16 Tuesday Aug 2011
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So, I don’t officially have cellar- yet. One day, I might, and won’t have to rummage like this to find that bottle I’m looking for. I may have lost count of how many bottles I have, but I haven’t lost track of what I have.
14 Sunday Aug 2011
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Opened this Magnum at a dinner party with much anticipation and concern. The 1999 vintage was not a strong one for Bordeaux, but after years in the cellar, and a quick read of some recent reviews- it was time. A little thin, but nonetheless a true Pauillac. The nose, mid-palate and finish were well balanced and the bottle provided much enjoyment. I would give it 4 stars and encourage you to drink up. The tannins are almost invisible, the secondary flavors are in full force and the nose is still somewhat fresh. A decent bottle!
10 Wednesday Aug 2011
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07 Sunday Aug 2011
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Not my favorite, but the first picture I took of a wine bottle. From the famed 1989 vintage, this second growth did not meet my expectations. I was expecting something like the Lynch Bages, powerful, aromatic, and with a certain umph. I auctioned off the remaining three bottles that I had.
06 Saturday Aug 2011
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Did I tell you I love wine? More precisely, red wine. To be exact, Bordeaux. The first really good wine I drank was Concha Y Toro’s Don Melchor. A really good Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile. I couldn’t remember the name of the brand when I flew to Santiago and ended up buying a mixed case of wine at the local shop, hoping one of them was the gem I was seeking. Alas, it wasn’t until 10 years later that I saw it in my local Costco. I recognized the label and the name hit me- I bought every bottle and then saw more the next day at my local wine shop, filling my cart once more.
The first really GREAT wine I drank was 1989, (’89) Lynch Bages. A truly profound wine of immense power, complexity and depth. I hated it at first. I didn’t know what this beast was and the attack was so brutal I wondered what the fuss was all about. The second time I had it, I was ready. The aromas from the glass were much more familiar, the initial mouthful was anticipated, the strength of the wine was tamed. I fell in love and have been a true fan since then. Unfortunately, like all Bordeaux, it has become too expensive to buy, so I shall savor what few bottles I have and shall pass onto you my tasting notes.
