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Domaine Vocoret et Fils

La Forêt Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Popped and poured. Glorious Chablis. Fresh, vibrant with accents of ripeness, sea mist, apples, chalk, flint, rocks, citrus. I dare you to find a bottle of white wine for $24 that is as good as this, let alone a Chablis. I feel like Robert Conrad from the Eveready commercials in the 70's with a bottle of Vocoret on my shoulder. Go ahead, knock it off. I dare you! 92pts. — 6 years ago

Double Dog Dare Cellars

California Cabernet Sauvignon

Had to get it again to share. So good for how inexpensive it is — 7 years ago

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

One of these bottles came out to play tonight, and I dare say it gave a Kapcsandy 2003 and a Favia 2009 Cerro Sur a run for its money. Between this wine and the Favia, I'm not sure which one I really liked more. I think they were both WOTN for different reasons. This wine started out with a funk that was a little bit strange right out of the bottle. A little hay and mushroom that had to die off. For the first 30 minutes, the wine was a little muted with regard to fruit. Lots of glycerine on the palate, but increased as it sat in the decanter. The wine eventually had a nice aged and completely ripe blackberry note that was ever present from front to finish. An herbaceous quality crept in and out throughout the entire experience, and finished rather bold for its age. Very impressed with this bottle. I have quite a bit more of the 2001 that I think I'm MORE impressed with, but this one certainly showed well. — 8 years ago

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Mark Flesher

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I was actually surprised myself. The Heitz haters say that Martha's has a lot of Brett... although I have witnessed this a time or two, it is very infrequent. This is drinking very well
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I am not sure who the Heitz haters are but this is an excellent wine. Plus...#RESPECT for still not charging for a 4 or 5 wine tasting at their tasting room in Napa on HWY 29; which often includes their Martha.
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

@David T lots of hate for calling their wine "bretty", used saddle leather, dirty feet, etc etc. I, like most, love their wines and you are spot on with the respect they should get for not charging for a tasting!

Château Gruaud Larose

Larose de Gruaud St. Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

A bold, robust first touch to the lips. This elegant number gets better with a breath of fresh air. I dare you to take a sip in the beginning and hold back (if you can) and then half way through your delicious meal, go back for seconds. You will have a completely new flavor on your hands my friend. — 8 years ago

Burn Cottage

Central Otago Pinot Noir 2013

One of my NZ favs. So much in a bottle. Bright, yet complex earth, great fruit and structure. Length is perfect. So enjoyable. Drunk over 2 nights and dare I say, got better. — 8 years ago

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Viader

Dare Napa Valley Malbec 2014

All Malbecs should aspire to this... — 9 years ago

La Rioja Alta

Viña Alberdi Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2012

Like a hit song I’ve heard over & over again, not sure I know what this tastes like anymore-but it is delicious. Give it air to fill out the tomato soup notes (actually a good tomato soup). Double dare on finding a better & more consistent value under 18$. — 6 years ago

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Domaine Bizot

Clos du Roy Marsannay Pinot Noir

This started off as unassuming and maybe slightly reticent. After 1-2 hours, the nose gave away incense, which is an aromatic quality I adore from Bizot. Dare say the nose beat out the Roumier, Rousseau, and Leroy that night. Not saying this producer is clearly better, just this instance. — 6 years ago

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Château Haut-Segottes

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

This is awesome! Cab Franc, Merlot and Cab. Pop and pour. Smooth, balanced and I dare you to drink just one. This is like potato chips. Basically the wine you would make for yourself. I need a case. SS — 8 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Dare I say we went back to Seasons 52 for another round of $10/glass Caymus? Yes...we did, and it won't be the last round, I can tell you that. — 8 years ago

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Riesling 2015

Wow. Pale golden color with mild grapes on the nose. Mouth is sweet with hints of citrus and dare I say apple?! Wow — 8 years ago

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Le Clos du Caillou / Domaine du Caillou

Les Safres Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2014

Relatively light for a Chateauneuf, but so tasty. Light spicey flavour profile. Refreshing and, dare I say, burgundian. Prefer the Rhone 14s hugely over the 13s! — 8 years ago

Sempre Vive

Napa Valley Old Vine Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Absolutely love this! Pop and pour smooth. Nose of s'mores. Flavors in the mouth: sweet tannins, blueberry and blackberry pie, with sweet (American?) oak on the finish. I dare you to just drink 1 bottle! — 9 years ago

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Corison

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Do I dare claim the peak day (08), month (12) and year (2018) of this extraordinary 2000! Simply sublime. Round and full of fruit with complementing tannins that make you keep coming back. Hats off to you Madam Corison. Befitting a 70th celebratory birthday; elegant and noble in its maturity. — 6 years ago

American Pioneer Wine Growers

Virginia Dare American Chardonnay

M B
9.5

Excellent...very smooth Chardonnay. 2014 bottle. — 7 years ago

Realm Cellars

Beckstoffer Dr. Crane Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

12’ Realm Beckstoffer Dr Crane. Color- Inky dark purple. This wine jumps out of the glass ( Holy S%#t ) Blueberry pie, blackberries, smokiness, dare I say a bit of earthiness to it. Sexy,complexed & incredibly delicious. WOW! Drinking now with 15 great years in it. — 7 years ago

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@Ron R @Chris Parrino Can’t miss wine.
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Well, this settles it. Gotta grab a bottle of this in a few weeks!

Domaine François Carillon

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2014

Bourgogne Blanc, but don't you dare call it "basique". Serious over performer. — 8 years ago

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Double Dog Dare Cellars

White Zinfandel

Lizz V
9.6

Great sweet wine on hot days! — 8 years ago

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2013

Mag. Simply THE Thanksgiving wine. Dare you to find a better one. Ok, maybe the 2014 — 8 years ago

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Really beautiful 13 from JF.

Bagg Dare Wine Co.

Poor Limp Richard's Peculiar Blend No. 138 Finger Lakes White Blend

Sweet and smooth, but not overly sweet either. — 9 years ago

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