So glad you showed us the Bin 28 Kalimna. It holds a special place in my palate, as it's the 1st Penfolds wine I tasted way back in 1994 and set me on the path of relishing good Syrah/ Shiraz. Prices have skyrocketed since my first bottle, as a lowly undergrad, I could just about afford the £7.99 (about $10.00) on a regular basis without cutting into my student budget too much. Now it is only a purchase when on offer as there are plenty of competition that offer more bang for your buck.
Thanks very much for sharing! Always enjoy hearing experiences like this one. Sadly this producer's wines have skyrocketed at all levels. Still some good sales, though, as you mention. Cheers!
One of my favorite ~50 buck wines from last year wete Tement Sauvignon Blanc Zieregg Grosse Lage STK 2018 and 2019. One of the most existing Sauvingon Blancs I had in my life and it put Austria on the map for great SB for me.
San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di Montalcino 2016 became a Clearance wine at 45.70 CAD ea was 59.95. Bought one and was wowed so went back and bought the last 6 bottles. Yum Yum
I’m not sure how to begin complimenting you on this video. It’s exceptionally impressive, and the list is absolutely incredible. Each wine in this formidable list is obviously a result of careful consideration and expert deliberation. I always take a long time watching your videos because I usually watch them twice and/or take down notes - and this case is no exception, even though some of these wines are already in my wish list/shopping list, the López de Heredia Viña Tondonia and Château Malartic-Lagravière among them. I do have a Produttori del Barbaresco - thank you for your previous recommendation and your IG post on that. I’m not sure if I can track down the Riesling that you mentioned and raved about in this video but with such passionate words of endorsement, I think it would be worth the effort. Thank you for creating this very reliable list and doing all the hard work for us. It’s overwhelmingly outstanding. And you’re truly the best. Santé, John!
Merci beaucoup, Margaux! Truly appreciate the thoughtful and eloquent feedback! It means a lot! Very glad you enjoyed the list! Lots of outstanding wines in here. Hope that you enjoy them as much as I do! Santè!
@@AttorneySomm The pleasure’s all mine.😊 I’m sure I would enjoy your recommended wines if and when I get hold of them. You don’t have a single recommendation that I didn’t like. I completely trust your taste, opinion, and judgment. Santé et bonne journée!
I bought the Donnhoff Spatlese on the basis of its review in this video. It is truly a stunning example of Riesling from the Nahe (although I wouldn't want to continue paying $50+ for Nahe bottlings--my prejudice, having cut my Riesling "teeth" on wines from the Moselle). I have great hopes for my bottles of Donnhoff Kabinet. Thanks for your recommendation of wines from this producer.
Spot on concerning the Pegau! Great and impressive wine. Same for Tondonia and the Kumeu. The other ones shown in your video I will surely pursue the next month's. Great video again. Many thanks!
Hey JJ! A triple threat in the Big Apple...Attorney, Sommelier and now Fashion Icon. It is unfortunate that one of my heroes the late Bill Cunningham wasn't around to snap you crossing the street while negotiating traffic on his bike. I will definitely seek out the Larmandier-Bernier Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude. In my opinion, and I have it on a higher authority, "The last shall be first!" because last year Santa sprang for a case of Kumea River Mates and Rays Road Chardies for the cellar and so far I have managed to keep my little chockie stained fingers off them. Cheers!
Thank you for this very useful video! I‘ve just ordered Dönhoff Spätlese 2021 according ng to your recoomandation! One more insparation video: Malbecs from Argentina! Meets very well with a steak or so and is often very good value! Price range: 15 - 60 USD
Some great recommendations here John, thanks for collecting them. The Tondonia, Kumeu and Ridge are already in my cellar, but I picked up some San Giorgio BdM which I found on sale (€42) after this video. Cheers to that!
Love the top wine videos ! Thank you for this amazing collection. I appreciate you mentioned le Petit Clos (Apalta) which is a wine i've enjoyed a lot. It's definitely worth the money !
Great video…. I’m either going to have to drink more or get a bigger cellar. Finding many under 50 bucks. That Lopez is a go to! And the Malartic red and white is in the cellar. 15, 16 and 19…
What a list! Donnhoff is one of my favorite producers and loved Kumeu when I was recently in Auckland! Malartic Lagraviere blanc ages really well too and is also a steal. Need to try Tensley, Hirsch, and Produttori among others you suggested
Coincidentally, I am drinking a 2012 Produttori del Barbaresco this evening. Very good and will probably be even better tomorrow. I have two bottles of the 2010, which I will keep for a few more years, and some of the fruit-forward 2018. I have organised a home wine evening with friends for 25th February and I've just finalised the wines. There will be three pairs of wines tasted blind followed by a port. First one for nearly four years thanks to Covid.
Pegau is awesome, and indeed a bargain for the quality level. I have vintages back 20 years. Clos des Papes is even better, albeit more expensive. Spot on with Tensley. I’ll check out the others, appreciate the tips.
Hi, very cool video. Just to mention, Kumeu is pronounced “Kume-ee-oo” . As a viewer from new Zealand a dedicated video on our wines would be a treat! See Ata Rangi, Felton road, Pegasus Bay, and quite probably the finest wine in New Zealand ‘Puriri Hills Pope’
Thanks very much! Definitely hoping to visit some day. Appreciate the suggestions and the information about the wines. I'll have to see how available some of them are in Texas. Cheers!
Thank you for your recommendations, I have the Kumeu River but have not tasted yet. I love Gruner Veltliner. They grow some close to where we live in Willoughby, Ohio, but may be taking out the vines due to lack of interest in the variety. Ferrante makes great Gruener, it will be a loss if they remove the vines. Will start to search for some of these wines. Especially the 2010 Vina Tondonio, Produttori, and Domaine du Pegau. Although, I love burgandy so I will try that also. Interested is some of the less expensive Nibbiolo's also.
Thanks very much. Glad that you enjoyed the picks! Very interesting - did not realize they had Gruner there. Such an underrated variety. Hopefully they keep them. Cheers!
Thanks! I turn on the setting so that UA-cam can add chapters. Sometimes it takes them a little bit to add that detail that typically shows up in the progress bar as you watch. I'll have to check to see if they did it for this video. Cheers!
Always happy to see Lopez Heredia and Produttori del Barbaresco on the list! I’ve been stocking up on both :) I’m interested to try the Malartic Lagraviere, can it be enjoyed relatively young?
Thanks! Definitely two of the best values in the world of wine today. Yes, Malartic can be enjoyed with a few years of bottle age. The 16s should be enjoyable now.
Thank you for great content as always! The 2010 Tondonia is one of the best qpr wines I’ve had. I had one in November and immediately decided to stock up big time since it drinks great now and probably will gain even more complexity over the years to come. I’m surprised that it gets such modest reviews on ct (which for me is a great source to find good qpr-wines). Since you’ve had multiple, have you had any bottle variation? My bottle needed 2+ hrs of air, before that it was very closed, so maybe that’s a reason for many of the less enthusiastic reviews.
The bottles I have had have been very consistent, although one comment to this video was from a viewer who seemed to experience some variation. It definitely benefits from air and is still quite young despite the long maturation at the winery. I've been loading up as well, but its hard to keep them in stock since it is such an amazing value. I would buy with confidence!
Lopez de Heredia "Vina Tondonia" Rioja Reserva 2010 (65.00CAD). Tried this one and fell in love with it. Took me 4 hours slowly sipping and enjoying the aromas before taking the last drop lol. Bought another one and was good but different experience doubting to buy more :-( Is this a normal experience maybe? By the way thank you so much for sharing your expertise...very much appreciated and love all your videos!
Thanks! There are some days when wine tastes better than others. Or it is possible it may have been a flaw. I think it is a tremendous wine and a compelling value. You might give it another try!
Thank you for the recommendation, I managed to get my hands on a bottle of 2016 San Giorgio Ugolforte, how long would you age it in the cellar before opening it?
Shhhhhhhh…..The Tondonia is difficult enough to find, and the price is already inching up to $60………I can only afford to buy a bottle at a time, so it needs to linger on the shelves for a little bit longer!
dont think Le Petit Clos (50 bucks) is 99 pts, which vintage? The main Clos Apalta 150+ may rate that high While petit clos is VFM its a 90ish pt wine i thought for 50
To be clear, I don’t select these wines based on his or any other scores. I pick wines I recommend and think are appropriate and include the scores from the major critics for those who are interested. I did a video about Suckling’s top 100 of 2022 that contains my thoughts about his scores.
For more top wine videos, please see the following playlist: ua-cam.com/play/PL2aDDJZh--pBxznA7L8QMxaeVUXr2PxlO.html
I just started to add Syrah on to my humble collection and, happily, I chose Tensley. I am relieved to learn I made a good decision! Thank you!
Thank you! Yes, an excellent producer. Well done!
So glad you showed us the Bin 28 Kalimna. It holds a special place in my palate, as it's the 1st Penfolds wine I tasted way back in 1994 and set me on the path of relishing good Syrah/ Shiraz. Prices have skyrocketed since my first bottle, as a lowly undergrad, I could just about afford the £7.99 (about $10.00) on a regular basis without cutting into my student budget too much. Now it is only a purchase when on offer as there are plenty of competition that offer more bang for your buck.
Thanks very much for sharing! Always enjoy hearing experiences like this one. Sadly this producer's wines have skyrocketed at all levels. Still some good sales, though, as you mention. Cheers!
One of my favorite ~50 buck wines from last year wete Tement Sauvignon Blanc Zieregg Grosse Lage STK 2018 and 2019.
One of the most existing Sauvingon Blancs I had in my life and it put Austria on the map for great SB for me.
Thank you! I’ll have to try it. Sounds fantastic!
San Giorgio Ugolforte Brunello di Montalcino 2016 became a Clearance wine at 45.70 CAD ea was 59.95. Bought one and was wowed so went back and bought the last 6 bottles. Yum Yum
Excellent! Fantastic pricing. Well done! 👍🍷
Excellent! Fantastic pricing. Well done! 👍🍷
Same, what a pick-up, cheers 🍷
Ridge Geyserville is great and ages very well
Completely agree with you! Thanks very much!
I’m not sure how to begin complimenting you on this video. It’s exceptionally impressive, and the list is absolutely incredible. Each wine in this formidable list is obviously a result of careful consideration and expert deliberation. I always take a long time watching your videos because I usually watch them twice and/or take down notes - and this case is no exception, even though some of these wines are already in my wish list/shopping list, the López de Heredia Viña Tondonia and Château Malartic-Lagravière among them. I do have a Produttori del Barbaresco - thank you for your previous recommendation and your IG post on that. I’m not sure if I can track down the Riesling that you mentioned and raved about in this video but with such passionate words of endorsement, I think it would be worth the effort. Thank you for creating this very reliable list and doing all the hard work for us. It’s overwhelmingly outstanding. And you’re truly the best. Santé, John!
Merci beaucoup, Margaux! Truly appreciate the thoughtful and eloquent feedback! It means a lot! Very glad you enjoyed the list! Lots of outstanding wines in here. Hope that you enjoy them as much as I do! Santè!
@@AttorneySomm The pleasure’s all mine.😊 I’m sure I would enjoy your recommended wines if and when I get hold of them. You don’t have a single recommendation that I didn’t like. I completely trust your taste, opinion, and judgment. Santé et bonne journée!
Love that Donnhoff.. Actually, love EVERYTHING from them
Thanks! Yes a tremendous producer!
I love your presentation …….I just got magnum of Tensley OGT and BMT delivered yesterday. Will have to try this Chardonnay
Very nice! Sounds like a nice delivery!
Recommend peeling asparagus to pair with Grunner Veltner...removes a lot of the bitterness 😋
Thanks! Definitely the best pairing for asparagus!
I bought the Donnhoff Spatlese on the basis of its review in this video. It is truly a stunning example of Riesling from the Nahe (although I wouldn't want to continue paying $50+ for Nahe bottlings--my prejudice, having cut my Riesling "teeth" on wines from the Moselle). I have great hopes for my bottles of Donnhoff Kabinet. Thanks for your recommendation of wines from this producer.
My pleasure! Very glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for letting me know.
Spot on concerning the Pegau! Great and impressive wine. Same for Tondonia and the Kumeu. The other ones shown in your video I will surely pursue the next month's. Great video again. Many thanks!
Thanks very much! A number of my favorites in this video. Glad that you enjoy the wines as well. Cheers!
Hey JJ! A triple threat in the Big Apple...Attorney, Sommelier and now Fashion Icon. It is unfortunate that one of my heroes the late Bill Cunningham wasn't around to snap you crossing the street while negotiating traffic on his bike. I will definitely seek out the Larmandier-Bernier Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Latitude. In my opinion, and I have it on a higher authority, "The last shall be first!" because last year Santa sprang for a case of Kumea River Mates and Rays Road Chardies for the cellar and so far I have managed to keep my little chockie stained fingers off them. Cheers!
Cheers! Thanks very much. And well done! Hopefully you enjoy the Champagne as much as I do. 👍🍾
Bill Cunningham....a very interesting guy.
Thank you for this very useful video! I‘ve just ordered Dönhoff Spätlese 2021 according ng to your recoomandation! One more insparation video: Malbecs from Argentina! Meets very well with a steak or so and is often very good value! Price range: 15 - 60 USD
Excellent! Hope you enjoy the Riesling! Agree with you. Lots of excellent Malbec as well. Zuccardi does a terrific job. Thank you!
Some great recommendations here John, thanks for collecting them. The Tondonia, Kumeu and Ridge are already in my cellar, but I picked up some San Giorgio BdM which I found on sale (€42) after this video. Cheers to that!
Thanks very much! A terrific buy! Well done!
Love the top wine videos ! Thank you for this amazing collection. I appreciate you mentioned le Petit Clos (Apalta) which is a wine i've enjoyed a lot. It's definitely worth the money !
Thanks very much! Glad you enjoy them. Yes, that is a fantastic wine! Cheers!
Thank you 🙏🏽 🔥
You’re welcome!
Great video…. I’m either going to have to drink more or get a bigger cellar. Finding many under 50 bucks. That Lopez is a go to! And the Malartic red and white is in the cellar. 15, 16 and 19…
Thank you! Yes, they accumulate quickly. Completely agree! Lopez and Malartic are tremendous!
What a list! Donnhoff is one of my favorite producers and loved Kumeu when I was recently in Auckland! Malartic Lagraviere blanc ages really well too and is also a steal. Need to try Tensley, Hirsch, and Produttori among others you suggested
Thanks very much! Definitely a lot of gems here. Glad you enjoy them too! 👍🍷
Coincidentally, I am drinking a 2012 Produttori del Barbaresco this evening. Very good and will probably be even better tomorrow. I have two bottles of the 2010, which I will keep for a few more years, and some of the fruit-forward 2018.
I have organised a home wine evening with friends for 25th February and I've just finalised the wines. There will be three pairs of wines tasted blind followed by a port. First one for nearly four years thanks to Covid.
Sounds like a terrific tasting! Glad you are starting up again. 👍🍷
Had 2013 long shadows sequel last night…loved that wine.
Excellent! They have done nice wines.
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Pegau is awesome, and indeed a bargain for the quality level. I have vintages back 20 years. Clos des Papes is even better, albeit more expensive. Spot on with Tensley. I’ll check out the others, appreciate the tips.
Thank you! Completely agree re Clos des Papes! I discuss that one in a different video (due to the higher price). Cheers!
Came across the tondonia reserva 2010 today and pulled the trigger thanks to this Video, $52 cdn or $39 usd. 👀
Excellent! A fantastic price! 👍🍷
Hi, very cool video. Just to mention, Kumeu is pronounced “Kume-ee-oo” . As a viewer from new Zealand a dedicated video on our wines would be a treat! See Ata Rangi, Felton road, Pegasus Bay, and quite probably the finest wine in New Zealand ‘Puriri Hills Pope’
Thanks very much! Definitely hoping to visit some day. Appreciate the suggestions and the information about the wines. I'll have to see how available some of them are in Texas. Cheers!
Thank you for your recommendations, I have the Kumeu River but have not tasted yet. I love Gruner Veltliner. They grow some close to where we live in Willoughby, Ohio, but may be taking out the vines due to lack of interest in the variety. Ferrante makes great Gruener, it will be a loss if they remove the vines. Will start to search for some of these wines. Especially the 2010 Vina Tondonio, Produttori, and Domaine du Pegau. Although, I love burgandy so I will try that also. Interested is some of the less expensive Nibbiolo's also.
Thanks very much. Glad that you enjoyed the picks! Very interesting - did not realize they had Gruner there. Such an underrated variety. Hopefully they keep them. Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm Just found the San Giorgio Ugolforte 2016 for $40.48!
@@dennisrosa1551 Very nice! A fantastic price! 👍🍷
You're the best
Thank you kindly! Cheers!
Love your videos , could you add an index to go to each segment when we want to go back to a certain bottle ?
Thanks! I turn on the setting so that UA-cam can add chapters. Sometimes it takes them a little bit to add that detail that typically shows up in the progress bar as you watch. I'll have to check to see if they did it for this video. Cheers!
Always happy to see Lopez Heredia and Produttori del Barbaresco on the list! I’ve been stocking up on both :) I’m interested to try the Malartic Lagraviere, can it be enjoyed relatively young?
Thanks! Definitely two of the best values in the world of wine today. Yes, Malartic can be enjoyed with a few years of bottle age. The 16s should be enjoyable now.
Thank you for great content as always! The 2010 Tondonia is one of the best qpr wines I’ve had. I had one in November and immediately decided to stock up big time since it drinks great now and probably will gain even more complexity over the years to come. I’m surprised that it gets such modest reviews on ct (which for me is a great source to find good qpr-wines). Since you’ve had multiple, have you had any bottle variation? My bottle needed 2+ hrs of air, before that it was very closed, so maybe that’s a reason for many of the less enthusiastic reviews.
The bottles I have had have been very consistent, although one comment to this video was from a viewer who seemed to experience some variation. It definitely benefits from air and is still quite young despite the long maturation at the winery. I've been loading up as well, but its hard to keep them in stock since it is such an amazing value. I would buy with confidence!
Thanks, Magnums release in Sweden in two weeks. Will buy more then :)
@@alemaninho5742 Excellent! Can't go wrong.
Lopez de Heredia "Vina Tondonia" Rioja Reserva 2010 (65.00CAD). Tried this one and fell in love with it. Took me 4 hours slowly sipping and enjoying the aromas before taking the last drop lol. Bought another one and was good but different experience doubting to buy more :-( Is this a normal experience maybe? By the way thank you so much for sharing your expertise...very much appreciated and love all your videos!
Thanks! There are some days when wine tastes better than others. Or it is possible it may have been a flaw. I think it is a tremendous wine and a compelling value. You might give it another try!
My top $50 has to be the Delille D2
Thank you! Yes, that is a very worthy addition. I enjoy that wine as well. Just have not had it for a few years. I'll have to change that. Cheers!
Thank you for the recommendation, I managed to get my hands on a bottle of 2016 San Giorgio Ugolforte, how long would you age it in the cellar before opening it?
Excellent! I would wait at least 2 more years. Even then no rush. Hope you enjoy it!👍🍷
Shhhhhhhh…..The Tondonia is difficult enough to find, and the price is already inching up to $60………I can only afford to buy a bottle at a time, so it needs to linger on the shelves for a little bit longer!
Yes! That one is such a gem! I need to replenish my stash already.
Were you in town for the Bordeaux tasting?
Unfortunately not. Had some legal work there so wasn’t able to make it.
I’m getting more Australian Riesling.
Excellent! Glad to hear it! Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
Is that London or Los Angeles?
Recorded this one in New York City.
dont think Le Petit Clos (50 bucks) is 99 pts, which vintage? The main Clos Apalta 150+ may rate that high
While petit clos is VFM its a 90ish pt wine i thought for 50
The 2019 Le Petit is 99 JS.
dude, forget james suckling... don't mention him on your analysis, it makes you look like a fool. Hard to find a wine with a score below 95 from JS...
To be clear, I don’t select these wines based on his or any other scores. I pick wines I recommend and think are appropriate and include the scores from the major critics for those who are interested. I did a video about Suckling’s top 100 of 2022 that contains my thoughts about his scores.