Better Half

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 1999

Will get even better with 5 years of age. Drinking beautifully now. So why wait. — 9 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2008

Lighter body. Fresh, spicy, kirsch, and leather. Better than expected — 10 years ago

Giancarlo liked this

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave

Hermitage Syrah

Darn. Not showing tonight. Dominated by acid and tannin. Fruit just isn't ripe enough to hold up. Did better with food — 11 years ago

Jon MaxwellMichael OchsnerJon Robinson
with Jon, Michael and 1 other
Anthony liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

Love is blind tasting. A much better showing than the 89. Pleasant and smooth. Pleasant for $169 is just not worth the special occasion price. — 11 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay

Really delicious. Even better as it opened up. — 10 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1996

Showing terrific now. Better than last bottle opened 2 years ago. Honeyed richness, good length. Shows class joy would expect from the house. — 10 years ago

Erin RyanNed Gray Creed
with Erin and Ned
Eric, Ira and 2 others liked this
Ned Gray Creed

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I don't get much Yquem in my life. Had some older bottles but this was right in the pocket for my happiness.
9.5

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Getting better with decanting time — 11 years ago

Rob Sternthal
with Rob

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

I love how in Spain you can go to a restaurant order a half bottle of Rioja and a 14 year old wine comes out aged perfectly. This is drinking great right now and can't imagine it's going to get any better. — 10 years ago

Anthony liked this

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2012

I like this wine but wasn't so good with holiday meal PN was better! — 10 years ago

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

The first bottle my wonderful hubby and I shared all those years ago. Great then. Better now. Smooth and slightly tanen with a touch of dryness. — 11 years ago

George M Wood
with George
Lee liked this
Lee White

Lee White

Go Nury and George! Better with time!