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Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2014

2014 vintage. 375 ML format. Tasted with @Neil Valenzuela Gorgeous, somewhat candied and dominant melon fruits evident currently. In the youthful, know it all phase now. Has the basis/structure for the long haul. Load up the truck now or in three decades. Thank you @Neil Valenzuela So good. 12.10.25. — 5 days ago

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Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

Fantastic wine! Deep gold color. Aromas of dried pineapple, lemon and Granny Smith apples. Nice dried pineapple on the palate, pear and stone fruit.

🏅98 Points - Wine Enthusiast
🏅98 Points - James Suckling
9.4

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

2010 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes and 1.5 hours. Light-medium/medium body. Silky, supple and supremely beautiful-for Bordeaux. Beautiful closure on a lengthy finish. So much attention to detail without it being overtly obvious. Exceptional beauty and a fave, cutting edge BDX producer-along with Durfort-Vivens in Margaux to taste the possibilities of the region. For Pauillac, nearly as gorgeous as Pichon-Lalande...a very close second. This was so stunning. 12.5.25. — 10 days ago

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Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Music ‘n Magnum tasting..
🎶 Monty Python - Always look on the bright side of life.
— 16 days ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1981

Drinking with the coolest guy I’ve ever met @Paul K — 2 days ago

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Paul K

This was a once in a lifetime experience. Loved the wine!

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2007

Bit volatile day one, all business day two. Big Xmas spice, feather light feel. Beware the bottle variation. — 2 days ago

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Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Ron R
9.6

Not the best of vintage in Bdx, but the winemaker clearly pulled off some acrobatics here.
Nose displays the usual Cos spice-box signature, along with notes of forest floor, sage and mushrooms. Palate is rich and dense showing no signs of age. Nice mature casis profile links up with brambles and sandalwood. Tannins continue to prop up this outstanding example.
— 2 days ago

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Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

I purchased this wine for $60 as a Bordeaux future offering from MacArthur’s in DC, with the hope of opening it when my younger son—born in 1982—was old enough to share it. We finally did just that this Thanksgiving, celebrating both him and the bottle.
The fill was mid-shoulder, but the family was together and it felt like the right moment. I gave it about an hour in the decanter before dinner. Early on it showed blackberries, a touch of veg, lead pencil, cedar notes and a smooth elegant finish. As the evening went on it opened a bit more, gaining some depth.
A few hours later I revisited the small amount I’d saved and found it had dried out some—but that was expected for a 43-year-old First Growth. Ultimately, it was a wonderful experience and a memorable way to share both the wine and the moment with family.
— 17 days ago

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Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

2015 vintage. Opened and decanted. Tasted after 2 hours open. Medium-medium heavy body. Some feminine-styled fruit offerings but lacking grip/tannins and balance. Underwhelming based on tasting this offering since 1983. BLNT. 12.04.25. — 11 days ago

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Doug Powers

@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego, I’ve been lucky enough to taste older Montelena Cabs back as far as 1977, and while I have WAY LESS recent experiences (post-1995 vintages), I feel like there have been huge stylistic changes from the 1970s/1980s vintages, not necessarily for the better. But, that’s OK, just not for me personally.

The Hess Collection

Allomi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2033

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, huckleberry, lavender and spices. Jammy blackberry flavors, espresso and oak on the finish.

🏅91 Points - James Suckling
🏅90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
— 14 days ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Hate to be a typical wine drinker, but there was a smooth and velvety taste with a continuous bite at the end. Completely coats the tongue with flavor from start to finish. — 17 days ago

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