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2012 Leeuwin Estate, Chardonnay, Art Series
Just wow. This was one of the best bottles of chardonnay I've ever had.
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2012 Leeuwin Estate, Chardonnay, Art Series
Just wow. This was one of the best bottles of chardonnay I've ever had.
Great to know! I've got three of the 2012 in the cellar.
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@billhike posted:2018 Forge Cellars Dry Riesling Classique. Meh - not much going on and the shortest finish I can recall on a wine that I expected a lot more from. The Pewsey Vale Dry Riesling from Australia blows this away.
Bill, surprised you had that experience with this wine. We are members of the wine club and generally love what they produce. Haven't tried the '18 Classique yet though.
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@winetarelli posted:2017 Faury Saint Joseph VV.
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