wine – 2007 Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond

• 2007 Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond – South Africa, Coastal Region (1/15/2020)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of tobacco, roasted plum and cassis. Flavors of tart raspberries, cherries and dried plums. Tart acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. Maybe the short term. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2015 Meerlust Rubicon

• 2015 Meerlust Rubicon – South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch (3/26/2020)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of blueberries, white pepper, plums and cassis. Flavors of cassis, plum and boysenberry. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink over the short to perhaps medium term. (92 points)
  

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wine – 2010 Domaine de la Jaufrette Châteauneuf-du-Pape

2010 Domaine de la Jaufrette Châteauneuf-du-Pape – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Châteauneuf-du-Pape (1/15/2020)
WIML90

Tasted non blind.

Garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Light nose of earth, berries and plums. Flavors of Bing cherries and red berries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium body. Drink now or hold. (90 points)

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wine – 2011 Carlisle Zinfandel Montafi Ranch

• 2011 Carlisle Zinfandel Montafi Ranch – USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley (3/22/2020)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, black berries and black raspberries. Flavors of raspberries, cherries and strawberries. Medium to tart acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink now. (92 points)
  

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wine – 2001 Antonio Sanguineti Brunello di Montalcino

• 2001 Antonio Sanguineti Brunello di Montalcino – Italy, Tuscany, Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino (3/21/2020)
  WIML90

  Tasted non blind.

  Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. The nose starts off as a bit vegetal followed by notes of white pepper, black berries and black cherries. Flavors of red berries, raspberries and cherries. Tart acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink now with a little slow-O air time. (90 points)
  

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wine – 1999 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut

• 1999 Salon Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut – France, Champagne (1/15/2020)
  WIML93

  Tasted non blind.

  Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout with light, tiny beading. Nose of nutmeg, creme and yellow pear. Flavors of lemon curd, creme fraîche and green apple. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
  

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wine – 2014 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot

• 2014 Duckhorn Vineyards Merlot – USA, California, Napa Valley (1/10/2020)
  WIML92

  Tasted non blind.

  Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Herbs du Provence, white pepper, cassis & dark chocolate. Flavors of cassis, blueberries, dark chocolate and black cherries. Medium to bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (92 points)
  

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