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2001 R. López de Heredia Rioja Gran Reserva Viña Tondonia Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo
9/11/2022 - UFGators Likes this wine:
This bottle was very tight. Zero sediment and needed a lot of air. Huge potential for the future and needs at least 2-3 years, possibly more.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    11/28/22, 3:14 AM - In a recent tasting of Tondonia GR back to 1947 vintage (inc. 54/61/64) I can say the wine needs at least 30+ years bottle age to fully blossom. The best ones were the mature wines from the 47-64. Young, while still great, it will only show half its potential.

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White - Sparkling
2002 Jacques Selosse Millésimé Champagne Grand Cru Chardonnay
2/5/2016 - aquacongas Likes this wine:
98 points
Jacquesson and Selosse lieux-dits (D'Vine Düsseldorf): The winner of the night. So strong and powerful, great crispy acidity, roasted nuts, macadamia, citrus, vanilla beans, brioche, well balanced, a giant, 98-99. It is A jewel of Papa. Thanks Thomas Helling for sharing.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    2/11/17, 12:07 AM - Great tasting. Just wondering your impression on the ageability of the Selosse Millesime 2002 in specific and Selosse Lieux Dits in general. I do have a bunch of bottles intended for storage but I after tasting a 2008 deg Substance, which was completely over the hill, and a very mature VO deg 2011, I get my doubts in aging Selosse.

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White - Sparkling
2007 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut Champagne Blend
3/13/2016 - Wine_lvr Likes this wine:
94 points
A baby Cristal as a perfect companion with the creme brulée. Pinot notes dominate, powerful in your face Champagne. Still young but already very accessible.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    4/2/16, 12:14 AM - Thanks, I meant to say Pinot notes dominated

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    5/7/16, 2:11 AM - Actually according to Roederer's webpage it is 58% Pinot Noir - 42% Chardonnay.

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White - Sparkling
1999 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Chardonnay
10/4/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine:
97 points
Lazy, rainy Sunday so why not enjoy the indoors with, arguably, the best champagne on the planet!? We treated this dahlin' with due respect by properly serving in white Burgundy glasses. Flutes are for orchestras ;-)! Pale yellow with a glimmer of green and teeny-itsy-bitsy pearls of bubbles. Aromas of brioche (Oh, yeah, baby) with some soft citrus, butter and almonds. Are we devouring a liquid breakfast!? Fresh and fun, yet sophisticated and structured. The feeling just before proposing marriage to "your person" :-). Nutty, citrusy, creamy and vanilla palate. Nearly Nirvana...perhaps when she blossoms from being barely legal (a little more than barely) into salacious, vibrant, bouncy yet elegant and all that she can be. Thinking of Ronda Rousey in a few more years when she will only be a lady...rather than a somewhat overly enthusiastic lady...enjoying the latter, but will absolutely go ga-ga for the former!

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    3/2/16, 12:43 PM - Thanks for your note. I have the Salon 1999 (along the 2002 Delamotte) ready in the fridge for the weekend. Looking very much forward to tasting this beauty. How did the Burgundy glasses work out. I can either go for the Riedel Sommeliers Montrachet glass or the Ridel Vinum XL Champagne glass...what would you recommend ?

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    3/12/16, 12:05 PM - The Salon 1999 was amazing but still quite young. I drank it out of the Riedel Sommelier Montrachet which was the perfect choice. Thanks for the suggestion.

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White - Sparkling
1996 Bollinger Champagne R.D. Extra Brut Champagne Blend
2/7/2016 - Wine_lvr wrote:
90 points
1996 Champagne Tasting: Difficult wine

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    2/16/16, 7:09 AM - Just very Strange taste of rosemary and beef stock. Surprisingly the wine was quite elegant but the herbal flavors just dominated

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White
2013 Cantina Terlan Sauvignon Terlano Quarz
10/26/2015 - Papies wrote:
92 points
Once again a beautiful performance from this wine ( Tasted a month back and rated 92 again)
Lovely minerality, good acidity, light grassy, good ripe fruit, light honey notes. Firm, tight and serious and so lovely that s fresh. We would suggest one tries some young for sure as the tension at this stage is worth the feel. 92

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    11/2/15, 12:38 PM - Just had the 2008 and I can say it also ages very nicely

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White - Sparkling
N.V. Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Cuvée No. 738 Champagne Blend
10/1/2015 - BuzzzzOff Likes this wine:
90 points
We started off our Tapas Day with this cuvee of 61% Chardonnay, 18% Pinot Noir and 21% Pinot Meunier. It was disgorged in May 2014. Dosage of 2.5 g/l. Base year 2010 with 1/3 reserve wines. Sipped in a white Bordeaux glass to appreciate the pale yellow colour with tiny bubbles. Aromas of citrus, apples and a touch of yeast. Palate is medium-bodied, dry, fresh and slightly toasty. Tight finish. Barely legal to sip this year, but nice. We think the QPR is a little out of balance as quite a few equals out there are slightly less expensive. Perhaps Jacquesson should spend less money on the packaging to ensure a better QPR? Just a thought as we have never sipped a box ;-) Having said that, dancing with this dainty dahlin' now is luvly...we look forward to sipping the mature lady in 2016! Will lay down for another few years...but patience is a tempting virtue and we have little of it!!!

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    10/18/15, 12:41 AM - Agree, still too young and unbalanced. Will be much better in a year or so. Om your point on QPR, in Swizerland we pay $40-45 for the 738 so for this price point I think it offers much value. I know overseas it can run $65+ and then I can see your point...but Jacquesson is still a top notch producer!

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Red
2011 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia Red Bordeaux Blend
9/5/2015 - Wine_lvr wrote:
94 points
Dark fruit, coffee, wood. Smooth tannins, now in a wonderful drinking phase. More to come in the future...

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    9/5/15, 11:36 PM - It is now still in a primary, fruit driven phase. Very hedonistic on the dark berry side. I expect that the 2011 will very soon close down, so if you like wines with primary flavors then I can recommend to pull the cork at least on one of your bottles. Overall, the Sassicaia 2011 is for sure a wine that will mature very well and will reach a wonderful secondary drinking window in the next 5-10 years. Cheers

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Red
2012 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary Napa Valley
8/11/2015 - MatthewVino Does not like this wine:
83 points
Finally got to drink a bottle and I now understand the see-saw of opinions about this wine. Personally, I hated the wine, but I can see why some people love it! "artificial" would be the best word I can use to describe this wine. Felt like I was drinking a glass of Welchs grape juice mixed with root beer. Going to age my other bottle to see if somehow magic happens and it becomes worthy of it's anniversary tag.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    8/16/15, 1:32 AM - I also agree. The description of Welch grape juice is spot on. I had a sip and put the rest in the fride. Give it another try today. I love Caymus out of the 90s and early 2000s but this has nothing to do with these wines. I need to decide what to do with my remaining bottles....

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Red
2000 Tertre Rôteboeuf St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend
8/9/2015 - tbuysse wrote:
100 points
Again a pefect score. For me, this is THE wine one should taste once in a life-time. Simply stunning. Upon opening, the wine reveals notes of cigar box, turf, dark chocolate, truffle and roasted fruits. The taste is where it all comes together. A creamy, smooth and delicate nectar. The aftertaste takes more than 90 seconds. If there is this 1 wine where you would like to have this 1-in-a-lifetime-decadence experience.. it is this one. TOP

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    8/9/15, 12:56 PM - I love the 2000 Tertre Roteboeuf, though never had the 'legendary' bottle. The last bottle was still very backward at 95pts. I still have one left and hope to experience an amazing bottle like you had...

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Red
1996 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend
8/1/2015 - Wine_lvr wrote:
95 points
Reinterpreted Paris Tasting 'Best Bottle Circle' Style (Emmen, Switzerland): Garnet in color. Nose shows leather, barn and dark berries. Very smooth tannins, lots of power and very long finish. This is a classical Bordeaux beauty. Still on the young side but already amazing stuff. Wait 5-10 years or decant

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    8/2/15, 5:59 AM - Hi BuzzzzOff - thanks for your feedback. The 1996 Mouton is already accessible and great to drink but I expect more to come. So if there is the right opportunity to drink the wine I can assure you that it already offers lots of joy now. Cheers!

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    8/9/15, 12:52 PM - Enjoy! And in case you decide to pop the cork please let me know your experience. Cheers

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Red
2000 Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia Red Bordeaux Blend
7/5/2015 - Wine_lvr Likes this wine:
93 points
4th of July BBQ with Friends and good wine; 7/4/2015-7/5/2015 (Zurich, Switzerland): Nice classical Bordeaux style Sassicaia. Still in an early phase of its drinking window. Goes down quite easy. Elegant and multilayered. Good Stuff!!!

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    7/6/15, 12:36 PM - Sassicaia 2000 is great, recently I also had the 1998 which was even better. 1997 was at the same occasion (Sassicaia Tasting 1977 - 2011, notes to follow when work is slowing a bit sown) weak. But agree, Sassicaias agend 10-20 years are a pure treat...

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White - Sparkling
2004 Dom Pérignon Champagne Champagne Blend
7/5/2015 - Wine_lvr Likes this wine:
95 points
4th of July BBQ with Friends and good wine; 7/4/2015-7/5/2015 (Zurich, Switzerland): Wonderful DomP. Light yellow in color. Nose shows smoked flavors, toasted bread, lime and apples. Very elegant almost light but at the same time long and multifaceted. An enormous wine and so addicting. Much better than the 2003. Amazing now and in the next 10-15 years.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    7/6/15, 12:33 PM - Thanks for your comment. 1999 Dom Perignon is supposed to be amazing. I only own one bottle but likely I will drink it following your comment in the next months.

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White - Sparkling
2004 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année Champagne Blend
7/5/2015 - Wine_lvr wrote:
92 points
4th of July BBQ with Friends and good wine; 7/4/2015-7/5/2015 (Zurich, Switzerland): Light gold in color. Subtle nose of ripe apples and baked brioche. Fine bubbles, nice balance but a bit short in the finish. Easy drinking Champagne but in the current phase there are better alternatives for less money. Bottle Deg Oct 2012.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    7/5/15, 5:14 AM - I paid around CHF90 (Swiss Francs, approx USD 100) for the bottle. For the wine a good price but there are better Champagnes on the marked in this price range...

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Red
2009 The Mascot Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend
3/1/2015 - Philman15 Likes this wine:
92 points
Lighter than '08, needed a lot of air. Medium finish slight earth, red fruits.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    4/15/15, 8:29 PM - Agree, the 2008 Mascot was a different (better) wine...maybe the increase in production did not help the quality.

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Red
1998 Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend
11/2/2014 - Tree512 wrote:
Do not drink until 2025. Needs lots of time to unwind. Very nice now, but will be profound in 20 years.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    11/8/14, 6:24 AM - 100% agree. Opened one last X-mas. The wine was fully locked down...

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Red
1985 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha's Vineyard Oakville
6/25/2013 - Wine_lvr wrote:
98 points
Monday California Tasting: Deep ruby red in color - one would expect a 10 - 15 year old wine. Nose of Cherries, Mint and Tobacco. This wine is very complex and has lots of juice. Currant, chocolate and black tea. This is still so youtful and has an enormous potentail to still evolve to a legend.

As a note, this was my best Martha's 85 so far. In previous encounters I was always quite confused by this wine, with many bottles seeming a bit flawed.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    10/9/14, 12:00 AM - In the meantime another two flawed bottle. Pulling the cork on Heitz 1985 turns out to be a lottery with poor odds. I am currently trailing 1:5.

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Red
2001 Blank Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford
8/22/2012 - King Cab wrote:
92 points
Consistent with my last note(s). Color is a carmine hue with age reflected on the edges. Nose shoe a deeply place eucalyptus note that makes this wine as distinctive as any could be. There's ripe red currant with red raspberries and burnt caramel. Tannins are fully resolved and this really shined with food (homemade pizza). Long and focused, this just remains true to itself and promises nothing more than enjoyment. Glad I have a few more. Certainly a mood wine for when you are in the 'mood' for distinction personified in the style. Very Martha's vineyard like. If you are not feeling that generous, think Aussie cool climate Cabernet.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    9/21/14, 4:03 AM - hi King Cab - I strongly agree with your comment that the Grace Blank is quite Martha's like. Especially the mint notes. I just had the opportunity to drink 3 different vintages of the Blank and 15 different vintages of Martha's (1968 - 1997) and there are quite a few similarities. Mint notes, both 100% Cab, traditional winemaking. Overall both are superb...

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Red
2007 Château Le Boscq St. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend
9/12/2014 - Wine_lvr Does not like this wine:
84 points
Out of the half bottle, this wine is past its prime. It is not undrinkable but has no more fruit to handle the tannins. In the current phase it is just dry, tannic and has quite a bit of acidity. This wine was fun to drink two years ago when it had enough fruit (to support the lack of depth), but now it is just a plump and one dimensional wine. Maybe better out of regular and large formats???

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    9/14/14, 1:15 PM - Thanks for your comment. I know the 03, 05 and 06 Le Boscq out of regular bottles. Much better than the 07. the 09 and 10 are also great price value wines. It is a Château I usually like a lot, just this 07 was very disappointing. Typical modern Cru Burgeois...

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White - Sparkling
2002 Jacquesson & Fils Champagne Brut Millésimé Champagne Blend
1/24/2014 - Xavier Auerbach wrote:
93 points
A private dinner (Restaurant De Burgemeester *, Linschoten, Netherlands): Full colour, fine mousse; rich nose, lovely evolution, candied fruit, nuts and coffee; rich and weighty palate, really shows the power of its vintage, no lack of freshness however; excellent length. Drinking very well, no reason to keep this very long.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    5/12/14, 6:59 AM - Still have a few bottles from this one in my cellar. With your comment "...no reason to keep this very long", do you mean that the wine is mature or is it currently just in a hedonistic phase that should not be missed? I am just curious as I am inteding to drink the wine but at the same time keep a few bottles of this one until post-2020. Thanks for your feedback...

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Red
1994 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
3/11/2014 - G_H wrote:
90 points
Coravine'd: Less impressive than previous bottles, appears surprisingly mature. Still nice sweetness, curry, great balance!

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    4/10/14, 3:51 AM - Tasted yesterday and I agree it is already quite mature. We had a great bottle which was purchased upon release but once in the glass the wine started to fade quite quickly. Initially I rated the wine 94pts but after 30 minutes it was only at 90pts...still a very good Bordeaux style Cab.

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Red
2003 Château Lascombes Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend
1/5/2014 - Wine_lvr Likes this wine:
91 points
Just an easy drinking and fruity Bordeaux beauty. Blind I would not think that this wine comes from Margaux, it reminded me more of a modern St. Emilion. But I guess this is the 2003 heat. Drink now - 2025.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    1/7/14, 7:48 AM - With the "2003 heat" I mean the somewhat atypical richness/fat of the 2003 Bordeaux winea. They often remind me of cooked cherries or cassis licquor. There is often the sweetness and fat I would rather expect in a California Cab. So for me, as a California Cab lover, I can say that I like the 2003 Bordeaux quite a bit.

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Red
2002 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve Napa Valley
9/3/2013 - Wine_lvr Likes this wine:
94 points
Dark in color. Nose of berries, mint and licorice. In the beginning almost cooked berries but this went away after around one hour. The wine still feels very young and it improved in the glass. There is still good potential in this wine. Decant for two hours or let it rest for another 3-5 yrs. Good stuff! this is the way a Napa Cab should taste.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    1/6/14, 2:42 AM - Hi - Thank you for your comment. Half bottles are always a bit different, especially once they get "older", but they can also be an indicator to see how the full bottle could age. So let's hope the wine has enough fruit that the tannins do not dry it out.

    I had the opportunity to taste the 2002 Beringer PR quite often in the past 12 months. It always showed potential, was rich and loaded with tannins. Unfortunately it was never fully approachable. So if the decanter/glass does not help I hope time can tame this wine as it did with the 1978 Beringer PR which is just a beauty at the moment.

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Red
2000 Château Montrose St. Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend
9/1/2011 - Wine_lvr Likes this wine:
95 points
Montrose Vertical Tasting 1989 - 2005 (Work in Progress) (Switzerland): Tasted blind: Deep garnet in color. Leathery and fruity nose. As one would expect the tannins are still quite present, at the same time the wine has a lot of power and is very long. The taste reminds of black currant and chocolate. Overall it a wonderful wine at the moment still on the young side. Wait or decant, whereas waiting is likely the safer bet.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    7/31/13, 2:25 AM - I am currentlyon travel, but recalling from memory the 2000 Montrose was a superb winebut still too young. At the moment the 2001 is a wonderful Montrose with an excellent price value. 2005 was another amazing Montrose, while 2003 was on three separate occasions disappointing.

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Red
1999 Turley Zinfandel Hayne Vineyard St. Helena
4/9/2013 - Wine_lvr wrote:
88 points
Light red, lots of strawberries in the nose. Sweetness of red berries. Very drinkable but past its prime.

  • Wine_lvr commented:

    7/31/13, 2:21 AM - Thanks for your comments. Regarding the Turley, I unfortunately do not have too much experience with them. Usually when I drink Zins I prefer the ones from Ridge (Jimsomare, Lytton Springs, Jork Creek, etc.). The Turley was really a good wine, but just in the context of all the other wines fell a bit short in complexity. As for Petit Syrah, I have tried the ones from Switchback Ridge which I quite like.

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