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Review: 2018 Paul Hobbs Cabernet Sauvignon Coombsville

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2018 is widely considered the best vintage for Napa cabernet sauvignon since the vaunted 1997 release, which is perhaps why Paul Hobbs was so careful about the timing of this Coombsville bottling, which was kept in the cellar until 2024. We were fortunate enough to score a bottle while it remains, barely, available to purchase.

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Review: Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2020 Riserva and 2018 Bellezza

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Gabbiano is one of the biggest names in Chianti, widely available internationally, its various expressions ranging from under 10 dollars a bottle to upwards of $200. The post Review: Castello di Gabbiano Chianti Classico 2020 Riserva and 2018 Bellezza appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking.

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Review: 2018 Larkmead Cabernet Sauvignon “The Lark”

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Rob recently brought us a glowing review of Larkmead ‘s iconic Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2020 vintage — and now we’re taking a step further up the Napa operation’s lineup with a look at the 2018 bottling of “The Lark,” essentially its reserve to end all reserves.

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Review: 2018 Baldacci Vineyards Thomas Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

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Far too often, wineries present an expression christened as a “flagship” or “marquee” bottle with very little distinction from the remainder of its offerings. Do not hesitate or deliberate if you are ever fortunate to have in your presence a soul generous enough to offer to open a bottle. Extraordinary stuff.

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Review: Herminia Riojas – 2018 Crianza and 2017 Reserva

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2018 Herminia Rioja Crianza DOC – Surprisingly rich for a Crianza, this bottling — aged for 12 months in both American and French oak — leans heavily on its darker elements, showcasing notes of anise and dark chocolate, touched with elements of orange peel and a light dusting of mint. A- / $20 viñaherminia.es

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Review: 2018 Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianto Classico DOCG

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Before I knew it, two of us had drained a bottle over a meal of Korean chicken wings. The post Review: 2018 Mazzei Ser Lapo Chianto Classico DOCG appeared first on Drinkhacker: The Insider's Guide to Good Drinking. Pairs beautifully with just about anything. No complaints. Solid price. A / $35 / mazzei.it

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Guinness World Records Crowns 328-Year-Old Bottle as World’s Oldest Cognac

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And on August 11, the Guinness World Records association officially recognized what is possibly the mother of all vintage spirits: a bottle of 1696 Jules Robin Cognac owned by Cognac collector Lars Janssen in the Netherlands. Despite its age, the bottle has been preserved in remarkably great condition.