Kir-Yianni Estate
Cuvee Villages Naoussa Xinomavro 2020
A bottle off the beaten path. This Xinomavro is pale ruby with faint fruit aroma. High acid and tannins. In other words, a classic. Xinomavra. — a year ago
Robert Keenan Winery
Mernet Reserve Napa Valley Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
2014 vintage with Beef Wellington on 12/31/23. Well balanced wine with smooth tannins. Has a long life ahead of it. — 2 years ago
Chappellet
Signature Donn Chappellet Unfiltered Napa Valley Chardonnay 2010
2010 vintage poured in 2026. Still tasting some slight primary flavor. Leather aroma. Tannins have softened. Deep red color. Still holding its own. — 12 days ago
Domaine Diochon
Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2023
Very good. — 5 months ago
Oakville Ranch
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
A much better bottle than the one I had in 2021. Vibrant blackberry and black cherry flavors. The tannins have integrated well with mild acidity. Very enjoyable. — 2 years ago
Terra Noble
Gran Reserva Maule Valley Carmenere 2020
The sour cherry aroma was alluring. But the flavor was off putting. First and last Carmenere. — 3 years ago
Altamura
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Black berry aromas and flavors. Tannins still fairly tight. Poured for a braised short rib dinner. Very good. Glad I have a few more bottles. — 4 months ago
Stryker Sonoma
Estate Alexander Valley Merlot 2010
Still a lot of primary aromas and flavors after 15 years. Tannins have mellowed and integrated into the wine. Bummer that it is my last bottle. — 4 months ago
David & Nadia
Swartland Grenache 2021
2021 vintage poured in February, 2024 in South Africa. Light and bright with filet mignon. Very enjoyable. — 2 years ago
Edward
Enjoyed with a good French dinner. Red berry aroma and flavor. Medium alcohol. Short finish though. Easy drinking wine that works well on a Thursday night. $133. — a day ago