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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)

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.

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.

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

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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.

P B Hein Cabernet Sauvignon 2005, Napa Valley

probably the nicest cab I've ever had

Château La Nerthe Châteauneuf-du-pape 2012, Ac

2020-2023* (promises to be terrific so pick an appropriate time and meal to enjoy....perhaps a restaurant choice...Auberge??)

Catena Alta Historic Rows Malbec 2016, Mendoza

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*2024-25

per winemaker.... The Catena Alta wines can usually be drunk starting at three years after harvest and into the following one to two decades....but a few critics suggested a limit of 2024?

Hidden Bench Terroir Caché 2016, Unfiltered, VQA Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment

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2024/25*

Bodegas Mas Alta Artigas 2008, Do Priorat

2019+2020

-found 1st one to be very strong flavoured, not really to my liking however on day 2 was much better so next time more aeration required (sometime 2017)

November 2020....has mellowed out some, still an intense full bodied wine but went marvellously with bbq steak (aerated for good hour or so). Got better as evening went on. Crystal had a sniff, and knew it was too powerful for her. Quite happy to have made an acquaintance with this wine.

Question, did I buy 2 or 3? my guess 2 which means all gone.

Gonzalez Byass Nectar Pedro Ximenez Dulce Sherry, Do Jerez

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gift for June & Keith