Harem Sultan

Equis

Domaine des Lises Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2020

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9.2

had a similar experience as @Peter Sultan as far as finding this was a quixotic blend of Old World and New World - nose & palate was not at all reticent for us: there was such a purity of flavors & aromas from deep rich black fruit, cassis, minerals, meat, pepper... so legit - not a hair out of place, — 2 months ago

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Peter Sultan

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Exactly!@ESF it’s….neat, as you said it. Which can cut both ways, especially if you want something more wild from northern syrah.

Beringer Bros.

Bourbon Barrel Aged Red Wine Blend

With a Black Label Trading Company Sultan of Smoke — 7 years ago

Jamsheed

Harem Series Le Blanc Plonk Gewürztraminer Riesling

100% Riesling vintage. Very well balanced, but touch of stone fruit. Bit of oak makes it stands out. — 9 years ago

Jamsheed

Harem José the Rosé 2014

100% mouderve. Oxidised, Provence style. — 11 years ago

Bodegas Los Bermejos

Naturalmente Dulce Lanzarote Malvasia Volcánica

ESF
9.4

@Peter Sultan I loved this too and agree about complexity but it was captivating! Theoretical mix of sherry, vin santo - tawny aromatics but a freshness to its oxidative qualities… sweet yet not cloying - absolutely alluring — 3 years ago

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Peter Sultan

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Glad you are on the Canaries bus- it’s a good bus to be on! Check out Vinatago, they make an excellent rose@ESF

Jamsheed

Harem Series La Syrah 2017

Memorial Day Weekend 2018 🇺🇸

Crazy juice...

Oak (light), acidic blackberry, blueberry skin, moist cedar, nice stuff. Revisit 2025+
— 7 years ago

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Gravner

Anfora Venezia Giulia Ribolla Gialla 2004

The OG of orange, the sultan of skin contact...the ayatollah of Ribolla. (Too much?) The most beautiful tobacco sunburst color. Defies easy description, almost disconcertingly fresh and alive, charming and inviting (read: not aggressively oxidative) but worthy of contemplation. Called to mind not only flavors of toasted nuts, dried apricots, orange peel, cinnamon, nutmeg and caramel but things that aren’t even food, like amber and mahogany and musty cellars. Mind bending. — 8 years ago

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Ira Schwartz

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@Matt Perlman A very enjoyable read..
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Thoroughly intrigued!

Castello di Volpaia

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2018

Agree w previous tasting notes from @Peter Sultan — once it opened the tannins were round and it was a nice glass. Great value at the price. — 5 years ago

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Château Carbonnieux

Pessac-Léognan White Bordeaux Blend 2016

Opened another recently, legendary wine, said that in the 18th century was introduced to Sultan of Constantinople's palace b/c of its clarity and called "mineral water from Carbonnieux", defying Islamic law. Pale lemon with pronounce aromas of tropical and stone fruits with herb notes. On the palate flavors of melon, mango, apple, green herbs and a crisp mineral edge. Medium+ length, balanced acidity, ending with a fruit, citrus mineral character. Nice, aging well. — 5 years ago

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Jamsheed

Harem Le Menace Red Blend 2013

100% Cab Sav. A touch of Bret on the nose, not too heavy. — 11 years ago