Vasca 16
Dom Pérignon
Brut Rosé Champagne 2008
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Pale salmon in color.
Light nose of citrus, strawberries, earth, light herbs and minerals.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and small bubbles.
Dry on the palate with raspberries, light cherries, limes, green apples, light grapefruits, minerals and herbs.
Long finish with limes and light almonds.
This is a delicious Rosé Champagne. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.
This 16 year old is showing nice complexity at this point. Feels still young and very fresh. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
I've had this vintage a few times before, and it is very consistent.
A delicious Champagne that’s perfect for sipping on its own. Will also pair nicely with fresh seafood.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$400. — 7 months ago
Bodegas Alto Moncayo
Veraton Garnacha 2016
A joint venture of Jorge Ordonez, Bodegas Borsao and others, in conjunction with Chris Ringland. Dark Ruby with dark berry fruit aromas, from 40+ year old vines and aged for 16 months in oak. On the palate flavors of ripe plum and black fruits with cacao, spice and smoky notes. Soft tannins, vivid acidity ending with gentle oak spice on the long finish. Wines from Spain are superb and at great values, especially Bodegas Alto Moncayo wines. — 4 years ago
Ridge Vineyards
Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2006
Cork giving out but why not after 19 years! Wine is escaping to fresh beauty with a little wet dog age that I like.
Holding her space in 2025
80% Zin, 16% Petite Syrah, 4% Carignane
14.7% is reigning it in on this varietal and well done! Doesn’t feel fire breathing at all 👏 — 9 days ago
Aberlour Distillery
16 Years Old Double Cask Matured Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Has a high fruit forward nose, apples, pears, kiwi. Faint, faint, vanilla and oak but still really fruit forward. — 4 months ago
Venge Vineyards
Scout's Honor Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend 2019
A delicious Zinfandel based blend from Napa Valley.
Big and full bodied with medium acidity.
Extremely fruity on the palate with a nice mouthfeel.
Showing nice complexity already, although very young.
Showing black fruits with cedar, vanilla, chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, caramel, dried figs, raisins, sweet vinaigrette and spices.
Would be nice to revisit it in 3 years.
Good right out of the bottle and better after 2 hours of airtime.
A blend of 63% Zinfandel, 16% Charbono, 12% Petite Sirah and 9% Syrah.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points. — 3 years ago
Château Lynch-Bages
Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005
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Dark ruby in color with a short brick rim.
Fruity nose of blackberries, sweet cherries, black currants, oak, vanilla, licorice, cloves, herbs, spices, dark chocolates, coffee, peppercorn, vegetables, cinnamon and vinaigrette.
Medium plus in body, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and nice legs.
Dry on the palate with black currants, blackberries, oak, vanilla, earth, wet leaves, light vegetables, black tea, peppercorn, leather, tobacco, coffee and dark chocolates.
Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.
What a great Left Bank Bordeaux from the great 2005 vintage this is.
This Fifth Growth is nicely balanced with lots of dark fruit notes. Delicious and yummy. Fabulous and better than I expected.
This 16 year old is Drinking very nicely now. Showing great complexity with a great mouth feel. Powerful and rich.
Thank you John for sharing.
Needs 90 minutes to open up properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 10 years.
Loved smelling on it for a long time.
Great nose. Great palate. Tasty and gorgeous.
I paired it with a charcuterie board of meats and cheeses, but good all by itself too.
A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit verdot.
13% alcohol by volume.
95 points.
$280. — 4 years ago
Thijs Hendriks
Magnum, base 2016, deg 16-03-2020 — 25 days ago