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Great video with so much solid content! Interesting to hear that 05 and 09 Bordeaux didn't live up to their reputation. Is this the same tasting that you mention in which you and your friends had wines that were over the hill?! 15 yr old Bordeaux over the hill?! I hope not! And I second the small correction from mickleylee2624- Albarino is not from Italy, as you say, but rather from Spain and Portugal (where it is known as Alvarinho).

Interested to get your takes on the 2021 Bordeaux! FYI, Albarino is from NW Spain rather than Italy while Alvarinho the Portuguese counterpart.

Grattamaco Bolgueri Supreiore 2018 or Orma 2020 ... ufff almost like sassicaia

Garzon is selling too much here in Brazil. But I am not a fan of their wines…but they are thecnically good.

Thanks Tony for this succinct tasting note! I have the 2018 vintage in the wine cellar. I'll keep your experiences in mind when I taste the wine. Such a project needs time, skills and experience. In addition to passion, enthusiasm and perseverance. And don't forget originality! Because we already have a lot of premium Bordeaux blends at top level. It takes much more than substantial investments and a commercial story. This requires, for example, a wine culture. Such a prestige wine is only partly makeable! Thanks again for this useful information, cheers!

❤❤❤Enjoy and best of luck ❤❤❤

Never ever had Chinese wine

Yes trophy a little expensive but a well made wine overall .I tend to serve it to guests after a 3 hour decant and everybody pegs it for a French Bordeaux blend. Shangri La

You should check the Neuchâtel Pint Noir, "Domaine de Chambleau" / "Domaine des Landions" / "Domaine de la Rochette - Jacques Tatasciore " (Most prestigious). Also the Chasselas like you mentionned (Dézaley) and Valais (Fendant, Petit arvine, Humagne, Cornalin). If you focus on the Italian part, you get mostly Merlot.

who else was born in 91?

Great video- I'd love to try this wine someday. 1998 was a great vintage in general for R bank.

Thanks for this. I love Champagne, but like many others, have been distressed to see prices going up up up. I worry Champagne is going the way of Burgundy, which I have mostly given up on due to crazy high prices. So any reviews of affordable/value Champagnes are welcome!

We just had this recently at Le Crocodile and it was fantastic. Thanks for your review and the history of the winery - quite interesting

Thanks for all your hard work, really learn a lot from you. I am going to HK in November, is Watsons the best place to do some wine shopping? And about the super second, I look at it as based on quality and not the price, maybe we need a new system now, the 1855 is too old and outdated, lots of time makes me feel confused and not trustworthy , I am in the 70 and can not age the wine too long, so have to spend more to buy some older vintage.

Nice video 🥂

It's such an extraordinary wine. The 1998 has so much time ahead of it as well, really warrants picking up a few cases and charting its development over the next two decades if you can resist its charms for that long.

Can I tap into your expertise - Damilano cannubui 2016 or Brezza Cannubi 2016?

I have a 2000 Pavie waiting at the cellar

I'm also Swiss and living in the area of Zurich. For reds I can really recommend Bündner Herrschaft (e.g. Malans). They will be a wine festival next weekend in that region. If you like young and fruity Pinot Noirs, then at the coast of Lake Zurich you will find good quality for a rarher lower price $20 - $40. Ticino and Valais also produce extraordinary wines, but haven't visited the vineyards in person. If you want high quality food and one of the best wine selections in Europe, you have to visit the restaurant "Wunderbrunnen". 10min from the Airport, 15min from the city center of Zurich. Enjoy your trip 5:24 5:24

Hi Tony, I’m really looking forward to your journey in Switzerland and Swiss wines. Welcome in my country ! I hope you’ll appreciate your stay.

I’m going to drink a Pavie one day…for sure…

I recently had thr Pavie 2017 which i thought was attractively priced versus other vintages. It was amazing after a super long decant! I actually enjoyed it more than the Pavie 2009.

The 1998 Pavie is one of the best wines I’ve ever had.

Excellent review and background. Unfortunate that the audio is out of sync.

great review! whats up with audio and video async?

Even though I do know these things, this video will help me articulate it for the next wine tasting that I'll arrange. The other participants will be beginners.

Hi Trophy! I’m from Switzerland and grew up in the wine region of “Graubünden” or “Grisons” as you’d call it in English :-) The Region “Bündner Herrschaft” produces one of the best pinot noirs ever (I now I’m biased) - it’s located near Chur which is easily accessible by train and bus. You have to try a “Gantenbein” Pinot Noir I love the 2014 one. They also produce excellent chardonnay - It’s one of the best Swiss wines I’ve ever tasted. They’re pretty expensive but I could recommend you a couple restaurants which have it in stock in the region or Zürich / german speaking park of Switzerland if you plan to visit. There are so many producers in Switzerland which just make a super small amount of wine each year and you’re only able to get one of 1000 bottles for example if you visit the vineyard directly. Most of them feel just like high quality wines and are very tasty, a couple are overpriced but hence the Swiss economy everything is expensive - hope you will have a great time!

That will be an interesting and educational trip Tony! My Dad used to come for work, at least once a year in Switzerland. Naturally shared his experiences. I myself have visited the country a dozen times. The standard of living is very high in Switzerland, as most of us know. This also means that the general price level is high, therefore also of food and wine. I have had excellent wine from Switzerland in the past. But have also tasted relatively simple wine, which was not worth its high price. I don't say that quickly, because I think every wine deserves a chance, both a precious and a cheap bottle of wine. As in many wine countries/regions, gain experience and do not judge too quickly. Many exclusive top products, in the field of food, go to Switzerland. This indeed also applies to wine. Soon I will try a Syrah, Chamoson from Valais from Didier Joris. A wine from the year 1999. Prior to a Petit-Arvine Réserve, by Jean René Germanier, 2021. Wines available in specialized webshops in, for example, the Netherlands and Germany. Some more names in general, Patrick Adank, Martin Donatsh, Daniel and Martha Gantenbein (very renowned Chardonnay and Pinot-Noir), Thomas Studach, Fransica and Christian Obrecht. Cheers!

I was in Zurich this summer they have vineyards around lake Zurich on the east side awesome. Went to Baur au Lac hotel and had a white and red wine (swiss) enjoyed the white wine more then the red. If you get a chance have the wagyu burger with duck fat at the hotel amazing. There wines are not that expensive I went to winery by lake Zurich of cross it was closed. Rent a car and drive around lake Zurich (east side) if your going there they have about 15 or more wineries.

did he said longdai 2007? or is it me lol

Our local state monopoly has a total of 7 different Swiss wines from 4 different producers. The prices are on the higher side. I'm interested to hear your opinion especially on the Pinot Noirs.

I was in Switzerland five or six years ago and we had some really nice wines. I didn’t really dive into them like it sounds like you intend to do and I kept it to around $60-$70 for a bottle but what we had while we were there was very good. I didn’t bother to write down or remember what we had because as you note, you can’t really find Swiss wine outside of Switzerland. In fact, that was one of the first things that we were told. On one of our first nights there we had a really nice white wine and when I asked the waiter to see the label/bottle, he basically said ‘sure but you won’t get this back in the US’. Have a great time and I’m looking forward to any videos you post.

Sounds like a great adventure! I've had some really nice Swiss Pinot. I was not a huge fan of the few Chassalas wines I've had. I think the challenge is that it's fairly low in acid. I've only tried it a few times though, so my experience may not be representative at all. Enjoy your time there!

In the book “1001 wines you must try before you die” two wines from Switzerland are indicated: (1) Cayas Syrah du Valais Réserve, produced by Jean-René Germanier, and (2) Cornalin (from Valais, Sierre), produced by Denis Mercier. Cornalin is a red grape also known for “rouge du Valais” and “rouge du pays”.

Sounds exciting! FYI, perhaps those grapes split apart when pinched because of Switzerland's notorious CERN.😲😳 In all seriousness, looking forward to your Swiss "wine safari!"🙏🙏

What glass to go for Chianti Classico? Bordeaux, Burgundy or Riesling? 😊

Must be rich to afford petrus

Interesting. Still, it's harder for Europe to get these US based wines, but I will have a look whether I can acquire one to try it out. Cheers!

I think I would not enjoy this wine…

Beautiful. Thank you.

Agree mostly with your review… tried it a few months ago and it was maybe just OK at opening (a bit too sweet) but it definitely got worse as the night went along. Also opened a bottle of 2015 Ponte Canet ( with a healthy decant) and in contrast this one got better and better until it was gone! $180 for the Duckhorn vs $130 for the Ponte C and believe me it wasn’t even close!