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2015 Tardieu-Laurent Hermitage Blanc – France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, Hermitage (1/19/2019)
WIML95

Tasted non blind.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of talc, flowers, clove and perfume. Flavors of mixed yellow fruits, lychee and minerals. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink with a little air or continue to hold. (95 points)

2016 Château de Montmirail Vacqueyras Blanc – France, Rhône, Southern Rhône, Vacqueyras (2/8/2019)
WIML92

Tasted non blind.

Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Windex, lychee, peach and white flowers. Flavors of tangerine, lychee and minerals. Bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. (92 points)

2002 Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon – USA, Washington (2/6/2019)
WIML94

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of Kirsch,tobacco, black berries and plums. Flavors of plums, black berries and black cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)

2013 C.V.N.E. (Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España) Rioja Cune Reserva – Spain, La Rioja, La Rioja Alta, Rioja (2/4/2019)
WIML91

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of soapstone, plums and red berries. Flavors of red berries, raspberries and a hint of cherries. Bright acidity, medium to firm tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold. (91 points)

2014 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages – USA, California, Sonoma County (1/31/2019)
WIML92

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.

Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, cassis and plums. Flavors of Kirsch, black berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink with air or hold. (92 points)

2007 Rupert & Rothschild Baron Edmond – South Africa, Coastal Region (1/29/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.

Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of violet, cassis, plums and boysenberries. Flavors of boysenberries, black cherries and plums. Medium to bright acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.

NOTE: I purchased this bottle at the winery and flew it home with me as checked baggage so the provenance is impeccable for this bottle. (93 points)

2006 J.L. Chave Sélection St. Joseph Offerus – France, Rhône, Northern Rhône, St. Joseph (1/19/2019)
WIML93

Tasted non blind.

Garnet color in the glass, slightly dusty looking. Nose of currants, plums, roasted meats and a bit of floral notes. Flavors of berries, cherries and raspberries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (93 points)