Matt Austin 
Copain
Arrowhead Mountain Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2004
Matanzas Creek Winery
Sonoma County Merlot 1978
Matt had this a year ago
That’s about as rare as it gets when it comes to Sonoma. 
Birth year pour on my birthday. I knew that Matanzas was cult stuff back in the day, but I didn’t know what to expect. This had aged remarkably. Still ample fruit and structure with great depth and tertiary development. Drinking at peak and a special pour.
@Matt Austin Happy Birthday!
Clos Ste. Magdeleine
Bel-Arme Cassis Blanc Marsanne 2014
Matt had this 8 months ago
Nalle
Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2001
Very bretty and not very Zin like, but if you told me this was CDP from a traditional producer I’d believe you. — a year ago
Alain Jaume & Fils
Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2016
Matt had this a year ago
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Limerick Lane
Russian River Valley Zinfandel 1991
Matt had this a year ago
Carlisle Winery & Vineyards
Dommen Ranch Grand Noir 2011
Matt had this 8 months ago
Peachy Canyon
Westside Paso Robles Zinfandel 1991
Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA
Dead and gone. — a year ago
Guenoc
Reserve Bella Vista Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1996
Maybe a touch past peak, but still on the plateau. These old Guenocs are hidden gems of classic Napa. — a year ago
We had a couple of Guenoc’s from the mid-90s from Beckstoffer Vineyards at thanksgiving a few years ago that were terrific.
Matt Austin
Owner/Winemaker, Grosgrain Vineyards, Walla Walla, WA
From a 16 acre vineyard in the hills of Bel Air. Probably the most expensive vineyard property in the US. It’s currently owned by Rupert Murdoch, but this is from before his purchase in 2013. This is legit good. Much better than any Malibu wines I’ve had. 13.8 listed alcohol and fairly restrained style. Let’s rip down all of those mansions and plant some grapes! — 8 months ago