Dave

9.0

A very pleasant Cahors Malbec. Fruit is dark and overripe. Plum, blueberry, macerated strawberries. Maybe some melon and licorice. A little lacking in acidity.
Listening to Oasis. 32 years ago today they introduced themselves to the world with Supersonic. — a day ago

Dave

8.9

Not for the faint of heart at 113 proof. This one gets an ice cube. Dusty and earthy, dried apricot, camphor, and big oak. Toffee on the finish.
Watching the Love Boat — 3 days ago

Dave

8.8

Soft, with plum and florals. No tannic structure whatsoever. Sipping this wine as I prepare steaks. I don't think it will keep up with the fat, so I'll be switching back to the Saint Emy I just posted.
Listening to Count Basie — 9 days ago

Dave

9.2

So good with braised short rib.
Listening to Fatboy Slim — 2 days ago

Dave

9.2

An exceptional wheater. Sweet heat, a little peat. Not rye, wheat... what else rhymes? The 90 proof makes it a bit thin compared to the Antique 107, but it's in the same wheelhouse and I wouldn't kick it out of bed for eating pickled herring.
Listening to Buck Owens and his Buckaroos — 3 days ago

Dave

9.2

Dynamite. Cork broke, but not to worry. The wine is so good. Deep, expressive fruit and bitter leaves. Earthy. Improving considerably as it breathes. And the bottle weighs 37 pounds.
Listening to Amy Winehouse — 9 days ago

Dave

9.0

A charming wine from a very good producer. Blend of Carignan, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Syrah. Concentrated and bitterly herbaceous upon opening. Thyme and sage, cherries, hibiscus, licorice, and orange peel. Whew, a mouthful!
Update: 4 hours later this wine is calm and harmonious.
Listening to Mazzy Star — 2 days ago

Dave

9.2

I bought several of these 9 months ago, and I still think it's fabulous.
Listening to Sabrina Carpenter — 6 days ago

Dave

8.6

Happy Easter! Pulled this out of my dad's cupboard. Berry medley, a touch heavy on the oak. A bit alcoholey on the finish.
Listening to Satchmo — 7 days ago

Dave

9.2

This is what I'm talking about! So rich and mellow, full body and depth of flavor. But not brooding. What a CC should be.
Listening to Deftones — 9 days ago