Ecstatic and thrilled to see that majority of your Top 10 Wines of 2023 are Bordeaux rouge! Also very pleased that some of my guesses were correct! This is such an outstanding video that checks all the boxes: the manner of presentation is so smooth and authoritative at the same time warm, friendly, passionate, intelligent, clever, and exciting; great visual support; truly excellent choices of wines and words - brilliant descriptors and beautiful descriptions, and each wine sounds enthralling and breathtaking at epic levels, particularly the Bordeaux wines on this list. Well, you know my heart belongs to Bordeaux (Rhone second)! 😂 I wholeheartedly agree - this is the best of the best! And you know I’m not just talking about this list and the video but also about you as a wine expert, critic, writer, educator and content creator. Congratulations on this “best of the best” content, John! Santé from the land of your top favorite wines!🍷🇫🇷😊
Thanks very much Margaux! Truly appreciate the thoughtful and eloquent feedback! So glad you enjoyed the selections! I’m a big Bordeaux fan, but definitely try to have a diverse list. Hope that your trip is going well. Cheers!
@@AttorneySomm You’re welcome, John! You certainly have a diverse list and a diverse range - taking into account your entire top 25 list and considering all the wines you have featured on your social media accounts/channels through the years. But I’m very pleased that Bordeaux reds continue to be among your top favorites - which, for me, is a definite reflection of your impeccable and sophisticated taste! Thank you as well and hope you enjoy the rest of the holidays!
Having followed your channel for years now, I’m no longer shocked by the awe inspiring level of the wines on your lists. My wine of the year is probably something you popped on a random Tuesday with a box of Cheez-Its! Kidding, of course. It’s fun to see these top wines you were able to experience, but, most of all, thanks for all the very practical recommendations you provide.
Great video, and a lot of enviable wines on your list. Old wines are amazing if you can find them. We had a nice tasting year as well. My top 5 for this year are: 5. 40 Anos Porto S. Leronardo 4. La Cumbre Syrah 2010 3. 2007 Casa E. Di Mirafiore Barolo Lazzarito 2. 1964 Faustino Gran Reserva 1. 1976 Vina Real Gran Reserva Looking forward to more videos and tasting great wines in 2024
Thanks very much! I’m very fortunate to have a generous wine tasting group that makes it possible. Thank you for sharing your list as well! Looks like you had a fantastic year! Happy New Year!
I am all in for Viña Tondonia Reserva. I bought a couple of cases of the 2010 and plan to open them a few this decade and many more in the 2030s. I dont have a list as you do, but I think my wine of the year is the Maybach Materium 2012. Feliz Navidad John !!! The best to you and your loved ones. Wishing 2024 will bring lots of nes subscribers to your channel and lots of interesting new wines.
Thanks very much! Can't go wrong with Viña Tondonia! The Maybach Materium is an excellent wine indeed! Thanks for weighing in! Feliz Navidad and best wishes for 2024!
I was on the edge of my seat as you were about to announced your wine of the year, just as the 1989 Montrose came across the screen, because I still have a case of the 1989 montrose left in my cellar. Since Lafite is one of my favorite wines I could live with your 1996 Lafite pick :)
Thanks very much! That was definitely the best wine night of the year! Such a fantastic tasting. 89 Montrose is excellent! But that Lafite was just stunning! Cheers!
Great wines John! My top 3 wines of the year were: 3. 2018 Domaine Pattes Loup Chablis Vent d'Ange. 2. 2018 La Spinetta Barolo Garretti 1. 2017 Domaine Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin "Vieilles vignes"
Not quite anything to rival... I had the 05 recently which was so good. Also visited them in April last year - their attention to detail these days is so impressive - even they can fire rockets into the sky to counter hail clouds (really). The 2022 seemed a little pricey EP so I am hoping it might be more reasonably priced in bottle in due course (at least in the UK). Anyway what an unforgettable tasting in NYC - indelible memories.
Merry Christmas John. This video is great. Rioja Blanco is underrated. The only one I’ve had was the Cune Monopole Classico that I highly recommend. It’s aged in Sherry butts adding great complexity and sherry notes.
Thanks. I’ve never had 1961 Gruaud Larose but about thirty years ago had the 1962 which was excellent but overshadowed by the 61. I read that the 62 is still drinking well, and is available at a far lower price.
Happy holidays John! Sounds like you had an amazing year! That’s the first time I’ve heard anyone use the term rancio in a descriptor, and wouldn’t have known what it was if I hadn’t just finished my studies on rancio sec wines from Roussillion. I hope your 2024 is filled with even more joy and great wines! Cheers!
Thank you! Yes, I think that is probably the first time I've used it in a descriptor. I should have dropped a note explaining it. Happy holidays and best wishes for 2024!
@@hardaurab Merry Christmas! So far I have not done any classes. The social media content keeps me extremely busy when I'm not doing legal work. Cheers!
I liked a lot the 1982 and the 1962 vintages of Gruaud-Larose: both really excellent! The 1962 should have been kept under well conditions, for sure. In cellartracker, I saw an excellent tasting note of 2021. I had the 1962 beside the 1961 about 30 years ago, and I even preferred the 1962 in front of the 1961! It had an unique charm that the 1961s don't have. But I still do have a Jeroboam of 1962 and I'm happy!🙂 P.S.: the 2022 will also be in my focus!
The 2010 Marques de Murrieta catillo ygay riserva espacial is in my top 10 of this year and number one of my spanish wines this year. Love to see some Inspiration from you regarding spain,looking forward to try some of them of this list. Thank you sir.
@@AttorneySomm now you are seducing me.:D It was already pretty hard to get a casket of the 10 and Buying some supertuscans and Champagne does not make it easier to get a bottle of the 11, guess i have to work more or get lucky.:D
I have half a case of the 2016 Gruaud Larose. Needs another few years, obviously, before tasting. Glad you included a Rioja. I have changed my mind for the Christmas wine for tomorrow, btw: it will (definitely) be a 2012 Ardanza. Vintage Port doesn't feature much in your videos. Not a fan? I opened a 40 yo Tawny last night - superb. I love Vintage but it doesn't always love me back: I have some 1994, which is waiting for a special occasion to open the next bottle. My only experience of Lafite was a disappointing one - an off year (1973, I think) at a blind tasting I had organised. It didn't feature in anyone's top three, including mine and I knew what it was!
Thanks! Actually two Riojas - one is just a Blanco. Sounds good re: your Christmas wine! I do enjoy vintage Port, but don't have much of it. I have one 1977 Graham's left. Tasted the other one 3 years ago. I've been to Porto and enjoyed it, but I don't get the chance to taste it very often. I have had some disappointments with Lafite as well. In fact one of my current publications on a different platform shows me dumping a corked bottle of 1999 Lafite. Very disappointing indeed. Merry Christmas! Hope you enjoy your dinner and the Rioja.
@@AttorneySomm I finished my 1977 vintage Ports (Taylor's) a long time ago - drank them too early, I think. I have a few single quinta jobbies to go at until the 2011s are ready. Yes, I noted the aged white Rioja - not an area of expertise for me. You, too have a merry Christmas. I will give you my thoughts on the Ardanza in due course. The grower Champagne (Comtesse de Bellefleur) and the 2014 Domaine de la Bon Gran, Viré Clessé have both been excellent.
Attorney Somm! Is there any way to be included for consideration on any of these insane sounding tastings you attend throughout the year? I would have paid a LOT of money to be in that Chicago Bordeaux one. Cheers and well done.
Thanks very much! The Chicago tasting was Hart Davis Hart, so definitely sign up for that list. The others are typically for members of the wine club in Dallas. Think they allow remote members though!
@@AttorneySomm cheers, I promise I’m good at a party. If you ever do an upper Midwest meetup I would be happy to host in the twin cities of Minnesota :) we have a phenomenal house for hosting tastings!
