4/24/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $50. Heavy Bottle (). Under cork. You could probably count the number of wines I have tried from Arizona on one hand and if you exclude the wines from Aridus, well, I would not need a hand at all. This, however, *is* the first Cab Franc and it is pretty fantastic. I expected a bunch of fruit, not much acidity, and well, not much more. A funny thing happened: good fruit, a bit of earth, an herbal note, and plenty of tartness. Yeah, this is pretty darned good. 91 Points.

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4/24/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $65. Heavy Bottle. 75% Mourvèdre (35% whole cluster), 25% Grenache (30% whole cluster). When it comes to red wine, I can count on one hand the number of times I have said "I could really go for a Mourvèdre." It tends to be heavy, very fruity, and dark. Well, perhaps not "heavy" but the other two attributes are certainly here as it is on the dar side and there is plenty of dark fruit (blueberry, blackberry), a touch of earth, and more than an ounce of brood. What sets this wine clearly apart from other Mourvèdres (at least for me) is that the driver here is clearly the tartness. Holy cow. Lip-smacking goodness from the jump and it carries all the way through to the finish. Yowza.

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4/24/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $50. Exceedingly Heavy Bottle (879g; 1lb 15oz). 100% Bouzy Grand Cru Pinot Noir. Zero Dosage. Similar to the previous bottle, it is fine, but not what it was a few years ago. 89 Points.

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4/24/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $30(?). Responsible Bottle (578g; 1lb 4.3oz). Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Mauzac. AOC Limoux. I am not entirely sure, but this might be the first time Mauzac has passed my lips (although I am sure I have had some Blanquette at some point). A good friend brought this over from France and it was quite enjoyable. It is not all that often that you see a Chardonnay blend (outside of Champagne, of course), particularly with an aromatic white like Mauzac. No formal note here, but nice fruit, good tartness, quite nice.

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4/23/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $20. Responsible bottle (). Under synthetic stopper. 100% Nero d'Avola. Every time I open a bottle of Sicilian wine, I reminisce about the time that I spent on the island; two separate trips, both of which I enjoyed profusely. And this wine takes me at least part of the way back there. While Nero d'Avola is far from my preferred Sicilian variety, this wine certainly gets the job done. Medium color with plenty of black cherry, spice, and violet on the nose. Yum. The palate is fruity, yet reserved, with plenty of acidity, spice, and just the right amount of earth. Excellent. 90 Points.

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9/22/2017 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $20. Less floral than the Pet Nat, but more earthy. Nice. Great acidity. Citrusy. Very Good to Excellent. 89-91 Points.

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9/22/2017 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $24. “Pet Nat” is a naturally occurring sparkling wine, with the second fermentation taking place in the bottle, and it is not disgorged. Really floral and aromatic. Very nice. Excellent. 90 Points.

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4/22/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $65. Really Heavy Bottle. Under Agglomerated stopper. I first tasted this as part of last Fall's Sixth Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinto Noir and I really liked it then (91 Points). Little has changed, including my notes, which are consistent.

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4/22/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

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4/22/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $55. Very Heavy Bottle (). 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. The first bottle was Outstanding, while the next two were Excellent. We are back to Outstanding once again. Similar notes.

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4/21/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $15. Heavy Bottle (). Under agglomerated stopper. 100% Sangiovese. A good friend brought this over and, unbeknownst to him, we were having grilled chicken (or a version of), and this was a fantastic match. Well-played. Medium color with a great nose of red berry fruit, a touch of smoke, and plenty of earth. The palate is equally compelling with all the above plus a zingy tartness that brings it all together. Very nice. Very Good. 89 Points.

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4/21/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $75. Responsible Bottle (564g; 1lb 3.9oz). 100% Chardonnay. There was a time when a 1er Cru Saint-Aubin could be had for under thirty bucks. And it was not all that long ago; Saint-Aubin was the remedy for the absurd prices being fetched for Chassagne, Puligny, and Meursault. Not any more. Saint-Aubin has also skyrocketed in recent years but I was able to pick this up at a wine store in Beaune in 2017 for about thirty-five bucks. Yellow, almost golden in the glass but with no signs of oxidation, the fruit on the nose is close to glorious (a lovely lemon curd) with additional notes of hazelnut, vanilla, and oak. The palate *is* glorious with fantastic fruit, an intense tartness, and a lengthy finish. Fantastic. 93 Points.

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4/20/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $50. Exceedingly Heavy Bottle (879g; 1lb 15oz). 100% Bouzy Grand Cru Pinot Noir. Zero Dosage. It has been a while since I have had one of these and while I still like it, it has certainly slipped since the previous iterations. Straw to yellow (OK, maybe on the way to golden) with fresh peach, pear, and a touch of Granny Smith apple to pair with the yeastiness. The palate is fairly austere, even for me, with a biting acidity and remnants of fruit. OK, I will freely admit that this wine might need time, but it is still rather fantastic now. 89 Points.

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4/19/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $95. Heavy Bottle (607g; 1lb 5.3oz). Under cork Last Fall, for the Sixth Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir: "Medium to dark color with a fairly dark fruit (blackberry, cassis) laden nose. The palate is rich and fruity with great balance, a hint of tannin, and a lengthy finish. Yowza. Outstanding. 94 Points." All that certainly holds true now, this is certainly a fantastic wine.

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4/19/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $35. Responsible Bottle (595g; 1lb 5oz). Under cork. 100% Zinfandel. I last tasted this as a sample seven years ago and I really liked it then (92 Points), and I like it even more now. I have stated for some time that I prefer cold-climate Zins and this is exactly why. Light in color, aromas, and even on the palate, with some lovely red fruit both on the nose and once again on the palate along with lovely floral notes (rose petals). This is not a knock-you-over-the-head kind of Zin, it is light, ethereal, introspective, and delicious. Outstanding. 94 Points.

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9/22/2017 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

(Wine Club Only). Cool climate Zin. Great cherry nose. On the palate this is luscious, but reserved at same time. A real Pinot lovers Zin. Fantastic. Outstanding. 91-93 Points.

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4/18/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote:

Retail $115. Heavy Bottle (). 100% Viognier. Under cork. i bought this a while ago, like more than 15 years ago kinda while. I had high hopes for this wine. But. Golden, almost amber in the glass. Oxidized. And then some. Ugh.

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4/18/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $125(?). Heavy Bottle (611g; 1lb 5.5oz). Under cork. I bought this online a while ago (at the end of 2008) and I have held onto it until now. A dear friend from France was in town and this seemed appropriate. And it was. Surprisingly fresh on the palate with blackberry and cassis, a touch of anise, and a bunch of mint. The palate? Holy cow. While certainly more of a New World style, this is loaded with fruit, there is still that classic Burgundian earthiness and more than a hint of tannins on the backend. Whoa. While we still have several months to go, this might be the top Burgundy of the year?

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4/18/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $50. Heavy Bottle (627g; 1lb 6.1oz). Under DIAM10. It has been another year and a half since we last popped a bottle of this wine and, well, holy cow. Sure, many of the notes are similar, but this bottle has more intense fruit while maintaining incredible balance and verve. Yeah. This is a fantastic wine. Full. Stop. I am bumping this up a notch. 96 Points.

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4/17/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $500(?). Responsible Bottle (563g; 1lb 3.8oz). 100% Pinot Noir. Well. And Whoa. This bottle comes from the cellar of a dear friend who passed away a couple of years ago. His widow urged me to take the wines that he "would want me to drink" and this certainly falls into that category. I popped it today with another dear friend and we both agreed that it was more than a bit passed. But. It is still a glorious Grand Cru. Earthy and rich on the nose but rather devoid of fruit, this is still a fantastic wine on the nose. The palate is even more bereft of fruit, if that is possible, but it is no less glorious. Sure, it comes off as a bit stewed and passed its prime, but the acidity is on point and renders the wine not only palatable but delightful. Nonetheless, this needed to be consumed several years ago. 93 Points.

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4/17/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $165. Ridiculously Heavy Bottle (920g; 2lbs 0.4oz). 66% Chardonnay, 34% Pinot Noir. I drink a ton of champagne. A. Ton. But. I do not drink much *prestige* champagne since, well, it's really expensive. Case in point. I have a bit of a history (but far from extensive) with Pommery's top wine, more than any other? But this is my first 2002. Yeah, a lot to unpack there. What needs no unpacking? This is spectacular. Whoa. Yellow, and well on the way to golden in the glass, with a nutty mélange of citrus rind and yeasty goodness. Whoa. A surprisingly vibrant sparkle on the palate with an equally surprising tartness that smacks the lips in joyful engagement. A word salad meaning this is damned good from the jump. Smoky, yeasty, tart, engaging, holy cow and my goodness, this is tasty. And likely still young. Another ten years, easy. Outstanding. 96 Points.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $45. Responsible Bottle (540g; 1lb 3oz). Under DIAM10. Another wine from the Sixth Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir and another wine that I really loved (95 Points). Similar notes and similar feelings this time around. Really a fantastic wine.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $60. Responsible Bottle (544g; 1lb 3.2oz). I first tasted this wine for my Sixth Annual Blind Tasting of American Pinot Noir and I loved it then (95 Points). I still really like it (a lot), but it seems to be in a bit of a dumb phase right now with not much emanating from the glass and a bit muted on the palate. Weird. EDIT: After a bit of time open, it really, well, opened up. Very similar to my first experience, great fruit, tartness, fantastic with similar notes.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $60. Corvina Veronese, Corvinone, Rondinella. I first tasted this wine a little over two years ago and the note, perhaps not surprisingly, is pretty much the same today. It takes a while for Amarone to show significant changes in the bottle.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $180. 100% Sangiovese. In the forty years of production, a Riserva has only been made nine times. I am no math major (I was only a math minor), but that is under 25% of the time. I think. Squarely in the "medium color" range for a Brunello with an incredible nose. The fruit is there, but you have to search it out as dried tobacco is at the fore. Eventually, dried cherry and blackberry peek through, followed by some plum and even cassis. Yowza. Throw in a touch of vanilla and the slightest hint of oak, and you are ready to taste. Rich and full without being weighty; it is lithe and springy from the vibrant tartness. It takes a while to take in fully, certainly more than a sip or two. After the initial impression, the silky tannins take over and remind you that this is still a baby and could last well into its second or third decade. Outstanding. 96 Points.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $45. 100% Sangiovese. Medium color with baked plum and blackberry swimming in concert on the nose with oak, vanilla, a touch of heat and clove. Wonderful fruit on the palate, more fresh than the dried or baked aspect I got on the nose. The acidity more than keeps up, dancing on the tongue, with some spice interwoven. There are some tannins on the backend, but they are silky and mostly integrated. Great now, could use another 3-5 years and likely will still be doing well for another dozen years. Outstanding. 94 Points.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $75. 100% Nebbiolo. Medium color with muted fruit and plenty of forest floor and dark earth on the nose. Eventually some cranberry and black raspberry emerge along with black pepper and roasted sage. The palate is glorious with dried berry fruit, a touch of orange peel, and plenty of zing. The fruit lingers for quite some time and still dominates as the tannins introduce themselves; subtle at first but gradually slightly more assertive, yet they always remain silky and in obeyance to the fruit. Yowza, this is fantastic. And could likely go another decade easy. Outstanding. 94 Points.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $65. 100% Sangiovese. Quite dark and even brooding in the glass with plum, even plum compote, blackberry jam, a meaty component, almost a smoked brisket. The palate is still quite youthful, even nearly seven years out and the fruit and acidity are in a lovely balance. There are considerable tannins on the finish and while not aggressive, they could use some more bottle time to integrate a bit more. Still, this is a lovely wine. Just short of a Whoa. 92 Points.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $32. 100% Sangiovese. Darker in both color and aroma than many of the Classicos I have had of late. More plum and blackberry than red fruit here with a spice element: cardamom and clove. The palate is surprisingly fresh and fruity, given the nose, with tons of dark cherry in particular. There is also that spice I found on the nose, a peppy zing, and just a hint of tannins on the finish. Excellent. 91 Points.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $30. 100% Sangiovese. Light too medium color with plenty of cranberry, raspberry, a touch of anise, and black pepper on the nose. The fruit on the palate is reserved but certainly present with a subtle tartness and nice earthy undertones. On the light side for a Classico but I find it pretty fantastic. 90 Points.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $13. Exceedingly Heavy Bottle (876g; 1lb 14.9oz). Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. You know? For the price this is a solid wine and it keeps my father-in-law happy. For the most part. 87 Points.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote:

Retail $40. Very Heavy bottle (862g; 1lb 14.4oz). 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay. My wife continues to like this wine, but I just don't get it. Sure, it's fine and it is relatively cheap (~$27 at my H-E-B, I love my H-E-B, but it has a metallic aspect that is just not my thing. 88 Points.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $45(?). Exceedingly Heavy Bottle (836g; 1lb 13.5oz). 60% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir. Second bottle from this case, similar notes.

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4/16/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $25. Really heavy bottle (701; 1lb 8.7 oz). Agglomerated stopper. I could not find the precise blend, but it contains Syrah, Rolle, and Mourvèdre. Similar notes. 92 points.

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4/15/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $50. Exceeedingly Heavy Bottle (877g; 1lb 15oz). 100% Pinot Noir Grand Cru (10% Bouzy rouge added to the vin clair). The Clouet was on sale at Spec's and I finally went back and bought more. Consistent notes.

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4/14/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $80. Heavy Bottle (678g; 1lb 7.9oz). A wine that I purchased before I started my blog more than twelve years ago and this is the second of the three bottles that we have popped. As I mentioned before, this is "dark, big, and juicy, which is not a surprise given that the wine was made by the Wagner family, who also make Caymus (I won't go into my thoughts on that wine here). Dark red fruit, a bit of eucalyptus on the nose, and the palate is fairly big and beefy, thick and rich, a touch of smoke, and a whole lot of dark fruit." Given the lineage, I really did not want to like this wine. Like a lot. But I do. Like a lot. Sure, there are more ethereal Pinots out there, more wines driven by a sense of place, but if you want a full-throttle, gangbusters Pinot? Yeah, this one works, for sure.

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4/14/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $20. Responsible bottle (560g; 1lb 3.7oz). 100% Cabernet Franc. Under cork. As I had mentioned in previous notes, this is from my favorite producer in Chinon, nay, the entire Loire Valley. I have waxed (hopefully poetically) at least a few times about this producer, and while it has had its tribulations, it maintains that rather lofty position in my esteem. It has been a couple of years since I last popped a bottle of this wine and while the cork had an issue being coaxed out of the bottle, once in the glass? Yowza. Quite dark in the glass with aromas of mocha, spice, a hint of mint, and muted black raspberry, the nose is worthy of remark (yet stops short of remarkable). The palate, however, is close to magical with balanced fruit, tartness, and verve with a touch of tannins on the finish just for grins. The previous bottles were excellent. This one? It reaches Outstanding. 93 Points.

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4/11/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $24. Heavy Bottle (621g; 1lb 5.9oz). 100% Sangiovese. I am not sure how I obtained this bottle, but I am glad I did; it is a solid wine that would work well with many different pairings. Medium to dark in color with largely dark fruit aromas emanating from the glass. I get a bit of raspberry, maybe plum, or even blackberry or cassis. The palate is on the austere side (particularly when compared to New World wines), but there is still ample fruit to juxtapose against the vibrant zinginess that presents itself from the jump. Not a world-beater, but a solid, every day (or better) kinda wine. Very Good.

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4/11/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $22. Ridiculously Heavy Bottle (905g; 1lb 15.9oz). 75% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Blanc. Another second bottle for the Sixth Annual Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine and another wine I really loved then (96 Points). Colorless to light straw in the glass with a fantastic nose of citrus and yeast, with a touch of salinity. The palate is a touch sweet, but otherwise well-balanced and lovely. Yeah, this is Outstanding. 94 Points.

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4/11/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $22. Exceedingly Heavy Bottle (887g; 1lb 15.3 oz). 70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 3% Pinot Blanc, 7% Aged Reserve Blend. I received two bottles of this wine for the Sixth Annual Blind Tasting of American Sparkling Wine and I loved it then (94 points). The tasting notes remain consistent and I still love this wine. Bravo.

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4/10/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $25. Responsible Bottle (550g; 1lb 3.4 oz). Under screw cap. Over the last several months, I have tasted more than my fair share of wines from Victoria, Australia. I have been fortunate to learn more about the region, which, if I am being honest, I knew nothing about prior. Although not explicitly stated, it seems this push to extend into the American market is due, at least in part, to the volatility with Australia's relationship with China, historically on of the biggest markets for Aussie wine. Bright, linear, focused, with subtle but present fruit, an impressive zinginess, and significant minerality. Yup. Pretty fantastic.

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4/10/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $45(?). Exceedingly Heavy Bottle (836g; 1lb 13.5oz). 60% Pinot Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir. Technically a Blanc de Noirs (although not labeled as such), when I saw this for under $30 at the wine superstore Spec's here in Texas, I bought a case. Good thing. While it has been a few years since I have last tasted this cuvée, this bottle seems to be better than previous iterations: tart, yeast, balanced, plenty of citrus fruit, and a slight herbal note (celery seed). Yum. Yeah, for $27-ish? Maybe I should pick up another case?

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4/9/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $120. Exceedingly Heavy Bottle (863g; 1lb 14.4oz)). 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. I have mentioned before that Covenant is one of my favorite producers. There are a few reasons for that but out of all of the winery's offerings, this might be the wine I look forward to trying the most. And I am far (even really far) from a "lover of Cabernet". So why this one? Well, this wine is fruity without being a fruit-bomb, powerful without being over-powering, and expressive without being over-the-top; each rare in Napa and all three? Virtually unheard of. Blackberry and cassis, forrest floor and just a touch herbal, spicy while also chocolatey. There is a ton going on here simultaneously, all of which works. Again, I am no "Cab Guy" but this is, yearly, one of my favorite wines. 95 Points.

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4/9/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $19. Very Heavy Bottle (789g; 11.8oz). Pinot Noir and Gamay. I picked this up from Spec's as a possible "house sparkler" (for when my in-laws come over). Fairly pale in the glass with wild strawberry, a mineral element and faint red flower on the nose. The palate is a bit tarter than the nose suggested with more of a citrus (grapefruit) vibe dominating the palate, the lighter and sweeter strawberry comes through on the mid-palate along with touch of yeast (but make no mistake, it is not "yeasty") and a flinty, mineral note. Quite nice. 88 Points.

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4/8/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $60. Exceedingly Heavy Bottle (890g; 1lb 15.4oz). 57% Chardonnay, 21% Pinot Noir, 22% Pinot Meunier. 69% based on the 2011 vintage (31% reserve wines). Brilliant straw in the glass with plenty of citrus and loaded with the autolytic element (think freshly risen croissants), this is what one looks for in champagne. Add in some white peach, a bit of spice, and a mineral element and this nose is top-notch. The palate is bright, tart, rich, and layered with plenty of fruit, a nutty component, that flaky croissant component. There is also a tough of greenness here, no doubt a result of the less-than-stellar 2011 vintage. But that is a merely nitpicking; this is fantastic. 92 Points.

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4/7/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Does not like this wine:

Retail $50. Heavy Bottle (658g; 1lb 7.2oz). Blend? I have long maintained that 90%+ of wines made today (above, say, ten bucks retail) are "good"; you may not "like" the wine, but they are well-made and probably won't kill you. That being said, 2003 was a difficult year across France with intense heat and no irrigation. That brings us to this wine. On day one? Intense Brett as I had experienced with the previous bottles so I corked it and returned to it the following day. Big mistake. Over-the-top medicinal with an aggressive, on the verge of rotten but certainly repulsive herbaceousness (and that is being kind). This wine should not have been made. Period.

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4/7/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $45. Heavy bottle (665g; 1lb 7.5oz). Under cork. My notes from the last bottle, about two years ago, hold true with a couple of notable exceptions: the wine is a bit darker, well into yellow (and on the road to golden). The oak aspect is also much more pronounced than I had perceived with the previous two bottles. While I was not turned off, even finding it appealing, my wife (pretty close to a card-carrying member of ABC), found it cumbersome. Oh well, my blog. Excellent. 92 Points.

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4/7/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $45. Really Heavy Bottle (829g; 11lb 13.2 oz). 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay. Another bottle from the most recent purchase from Last Bottle Wines and this is at least as good as the Last Bottle. 92 Points.

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4/6/2024 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $35. Heavy Bottle (694g; 1lb 8.4oz). I bought four bottles of this wine for my father-in-law way back in 2013 when he lived in the Bay Area (kind of) and we lived in Philly. I purchased them from WTSO for about $20 and had them shipped to his house. Or so I thought; they ended up on our stoop in Philly. We popped a couple of the bottles while still on the East Coast and they were fine, but not much more. This bottle? Pretty fantastic: bright, fresh red fruit despite its age, lovely zing to balance the fruit, and even a touch of verve. This is really quite nice. My father-in-law lives right behind us now here in Houston. I don't think I will mention to him that we still have another bottle, I might just have to keep it for myself.

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9/13/2013 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine:

Retail $25. A little hot on the nose. Some red berry and vanilla. On the palate, good fruit and a bit of complexity but a tad short on the finish. Very Good 87-89 Points.

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