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Wine lovers get it 🍇

#winelovers #winetasting #wine #instawine #wineporn

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Labor Day weekend is a pretty good excuse to open some great bottles, but this weekend reminded me that the bottles are really just part of the story.

We spent the weekend with several close friends and their families, sharing a pretty ridiculous lineup: a magnum of 2022 Mowe Sauvignon Blanc, a magnum of my birth year 1979 Château Haut Brion, 2022 Tusk, 2005 Vincent Girardin Corton Perrières, 2018 Ceritas Trout Gulch TG 36 Chardonnay and 2012 Blankiet Prince of Hearts.

The 1979 Haut Brion was the rare treat. Perfectly stored, fully mature and beautifully tertiary, with layers of cigar box, cedar, earth and all the complexity that comes with nearly five decades of aging. A birth year bottle that delivered exactly what you hope for from a wine like this.

The Mowe was as incredible as ever and remains one of my benchmarks for Napa Sauvignon Blanc. The 2022 Tusk was opulent and flashy, exactly what you would expect from the vintage, but in the best possible way. Young, lush and irresistibly charming.

The 2005 Girardin Corton Perrières was drinking perfectly, with that wonderful combination of maturity, texture and Burgundy character. The 2018 Ceritas Trout Gulch brought intense acidity and plenty of complexity, while the 2012 Blankiet Prince of Hearts was simply charming and incredibly enjoyable.

But somewhere between the bottles, the conversations and the glasses being passed around the table, the real point of the weekend became pretty obvious.

The sounds of our children playing in the background. The laughter coming from the house. Friends and their families together, enjoying a long Labor Day weekend and not worrying about what comes next.

Those are the moments that matter.

The bottles were incredible, but sharing them with people you care about, in a house filled with laughter and joy, is what these moments are really all about.

A pretty great way to close out the summer.
#napacab #hautbrion #bordeauxwine #royaloakswinesociety #hiddenvalleywinelife

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Seven bottles. One pass and it’s probably not the one you’d expect.

Full story in allocations.

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Elephants take a lifetime to grow their tusks. This one took five years, three friends, and 15.4% ABV to become a legend. 🐘🍷

#TuskEstates #NapaValley #CabernetSauvignon #CultWine #PhilippeMelka

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Weekend Sips on Linbay 🍇

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A glimpse into a recent visit to TUSK.

I always enjoy seeing how different wineries express their vision, from the vineyards to the cellar to the guest experience. Every visit is another reminder that there’s always something new to learn in this industry. 🍷

#wine #wineindustry #winehospitality

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@naiaontheriver @tuskestates @impensata @zdwines Three bottles, three completely different personalities, and every one of them showed beautifully.

The Abacus was absolutely on point from the first pour, which isn’t surprising considering it’s a solera-style blend spanning 28 vintages. Effortless balance with layers of cranberry, wild strawberry, and red currant, wrapped in a silky, almost creamy texture. The finish just kept building.

The Impensata was much more reserved early on and really benefited from a full hour in the decanter. Once it found its stride, the wine gained remarkable precision, depth, and energy, rewarding the patience.

The Tusk 🍊 completely stole the show aromatically. One of the most distinctive bouquets I’ve ever experienced in a glass—hauntingly floral, exotic spice, crushed rock, and dark fruit that continued to evolve with every swirl. The Petit Verdot is unmistakable, bringing both the perfume and structural backbone that make this wine so singular.

A memorable night breaking in a great new Chicago spot with even better friends. Nights like these are what collecting and sharing great bottles is all about. 🍷🍷🍷

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Six bottles I didn’t pour out.

A short list from Napa.

THE LIST · No. 013

#napavalley #winecollector #finewine #champagne #cabernet

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Another birthday well spent in Napa with some of the very best. 🥂

#napa #wine #frenchlaundry #birthday #winery

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The only thing that hitting the 90s in the desert was the wine list curated @tuskestates 👌🏼👌🏼

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a desert evening @bleu.projects ✨🌵🌅

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24 hrs in Napa

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