Wine	Like It	Don't Like
1985 Graham Porto Vintage	Yes
2015 Champagne Christophe Baron Champagne Le Dessus du Bois Marie Crouttes-sur-Marne	Yes
2003 Château Branaire-Ducru	Yes
2018 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin La Princée Blanc	Yes
2021 Fontodi Meriggio Colli della Toscana Centrale IGT	Yes
2001 Gulfi Sicilia Nerosanlorè	Yes
2000 La Dame de Montrose	Yes
2015 Arnot-Roberts Cabernet Sauvignon Montecillo Vineyard	Yes
2018 Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis Villages	Yes
2018 Saintayme	Yes

1985 Graham Porto Vintage
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4/8/2024 - Michael T. Zoppo Likes this wine:
A wonderful way to end Easter dinner. Fully resolved tannins. Figs, dates, raisins, and warm spice all intertwined with prominent sweetness. A pleasure, and cheap as chips at auction.
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2003 Château Branaire-Ducru
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4/8/2024 - Michael T. Zoppo Likes this wine:
My WOTN. You cannot believe this is a 2003. Not a hint of over-ripeness--just pure elegance. Earthy nose that screams Bordeaux. On the palate, I loved the interplay of florals and red fruits. So silky. What a joy.

In prime drinking window.
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2013 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate
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4/8/2024 - Michael T. Zoppo Likes this wine:
I tasted this on release and thought it was killer, but knew it needed time. This has transformed into something special--this is a Baby Monte Bello. Medium-plus bodied, with dark red fruit balanced with acidity and a silky finish. This is what California Cab should be--totally delicious, but not sweet, not over the top, and a joy with a meal. Make sure you decant this or use one of those filter-spouts because this threw a ton of sediment.
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Mark1npt says:

4/8/2024 6:13:00 PM - Small world, Michael! We're here year round so next time you are coming to Boca/Naples, hit me up and we'll get together to share some bottles!
Mark1npt says:

4/8/2024 5:56:00 PM - Hi Michael! 66 yo now, have lived down here in Naples for 41 years but fondly remember our day trips down to LBI as kids! Great memories!
Michael T. Zoppo says:

1/10/2018 11:00:00 AM - Everything is great, thanks for the check in! I have been bad about also posting my notes from the Vinous board on here. You inspired me to add a few. :) If you think you will have some free time during your NYC area trip, hit me up. Maybe I can get some cork dorks together.
Tim Heaton says:

1/9/2018 4:12:00 PM - Michael, everything good? Haven't see you post in a while... Clifton HS 1982 I went back there (lived off of Valley Rd) last year, very depressing. Sigh. I fly into Newark in a few weeks, will be in the area for 2 weeks before I leave for my bi-annual 89 day trip (90% Italia). stammi bene

Michael T. Zoppo