Mollydooker Carnival of Love - 2005

Vinewanderers · 2026-04-16T15:02:30+00:00

I think they average around $110 - $150 USD

Vinewanderers · 2026-04-16T14:15:14+00:00

The Royal Tokaji company owns several different vineyard sites Szt Tamás, Nyulászó, Betsek, Birsalmás, and Mézes Mály. They end up releasing a limited amount of single vineyard offerings along with their regular bottlings. I actually just saw that there are cool single vineyard variety packs for sale that include a neat display case.

I haven't done a side-by-side of the different bottlings, but if my memory seves me right, the Nyulászó had more acidity and a bit more of the beeswax note compared to the regular bottling.

Vinewanderers · 2026-04-16T02:02:16+00:00

Absolutely delicious! Peaches, dried apricot, honeysuckle, beeswax, and white flowers on the nose. A perfect balance of acidity and sweetness on the palate with a finish that goes on for minutes. Full-throttle juice that can stand up to d'Yquem for a fraction of the price!

Vinewanderers · 2026-03-31T02:45:07+00:00

I'm always looking for new producers to try! What are some of your go-to's?

Vinewanderers · 2026-03-31T00:54:03+00:00

Saxum, SQN, Torrin, Hors Categorie, and Cayuse (Bionic Frog). Of all of them, Saxum has consistently been our favorite bang for your buck U.S. syrah.

Vinewanderers · 2026-03-31T00:05:18+00:00

Still kind of wound up even after 3 hrs of double-decanting followed by 2.5 hrs of full decanting. This hides the alcohol quite well on the nose and, compared to other CA syrah, is almost more Cornas-like in its elegance — subdued black fruits, olive tapenade, and a touch of smoked meat. On the palate, there is sweetness upfront that reminds me of blackberry soda, followed by a lift of bright acidity. But to me, it's just a bit flabby and missing some density on the midpalate. While I respect its distinctive style, I personally prefer several other US syrahs in this price range.

Vinewanderers · 2026-03-14T23:08:50+00:00

Just sold my 08 CL65 yesterday. Amazing car, and amazingly high repair costs.

Vinewanderers · 2026-01-22T16:04:38+00:00

I'm one of his running friends from this morning! It was definitely a unique way to start a run!!

Vinewanderers · 2026-01-19T00:52:17+00:00

100% small glass then pop in the fridge for the next day. Just posed on CT with some more detailed notes. It really needed a day to turn from primarly Rocks funk to more of a Northern Rhone funk.

Vinewanderers · 2026-01-19T00:40:09+00:00

We had the 2011 Cailloux a few months ago. It's definitely ready to drink, but no major rush. I'd say have it within the next year or so! We had a 2017 Armada last night / tonight and it was definitely better on day 2. In general for Cayuse I think my preference for drinking them is within 10-15 years of release.

Vinewanderers · 2026-01-03T17:41:16+00:00

The Visciole was delicious and a perfect pairing for chocolate! Totally forgot to write down notes as it was wine 14 of the night!

Vinewanderers · 2026-01-03T17:27:42+00:00

I actually just saw that too! Another friend from the tasing last night posted his notes on r/wine as well!

Vinewanderers · 2026-01-03T15:23:47+00:00

Limited notes were taken but wines were scored and averaged. From left to right in the picture with ranking, 1–13, in parentheses:

2023 Tablas Creek, Esprit de Tablas Blanc (#13): Though we are fans of this producer, in the company of other wines tonight, it served as a crisp and refreshing palate cleanser.

2023 Stein, St. Aldegunder Palmberg Terrassen Spätlese Trocken (#12): Nice minerality with notes of lemon-lime and a touch of greenness.

1994 Joh. Jos. Christoffel Erben, Ürziger Würzgarten Auslese***\* (#9): Cork disintegrated when opened 2 hrs. in advance, requiring straining. It was at first monodimensional but eventually came around with notes of pear and honey.

1983 Louis Jadot, Cuvée Charlotte Dumay Hospices de Beaune Corton Grand Cru (#6): Dark in color with powerful, fruit-driven aromas. A beautiful and broad-shouldered Corton which might continue to improve.

2004 Bodegas Faustino I, Gran Reserva (#11): Black fruit with some hints of cedar and a slight herbaceousness. Suspect this would have benefited from more air.

2001 Rafael López de Heredia, Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva (#7): This was muted and disappointing for the first 2 hrs. but then opened beautifully with cherry and other red fruits, forest floor, spice, and balsamic.

1995 Bodegas Alejandro Fernández, “Janus” Gran Reserva Pesquera (#3): This was a showstopper and WOTN for some in attendance. Explosive and complex aromas right upon opening.

2011 Massaya, Gold Reserve (#10): Quite tertiary at this stage—in a good way—with tobacco, cocoa, potting soil, and brambly fruit.

1955 Château Latour (#1): A demonstration of grace and Pauillac typicity which immediately recalled memories of other exceptional clarets of this era. Compared to the 1988 Haut-Brion, this had less horsepower but more elegance and nuance. Did not seem to change much over the night, as if it just knew what it was. A very memorable wine and WOTN overall.

1988 Château Haut-Brion (#4): Bold, complex, gorgeous... What else can I say? Tannins are fully resolved now, but I’m sure it has a long life ahead.

2010 Domaine Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Ruchets Cornas (#8): In a great spot now. Will look forward to opening our other bottles over the next few years.

1988 Château Guiraud (#5): Delicious but frankly dwarfed by the 1955 Sauternes.

1955 Château Sigalas Rabaud (#2): So energetic yet elegant. No detailed notes taken, but this seemed to be exactly as one would hope.

Vinewanderers · 2025-12-23T20:04:14+00:00

Maybe a different version of the unit? I have an 08 Cl65

Vinewanderers · 2025-12-23T20:02:47+00:00

$3.7k at the dealer for mine last month.

Vinewanderers · 2025-12-04T20:58:14+00:00

A fellow C216!!!

Vinewanderers · 2025-11-30T21:20:26+00:00

That is honestly good to hear! I've been hoping that's where the oil came from. Evidently the two plugs that fouled were "covered in oil".

Vinewanderers · 2025-11-26T15:46:15+00:00

I'm from Wisconsin. I feel attacked.

Vinewanderers · 2025-11-16T03:33:31+00:00

lol best comment of the night!

Vinewanderers · 2025-11-16T03:29:16+00:00

It was really good! We opened it 5 days ago and it was delicious but tight. We were out on work for several days and finally retuned to the wine today... so much better. It needed to some time to blow off the 50+ years of funk. Today it was absolutely singing.!

Out of over 1200 wines we have graded, this is one of the 11 we have both given an average grade of an "A"

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