2010 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes

My last big glass small bottle (375ml) tasting of the trip. Just finished dinner and decided to sit out on the veranda to sip some Sauternes. Apricot, peaches, and orange blossoms dance on the tongue. The sweetness is balanced perfectly by the acidity and the finish goes on for days. A lovely end to a perfect evening.

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2016 Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir Dundee Hills

I decided to keep up my theme of big glass small bottles (375ml) tonight. It helps when drinking alone!

Fruit forward with great depth in color. Dark red cherries , toasted oak, and a slight earthiness swirl into a silky smooth texture bound together with perfect acidity.

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2009 Chateau Pontet-Canet

Not a large glass, just a small bottle (375ml) unfortunately! Brought this (and the 2010) back from a trip to Bordeaux several years ago. Amazing winery with equally amazing juice. If you're in Bordeaux and want to take a deep dive into the biodynamic winegrowing process, this is the winery tour for you.

I could go on and on about this wine, but the scores speak for themselves (JD 100; RP 100; WE 99; JS 98). A deep ruby/purple with notes of blackcurrants and graphite. Full-bodied and powerful with smooth tannins and beautifully balanced acidity.

Excited for the 2010, but I'll give that one a few more years. Bravo Chateau Pontet-Canet!

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Margaux 1983 Chateau Bel Air Marquis d’Aligre.
Still young at heart but we did decant it for one hour. Elegant, refined. Earthy notes of mushroom and sous bois. Old leather. Black current and red fruit. Exceptional. ...

Decided to cozy up with this to start the last season of Better Call Saul.

This Saint-Emilion packs a punch! Aromas of ripe dark plums and cocoa with notes of violets and graphite. Dense with a long, rich finish. 70% Merlot and 30% Cab Franc.

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2018 Garage Wine Co. Cru Truquilemu Carinena Field Blend

Wine Advocate 99 pts. and well worth it. Celebrating the "garagiste" culture of starting "in the garage." Garage Wine Co. makes wine on a small scale by hand with family. They pour love and passion into each barrel, barrel by barrel, and it shows.

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2019 Luciano Arduini Valpolicella Ripasso DOC Classico Superiore

Ruby red color with smooth waves of purple. On the nose, ripe cherry and fresh floral notes. On the palate, the cherry flavor carries through and mixes with raspberries and tobacco leading to a long finish. Delicious. Blend: 60% Corvina, 20% Corvinone, 20% Rondinella

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2019 L’Âme de Pape Clément Graves Blanc

Enjoyed this refreshing treat after a hot (and long!) day of traffic, work, and traffic. The joys of Los Angeles. A nice dry blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc, and Muscadelle. Meyer lemons, passionfruit, and a hint of herbs and stone. Hit the spot.

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Bordigioni 2015 Annadel Estate Sonoma Valley Merlot

Received this Bordigioni as my secret "Vault" offering from my recent case delivery from Wine Spies. I was a little hesitant at first since I'm typically not excitable about near 100% Merlot. But I have to say, "WOW". This was fantastic. Intense and rich, but soft and seductive at the same time. This could stand up to some of the heavy hitters in Sonoma, and at a fraction of the price. I have been tasting this over 6 days (with my trusty Vacu Vin) and it's still going strong.

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Garmón Continental Ribera del Duero 2018 (Tempranillo, Spain)

This really hit the spot. After finishing a dinner at Chef José Andrés' new restaurant in DTLA (San Laurel), we needed a night cap. Popped this open and shared with a few friends. Amazing!
Full of character and energy with perfectly balanced tannins and acidity.

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Palazzo Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2007

The age on this Brunello di Montalcino showed a beautiful, deep crimson color. Full bodied and well structured. Black berries and cherry, layered with spices, tobacco, and espresso. A lovely compliment to the homemade pizzas prepared (from scratch!) by our friends. I would have snapped a picture of the pizza as well, but they went quick! Delicious.

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