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Louie is putting in the work.

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Beaulieu Vineyards Madame de Latour 2018 (70% Cab Sauvignon 30% Malbec, 14. 9% alcohol) dark plum, cedar and vanilla on the nose, cassis, plum, black currant and chocolate on palate, high tannins but not astringent, lively acidity and minerality, a

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Louie showing off some teeth, gums, and a smile

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Reflecting on life and the human condition

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World War II monument in London

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From Ivan Turgenev’s Home of the Gentry... a poetic warning not to waste your life away.

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Chateau La Gaffeliere 2009 is elegant with tea leaves, green notes, dark cherries and plum. Smooth, integrated tannins and oak. A food-friendly wine for a special night. 14. 5% alcohol, 90% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc.

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To a great weekend: Domaine Michel Gros Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru Clos des Réas 2021. Red cherries, strawberry, smoke, and leather. Light-bodied yet nuanced, perfectly balanced, with bright acidity and a silky texture.

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Monsieur Étain 2011 (Scarecrow’s second wine). 14. 7% alcohol.

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Realm Cellars Houyi Vineyard 2017: 14. 6% alcohol. Liquorice, espresso and sweet vanilla on the nose. Blueberries, blackberries, forest floor, pepper and mint on the finish. Opulent, concentrated and powerful, yet smooth.

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Some tooth action

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Noir Extreme Parfum, Oud Wood, Tobacco Vanille, Ombre Leather Parfum, Black Orchid

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Far Niente Chardonnay 2023: 13. 7% alcohol, yet no heat on the nose or palate. Yellow and green apple, peach, apricot, medium acidity, low minerality. Dense but not heavy, with present yet subtle oak—like a Meursault that went to the gym.

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Khối Đông Âu...

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Rereading the classics, I always discover something new...

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A refined dinner wine: restrained, elegant, and beautifully balanced. Plum and dark cherry notes, silky tannins, and quiet intensity. Medium-bodied with a Right Bank feel. Remarkable for Château Latour’s third wine.