romo

8.9

I really don’t care. Do u? — 7 years ago

Peg Hanssen

9.8

Preparing for our adventure to Portugal Surdyks’ Recommendation:
(Douro) Portugal is a prolific wine country, best known for its sweet dessert wine - Port. World famous in its many styles, Port is sweet and fortified, prized for its rich flavors and lush texture. Portugal also has fabulous dry red wine. Dow’s “Vale do Bomfim” is made with the same grapes and sourced from the same historic Douro Valley that produces Dow’s great Ports. Portugal’s indigenous grapes – Tinta Barroca, Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cão – are names that should pique your interest and draw you to this imported discovery. Picked by hand and manually sorted with great care, the grapes are fermented in small vats. The resulting wine has complexity and style. Portugal’s Douro Valley has consistently good climate and growing conditions almost every year. The flavors are dynamic and the tannic structure is soft and silky. This is a really good wine for all occasions, with an affordable price and value.
$8.49 Spring 2017 ($14.49) — 8 years ago

Tyson Frantz

9.0

So big, so round, so juicy. Dark chocolate, dried red fruit. I don't care that it's Apothic... it's effing delicious. — 9 years ago

with Erica

Felipe Ferreiro

Sommelier/Wine Director Restaurante Las Rias Bajas

8.9

Oro pajizo, en nariz potencia media, mango, melocotón y notas florales. En boca agradable, goloso y buen final. — 9 years ago

Bernardo Llaguno G.

9.5

This is one of the best wines in the world. It is made with such care that it becomes art. No words for this wine. Only drink it in very special occasions. — 10 years ago

Kathryn St.Laurent

9.6

I usually don't care for rosé, this was quite nice. Dry, little hints of fruits and flowers — 10 years ago

Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

9.0

It's a type of wine that I don't care for, but it is a well made type of wine that I don't care for. So, if you like smokey, almost BBQ like flavors, this is for you. Hello Troublemaker drinkers! — 10 years ago

Ryan Knight

9.4

A didn’t care for it as much though. — 7 years ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.4

Champagne Paul Bara, Bouzy – Special Club Grand Cru, Reims, 2005

Overview
A standout grower Champagne from Bouzy, carrying the prestige of the Special Club designation and the depth of a Grand Cru. Crafted with meticulous care, this cuvée rested over 36 months on the lees before disgorgement, bringing a richness and complexity worthy of the vintage.

Aromas & Flavors
The nose is expressive with layers of baked brioche, toasted hazelnut, and almond cream, underpinned by ripe orchard fruits and subtle citrus zest. On the palate, it delivers a beautifully yeasty core, with flavors of apple tart, quince, lemon curd, and a touch of honey. Mineral edges and a faint chalky salinity keep the richness in perfect check.

Mouthfeel
Elegant yet powerful. The mousse is fine and persistent, coating the palate with creamy texture while the acidity provides both lift and tension. The lees aging shows in the roundness and savory depth, giving a long and polished finish.

Food Pairing
Perfect with seared scallops, lobster in beurre blanc, or a simple truffle risotto. Its balance of richness and freshness also makes it a stunning partner for aged Comté or Parmigiano-Reggiano.

Verdict
An impressive expression of both terroir and time in cellar. Champagne Paul Bara’s Special Club 2005 shows off why Grand Cru Bouzy fruit, combined with extended lees aging, creates a Champagne of immense character and grace. A bottle that commands attention at the table, while rewarding patience and appreciation. Cheers! — 8 years ago

B

10

1994 Artadi Grandes Anadas Reserva Tempranillo. Dinner at Tap during staycation. K couldn't remember where or how he had gotten this, but thought it was worth a try. Drank after the '08 Flowers PN and what a contrast. This wine was big, chewy and funky- not barnyard, but earth, mushrooms, musty moss. A predictably loved this wine. We really enjoyed it and thought that it drank great, but could hold a while longer. — 9 years ago

M Fors

10

This is my sister in laws rating. Don't much care for it myself, but she's an alcoholic. :) — 10 years ago

Theresa Freeman

9.3

Don't usually care for moscato but this is good. — 10 years ago

E R Buse

9.0

Normally I don't care for red wine, but this is smooth enough that I really enjoy it. — 10 years ago

David Walser

9.0

Not my favorite Melaka product but comes with the care package. — 8 years ago

Dan Pugh

8.9

Nice Chardonnay; buttery and rich with well blended fruit. Very pleasant to sip. A tiny bit oily in the nose, and very slightly acidic at the finish, but the overall effect is very nice. Maureen says, "good, but it has s slightly sour aftertaste that I don't care for." — 9 years ago

John J

9.0

Spanish blend of syrah-garnacha-cab, balanced fruit and persistent tannins into day 2 of tasting. Best with an hour of opening. — 9 years ago

Alexandra Clint

9.8

Jet planes, islands, tigers on a gold leash-- we don't care... — 9 years ago

with Anthony

Sergey Mlynchik

9.3

Surprisingly rich and pleasant taste.
Awesome. — 10 years ago

Beth Myers

9.0

Loved the 2013 bottle I received as a gift. Don't taste too many Cabernet's that I care for but this has a smooth not tart flavor. If you like blends you will enjoy this. — 10 years ago

Christine Havens

8.9

If my research is correct, the 2007 vintage of Phélan Ségur is pre-consultation with Michel Rolland. Parker routinely scored these wines in the mid-to-lower 80s, clearly he didn't care for them. The 2007 is old-school Saint-Estèphe, with brooding aromas of coffee grounds, black currents, barnyard funk and freshly overturned soil. Fine tannins on the attack, tinged with cedar, and smartly capped off with dried herbs and minerals. For its price, I found it to be enjoyable. — 10 years ago