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Rustenberg John X Merriman 2016, Wo Simonsberg Stellenbosch

(5)
2023+24+25+26/27 + gift (Gerrits)

summer 2023....Crystal drank, and she did not like it. I'm sure it was that familiar SA aroma that isn't for everyone.

Feb 2024....had with Nora, with turkey chilli that we brought home from Sun Peaks made by Dawn). We both thoroughly enjoyed it. Tastes better with a little aeration, even 15 minutes but one hour better.

Pirramimma Petit Verdot 2007, Mclaren Vale

2015

fantastic....would buy again anytime

Emiliana Coyam 2018, Los Robles Estate, Colchagua Valley

(1)*
2026

Michelle Philipon Santenay 2017, Ac, Burgundy

(1)

late 2023 or 2024

Jonata Todos Red 2007, Santa Ynez Valley

(1)
2018/19

Dec 21....sorta remember having this a couple years ago (maybe 2020). Really cant remember much. Hope I didn't leave it too long. My guess it was fine.

Le Clos Jordanne La Petite Colline Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007, VQA Niagara Peninsula, Twenty Mile Bench

2015

didn't document but recollection was not as good as was expecting given the enjoyment less expensive versions had provided....maybe waited too long to have?

Mount Veeder Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Napa Valley

2022-23*

J.L. Chave Crozes Hermitage Rouge Silène 2014

2020 to be safe (which is same as 2013) so maybe can go to 2021 at latest .

February 2021....had with chicken chilli, worked just fine. Lovely wine, lots of flavour and depth, structure....class act. I never seem to be disappointed by JL Chave, all their wines are highly drinkable. Makes me a fan of French wine when many do not.

Luigi Bosca Terroir Los Miradores Malbec 2017, Uco Valley, Mendoza

(2)
*2024+2026

Dog Point Pinot Noir 2012

2019 + 2021/22

summer 2019??....had the first one but don't recall too much about it....think had with cedar plank salmon on a Sunday dinner with the kids, remembering that it was a quality wine, nice but not knocking my socks off.