A. Chotard

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

06.13.25
Don steps out this week with the 2013.
Of the earth.
— 13 days ago

Dave and Jay liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of 90 minutes. The 2004 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart mixed fruit: Blackberries, black cherry, dill, olives, leather, toasted coconut, some vanilla, dried green herbs and fine warm spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is in a very lovely place. Drink now through 2044.  — 4 days ago

Ely, Lyle and 14 others liked this

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2012

This is spectacular. That roughness that is characteristic of Rioja is prominent but exists alongside a beautifully dry, luscious dark cherry 🍒 and oak flavour. And even with all its complexity, it’s a nice sipper too. — 4 days ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
Doug and Ron liked this

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2022

Popped and poured from magnum; enjoyed over the course of a couple hours. The 2022 pours a deep ruby/purple with a transparent core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and tart red and dark fruits: Bing cherry, pomegranate, licorice, dried green herbs and rocky minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. A young Côte du Py, especially in this format. Drink now with patience and through 2042. — 18 days ago

Lyle, Peter and 11 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2006

Has a little brown toast note that is distinctive. Overall very nice and worthy of a graduation celebration. — 6 days ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2014

JKT
9.2

As good as a Morgan can get? Frances, lift, complexity, Gamay fruits. — 3 days ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

2008: a very bright young feeling champagne at 17yrs of age. A resolute acidity carries the brioche and white fruits along! I am unapologetic about my fervor for Dom. — 2 days ago

Scott@Mister, Joel and 3 others liked this

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

2005: this wine is still a baby with bright red fruit predominating the nose! Really silky and fine. — 4 days ago

Jay, Bob and 9 others liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1984

Lyle Fass
9.2

Nose is mature with altoids, mushroom decay, meat, maderized a bit, palate is round, ripe and drying. It’s nice, but seen better days — 6 days ago

Iwan, Pooneet and 4 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2008

Beautiful fruit. Lemon and steel and a hint of red fruit. Amazing stuff and finally ready — 21 days ago

David McNallyMatt LichtenbergBex Green
with David, Matt and 1 other
David, Billy and 15 others liked this