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@zinfandelhooks @rr_pirate I agree UV vineyard is the better Aubert vineyard.

This is my favorite Pinot but it is big and brooding so not for everyone. Has @rr_pirate opened any yet? Cheers🍷

NV Bernard Lonclas Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Champagne rapid thin bubble stream. light straw, in color. honeysuckle, apple, pear, peach, tangerine, lime, citrus zest, pastry, almonds, chalk, mineral. fresh, sweet mousse, racy acidity, linear, sharp, on a long finish. #champagne

2021 Cast Napa Valley Blanc de Noirs fine small rapid stream. light copper, in color. fresh flowers, raspberry, lemon, tangelo, toasted hazelnuts, pastry shell, honey. the wine is fresh, youthful with bright acidity, with a lemon peel finish. #consumechampagne #castwines

2015 Franck Bonville Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Champagne Pur Mesnil Delicate bubble stream. Light straw, silver, in the color. yellow flowers, pear, peach, apple, lemon, marzipan, brioche, mineral. rich mousse, tangy citrus, almond skin, saline, on the finish. #consumechampagne

My top 5 Champagnes of 2023 1. 2004 Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill 2. 2008 Piper-Heidsieck Rare 3. 2006 Gosset Grand Millesime 4. 2006 Louis Roederer Cristal 5. NV Bourgeois-Boulonnais Tradition #consumechampagne @Pol_Roger @piperheidsieck @LouisRoederer_ #champagne

2017 Keenan Last Call Spring Mountain Merlot scarlet, dark plum, in color. smoky wood, blackberry, plum, raspberry, dark cherry, herbs, dark chocolate, spice, cinnamon, fruitcake. raspberry, cassis, juicy, spice, tight tannins, on the finish. @KeenanWinery @nvwineandcigar

MV Left Bend Mashup v7 scarlet, ruby, in color. blackberry. dark cherry, raspberry, turned earth, black pepper, spice, graphite, savory, cedar. rich dark fruits, berry juice , textured tannins, on the finish. @RichardHanke @winesofscm #LeftBendWinery

2019 Ata Rangi Pinot Noir ruby, in the color. rose, cranberry, red currant, white pepper, anise, wet earth, herbal, pine sap, spice, savory, tea. cranberry, strawberry, dark cherry, black tea, mineral, grained tannins, on the finish. @nzwine @winecentrenz #AtaRangi #PinotNoir

NV Jean-Pierre Launois Composition Grand Cru Champagne fine bubble stream. light gold, in color. fresh peach, bruised pear, crunchy apple, sour lemon, lime, citrus peel, chalky, mineral, brioche, caramel. lime, citrus zest, frothing mousse, nice acidity finishes it off.

@LouisRoederer_ how do I get my hands on the trials before 241?

Tasting of #RoedererCollection trial238, trial239, trial240, trial241, 242, 243 & 244 with #CristalChampagne 2015! Thanks to all our friends from the French Riviera! #InPursuitofTaste -JBL

2021 Sandar & Hem Grenache Rosé rich salmon, light orange, in color. freshly cut rose petals, strawberry, melon, watermelon juice, lemon, citrus pith, lime peel. tart cherry, abundant acid, on a lemon peel finish. @SantaCruzMountains #Rose @sandarandhem @winesofscm

2017 Yjar Labastida de Alava Rioja garnet, rich ruby, in color. strawberry, cherry, raspberry, plum skin, earth, garrigue, spice, pepper, leather. grippy tannins, dry, complex, need another decade before approaching again. @RiojaWine #Yjar #Rioja #Tempranillo @WinesofSpainSL

2015 I. Brand & Family Enz Vineyard Mourvedre brick red, in color. blackberry, red currants, earth, mushrooms, black pepper, herbs, savory, cinnamon, spice, coffee. #EnzVineyard #IBrandFamily #Mourvedre #LimeKilnValley @CCUncorked

@JasonBWise @SOMM_FILM See you in Napa!

First Chicago screening of @SOMM_FILM “Cup of Salvation” is underway! I would get tickets for tomorrow’s screening asap if you haven’t, q&a with myself and cast and tickets include wine! musicboxtheatre.com/films-and-even…

@harleywine1 how was the 1999 Salon?

and like that the Dodgers are out of the playoffs.

2013 Herdade do Mouchão Alentejo dark purple core, magenta rim, in the color. blackberry, blueberry, plum, dark berry jam, spice, black pepper, tobacco, vanilla. full body, juicy black fruit, pepper, menthol, on the finish. #Portugal #HerdadedoMouchão #Alentejo #AlicanteBouschet

so far so good for the NL West. If you are a Giants fan you root for anyone but the dodgers. go Arizona! #beatLA

2008 Shale Oak Cabernet Sauvignon garnet, bricking, in color. dark cherry, black currant, cassis, spice, chocolate, cedar, vanilla. the aromas of this wine establish itself, though the wine finishes with an alcohol kick that is not pleasant.

2005 Big Basin Vineyards Syrah Rattlesnake Rock dirty red, garnet, in color. bacon, savory, smoked meats, blackpepper, tapenade, currants, balsamic, soy sauce, dried herbs, brett. saturday morning bacon drizzled in maple syrup, spices, green olive, on the finish. @bigbasinwine