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Pinot Noir With A Black Belt: Felton Road’s Block 5 2019 Doesn’t Ask Permission
Block 5 2019: velvet-fisted Central Otago Pinot that whispers, then conquers.
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Divine palates meet mortal pleasures. Here, the gods break down each sip with a mix of poetic musings and razor-sharp insights. From the velvety embrace of a Bordeaux to the zesty zing of a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, our tasting notes capture the soul of every vintage. Expect heavenly descriptors, mythological metaphors, and just the right touch of divine sass. Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or a curious sipper, this is your guide to savoring wine with celestial sophistication.
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To Kalon Oracles And The Cabernet That Bites Back
Schrader RBS 2018: dense cassis, violet, graphite; fine-grained tannins, long cedar-cocoa finish. Decant 2–3 hours; cellar 12–20 years.
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The Centenarian That Still Bites: Drinking D’Oliveira Malvasia 1900
Centuries in a glass: the 1900 D’Oliveira Malvasia Madeira, alive and unstoppable.
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Why Vega Sicilia Valbuena 5° 2017 Will Steal Your Better Judgment
Ribera’s Valbuena 5° 2017: Tempranillo-led, 14.5% ABV, warm finish, five years ageing — dark-fruited, fine tannins, cellar-friendly.
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When An Argentinian God Wears Tailored Wool — Finca Altamira 2017
A deep, mineral-edged Malbec — Altamira 2017 delivers velvet tannins, riverstone minerality, and a finish that won’t leave you.
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Don’t Buy Biondi-Santi Unless You Want To Be Right Later
Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2015 — structured Sangiovese, chalky tannins, long mineral finish; cellar 15–30 years.
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Phylloxera’s Middle Finger, Poured Cold: Bollinger VV 2008
Bollinger VVF 2008: ungrafted Pinot Noir from two Aÿ clos; low-dosage, oak-fermented power, 3,180 bottles, long cellar life.
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Bryant Family 2016: The Cabernet That Makes Osmosis Feel Like Slow Motion
Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 — Napa power with mountain finesse.
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Sugar, Sin, And The Long Game: Why 1967 d’Yquem Still Owns The Night
Château d’Yquem 1967 delivers saffron, candied citrus, caramelized stone fruit, and an endless finish—bright acidity balancing lavish sweetness.
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The Granite Of Pleasure: Why Château Pavie 2016 Is Worth Your Sins
Pavie 2016: limestone, power, and poise—decant now, cellar deep, regret nothing.
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Red Lace & Anarchy: Why Overnoy’s 2018 Pupillin is the Quiet Riot Your Cellar Needs
Overnoy’s 2018 Pupillin: translucent garnet, wild strawberry, red-lace tannins, saline finish; scarce, thrilling, 7–12 years of glide.
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The Gravelly Gospel: Why Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2019 Will Make You Rethink White Bordeaux
Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2019 — taut acidity, mineral-driven Pessac-Léognan, age-worthy white with silky texture and savory complexity.