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Okay, let’s do the opposite of the “I hate that vintage” thread and pick a favorite year. Exactly the same as the other as far as options and conditions… just more positive.
For me, it’s a close race between 1995 and 2001. California Cabs are fantastic in both years but I lean towards '01. For 1995, the Loire is very, very good and Burgundy is excellent in my opinion. For 2001, Riesling is stellar (although not my favorite year) - if I made the poll for just whites, I’d pick 2002 or 1990.
I really have liked most 2001’s. Great in Germany, I’ve had unforgettable Champagne from 2001 even though it was not declared by many…Piedmont, Rioja, California, Oregon, Washington, the list goes on & on for me. The only other widely successful vintage that stands out to me like that would be 2010.
There were only 20 options allowed, plus I wanted to use the same years as the “hate that vintage” thread. You won’t get an argument from me about 1990 though.
Haven’t gotten to many 2010’s yet so I can’t comment. Like what I’m seeing though!
I’m voting 2010. Is there any region that was “bad” that year? Granted I’m saying this mostly based off of reviews. All of my barolos and brunellos are tucked away, along with most of my Bordeaux. Sipping a sub $20 2010 Bordeaux right now. Not going to win any complexity awards, but very enjoyable.