Charles Cimicky

Reserve Barossa Valley Shiraz 1998

9.3

We paired this with country ribs drenched in a smoky BBQ sauce. And while I've never made ribs nor tasted this wine, all I can say is...I was transported to scenes From House of Cards, where Kevin Spacey plays the excellent, if slightly sociopathic character of Frank Underwood, Democratic Majority Whip. This wine is brazen, ballsy and complex, with notes of eucalyptus, smoke, preserved meat, asphalt, ox blood, grit and conspiracy. Rich, brooding and as well-developed as a riveting story, the Cimicky will suck you in. — 11 years ago

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Franck Gestin

Thanks for the great description !

Christine Havens

Franck, thanks, I try!

Ramey Wine Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Craig Roemer

Producer/consultant of sparkling wines for Sea Smoke Cellars, Merry Edwards Wines, Goldeneye Winery, Rhys Vineyards, and Infinite Monkey Theroem Wines, Operational Director Prim Family Vineyard, Proprietor C R Wines.

Great pairing with popcorn and conspiracy #scandal. — 12 years ago

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Alexandra O'Gorman

Thanks for the great review Craig of our '05 Napa Valley Cab. I bet it was delicious. Congratulations on having so much patience to wait on opening it!

Craig Roemer

Well worth the wait...