Le Vieux Pin

Cuvée Violette Syrah 2010

Phil Gurin

9.1

Truly delicious Okanagan Syrah... Drinkable and delicious — 10 years ago

with Grant

Olivier Rivière

Jequitibá Rioja Viura 2013

Mark Lindzy

9.3

A lovely Rioja blanco, mostly Viura with a touch of Malvasia and Garnacha Blanca. Raised in 25% new French oak 300L/600L barrels over the winter. Very fresh acidity and bright fruit. Perfect with fried pork cheek and pulpo carpaccio. — 11 years ago

with Josefa and Rebecca

Les Chais du Vieux Bourg

Côtes du Jura Poulsard 2010

Paul Courtright

9.5

Danke Ludwig! — 12 years ago

Schrader Cellars

Vieux-Os Old Vine Black Sears Vineyard Zinfandel 2009

Nick Ristoff

9.4

Drank it after my college graduation, best Zinfandel I've ever had — 10 years ago

Vieux Mas des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2003

Anthony Lombardi

9.1

2003- Don't be afraid of the vintage :) 80 Grenache knit beautifully w/ 20 Mourvedre. This was the precursor to VT's "Telegramme" bottling. Dark fruit & pronounced black pepper w/ a secondary savory/umami note. — 10 years ago

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Luke Thompson

I need to drink more Rhone stuff. Starter suggestions?

Anthony Lombardi

Guigal makes well priced wines which show off the various appellations well. St Cosme too. Any Kermit Lynch imports. The Perrin family. In the Northern Rhone, Crozes-Hermitage & St Joseph are good appellations to start with as you can find great wines which are well priced. In the South, Cotes du Rhone & the various villages, Vacqueyras, Lirac, Corbieres, Ventoux. Gigondas will show more structured wines in the South.

Eventually work your way to Cote Rotie, CDP & Hermitage & weep for your wallet. :)

Luke Thompson

Thanks a lot!