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2016 Vine Hill Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon VHR Oakville

3/25/2019 - Griffeyfan04 Likes this wine:

100 points

WOTY so far for me. Pure silky fruit, hint of baking spices, tannins are just velvety to compliment the wine. Had two bottles and they both were outstanding, if you can break one open now and drink before it goes to sleep

fine137 commented:

3/26/19, 5:23 PM - This wine is delicious now. You will not regret opening a bottle. May be one of the greatest Cali cabs ever, seriously.

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2005 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Syrah

5/24/2018 - Mrbuzz Likes this wine:

99 points

Manresa (Los Gatos, Ca.): Had the 88 earlier in the day, which was amazing...but blown away by this 05! The most amazing liqueured red berry fruits, exotic potpourri of spices(Vosne spice and red Chambolle perfume)...SO silky smooth and elegant, yet with a sneaky powerful youthfulness that will continue to help this age effortlessly. Deep and mesmorizing flavors of red licorice, exotic smoked woods, dusty white pepper, charcuterie...all balanced and plush to perfection. I have to have some of this in the cellar!

fine137 commented:

7/5/18, 6:59 AM - I'm thinking about opening up a bottle of this next weekend. Can you share your decant recommendations?

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2005 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Syrah

11/17/2017 - Jeff Leve wrote:

97 points

Power, finesse and a forward style sums things up nicely. From there, the levels of concentrated, dark, red fruits, pepper and earth take over. The tannins feel soft and polished, the finish delivers purity and soft, regal textures. This is a beauty and for Chave, the wine is already fun to drink, making this one of the earlier drinking vintages ever produced from the domaine.

fine137 commented:

2/2/18, 7:27 PM - Can you share your decant strategy for this wine, thinking about opening a bottle for Superbowl

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2011 Bernard Levet Côte-Rôtie La Chavaroche Syrah

10/29/2017 - fine137 wrote:

A complete mess that resolved a bit after 24 hours. The nose was sickening, literally. Don't touch for 5 more years and hope something changes or this was an off bottle

fine137 commented:

10/29/17, 5:00 PM - Overwhelming beef blood

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N.V. Garagiste Oregon Pinot Noir Mystery Pinot Noir

4/4/2015 - fine137 wrote:

89 points

Drinking very nice, straightforward, not too fruity, delicious.

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4/5/15, 3:41 PM - 2011 Evening Land Seven Springs Vineyard

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2012 Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon RBS Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Oakville

11/17/2014 - fine137 wrote:

94 points

Slow ox, 2 hour decant, singing, velvety tannins, but the tannins came on with more air. A touch of heat as it warmed up, but I expect this to be spectacular in a few years.

fine137 commented:

12/5/14, 10:43 AM - I will probably go back to this again in 2017. It is readily approachable now, but keep some chill on it. It is just a bit one dimensional, its more about texture at this point. But something tells me this will do very well. However I do not have it pegged as a long term ager.

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2012 Williams Selyem Pinot Noir Peay Vineyard Sonoma Coast

10/23/2014 - fine137 wrote:

94 points

Really striking bottle of Pinot. All in attendance agreed. Very distinctive flavor profile, almost smoky, but in a good way.

fine137 commented:

10/23/14, 12:17 PM - Not too young at all. PNP and it was ready to go. No doubt it has many years ahead though.

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2008 Rhys Pinot Noir Horseshoe Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains

6/24/2014 - fine137 wrote:

90 points

At the moment, the tannins are ripping my face off, but I can still see how good this is going to be. I will not even think of opening another until 2020.

fine137 commented:

6/24/14, 7:21 PM - 2 hour decant. Followed it over another 2 hours.
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6/24/14, 7:39 PM - I hope so. I have half a bottle left to test that theory.

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2009 Lillian Winery Syrah Santa Barbara County

12/6/2012 - fine137 Likes this wine:

95 points

Better than the 08, decanted for 4 hours.

fine137 commented:

12/7/12, 4:31 AM - I would absolutely open one of those 3 bottles, it is drinking excellent at the moment. I would recommend a decent decant, but its not required. I decanted half the bottle for four hours, the other half in the bottle, no cork, both for 4 hours.

They both performed great with the slight edge to the wine in the decanter.

Anyway, I would drink one just so you know the treasure you have in the cellar.

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