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Top Ten Bordeaux

It's next to impossible to come up with a top-ten list from Bordeaux, but here are notes on some of the best bottles I've tried in recent years. I've also tasted extraord...
This list includes:
  • 2005 Chateau Latour Pauillac
  • 2005 Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion
  • 2005 Chateau Margaux Margaux
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2003 Bordeaux

The wines I enjoyed the most...
This list includes:
  • 2003 Chateau La Tour Blanche Sauternes
  • 2003 Chateau Lagrange Pomerol
  • 2003 Chateau Hosanna Pomerol
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The best en primeur wines I have ever tasted

As a former retailer I was fortunate enough to go to Bordeaux on a regular basis and taste wines en primeur (out of barrel). Here are some of the highlights.
This list includes:
  • 2005 Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion
  • 2005 Chateau Palmer Margaux
  • 2005 Chateau Climens Barsac
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My Favorite Wines Ever

I've had the good fortune to drink a lot of great wines in the last 10 years and here is a list of my all-time favorites.
This list includes:
  • 1966 Louis Latour Romanee St. Vivant
  • 2001 Chateau Petrus Pomerol
  • 2001 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes
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Outstanding Sauternes from Recent Vintages

My early look at Bordeaux’s sweet wines of 2007 suggests that this vintage will be the region’s greatest since 2001. Until those wines are in the bottle, though, here are...
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  • 2005 Chateau Climens Barsac
  • 2005 Chateau Doisy Daene L'Extravagant de Doisy Daene Barsac
  • 2005 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes
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My Favorite 2000 Bordeaux

Bordeaux’s millennial vintage produced the most consistently high quality of red wine since 1990. The wines tend to be dense and full, with substantial palate impact and ...
This list includes:
  • 2000 Chateau Pavie Saint Emilion
  • 2000 Chateau Ausone Saint Emilion
  • 2000 Chateau La Mondotte Saint Emilion
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Chateau Lafleur Tasting March 2009

Xmas 2008 I got a very nice present: an invitation to a public Chateau Lafleur tasting. The tasting took place beginning of March 2009 in a Rheingau winery. Surprisingly t...
This list includes:
  • 2006 Chateau Lafleur Pomerol
  • 2004 Chateau Lafleur Pomerol
  • 2002 Chateau Lafleur Pomerol
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Some Monumental Wines from Pomerol

Merlot rules in Pomerol: nowhere in the world does this variety make more complete wines than on the flat clay-rich plateau that lies at the heart of this small appellat...
This list includes:
  • 2005 Chateau Petrus Pomerol
  • 1961 Chateau Lafleur Pomerol
  • 1961 Chateau L'Evangile Pomerol
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Top Rated 1995 Bordeaux

This has turned out to be a consistently attractive vintage with good mid-term aging potential. There are a number of outstanding wines from the Medoc, the Graves and the...
This list includes:
  • 1995 Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien
  • 1995 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Saint Julien
  • 1995 Chateau Valandraud Saint Emilion
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Favorite wines tasted in 2005

A list of wines that gave me the most delightful and enjoying tasting experiences in 2005 (exact descriptions of the tasting experiences will follow)
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  • 1998 Marques de Grinon Emeritus Dominio de Valdepusa
  • 1998 Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien
  • 1996 d'Arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz McLaren Vale
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Memorable Pessac Leognan Reds

The greater Graves region begins literally in the city of Bordeaux and extends 25 miles to the southeast along the Garonne River. Virtually all the best examples come fro...
This list includes:
  • 2005 Chateau Haut Brion Pessac-Leognan
  • 2005 Chateau Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan
  • 2005 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Pessac Leognan
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My personal all-time best wine experiences

Implicit. Objective and subjective experiences :-)
This list includes:
  • 1982 Chateau Lafleur Pomerol
  • 1983 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes
  • 1947 Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion
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Favorite wines tasted in 2003

A list of wines that gave me the most delightful and enjoying tasting experiences in 2003 (exact descriptions of the tasting experiences will follow)
This list includes:
  • 1996 Chateau Leoville Barton Saint Julien (half bottle)
  • 1979 Chateau Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan
  • 2000 Vall Llach Embruix Priorat
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Affordable 2005 Bordeaux

2005 is one of the greatest vintages of our lifetime but you don't need to be ultra wealthy to enjoy these wines. The following is a list of 2005's I've had that everyone ...
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  • 2005 Chateau Bellevue la Randee Bordeaux
  • 2005 Chateau Bel Air Bergerac
  • 2005 Chateau Reynon Premieres Cotes de Bordeaux
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Favorite wines tasted in 2004

A list of wines that gave me the most delightful and enjoying tasting experiences in 2004 (exact descriptions of the tasting experiences will follow)
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  • 2000 Dominio de Pingus Flor de Pingus Ribera del Duero
  • 2001 Chateau Cantemerle Haut Medoc
  • 2000 Vall Llach Embruix Priorat
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Recent Faves in 1970s Bordeaux

The 1970s decade is supposed to be one of the worse if not the worst in Bordeaux. Well guess what, over the course of the past year I've truly enjoyed these wonderful bott...
This list includes:
  • 1971 Chateau Beychevelle Saint Julien
  • 1976 Chateau Palmer Margaux
  • 1976 Chateau Lafleur Pomerol
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Jasper's Cellar

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  • 1989 Chateau Angelus Carillon d'Angelus Saint Emilion Grand Cru
  • 1989 Chateau Batailley Pauillac
  • 1989 Chateau Clerc Milon Pauillac
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2005 Bordeaux Not featured in The Wall Street Journal

The August 1st edition of the Wall Street Journal featured a tasting of first growth Bordeaux from the 2005 vintage with the following opening paragraph - "For the price o...
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  • 2005 Chateau L'Argilus du Roi Saint Estephe
  • 2005 Chateau Haut Guiraud Peche du Roy Cotes du Bourg
  • 2005 Chateau Panchille Bordeaux Superieur
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Favorite wines tasted in 2008

A list of wines that gave me the most delightful and enjoying tasting experiences in 2008 (exact descriptions of the tasting experiences will follow)
This list includes:
  • 2001 Clos Fourtet Saint Emilion (half bottle)
  • 1998 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley (half bottle)
  • 2004 Braida Il Baciale Monferrato Rosso
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A Quarter Century of Memories

This list contains wines I have enjoyed over the past quarter century. Quality and price have waxed and waned for many over those years but they always bring back pleasant...
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  • 1998 Chateau St. Jean Johannisberg Riesling Belle Terre Vineyard Select...
  • 2005 Dr. H. Thanisch Bernkasteler Badstube Riesling Spatlese
  • 2004 Buena Vista Winery Chardonnay Ramal Vineyard Carneros
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Grand Puy Lacoste Revisited

Grand Puy Lacoste is one of my favorite Super Seconds of Bordeaux. In a strong vintage and with a decade or more of aging the wines of Grand Puy Lacoste really soar. Thi...
This list includes:
  • 2000 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac
  • 1990 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac
  • 1982 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste Pauillac
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My Favourite Special Occasion Wines

This list highlights bottles enjoyed on birthdays, holidays,etc. Quality wine, pleasant company and memorable evenings conceived this list.
This list includes:
  • 1974 Francesco Rinaldi Barolo DOC
  • 2004 Didier Dagueneau Blanc Fume de Pouilly Silex
  • VV Laurent Perrier Grand Siecle Brut
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Wednesday Night's Tasting

We went through a ton of wines, but here are a few of the highlights. From Napa Valley Sangiovese to Barbera d'Alba, there is something for everyone.
This list includes:
  • 2006 Arnot-Roberts Syrah Griffin's Lair Vineyard Sonoma Coast
  • 2005 G.D. Vajra Barbera d'Alba
  • 2005 Salvestrin Retaggio Napa Valley
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GF's 12 favorite discoveries in 2008

This list comprises a grouping of wines that hit my sweet spot in 2008. Very proud to sell them.
This list includes:
  • 2006 Chappellet Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Mountain Cuvee
  • 2007 Eradus Wines Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
  • 2006 Domaine Leflaive Macon Verze
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Great Wines I've Had at International Food & Wine Society Dinners

I've been fortunate enough to drink a lot of great wines at a lot of great wine dinners. Here are some of my favorites.
This list includes:
  • 2007 Chateau d'Yquem Sauternes
  • 2001 Chateau Petrus Pomerol
  • 1998 Chateau Cheval Blanc Saint Emilion
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Best Wines Tasted in 2008

This year I was fortunate to taste and experience more than my fair share of great wines. What follows is my highly selective list of the best wines tasted this past year...
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  • 2006 Morlet Family Vineyards La Proportion Doree Sonoma County
  • 1988 Salon Blanc de Blanc Le Mesnil
  • 2006 Chateau de Pampelonne Rose Cotes de Provence
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Warm Weather Wines

Nothing beats unwinding on the patio, watching the sun go down, with a nice glass of wine. Here are my favorites...
This list includes:
  • 2007 Chateau Grande Cassagne Rose Costieres de Nimes
  • 2006 Georges Duboeuf Morgon Jean-Ernest Descombes
  • 2006 Two Brothers Big Tattoo White
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The Oldest Wines I've Tried

Don't know why, but perhaps I can keep track of some of the older wines that I have had. Could get interesting.
This list includes:
  • 1993 Royal Tokaji Wine Co. Tokaji Aszu Essencia (500 ml)
  • 1977 Dows Vintage Port
  • 1981 Chateau Leoville Las Cases Saint Julien
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And the Band Played On

Call it what you will...The Bucket List, Your Swan Song Wines, Desert Island Requests, etc. The other day when the power went out and I pondered reading by candlelight (C...
This list includes:
  • 1952 Chateau Musar Red
  • 2001 David Arthur Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147
  • 1992 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley
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My favourites

My Favourites
This list includes:
  • VV Matariki Quintology Hawkes Bay
  • VV Angeline Pinot Noir California
  • 2005 Angeline Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
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Wine Enjoyed At Staff Holiday Party

The staff showing off what there cellars are like.
This list includes:
  • 2001 Fattoria dei Barbi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva
  • 1989 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate Napa Val...
  • 2005 Chateau Rieussec Sauternes
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Debera's Favorites at Calvert Woodley

These are great, versatile wines.
This list includes:
  • 2007 Palacios de Bornos Verdejo Rueda
  • 2006 Yalumba Shiraz Viognier Barossa Valley
  • 2006 Yamhill Valley Vineyards Pinot Noir Willamette Valley
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My Favorite Wines

These are the wines that I have tried since starting to work in the wine industry that I would recommend to anyone and will continue to buy whenever they are available.
This list includes:
  • 2004 Trio Infernal Priorat Cuvee No. 1/3
  • 2005 Shypoke Charbono Napa Valley
  • 2005 Domaine Jaume Vinsobres Altitude 420 Cotes du Rhone
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Highlights from Basil's Wine List

These are some of our buyer's selections that are popular among the staff and customers as well. These are just some of the wines you will find on our list currently.
This list includes:
  • 2004 Airlie Winery Pinot Gris Willamette Valley
  • 2006 Budini Malbec Mendoza
  • 2006 Montes Cabernet Sauvignon/Carmenere Limited Selection Colchagua Va...
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Matt's Favorites at Calvert Woodley

Here are some of my favorite everyday wines.
This list includes:
  • 2005 Chateau Pierrefitte Lalande de Pomerol
  • 2007 Andre Brunel Domaine Becassonne Cotes du Rhone Blanc
  • 2006 Chateau Pey La Tour Bordeaux
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Howard's Favorites at Calvert Woodley

These wines are great for everyday enjoyment.
This list includes:
  • 2004 Domaine Font de Michelle La Font du Vent Cotes du Rhone Villages C...
  • 2006 Sportoletti Rosso Assisi
  • 2006 Txomin Etxaniz Getariako Txakolina White
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Not rated yet

Not rated/tasted
This list includes:
  • VV Angeline Pinot Noir California
  • VV Domaine Chante Cigale Chateauneuf du Pape Vieilles Vignes
  • 1995 Chateau La Papeterie Montagne Saint Emilion
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Red Wines of Merit at Savona

Here are some delicious red wines that you can find our list.
This list includes:
  • 2003 Domaine Jerome Chezeaux Vosne Romanee
  • 2006 Penfolds Wines Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 Barossa Valley
  • 2005 Robert Stemmler Winery Pinot Noir Estate Grown Carneros
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My Favorites

I am a beginner...
This list includes:
  • VV Chateau Tour de Segur Lussac Saint Emilion
  • VV Banfi Brachetto d'Acqui Rosa Regale
  • 1996 Valckenberg Madonna Spatlese
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Pepi's Favorites at Calvert Woodley

Here are some great wines that are also great deals.
This list includes:
  • 2006 Algareiro Albarino Rias Biaxas
  • 2006 Treana Winery Marsanne/Viognier Mer Soleil Vineyard Central Coast
  • 2005 Grayson Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles
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Tom Nicholson's Favorites at Calvert Woodley

Try these great wines and you'll surely feel like you got a bargain.
This list includes:
  • 2007 Chateau Du Cros Blanc de Sauvignon
  • 2006 Domaine de Fondreche Cotes du Ventoux O'Sud
  • 2006 Chateau Doisy Daene Bordeaux Blanc Sec