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1999 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Sonoma / Alexander Valley)
RATED: 05/19/2005
COMMENTS: Well balanced. Good color and full body. Ready to drink now.
SCORE: 96
BY: Schatzi
PRICE: $60
1985 Rayas - Reserve
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Chateauneuf du Pape)
RATED: 05/24/2005
COMMENTS: Combining power and grace, this well aged Chateau Rayas showed really well its potential with ample fruits and tertiary aroma of truffles, game and tobacco. Excellent round finish, this wine is at its peak I believe.
SCORE: 96
BY: rchan
1999 Sterling Merlot - Reserve
(USA / California / Napa)
RATED: 01/13/2007
COMMENTS: Best Wine at my partners dinner
SCORE: 96
BY: nrado
2003 Ilatraia - Radda in Chianti
(Italy / Central / Tuscany / Chianti)
RATED: 01/13/2007
COMMENTS: Gorgeous aromas of blackberries, raspberries and hints of tar follow through to a full-bodied palate with supersilky tannins and a long, long finish. Classy red from Maremma. Rich yet subtle. Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese and Petit Verdot. Best after 2008.

SCORE: 96
BY: nrado
PRICE: $120
2001 Louis Jadot - Beaune Bressandes - Appellation Beaune 1er cru
(France / Burgundy / Cote de Beaune / Beaune)
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
RATED: 03/30/2009
COMMENTS: This wine has a light pale brick red robe. The smell is fruity first (there is somthing that reminds of Amaretto cherries) and then become a little animal, with leather or fur aromas. The attack is very light, but it becomes quickly full bodied and velvety, and it has a delicious spicy after-taste with cinnamon and clove flavors. The best about this wine? The more you drink it, the more you like it, so don't be afraid to take another glass.
SCORE: 96
BY: Soss Mayo
1978 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou
(France / Bordeaux / St-Julien)
RATED: 08/14/2009
COMMENTS: What a great nose this wine had. The fruit was still there, but mostly faint dried currants and flowers. The tannins were very soft, virtually almost non-existent, giving way to more ethereal maturation characters. The wine was mostly pure tertiary flavors, with truffles, earth, dust, leather, mushrooms, cedar and tobacco leaves. Very complex. Lean and focused. A wine so gentle on the palate. A great wine! Jo said this was a very elegant wine. I couldn't agree more. This is the oldest wine we've both had thus far.
SCORE: 96
BY: aapalileo
1997 Cooper-Garrod Cabernet Sauvignon - George's Vineyard
(USA / California / Santa Cruz / Santa Cruz Mountains)
ALCOHOL: 14.7%
CASES: 493
RATED: 06/15/2004
COLOR: Blue Purple.
AROMA: Plum. Dark Fruits.
FLAVOR: Mint. Plum. Oak. Dark Fruits.
PROFILE: Sweet. Balanced. Rich Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: Wonderfully complex wine on this tasting. Some bottle variation, however this bottle was up there with the best of the California cult wines!
SCORE: 96
BY: iheidt
PRICE: $35
DRINK: Now
2001 Neal Family Cabernet Sauvignon
(USA / California / Napa)
ALCOHOL: 15.2%
RATED: 06/15/2004
COLOR: Brick Red.
AROMA: Tobacco. Smoky. Oak. Raspberry. Blackberry. Black Currant.
FLAVOR: Cedar. Raspberry. Chocolate. Blackberry. Black Currant. Toast. Earthy.
PROFILE: Balanced. Rich Voluminous Body. Moderate Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: The finest new wine in Napa valley since 1997.
SCORE: 96
BY: kurtzhouse
PRICE: $45
DRINK: In 10+ years
1997 Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona - Vigna di Pianrosso
(Italy / Central / Tuscany / Brunello di Montalcino)
ALCOHOL: 14.0%
RATED: 05/23/2003
COLOR: Brown Red.
AROMA: Mineral. Burnt.
FLAVOR: Smoky. Prune. Earthy. Burnt.
PROFILE: Bitter. Balanced. Complex. Astringent Mouthfeel. Rich Voluminous Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: This brunello is beautifully crafted with an earthy, dusty, burnt taste.
SCORE: 96
BY: iheidt
PRICE: $80
DRINK: In 10+ years
NV Krug - Grand Cuvee
(France / Champagne)
ALCOHOL: 12.0%
RATED: 05/24/2003
COLOR: Caramel.
AROMA: Nutty.
FLAVOR: Toast. Bread. Coffee.
PROFILE: Complex. Effervescent Mouthfeel. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: One of the greatest champagnes I've ever tasted, this bottle tasted incredibly toasty, with a lot of nutty, coffee flavor. The color is gorgeous, with the dark hue letting you know there's a lot of complexity. It tastes old in a good way.
SCORE: 96
BY: Mrs
PRICE: $95
DRINK: Now
1996 Moet & Chandon - Dom Perignon
(France / Champagne)
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
RATED: 07/10/2004
COLOR: Straw Yellow.
AROMA: Toast. Yeast. Citrus.
FLAVOR: Pear. Bread. Yeast. Mineral. Citrus.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Balanced. Complex. Effervescent Mouthfeel. Lean Rich Body. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: The 96 Dom is an exceptional example of how Champagne, in all its simplicity, can be more than words can describe. This wine does not over extend itself in any way, rather it seduces. It opens with aromas of citrus, toast and yeast and then follows with similar flavors. Mildly frothy in the mouth, the wine has a gradual warming sensation that brings in a mineral component. The finish is long and glorious. Reminded my of the 96 J. Lassalle, but with all the loose ends tied up. You can find a more flashy Champagne, but this one really did it on elegance.
SCORE: 96
BY: iheidt
PRICE: $95
DRINK: In 1-3 years
2000 Heike und Gernot Heinrich - Salzberg
(Austria)
RATED: 09/01/2003
COMMENTS: (not blind): Brilliant ruby with black touch, dense tears, tints the glass, rim slightly light. Toasted oak, dark fruit, smoke, liquorice and soy sauce in the nose. Plump body, rather muscular, powerful dark fruit, acidity and tannins well balanced, some spine here but also bit of finesse. Aftertaste velvety smoke, mouth coating, very long. Very
satisfying. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 19 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 96.
SCORE: 96
BY: Wilfried
1982 Chateau Latour
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
RATED: 11/01/2003
COMMENTS: (single blind): Light brilliant ruby, fine tears. Cool moss, dark fruit and liquorice in the nose. Plump body, decent dark fruit, fine acidity spine, velvety tannins. Long aftertaste, velvety tannins over silky acidity, mouth impregnating. Great wine. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 19 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 96.
SCORE: 96
BY: Wilfried
2000 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
ALCOHOL: 12.5%
RATED: 11/01/2003
COMMENTS: (single blind): Black purple, small bubbles in the rim, tints the glass, fat tears. Rather cool nose, decent lemon scent, roasted coffee beans, silky - after some time in the glass hint of tar and dark fruit. Plump (medium to full) body, very well balanced, hint of acidity, fine fruit. Very long aftertaste, velvety acidity, bit impregnating, aftertaste sensation concentrated on tip of the tongue. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 15 for bouqet + 18 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 96.
SCORE: 96
BY: Wilfried
1991 E. Guigal - La Mouline
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Cote-Rotie)
RATED: 12/01/2003
COMMENTS: (not blind): Brilliant light ruby, light rim, fat tears, skin like sediment on the side of the bottle. Multitude of roasted aromas in the nose, silky cool. Medium body, extremely well balanced but with a good acidity spine, velvety tannins, roasted nuts. Aftertaste very long and very agreeable - a nearly perfect wine. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14
for bouquet + 19 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 96. I am not sure if this wine has gained by cellaring but at least it has not degraded. Overall kind of smooth, but the clear acidity gives some counter balance.
SCORE: 96
BY: Wilfried
1982 Chateau Mouton Rothschild
(France / Bordeaux / Pauillac)
RATED: 04/01/2004
COMMENTS: (single blind): Powerful ruby, light brick in the rim, not very dense tears. Nose decent smoky dark fruit, fine toast, bit smoky, green pepper. Medium to plump body, very well balanced, fine velvety smoky tannins. Very long, velvety smoky. Score: 50 + 4 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 19 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 96.
SCORE: 96
BY: Wilfried
1990 Jaboulet - La Chapelle
(France / Rhone / Northern Rhone / Hermitage)
RATED: 08/01/2003
COMMENTS: (not blind): Black ruby, clear, nearly opaque, tints the glass. Intense nose after dark berries. Plump body, powerful dark fruit, soft tannins. Long aftertaste, velvety, very fine. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 96.
SCORE: 96
BY: Wilfried
1990 Chateau Troplong-Mondot
(France / Bordeaux / St-Emilion)
RATED: 08/01/2002
COMMENTS: Hefty purple, fat tears tint the glass. Very very decent and same time persistent nose after dark berries. Full body, dark fruit. Finish slightly vegetal. Great wine. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 15 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 8 for overall = total score of 96.

Gourmet Hiking 2002. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Syrah glass.
SCORE: 96
BY: Wilfried
1990 Les Cailloux - Cuvee Centenaire
(France / Rhone / Southern Rhone / Chateauneuf du Pape)
RATED: 08/01/2002
COMMENTS: Dark garnet, brown and black sparkles, some sediment. Fine vegetal nose, nearly Burgundy. Plump body, very well balanced, touch of dark fruits. Finesse - besides the optic in top form. Score: 50 + 3 for optic + 15 for bouquet + 19 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 96

Gourmet Hiking 2002. Not blind. Decanted shortly before drinking. Riedel Syrah glass. Perfect with crawfish.
SCORE: 96
BY: Wilfried
1999 Bouchard - Chevalier-Montrachet - La Cabotte
(France / Burgundy / Cote de Beaune / Puligny-Montrachet)
RATED: 09/01/2004
COLOR: Green Yellow.
AROMA: Citrus. Mineral. Soft.
FLAVOR: Citrus. Mineral. Light Fruits. Cotton Candy.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Complex. Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Rich Medium Body. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: A truly remarkable white wine, the 1999 Chevalier-Montrachet is a beautiful green-yellow that has a soft and glowing core. Initially, this wine was very tight. However, with extended decanting, the wine softened and began to show the both the power and finesse of this magical vineyard. Its most distinguished quality was the cotton candy like mouthfeel... nearly perfect. The mouthfeel influenced the flavors, which were of soft citrus fruits and minerals. Lay it down in the cellar, or decant it for at least 4 hours.
SCORE: 96
BY: iheidt
PRICE: $180
DRINK: In 5-10 years
1996 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserve
(USA / California / Napa)
ALCOHOL: 13.5%
CASES: 10,000
RATED: 09/02/2004
COLOR: Brick Red.
AROMA: Black Currant. Smoky. Cedar.
FLAVOR: Black Currant. Chocolate. Smoky. Cedar.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Complex. Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Rich Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: The 96 Reserve Mondavi Cab is at its peak and should be drunk now. It is in absolute perfect harmony with a rich body and heavy tannin that is now well integrated. Brick red and purple hues lead to cedar, smoke, black currant and chocolate. A mouth coating wine that leaves a long impregnating finish.
SCORE: 96
BY: iheidt
PRICE: $140
DRINK: Now
2001 Robert Mondavi Cabernet Sauvignon - Reserve
(USA / California / Napa)
ALCOHOL: 14.5%
CASES: 7,000
RATED: 09/02/2004
COLOR: Red Purple.
AROMA: Caramel. Toffee. Sweet. Dark Fruits.
FLAVOR: Caramel. Toffee. Dark Fruits.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Complex. Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Voluminous Rich Body. Heavy Tannin. Long Finish.
COMMENTS: One of the top 2001 Napa cabs that I have had the pleasure to drink so far. This wine is simply great.

It has an overwhelming soft melted caramel and toffee character to it that makes it deliciously plush. In addition, it is layered with sweet dark fruits and heavy tannins. The tannins are a bit dominating now, but I would expect with 10 years of cellar time that this will be resolved. The finish is long and mouth filling.
SCORE: 96
BY: iheidt
PRICE: $125
DRINK: In 10+ years
2001 Kolheita de Ideias - Kolheita
(Portugal / Douro)
RATED: 09/01/2004
COMMENTS: Black purple, fat tears, tints the glass, massive tartaric depot. Pure Vintage Port fruit, sweet dark fruity, soft velvety. Full body, massive dark fruit, powerful acidity, massive but soft tannins - very well balanced. Very long finish, smoky mouth impregnating, warm feeling creeps up. This wine has it all. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 18 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 96.

Coburg 20040909. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Small Bordeaux type glasses. Cuvee of indigenous Douro varietals.
SCORE: 96
BY: Wilfried
2001 Quinta do Vale Meao - Vinho Tinto
(Portugal / Douro)
RATED: 09/01/2004
COMMENTS: Black purple, dense tears, tints the glass. Very decent and soft Vintage Port fruit in the nose, very fine. Plump body, decent fruit and acidity, bit overpowered by the massive but soft tannins, brings a warm feeling after some sips. Very long finish, bit coriander in the aftertaste, persistent tannins. Strong offering bordering on great. Score: 50 + 5 for optic + 14 for bouquet + 8 for taste + 9 for overall = total score of 96.

Coburg 20040909. Not blind. Decanted shortly before tasting. Small Bordeaux type glasses. Cuvee of indigenous Douro varietals.
SCORE: 96
BY: Wilfried
1985 Philipponnat - Clos Des Goisses
(France / Champagne)
RATED: 09/13/2004
COLOR: Straw Yellow.
AROMA: Floral. Melon. Cream. Yeast. Lemon. Toast. Citrus. Apple. Mineral. Light Fruits.
FLAVOR: Floral. Melon. Cream. Yeast. Lemon. Toast. Citrus. Apple. Mineral. Light Fruits.
PROFILE: Crisp Acidity. Complex. Balanced. Smooth Mouthfeel. Medium Body. Light Tannin. Medium Finish.
COMMENTS: Made from 100% Pinot Noir, this south facing Clos is one of the 3 Clos in champagne. This champagne tasted like a Chassagne Montrachet with very fine bubbles. Unlike other champagne, the Clos des Goisses has more weight and higher viscousity, yet it still maintain the elegance and subtlety of a great champagne. It was a great match with the salmon tartare we had.
SCORE: 96
BY: rchan
DRINK: Now
 
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