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2018 Rhys Chardonnay Alpine Vineyard Santa Cruz Mountains

11/29/2023 - mthyen wrote:

89 points

Another disapointing Rhys wine. Corked at a low level and tasted okay. Corked wines from Rhys has been the norm for me. Very disappointing.

aaronfeigin commented:

11/29/23, 4:18 PM - Did you buy this directly from Rhys? I have had many many Rhys wines and I have never had a corked bottle. Not to say that you didn't or can't get one, as it does happen. If you purchased it from them directly , you might want to reach out to them to discuss it, perhaps they will offer a replacement? If you did not buy it from them, perhaps you should go to the store you are purchasing from and bring it to their attention.

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2002 Seavey Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley

12/11/2013 - shaferguy91 wrote:

92 points

No decant. Delicious. I don't know what Laube was drinking to come up with an 82.

aaronfeigin commented:

12/11/13, 2:33 PM - This is a why I often see his ratings and dismiss them. This one especially makes no sense. This is a beautiful wine worth much more than 82.

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2000 Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

3/27/2013 - robertdtwo wrote:

94 points

Decant 90 minutes; initial espresso nose quickly blew off...rebottle for transit to restaurant (Merriman's in Kamuela on Hawai'i's Big Island). A good bit of sediment fell out of this opaque, dark violet juice; slight bricking just beginning to present itself. Following a second 90-minutes of slow-ox, beautiful plum/dark fruit nose with restrained notes of sweet tobacco and cherry, with a smooth and 'under'bearing forest floor presence. Actually quite soft and feminine for a Pauillac; wonderfully balanced with a delightfully-long finish. I know the tannin reserve will carry this wine for years, but you sure can't taste or sense it: no mouth-puckering or astringency of any kind. Fruit pushed into mid-palate late. Just wonderful right now! However, I am puzzled by the many tasters who describe a licorice or anise presence in this wine, 'cos I simply never pick that up...

aaronfeigin commented:

3/28/13, 10:37 AM - When I went to Merrimans a few years ago I was unaware they couldn't serve my open bottle that I decanted. So I went to the parking lot and jammed the cork back in and magically it was not a problem. Thanks for the great review!

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