Quick funny story:
Christine & I are LUCKY to have Kelly work in our office but we are BLESSED to be able to consider her and Darryl as dear friends.
We recommended to Kelly, prior to her going on vacation in Charleston SC, that they should stop by the Belmont hotel. They have a bar and restaurant that is 2nd to none in that area. Christine & I LOVE it!!!! Kelly sent me a quick text to say “hey, we’re at the Belmont! And about to have dinner!”
Being the goof ball that I am..... .....I called the Somm and said “I don’t care what they ordered, bring them a Shafer Hillside Select with some age on it!!!”. 10 minutes later he was decanting a 2003 Hillside Select table side! I love that hotel! Incredible service, incredible food and always a phenomenal experience! The only thing better are-our friends that are there right now!!!!
I didn’t Have a drop of this wine but I am scoring it a 10 based on experience alone!! It must have been “Badass in a Glass” as I always say!
I’ll let Kelly and Darryl fill in the official tasting notes!
by the way Kelly: don’t love SC tooooooo much, Christine & I can’t operate that place without you! See you next week! 👍👏👏👏👏👍
— 7 years ago
So good aerated- alone or w food — 8 years ago
Very drinkable. Alone or with food. Pretty full bodied for such a good value. — 9 years ago
Super tannic but still light, with plum and prune tones. Takes a minute to open up. Complex flavor while still light enough to pair with grilled fish. I could drink it alone or with food. — 9 years ago
A strong wine but smoothy and a literaturii bit fruty ...it is good alone! — 7 years ago
Really subtle, delicious — 7 years ago
So rich. Delicious with food or alone. — 8 years ago
Wonderful full flavored Merlot. Very nice with dinner or alone. — 9 years ago
Absolutely wonderful- rich and deep. Good for drinking alone or paired! — 9 years ago
Hands down one of my go to wines for drinking alone or pairing with food. — 9 years ago
Big nose, fruity, mild acidic...great alone or with food!! — 7 years ago
Great kickoff to beach vacation. Grilled red snapper with tropical fruit salsa. Great stand alone as an aperitif or with fresh fruit, salad course or a simple fish preparation (basil, garlic, olive oil). Verges on tropical & citrus but also green apple and mineral finish. — 7 years ago
Von’s. $9. Great stand alone — 8 years ago
Great alone or paired with red sauce. Also enjoyed with chocolate or cheese plate. Doesn't taste like a $20 bottle — 8 years ago
Very sweet. Very light. Easy stand alone — 9 years ago
B Anastasi
Terrific stand alone Barbera. Lightly sweet, smooth finish. — 7 years ago