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2018 Sans Liege The Prophetess
2/9/2024 - iguessitshank Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nix mix of old-new world, jammy/plum up front but not a fruit bomb. Some blackberry, chocolate, and graham. Faint tobacco and dried herbs lingering at the end.
No black pepper, florals, or blueberries like other Paso Robles syrahs.
A nice bottle but not showstopping in terms of flavors or finesse. The 2018 drank fine in 2024.
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2021 Maison des Ardoisieres Vin des Allobroges Silice Blanc
1/25/2024 - iguessitshank Likes this wine: 93 Points
Bought based on a recommendation from SommPicks.
A very fun, interesting drink. Pale yellow in color, has nice acidity and minerality, a great bottle if you’re looking for that schist-y/refreshing quality. Pear, melon, green apple. Terrific with grilled halloumi, the salinity and acidity would pair well with any salty/grilled dish.
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2016 Shafer Relentless
10/5/2023 - iguessitshank Likes this wine: 95 Points
Terrific nose, dark fruit, tobacco, clove.
A lot of fruit up front without being cloying.
Tannins were round and sweet. Peppercorn, coffee, anise, clove. Inky, sweet, long.
Am going to buy more and keep for another 5-10 years. Complexity was good (9 years) and think there is more to come.
Would recommend a 3+ hour decant, drank great at 5 hours.
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