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Te Mata Coleraine 2007, Hawkes Bay

Grant Burge The Holy Trinity Grenache/Shiraz/Mourvèdre 2008, Barossa Valley, South Australia

2016-2019
Feb 3 2019 (Superbowl 53)....don't remember drinking first one but no complaints with this one....in fact it was very good even despite its age (was worried had left it too long).....had with oven bbq chicken, went well enough, the wine was super tasty, lots of fruit still, spicy, smooth and silky....lovely!

P B Hein Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley

probably the nicest cab I've ever had

Jonata Todos Red 2008, Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Barbara County

(5)
2015 -2019 one a year
>2014? with Saconnes......was underwhelmed but now believe it needed more time and more aeration
>June 2016 with Paul & Bev..aerated for 1 hour, 2 hours better I believe...bold & serious wine to be sure, look forward to the next one in 12 months
>Dec 28 2017....Tina's 60th birthday....absolutely stunning, was best of 3 enjoyed that night at Auberge (also had Champagne & 2007 CNP)...have next one soon!
Jan 20....my birthday, back at the house after dinner. Needed aeration, felt harsh/heavy. Rick H didnt enjoy compared to Chiantis at dinner.
Dec 21...last 2 gone, me had.

Renato Ratti Marcenasco Barolo 2007, Docg

fall of 2017

February, 2020.....with Osso Bucco. Felt it was past its best, fresher would have been better....however, after half hour aeration wine smelt and tasted better and went quite well with the meal. Would buy again but drink sooner.

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier Lieu Dit Malakoff Shiraz 2010, Pyrenees

2018/19+
now.....2021

Nov/21....I had purchased this as a gift for Tina. Sad she wasn't here to share with. I was expecting wonderful things from this bottle so saved it for a special occasion....dinner with the kids, Keith & June as guests, first time we had indoor dinner guests during pandemic. In my mind, this bottle did not disappoint. I really enjoyed its vibrant and juicy character. Quality wine. Chapoutier always delivers for me. Was worried it might not go well with cabbage rolls but it did indeed. Toasted to Chris, in her honour and memory.

Inglenook Cask Cabernet Sauvignon 2009, Napa Valley

2018-2022* (gift from Crystal)

.....maybe open Sept 2021 for birth of second grandchild, as long as Crystal can enjoy as well.

June 2022....celebrating Crystal's birthday and M's Day. 9 1/2 years ago Crystal had gifted me this wonderful wine for Xmas 2012. A&C had only been dating a while so I was taken aback by her generosity so I always wanted to share it with her. The wait was worth it, superb with bbq steak. 90 minute aeration opened it up beautifully. Strong, bold, full bodied in every regard with a lovely finish. Dark berries galore. Crystal & I shared the whole bottle Fabulous! (93)

Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino 2008, Docg

(1)
2022-23*

Trapiche Terroir Series Malbec Finca Ambrosia 2010, Single Vineyard

(1)
*2020 (or 2021)

summer 2022....had with bbq steak, shared with Crystal. Really nice wine. Have always enjoyed these Trapiche's.

Souverain Winemaker's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County

drink now 2019...have seen as late as 2020/21 but don't chance it.

March 2020....Sunday dinner with the kids....BBQ steak....this wine was special, high class, fine boned and flavourful, would probably have been better with roast beef because of its refinement but was absolutely lovely on this evening. Crystal enjoyed as well. A good buy and keep.