A. Zirnhelt

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

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

Dave and Jay 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. — 19 hours ago

Jay, Bob and 4 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. — 19 hours ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Plush and red cherry. Floral notes and a hint of pepper. Great stuff. — 19 days ago

BOT Matt LichtenbergPaul Woolls
with BOT, Matt and 1 other
Shay, Jay and 8 others 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. — 15 days ago

Lyle, Peter 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 — 3 days ago

Iwan, Pooneet and 4 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Early to open this, but blossomed after a good decant. From 375ml. — 3 days ago

Tom 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.  — a day ago

Ely, Lyle and 12 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. — 3 days ago

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 — 18 days ago

David McNallyMatt LichtenbergBex Green
with David, Matt and 1 other
David, Billy and 14 others liked this