1999 Asara "Bell Tower" from Stellenbosch South Africa. Full of cherry fruit but also full of acidity. In any event, WAY too young or out of balance. A Bordeaux blend of 86% CS, 8% PV, 2% Malbec, 2% Merlot and 2% Cab. Franc. Not cheap either at $35.
2000 Quinault L'Enclos, wonderful deep dark fruit and fully open with 3 hrs, of decanting. Excellent and glad I have more. MoCool wine.
2000 Barde-Haut, another very nice Bordeaux if slightly less intense that the above but very impressive and given the same decanting time. MoCool wine.
2000 Clos L'Eglise, (Cotes d'Castillon) my last bottle of this and it was very smooth with all parts in balance but still less intense than the previous 2 wines but also much less expensive. For the price an excellent QPR.
2000 Virginie d' Valandraud, tasted at MoCool and not my bottle but was very impressed with the forward fruit and the minerality especially of this wine. Very EXCELLENT and need to try the Valandraud someday.
1975 Lafitte, also at MoCool and with a a very small taste but amazing with the complexity which reminded me of faded cherries and Iodine. Thanks a lot Howie!!!
Jean Laurent NV Brut Bl. d Noir , again at MoCool (back at the motel on Sat. nite) and a fine bubbly, do not remember the disgourgement date but very fine bead and lots of lasting froth. Consumed while watching Michel Phelps win his 8th gold metal with Luci, Jane and Linda L. Great way to end a great week-end. Sorry I only got to try one of your Pinot's Linda!!!
Wish I had taken notes or rememberd details of all that I tasted.