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  • 2012 Vilmart & Cie Champagne Premier Cru Blanc de Blancs Les Blanches Voies

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    4/7/2024 - Kirk Grant wrote:

    It's been about 3 weeks since my friend opened this, so this note is from memory. This is a special wine, full stop. The wine has an intense mineral core that runs through the center of everything like a laser, with notes of lime, kiwi, and hints of bergamot on the nose. This is a singular Champagne...I would not compare this to any other Blanc de Blanc that I've ever had...but the tension on the palate does remind me of the Coeur de Cuvee right no release. I'm going to be very curious to taste this with more age on it...it seems like this wine might last decades (and improve) with good storage. Outstanding!!!

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  • 2008 Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Estate Etzel Block

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    4/3/2024 - Kirk Grant wrote:

    Opened to enjoy while we celebrated the life of our 22 year old cat. This is in a lovely spot, and has years of life left to go...but seemed to be in the perfect spot. Notes of earth, clove, and drying red fruits on the nose. On the palate flavor of cherry, strawberry, tomato leaf, and faint hints of mushroom amongst the fruit notes. Enjoy now - 2033+

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  • 2005 Château Pontet-Canet

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    12/17/2023 - Kirk Grant wrote:

    This was opened, decanted for 5 hours, and re-tasted the following evening. Purchased on release and stored in my Eurocave or a passive cellar since release. So the bottle, cork, and wine were in the best possible condition save from the Chateau itself.

    All that being said, I was not that impressed with this wine. To me, this has more in-common with a Napa Cabernet than it does with other producers from Pauillac. There's a level of ripeness to this wine that feels out of balance (to me). Rich and full in body, with robust notes of blackberry, black plum, and dark chocolate and a lingering note of oak on the finish that feels (to me) like it's just a tad too overbearing. People that prefer full-bodied red wines, that are richly layered, will enjoy this wine. Outstanding

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  • Kirk Grant says:

    7/24/2022 9:11:00 AM - @Gary Margol, it would be great to find a date/time that works. Can you send me a private message in the wineberserkers forums? I'm listed there as Kirk Grant as well. https://www.wineberserkers.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=14638

  • Gary Margol says:

    7/23/2022 1:27:00 PM - Hi Kirk. Another CT member and I with serious wine wives are coming Lobsterfest first week of August and staying in Southwest Harbor. Up for an offline?

  • MaineMark says:

    12/29/2018 12:31:00 PM - HI Kirk, nice to find another Mainer on here! I don't have a tasting group in Portland. I am not sure how often I would be able to join you, but I would be happy to hear more about your gatherings and see if I can make it! (mark at morrissette.me)

  • Frank Murray III says:

    11/18/2018 9:59:00 AM - Kirk, when you are out this way again, holler at me. Maybe we can work it out where we can get some folks together around a table and drink some wine. Would be cool.

  • melzar says:

    8/8/2018 6:34:00 AM - Kirk, Thanks for your astute comment on my tasting notes. I have not had the pleasure of drinking older bottlings of Faiveley Corton Clos des Cortons. Your impressions certainly mirror my own. Melzar

  • James Kim says:

    7/11/2018 4:34:00 AM - Hi Kirk, Thank you for your comment and tips on the 1999 Musar. I've had tastings of other Musar vintages which really turned me on to them but this is the first time I've really sat down with one to drink over dinner. I'll definitely be on the lookout for the 95! Thanks again.

  • nmlawson says:

    1/15/2018 12:31:00 PM - Kirk, I would like to speak with you privately if possible?

  • WineKnurd says:

    12/23/2017 6:11:00 PM - Popped another 2005 Monbousquet recently, this time it had thrown quite a bit of sediment since 2015. Just FYI for when you get ready to open. Still very primary, reminded me of aged Burgess Cab on first pass.

  • Burgundy Al says:

    10/14/2017 10:01:00 PM - Re Ducru 1985, I'm not 100% certain but think it most likely from the original release, given the person who brought the bottle.

  • Kirk Grant says:

    8/21/2017 7:24:00 PM - @lukaduke: It's always good to see good people using a great program like this. Maybe we can manage to do a dinner at the Well @ Jordan Farm next summer with you two, Doug, Becky, and another pair of wine-geek friends I know in the Portland area...

  • lukaduke says:

    8/21/2017 10:06:00 AM - Kirk!!! Indeed we had the pleasure of digging into a few bottles with Doug and Becky as our two little ones got acquainted. Doug says your doing well and its good to hear from you on the interwebs. Just got a smart phone so chances are ill be droppin some tastig notes on here more often! Cheers.

  • Shanta says:

    5/7/2017 3:54:00 PM - Hello Kirk,many thanks for your comment on my Florent de Merode review. I do have more of the makers Corton GC's (Renardes and Clos du Rois) from the same vintage and will endeavour to give them much more cellar time! Regards, Shanta M.

  • Yagil says:

    2/19/2017 8:16:00 AM - Hello Kirk Thanks for becoming a CT friend and fan. If you visit main European wine regions - why not get in touch before, since I visit quite often. Andrew of CT team will be glad to share with you my email address. Cheers. Yagil

  • partylikeakennedy says:

    2/9/2017 12:57:00 PM - Sounds like a deal! :)

  • partylikeakennedy says:

    2/9/2017 7:54:00 AM - Omg wait you're from Bangor?? I grew up in Machias! Small world! :D

  • partylikeakennedy says:

    2/9/2017 7:53:00 AM - Thanks Kirk! Nice to "meet" you. Cheers!!

  • tcosgriff says:

    5/2/2016 12:26:00 PM - Kirk: Thanks for your advice. As I have five more bottles, I hope that you are right.

  • WineKnurd says:

    7/5/2015 6:49:00 AM - Hey Kirk, thanks for the comment back! I posted back here since it won't alert you if I comment on your comment, since it was my original post. I am saving my last 2 bottles as well, but my gut is telling me that there won't be too much secondary and tertiary due to the dominant oak profile. Will be interesting to see though, you can never truly predict how a wine will evolve. If we are still on CT in 2020 I will be sure to send you another note!

  • WineKnurd says:

    7/4/2015 9:23:00 AM - Hey Kirk I just finished my notes for the 2005 Monbousquet and saw your note from 2009 saying "look forward to re-visiting this wine in another 6-8 years". Well it's 6 years and I think the wine is drinking great now, tannins have integrated nicely but it still plenty bold and intense. Drink up! :)

  • Arch57 says:

    1/27/2015 3:52:00 AM - Wow 19 vintages of Musar with a Nor'easter on the way up to Maine. Most folks were grabbing milk and bread off the shelves but it looked like you guys raided all the Musar! What a way to hunker down for a storm.

  • RajivAyyangar says:

    4/27/2010 8:25:00 AM - Is Eric referring to comment notifications? If someone comments on one of my tasting notes, do I get notified?

  • Eric says:

    4/8/2010 2:53:00 PM - Notifications aren't hooked up yet guys...

  • jahlove says:

    3/25/2010 8:30:00 PM - Yo. Just testing out the new stuff. Got your comment on the Joly wine. Will post a comment in return. Let me know if you get some sort of notification.

  • Kirk Grant says:

    3/7/2010 4:38:00 AM - I've been working part time in the wine industry (in retail, for wineries, and as a wine director) through most of my BA & MSW. I'm often inquisitive, and always open to communication and questions. I'm sure from time to time I make errors in my statements and welcome any thoughts, corrections, and questions. Wine...like friendship, is meant to be shared...not guarded in secrecy.

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