Cellar No. 8

L'Ecole No. 41

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, eucalyptus, vanilla, cassis and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 10 days ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1990

From magnum at Acker birthday auction. Incredibly fresh and light colored. No oxidation. Really nice — a month ago

Bob, Paul and 3 others liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Slightly lighter ruby with a wider ruby garnet rim . More reserved and cooler , more elegant , spicier fruits than the Mouton , less plush. Cassis , violet , blackberry , red cherry , roasted red pepper , grafite and oyster shell . Quite detailed and mineral. On the palate this is finer boned and elegant with refreshing acidity , cassis , tobacco , grafite and that briny , sea shell note . Saline and very fine , but also very noticable tannins on the palate , long grafite , tobacco , cassis tinged finish . This comes across as very classic Lafite , with drier , cooler fruit; more introvert than the extrovert Mouton. It doesn’t shout, there is no need , its refinement and pedigree are clear to all. Still young but beginning to show some development, better in 5-10 years and will last well another 10-20 , and being Lafite , perhaps even longer . As an aside this was paired with seared duck breast , port wine sauce and roasted figs , a combination that really worked with the wine , it was just a fantastic combination. — 3 months ago

Jan, Anthony and 13 others liked this

Boundary Breaks Vineyard

No. 239 Finger Lakes Single Vineyard Dry Riesling 2020

Dry & mineral, a bit of grilled pineapple & green apple. The Finger Lakes has a well-deserved reputation for its Riesling. — a month ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
Dave, Doug and 2 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

Medium ruby garnet, quite thin garnet terracotta rim . Quite rich , with ripe red fruits , some tobacco , warm spiciness , cigar box , ripe cassis , sous bois , after a while touch of coffee. On the palate this also shows good roundness with ripe red and dark fruits, cassis , red plum , grafite , touch of earthiness . Balanced acidity and rounded sweet tannin . Quite juicy with a grafite edged finish . Pretty good length. This is at peak now . For now and over the next 5 -8 years. Quite generous and showy , ripe but balanced, a good showing. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Ira and 22 others liked this

Giacomo Borgogno & Figli

No Name Langhe Nebbiolo 2021

Van Gaston gekregen. Heerlijke Nebiolo maar is wrs ook zo’n €40 — 4 months ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Ron R
9.6

Not the best of vintage in Bdx, but the winemaker clearly pulled off some acrobatics here.
Nose displays the usual Cos spice-box signature, along with notes of forest floor, sage and mushrooms. Palate is rich and dense showing no signs of age. Nice mature casis profile links up with brambles and sandalwood. Tannins continue to prop up this outstanding example.
— 6 days ago

Andrew MooreRick K
with Andrew and Rick
Paul, Ted and 18 others liked this

Orin Swift Cellars

8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend 2023

Really drinkable. Smooth, not too complex, but also not overly sweet. — 2 months ago

Sagee, Ray and 2 others liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

Block 8 Pinot Noir

needed a few more years but has great structure — 4 months ago

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection The Inaugural Lot No. 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Are with beef, great flavor - rich and delightful — 4 months ago