Bought one for 18 from from local eclectic independent shop, part of 4-shop group in the state. Dark purple; alluring mature black and purple fruit nose; ripe black plum, some black cherry, some forest floor, very good mouthfeel. Held well for 24h. Five Rhone varietals, though not Rhone-like. Almost no sediment, though unfiltered. Delicious and maybe a re-buy in a crowded field. No storage. Quality/age/price: Notable+.
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Bought two for 22.5/b from from local eclectic independent shop, part of 4-shop group in the state; this is #1. Dark purple; black cherry nose, some oak; red and black fruits, big mouthfeel, not elegant but tasty. Serve with dinner for 8 so nothing left for the 24h test, but I'd expect it to hold well and perhaps improve. "PN for Cab lovers" has a point; a hard sell for red Burg lovers. Tempted to re-buy. Hefty bottle with serious wax capsule--signaling a big wine? Quality/age/price: Notable+.
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Tried it in the store and bought 6b for 6.30/b from from local eclectic independent shop, part of 4-shop group in the state. Medium gold; dried grass, some stone fruit on the nose; simple palate with dried grass, good mouthfeel. Next time, leave some to try with 24h. Bottle heft belies the wine's heft. Re-buy maybe; 24h test will tell. No storage. Quality/age/price: Notable.
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3/29/2022 9:48:00 PM - deBare: NL is in your backyard: Maple Ridge, Port Moody, Langley, etc--and offer free delivery with CAD 200. Do a search. During our recent stay in YVR, we ordered once from EW and eight times (!) from NL. Their bargoons are limited and come and go, but they're worth watching. Share comments, if any, once you find them.
3/29/2022 9:32:00 PM - Hi Oececnist
Unfortunately, I'm on the other side of Canada from Newfoundland in British Columbia so am unfamiliar with Neighbourhood Liquor - though it seems like a cool place. Canadian liquor laws are so strict that it's impossible to send anything between provinces let alone countries. Good luck in the States - you have a lot of liquor choices that we'll never see in Canada. Cheers.
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1/10/2020 12:58:00 PM - Many thanks for your clarification on the rating system. I like it even more now with a possible 12 ratings. Those adjectives are much better than numbers - most are not aware of the difference between 88 & 91.
Indeed, YVR prices are sky high - I understand it now. Yes, serious collecting here is rather tough - I am envious of cellars south of the border...
Thanks for all the great reviews you do. Certainly are insightful.
2016 Domaine d'Aupilhac Coteaux du Languedoc Montpeyroux Cuvée Aupilhac
5/16/2024 - Oenecnist wrote:
Bought one for 18 from from local eclectic independent shop, part of 4-shop group in the state. Dark purple; alluring mature black and purple fruit nose; ripe black plum, some black cherry, some forest floor, very good mouthfeel. Held well for 24h. Five Rhone varietals, though not Rhone-like. Almost no sediment, though unfiltered. Delicious and maybe a re-buy in a crowded field. No storage. Quality/age/price: Notable+.
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2022 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone Vineyard
5/12/2024 - Oenecnist wrote:
Bought two for 22.5/b from from local eclectic independent shop, part of 4-shop group in the state; this is #1. Dark purple; black cherry nose, some oak; red and black fruits, big mouthfeel, not elegant but tasty. Serve with dinner for 8 so nothing left for the 24h test, but I'd expect it to hold well and perhaps improve. "PN for Cab lovers" has a point; a hard sell for red Burg lovers. Tempted to re-buy. Hefty bottle with serious wax capsule--signaling a big wine? Quality/age/price: Notable+.
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2021 Colombaio di Cencio Toscana Bianco Toscana IGT
5/11/2024 - Oenecnist wrote:
Tried it in the store and bought 6b for 6.30/b from from local eclectic independent shop, part of 4-shop group in the state. Medium gold; dried grass, some stone fruit on the nose; simple palate with dried grass, good mouthfeel. Next time, leave some to try with 24h. Bottle heft belies the wine's heft. Re-buy maybe; 24h test will tell. No storage. Quality/age/price: Notable.
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