Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

9.2

Heavy bottle stink on pop, then decant. Couldn't really touch this for about 2.5-3 hours until the nose collected itself. Well tanned leather, moist soil and ripe cherry notes eventually evident in the nose. Mineral cherry on the palate, the bottle was really starting to sing at about 4 hours, then it was gone. Really love the Cos d' in all vintages! — 8 years ago

Shawn, Shay and 23 others liked this

Severn G

Yes, my buddy and I are seeking an '85... He'd had good experiences what that particular bottle in the past.

Shay A

@David T @Severn Goodwin : I’m always on the hunt for ‘88s. Only had one Cos before (early 2000 vintages) so my experience is limited, but it was very good.

Severn G

@Shay A This was a great bottle, but if I could land a '67 again, if buy it in a second. I'll keep a lookout for '88 also. Thanks.

Hanzell Vineyards

Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2009

speedy duncan

8.9

All about food pair and D Links grilled shrimp with braised collards and grits nailed it not too much california but good ripe fruit a little oak and malo — 9 years ago

Anthony, Matt and 2 others liked this

Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

1999 Screaming Eagle. Wolf w J&L B and J&J D. Such a treat. Drank this first of the reds and it was spectacular. Massive and still young, as to be expected, but still so balanced and with that wonderful mouth-coating velvety texture. Huge oak, vanilla, spice, and some acidity as well. Really complex and hard to distinguish all the different things going on. We all really, really enjoyed this wine and it was drinking wonderfully despite its youth. Thumbs up. — 9 years ago

John, Leo and 1 other liked this

John D. Taylor

Velvet Falernum Liqueur

Matt Sterr

9.0

Prominent clove and cinnamon. Sweet and delicious. — 10 years ago

Château Sociando-Mallet

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

Andre Lopez

9.2

Friggin' d luscious. Tasted blind and thought it was Napa. 2003 Bordeaux makes sense based on the ripeness levels. — 11 years ago

Philipponnat

Réserve Rosée Brut Champagne Blend

Kevin Yen

9.7

2014/3/14@B+D wine experience Shanghai — 12 years ago

Emmanuel Rouget

Cros Parantoux Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2008

Fredybeans

9.5

Noire
Nez d orange sanguine et de fruit rouge
Bouche ample sur le fruit avec un milieu et une finale minérale longue et fraîche un concentré de pinot noir sans bois et frais
Terroir de grand crus — 8 years ago

with picolator, El and 1 other

Riddley and Serge liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

Rob Brobst III

9.8

Holy tall green giants Batman! This is the real reason I drink wine. @Bill Bender @Warren Sapp @Neal Schaffer @Vanessa D @Eric Shanks @Jim Trobaugh @David L @Eric LaMasters @Paul T @Jade Moore @Doug Davidson @Ron R @Connor McMahon @TheSkip — 9 years ago

Eric, Paul and 14 others liked this

Bill Bender

Insignia is as consistent as they come. I have some good Phelps stories when we all get together. I had a friend with a key to the barrel room.

Hugh O'Riordan

Wow, the mind boggles!!

Jim Trobaugh

Billy, you called the ball!

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1991

Magnum 2001 Dominus Estate. D fam dinner at Tap. Spectacular and loved by all. The super green veg notes had mellowed and rounded out. Nice balance of earth, soil, and dark, sour fruit, tho to a much smaller degree. Such a great treat. — 9 years ago

Laphroaig

10 Years Old Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Elaine

9.8

It's Christmas!!! :D

One of my favorites! Great intro to peaty whiskeys! — 10 years ago

Trixie and Kelsey liked this

Plumpjack

Estate Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Cameron Myhrvold

9.2

2002 Plumpjack Cab
Nice napa cab from oakville. A crowd pleaser. Lots of fruit still a d good length. — 10 years ago

Steve liked this

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Sam Ocampo

9.8

With Dr. Coon at R&D Kitchen, Yountville — 12 years ago

Chris liked this

Philipponnat

Royale Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Kevin Yen

9.7

2014/3/14@B+D wine experience Shanghai — 12 years ago

Montevertine

Le Pergole Torte Sangiovese 2009

Fredybeans

9.3

Robe noire
Nez animal au debut
Puis arrive des notes de cerises noires et de cendre
Bouche assez ferme au debut maigres une belle finesse.
Le vin apres 24 h d aeration s ouvre et la texture devient plus suave et les arômes plus francs
Beau vin qui semble se refermer par rapport à ma dernière dégustation il y a un an
— 8 years ago

Riddley liked this

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Alicia Cypress

9.6

Good g-d this was gorgeous! No green peppers. Just herbaceous fruit with dashes of lavender and number two pencils sprinkled throughout. Thank you, Theresa! — 8 years ago

with Art, Berg and 1 other

Theresa, Keith and 18 others liked this

Max Kelly

I've had it twice and completely agree - such a compelling wine.

Theresa Johnson

So glad to be able to share it with you guys! It showed really well. Left an impression on me for sure.

Vilmart & Cie

Grand Cellier d'Or 1er Cru Brut Champagne Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Christine Havens

9.3

Vilmart is one of my favorite producers and this bottle, a favorite memory, from a profoundly enjoyable luncheon at Hôtel Restaurant Les Avisés, owned by Anselme Selosse and his wife. Everything about that day was perfect, including the wine. The 2010 Cuvée Grand Cellier d' Or Brut is a sunbeam in a glass, with bubbles like seed pearls embroidered on golden-threaded brocade. Transporting aromas of lemon pudding, dewy pear, white flowers, honeycomb and dried mint lead into a wine that is as poised as it is precise. It crescendos on a spicy note that gradually subsides to a clean, lilting finish. — 9 years ago

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Romano Dal Forno

Amarone della Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2003

Hermes Ortiz

9.6

2003 Romano Dal Forno
Amarone
"Monte Lodoletta"
Cellore D' Illassi, Verona, Veneto, Italy
Corvina, Rondinella, Molinara grapes
Mature and ready to drink, yet with potential for another 5 years of aging in Bottle
Rich and Full-bodied
Powerful and distinct
Extraordinarily long Finish
Paired with Fresh Tartufi Bianchi (White Truffles) from Alba
— 10 years ago