the nose, berries, cherries, lavenders, black truffles, and precious wood; still somewhat tight on the palate, berries, dark chocolate, plums, partially resolved tannins, and wood spices; long finish; overall, 92-93 points at this still somewhat young stage.

10/15/2021 - CWang wrote:

Popped and poured; perfumed in the nose with more berries, plums, and popcorns in the nose than the previous bottle in early 2020; still acidic and juicy and less tannic on the palate with lots of ripe berries; creamy and long finish; overall, 91-92 points at this age; more mature and approachable for sure but not close to its peak yet to me.

10/11/2021 - CWang wrote:

Just checking on this wine's ageability; still fragrant in the nose and acidic and fruity on the plate with a longer finish; overall, 89-90 points again with no sign of noticeable aging; will try the next bottle in a couple of years.

9/18/2021 - CWang wrote:

Intensely perfumed in the nose, berries, cherries, coffee beans, mints, lavenders, roses, pencil shavings, and pinewood; very creamy, concentrated, and meaty on the plate, berries, cherries, bell peppers, dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans, and wood spices, also still acidic and tight; long long finish; overall, 93-94 points at this stage, surprisingly still in its youth; will wait for another 5-6 years at least before the next bottle.

9/17/2021 - CWang wrote:

Served on the rock; caramel, smoked bacon, tropical fruits, and some peat in the nose; caramel, honey, roasted nuts, stewed tropical fruits, and sweet peat on the palate; medium-long finish; overall, 87-88 points for this rather enjoyable whisky at this price point.

8/27/2021 - CWang wrote:

Elegant and perfumed in the nose, cantaloupes, watermelons, peaches, pears, grapefruits, and white flowers; acidic, creamy, and fruity, but on the light side, citrus fruits and peels, toasts, rock salts, and yeasts; medium-long finish; overall, 89-90 points at this stage; enjoyable with its own unique characteristics.

8/14/2021 - CWang wrote:

No formal note; very enjoyable in the nose and on the palate to pair with fusion cuisine, plus a lingering long and savory finish; however, probably getting close to if not past full maturity as the structure seemed to decline slightly in 2-3 hours; overall, 92-93 points.

8/7/2021 - CWang wrote:

Lots of mixed flower honey, grapefruits, and wild flowers in the nose; citrus fruits, honey, toasts, and a touch of rock salts on the palate, but still somewhat acidic and tight; long finish; overall, 91-92 points at this stage; should perform better given a few more years of aging.

7/8/2021 - CWang wrote:

Much more approachable upon opening than the bottle in 2019; berries, cherries, plums, caramel, mints, roses, and sandalwood in the perfumed and rich nose; quite complex and structured on the fruity palate, berries, cherries, coffee beans, peach cobblers, rock salt, and wood spices, with just the right acidity; long finish with more savory wood spices; overall, 92 points at this stage; probably at its peak already.

6/19/2021 - CWang wrote:

Quite similar to the 2019 vintage but with more real French champagne characters on the palate, and a creamier, fruiter, and longer finish; overall, very enjoyable, so 91-92 points at this stage; would stock a few more bottles.

6/16/2021 - CWang wrote:

Still very enjoyable on the rocks, with more tropical fruits and whipped cream on the palate; so 92 points again.

6/15/2021 - CWang wrote:

Still very enjoyable with more savory peach flavors for this 2nd bottle; so 90-91 points again.

6/12/2021 - CWang wrote:

Much more enjoyable than the bottle in 2016; limes, pink grapefruits, pears, caramel, vanilla, and yellow flowers in the nose; citrus fruits, candied gingers, and mellow wood spices on the creamy and fruity palate; long finish; overall, 91-92 points at this stage.

6/5/2021 - CWang wrote:

Complex, elegant, and perfumed in the nose, berries, cherries, animal fur, incense, lavenders, mints, black truffles, and wet forest floor, classic Margaux style; creamy and fruity with a solid structure on the palate, dark berries, green peppers, tobacco leaves, wood spices, and unsolved tannins; creamy and long finish; overall, 93-94 points for this creamy or perhaps fatty Margaux wine at this stage; still young and should evolve further in a few more years.

6/4/2021 - CWang wrote:

Lightly perfumed in the nose, honey, apricots, grapefruits, pears, and straws; creamy, fruity, and refreshing on the palate, citrus fruits and peels, lemon zests, rock salt, yeasts, and a tad of sandalwood; medium-long finish; overall, quite enjoyable though a bit light, 88-89 points at this stage.

6/1/2021 - CWang wrote:

Quite different from the previous bottle; still fragrant and fruity in the nose, but more balanced and savory on the palate with a creamier and longer finish; overall, 89-90 points.

5/29/2021 - CWang wrote:

Dark berries, black cherries, caramel, mints, lavenders, roses, and wet forrest floors in the rich and elegant nose; lots of berries and cherries again, honey-coated tannins, and wood spices on the complex and fruity palate; long finish; overall, 92-93 points at this stage; some potential to evolve further in a few more years.

5/28/2021 - CWang wrote:

Fruity and elegant in the nose, apricots, cantaloupes, grapefruits, pears, honey, and yellow flowers; creamy, fruity, and structured on the palate, citrus fruits an peels, pineapples, honey, and a touch of acidic saltness; long finish; overall, 90-91 points for this young Chilean white wine; a very pleasant and savory surprise at this price point; recommended, would stock a few more bottles.

5/21/2021 - CWang wrote:

Fragrant and fruity in the nose, grapefruits, cantaloupes, pears, honey, popcorns, and yellow flowers; creamy, fruity, and simple with a touch of bitterness on the palate, limes, oranges, sea salts, and wood spices; medium-long finish; overall, 89-90 points.

5/21/2021 - CWang wrote:

Fruity in the nose, apricots, pears, honey, and lemon peels; also fruity and simple on the palate, apricots, citrus fruits, pears, sugarcanes, and sea salts, short finish; overall, 80+ points for this simple fruity wine.