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2005 Frédéric Magnien Morey St. Denis 1er Cru Les Ruchots Pinot Noir (view label images)
2/23/2019 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
92 points
At Fi’glia, MIAMI. Popped and poured, drank beautifully for a 14 year old Burgundy.
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Red
2016 Stolpman Para Maria de los Tecolotes Santa Barbara County Syrah Blend, Syrah (view label images)
12/18/2018 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
91 points
Popped and poured. Good fruit nice nose.
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Red
2009 Cameron Hughes Meritage California Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
6/1/2018 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
91 points
As advertised rich black currant notes
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Red
2009 Château La Providence Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
11/23/2017 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
92 points
Decanted for 3 hours on Thanksgiving. Still needed an hour to open up. Reticent nose, silky nice aftertaste. Needs several years for development
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Red
2003 Concha y Toro Cabernet Sauvignon Don Melchor Puente Alto (view label images)
11/17/2017 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
91 points
Stull tight
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Red
1999 Clos Erasmus Priorat Grenache Blend, Grenache (view label images)
10/9/2017 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
93 points
Still very good, but a little tight. Decanted for 1 hour but hasn’t fully evolved. My
Last bottle.
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Rosé
2015 Domaine de Rome Sancerre Rosé Pinot Noir (view label images)
10/8/2017 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
91 points
Crisp balanced Sancerre.
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Red
2009 Thunevin Mauvais Garçon / Bad Boy Bordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
9/28/2017 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
91 points
Ready to drink. Excellent Bordeaux with good fruit slightly restrained bouquet.
Just decanted for 1/2 hour.
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Red
2005 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
5/29/2017 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
93 points
Delicious
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Red
2004 Alban Vineyards Syrah Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Edna Valley (view label images)
3/15/2017 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
94 points
At Prime Fish. Superb, balanced mature, 94
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Red
2013 Linden Hardscrabble Northern Virginia Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
1/14/2017 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
92 points
Excellent Virginia Meritage. Only $85 on the list at Quill for a $50 bottle of wine!
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Red
2007 Talley Vineyards Pinot Noir Rosemary's Vineyard Arroyo Grande Valley (view label images)
1/1/2017 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
93 points
Decanted for 1+ hrs. Rich very good. Not = to the heavenly 1999.
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Red
2000 Montes Syrah Folly La Finca de Apalta Colchagua Valley (view label images)
6/8/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
92 points
Still drinking well. Rich opulent Syrah with no defects.
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Red
2002 Elderton Shiraz Single Vineyard Command Barossa (view label images)
5/30/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
93 points
Delicious. Rich Shiraz with extended finish.
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Red
1999 Pride Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (view label images)
2/17/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
93 points
PnP. Drinking in its prime. Rich, garnet, long finish.
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Red
2009 Martinelli Zinfandel Giuseppe & Luisa Russian River Valley (view label images)
2/16/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
94 points
Drank over 3 days. Delicious!
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Red
1997 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard Oakville (view label images)
2/13/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
95 points
Decanted for 1-1/2 hrs. Christine BRUCE(HILLIARD BRUCE) said it was the best Cab she's had in the last year. Classic mint and eucalyptus notes, and well balanced with an extended finish. Surprisingly no sediment.
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Red
2011 RdV Vineyards Friends and Family Fauquier County Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
1/17/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
90 points
Very good Virginia Bordeaux styled wine.
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Red
2012 Viader V Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
1/16/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
95 points
Decanted for 1-1/2 hrs then rebottled and took to Chez Billy Sud. Inky violets, silk and glorious texture and mouth feel. Extended finish. One of the best wines I've had in the last year. Bravo DELIA and Janet.
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Red
2001 Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon Spring Mountain District (view label images)
12/31/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
95 points
Double decanted for 2 hours. Brought it to Berg's for New Years. For me WOTN!
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Red
2013 Turley Zinfandel Ueberroth Vineyard Paso Robles (view label images)
1/9/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
93 points
Not as exceptional as recent vintages.
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Red
2009 Domaine / Maison Vincent Girardin Santenay Terre d'Enfance Pinot Noir (view label images)
1/9/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
90 points
PnP at Domaine. Quite good.
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Red
2001 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)
1/9/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
94 points
At Kapnos w Joyce and Steve Rapaport. Back to its peak. Perfect now.
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Red
2003 Roger Sabon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Secret des Sabon Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
1/9/2016 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
93 points
New Years Eve at Berg & Maggie Atkinson's with the Domaine Crew. Very good but not worth the price vs 03 Pegaua Reservee
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Red
2009 Sea Smoke Pinot Noir Southing Sta. Rita Hills (view label images)
12/22/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
93 points
Decanted. Good bouquet raspberry notes.
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Red
2008 Leonetti Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Walla Walla Valley (view label images)
12/21/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
93 points
A bit tight. Not as good as the Merlot.
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Red
2012 Pecchenino Dogliani San Luigi Dolcetto (view label images)
12/9/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
92 points
Delicious Dogliani. PnP
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Red
2003 Peay Vineyards Syrah Estate Sonoma Coast (view label images)
12/7/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
92 points
Substantial sediment. Still has good bouquet, and rich black fruit wth cold climate acidity. Will last and evolve.
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Red
2004 Tandem Peloton California Red Blend (view label images)
12/6/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
92 points
Surprisingly very good at this age. Had 1/2 the first night, and security Ned Yale was left in open decanter and was still going strong the next evening. Still had good fruit, bouquet, texture. Amazingly considering the unique blend of Pinot Noir, Zinfandel, Chardonnay etc!
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Red
1999 Skewis Pinot Noir Floodgate Vineyard Anderson Valley (view label images)
12/3/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
90 points
Savory
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Red
2002 Beaulieu Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Georges de Latour Private Reserve Napa Valley (view label images)
11/29/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
92 points
Rich very good
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Red
1996 Yarra Yering Dry Red N°2 Yarra Valley Shiraz Blend, Syrah (view label images)
11/20/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Does not like this wine:
Over the hill! No fruit.
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Red
2013 Turley Zinfandel Old Vines California (view label images)
11/22/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
93 points
Popped and poured. Fruity delicious well balanced.
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Red
2007 Luciano Sandrone Barolo Cannubi Boschis Nebbiolo (view label images)
9/26/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
93 points
Served with Ellen's Barolo Risotto at dinner party for 8. Drank well but was years premature. Good bouquet Rose's, and extended finish.
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Red
1998 Fontodi Syrah Case Via Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT (view label images)
11/7/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
92 points
Shared with Dai I'd Diebold and Stephanie. A lot of sediment. The 1st Vintage of Syrah. Has developed well.
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White
2014 Cooperativa Agricoltura di Riomaggiore Cinque Terre White Blend (view label images)
11/6/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
90 points
Very good.
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Red
2003 Château La Gomerie St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
11/14/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
93 points
Decanted for 1-1/2 hrs before traveling to Mintwood Place, with Joyce & Steve Rapaport. Reprised from 7 years earlier at Table 8, Miami Beach. Substantial sediment. Classic St Emillon cassis, graphite. Extended finish.
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Red
1999 Domaine Joblot Givry 1er Cru Clos du Cellier Aux Moines Pinot Noir (view label images)
11/14/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
91 points
Decanted before traveling to Domaine for Saturday tasting. No sediment. Muted bouquet, tart cherry notes. Medium finish.
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White
2010 Aubert Chardonnay Larry Hyde & Sons Carneros (view label images)
11/13/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
93 points
@Garrison, Carla & Jamie Hine's wine.
Red
2007 Calera Pinot Noir Jensen Vineyard Mount Harlan (view label images)
11/13/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
93 points
Double decanted 1 hour before traveling to Garrison. Great menu and great food. No sediment. Tart raspberry notes. Good bouquet. Has not yet had secondary development. Will wait three to five years on my last bottle.
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Red
2004 Renard Tres Niños Calistoga Red Blend (view label images)
11/10/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
93 points
Substantial sediment. Has evolved well. Dark savory with blackberry notes. Bravo!
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Red
2005 Domaine du Pégau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
11/7/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
94 points
At Kapnos, Arlington, VA. Double decanted before traveling. Light sediment. Slight Brett raspberry notes. Succulent.
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Red
2003 Domaine de la Janasse Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Chaupin Grenache (view label images)
11/1/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
94 points
Fine segment. Delicious, back to where it was on release.
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Red
2004 Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend (view label images)
10/27/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
93 points
Decanted small amount of fine sediment. Savory garrique favors, has not fully evolved. My last bottle of the 04.
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Red
2001 Valdicava Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese (view label images)
10/26/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
94 points
Fine sediment. Deep Violet bouquet and color. Delicious!
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Red
2005 Clos Apalta Red Bordeaux Blend (view label images)
10/21/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
93 points
Substantial Sediment. Intense at first and then softened. Didn't hold up next day.
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White
2007 Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc White Rhone Blend (view label images)
6/6/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
95 points
Loved it. Brilliant tense minerality and acidity!
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Red
2008 Leonetti Cellar Merlot Walla Walla Valley (view label images)
9/25/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
94 points
Double decanted for 45 minutes before traveling. Significant coarse sediment. Alluring violet and dark berry nose, with an extended finish.
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Red
2004 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio Red Blend (view label images)
8/30/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com Likes this wine:
93 points
delicious as always!
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Red
2001 Chappellet Cabernet Sauvignon Pritchard Hill Estate Vineyard Napa Valley (view label images)
9/1/2015 - markellen.foodies@gmail.com wrote:
91 points
the wine is taut, and has failed to evolve into what it should be. I will wait several years in hope that it will open up.
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