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Purity Vodka, Sweden
World$40.15
approx 2014/15.....birthday gift for Theo...he says it was good but he prefers potato based vodkas.
5.0 Stars
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Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello 2013, Santa Cruz Mountains
California, Usa$191.95
Actually it is 2014!
Vineyard says 15 - 30 years....wow!!
Window per AG 2026-2044.
Try 2027? (turning 70!)
The 2014 Monte Bello is bright, precise and finely sculpted throughout, with a slightly more reddish leaning flavor profile than is found in some of the surrounding vintages. In 2014, Monte Bello is built on bright, pulsating acidity and energy. Relative to recent vintages such as 2012, 2013 and 2015, the 2014 is a bit compact and tightly wound. The slightly nervous style is likely to require at least a decade to be fully appreciated. In 2014, the blend is more typical of Monte Bello than the Cabernet-dominated 2013, with a greater role for Merlot and other complementary grapes. The only real issue with the 2014 is that it is sandwiched between two truly epic vintages. Drinking window: 2026-2044. Score - 96. (Antonio Galloni, vinous.com, June 2016)
5.0 Stars
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Masi Mazzano Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico 2007
Veneto, Italy$248.00
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2025-2027*
Was a gift to Tina, because she loved Amarone.....how about 2025.....our 40th wedding anniversary? I like that idea!
5.0 Stars
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Castello Di Ama Chianti Classico Gran Selezione Docg San Lorenzo 2016
Tuscany, Italy$57.95
(5) maybe 6?
I'm thinking prime might be 2023/24... 2023+2024+2025/6+2 gifts (Rick/Sandi + A&G)
vivino 4.3 ( top 1% world)
2021....40th anniversary gift to Sandi & Rick
5.0 Stars
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Olivers Taranga Vineyard Shiraz 2010, Mclaren Vale
South Australia, Australia$39.95
(me thinks 2)
2017-2018
Per Olivers.....
CELLARING POTENTIAL
Drink now to 10 years
Had first one early 2017 or thereabouts.....recollection is was good
but was expecting more for the money. Share second one with Crystal or someone.
Late 2019....think we had on a Sunday dinner...cant find it???
4.5 Stars
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Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut Vintage Champagne 2012, Ac
Champagne, France$123.95
(1)
gift
April 2022....on the occasion of June & Keith's 65th Anniversary.
4.5 Stars
(1000+)E+(17)O
4.5 Stars
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4.5 Stars
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Closa Batllet 2007, Gratallops Doq Priorat
Priorat, Spain$49.95
x2016+2018x
.....now 2019
....let it breath min 2 hours
>gifted one to Ann & George in 2016
(Ann opened it one night after biking and beers, was way too strong for the occasion and needed air time, too bad as not enjoyed)
>gifted one to Brenda (birthday) & Bryce Feb 2019
May 2020....had with bbq steak, Sunday night dinner with the kids. So powerful, think it may have been a bit much for Crystal. Andrew actually sipped it and like it or so he says. This wine, Priorat in general, with aging, aeration and the right food is absolutely delicious. (93)
4.5 Stars
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Punset Barbaresco 2008
Piedmont, Italy$55.95
2019 +2020
Wine Spectator: "An aromatic and flavorful red, with rose, cherry, licorice, tobacco and briar notes. Both supple and vibrant, this has an elegance that belies the extremely dense tannins. Shows excellent length, with an aftertaste of fruit, underbrush and mineral. Best from 2015 through 2030. 1,200 cases made." Feb 2013
Feb 2019....Sun dinner w the kids....Asian marinated chicken legs...great wine, medium body, complex, smooth, delicious.....real quality stuff (cork was near Saturated)
April 2021...cork was saturated and moldy but wine was perfect. With pan fried chicken. Yum!
4.5 Stars
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