Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

By chance, sports commentator Jim Nantz and wine industry entrepreneur Peter Deutsch were together at a restaurant in Greenwich, CT, each having dinner with friends, things developed and The Calling was born. Dark Ruby with aromas of nice ripe berry fruits with earthy herb spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry fruit with candied apple spice and earthy notes. Good balance with fine tannins more time would benefit. Lingering finish ending with earthy spice notes. — 6 years ago

Sergio Gamiz

9.6

Wow, what a wine- what a nose. Having the chance to drink a bottle of your same age, priceless! — 7 years ago

Roy Goble

9.1

Wasn't happy with this last night, but this second bottle is definitely more Caymus-like. Glad I gave the vintage a second chance. — 7 years ago

Joe Kaiser

9.3

Had a chance to decant this 09 for hour in restaurant, still very young, however after hour decant started showing the lovely long legged lady with the long black dress in black pearls! Pure subduction ! — 8 years ago

Bonnie Chu

9.6

Watermelon! — 8 years ago

Kim Stanbro

9.2

Took a chance at this 3 liter buying it never tasted at auction. Shared with my Sunday night crew and it was perfectly aged and went down so easy. Gone in an hour. — 8 years ago

Justin B

8.9

Fruit but not too much of a bite. Tasty. — 8 years ago

Mike Huck

9.5

Had a chance to try this 1964 vintage, was velvet on the palate. Now I just need to try the four other first growths to compare... — 9 years ago

John T

9.6

If you ever get a chance buy this bottle if less than $25 — 9 years ago

Kapyrick Wine

10

Delicious...Super,..SuperTuscan! Soft plum, white pepper, cedar bouquet. Rich, smooth deep black currant, tar. Slight talcy finish. Full bodied and pleasant long finish. — 9 years ago

Jim Wood

9.5

Light body, very notable fruits without the residual sugar. — 10 years ago

Momo Sa

9.2

Bought with anniversary gift from mom, drank with homemade pasta/hot sausage/eggplant/roast garden tomato yummy dinner :-)
Good but a little on the thin side for my taste, mike loved it.
On sale for $24 (usual price $40). — 7 years ago

with Mike

Matthew Beckman

9.1

A delicious rose that didn't stand a chance on the patio overlooking downtown Ojai on a warm day. More shall perish this weekend. — 7 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

This is one of the Single Block Cuvees from Two Paddocks owned by actor and raconteur, Sam Neill. Sam is an engaging and very funny guy - could have done Stand Up! From the Program and Bio - "Producers and Purveyors of Pinot to Gentry and Ratbags since 1993."
This wine was 50% whole bunch as with all 3 Cuvées offered. Textbook Otago Pinot with wild Thyme nose, cherry and luscious silky mouthfeel with fine tannin structure. — 7 years ago

Ted

9.2

Earth, leather, coffee, not much fruit and very rich in color. I took a chance and opened a bottle early. At least it's Friday. — 8 years ago

Michael Mallon

9.0

This was a winner. Black cherries and red fruit shine forth once the tannins have had a chance to mellow out. Chocolate, herbs and earth throughout. Well structured. — 8 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

9.5

Terrific! Gobs of fruit and layers of pure joy. Sorry they don't make it anymore. — 8 years ago

Michael Horkay

9.5

Absolutely glorious Pinot Noir. Scorched earth mushrooms. Yummy. The toasted heads of the oak still noticeable 23 years later. An amazing effort most people will never get a chance to taste. — 9 years ago

Hillay

9.8

Loved learning about the role hummingbirds play in the development of this wine's grapes. — 9 years ago

Nick Wolfe

8.9

This is the 2007. Lovely vanilla on then nose along with red and black fruits, cedar, and nutmeg. Palate is rich with a lovely velvetyness after its had a chance to breathe for a bit. There's a touch of licorice and plum on the palate too. Pleasant medium finish. — 9 years ago

Brendan Leary

9.6

This was great, an offering from Jeremy Nickel, great fruit, enough tannin and the % did not overwhelm, given a chance I will buy more — 10 years ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.7

Proof that you need to give 04 another chance 🔥 — 7 years ago

with Kit

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9.1

I think it's hard to find a Chardonnay like this in the world so I stashed a bottle. It has the butterscotch fermentation element on the nose that says "California" which I love in steady doses. And it has the live, cold and ripe citrus acid element and that I find in Chablis. On top of that it's not very buttery, it has subtle minerality, stroke of vanilla.. there's a chance you drink this wine at the right day and time and can think it's a perfect 10 Chardonnay isn't in my wheelhouse of loves but this is an exception. For me tonight it's just missing... Peaches🍑 — 7 years ago

Frank Kuo

9.2

Color of dark hazy purple. Nose of ample dark fruits with waves of ripe cherries, sugar plums, a bit herbs, a bit anise, slightly black tea. Taste of thick mouthfeel of sugar plum, black tea, black pepper, dense and silky, medium firm tannins, really tasty. Aftertaste of lingering sweetness, black tea, right to the point, no edge and really mellow. Enjoy it, or stock them up if you have the chance. — 7 years ago

Aloke Mukherjee

9.3

Very nice. Highly recommend this one. — 8 years ago

James Matthews

8.9

Better than I expected! Currants! — 8 years ago

David Langstaff

9.2

Plummy and full. Fruit balanced well by tannic structure. Better after a few hours open when tannins had a chance to recede. — 8 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.5

Wow: a fantastic beer. Never seen the Grand Cru version of Abbaye de Saint Bon Chien, but it's awesome. Can't quite describe it, but it's a terrific balance across carbonation, sourness, and flavor. Yes, I realize this is a horrible tasting note, so let me put it this way: if you have a chance to drink this, don't think about it, just order it! — 9 years ago

with Vanessa

Steve Van Dyke

9.7

2005 Second Chance did not disappoint. — 9 years ago

Mark Little

9.6

Lucky to have a chance to meet and work with Philipe and Cherie Melka and Sylvie the other day. Enjoyed this wine with hangar steak and onions, mushrooms, and broccoli with garlic. Now the wine. Nose has cocoa, black cherry, tobacco, and hints of orange rind and green bell pepper. The palate confirms the nose with a cherry and dark spice. Green tannins support the fruit without being offensive. Actually, a comfort from some of the fruit bombs in Napa Valley. Most enjoyable with a long finish of dark spice, chocolate, and a hint of green pepper. #melkawines — 10 years ago