Wine	Like It	Don't Like
1985 Ravenswood Zinfandel Vintners Blend	Yes
1986 Jaeger Merlot Inglewood Vineyard	Yes
1984 Dominus Estate	Yes
1990 Coltibuono Chianti Cetamura	Yes
2016 Domaine Michel Juillot Mercurey 1er Cru Clos des Barraults	Yes
1953 Château Haut-Brion	Yes
2017 Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino Langhe Rosso dei Dardi	Yes
2016 Domaine Pascal Aufranc Chénas En Rémont Vignes de 1939	Yes
2003 Gérard Raphet Charmes-Chambertin Cuvée Unique	Yes
2015 Philippe Alliet Chinon Vieilles Vignes	Yes

2011 Domaine Lafage Côtes du Roussillon Bastide Miraflors
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9/25/2020 - BMG Wine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Wow...the difference a few years can make.
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1985 Ravenswood Zinfandel Vintners Blend
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8/29/2020 - BMG Wine Likes this wine:
I'm blown away by this wine at 35yrs old. Purchased from Estate sale, this must have been stored properly from birth. Color is dark brick red, looks younger than I'd expect. Tertiary aromas dominate but all proper, no taint or vinegar. Dried, tart flavor profile but quite mouth watering. Very fun surprise when I was planning to dump it.
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1986 Jaeger Merlot Inglewood Vineyard
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6/14/2019 - BMG Wine Likes this wine: 90 Points
Simply delicious wine at 33 yrs old. Vibrant, beautifully balanced and fresh. Wonderful experience!
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z_willus_d says:

11/29/2012 8:58:00 AM - Hi BMG, I got your post on my msg board requesting my thoughts on El Dorado wineries of interest. I haven't been keeping up on posting my tasting notes as much lately (new child), but you can scan through my history for wines of that region. I would say two wineries that jump to the forefront of my mind for the area are Clos Saron (run by Gideon Bienstock, former winemaker at nearby Renaissance winery/vineyard) and Edmunds St. John winery. Clos Saron produces world class Pinot, which is utterly unique for the region from my experience. Edmunds sources grapes from different vineyards, often forgotten, in the region. Steve Edmunds produces really pure, essential wines that have always impressed me. Honestly, many of the wineries I've tasted at in the area tend to produce over-hot/alcoholic, syrupy or out of balance Rhone types or Zin or you pick. In general, I've been disappointed with most of what I've found in the area. But that's not to say these hills can't produce great grapes, rather that there is s stylistic gulf between what seems to be the demand vs. my own particular preferences. Quality wine or not, a drive through the hills of El Dorado can be a beautiful journey. You should visit and judge all for yourself. Best, Naysen

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