David James

Michael David Winery

Inkblot Lodi Cabernet Franc 2022

2/2026. Good fruit and finish. Medium boldness. Very good for the price point. — 4 months ago

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David Arthur

Meritaggio Napa Valley Super Tuscan Blend 2000

JKT
9.1

Very nice balanced well aged complex blend. — 6 months ago

Tobin James

Dusi Vineyard Zinfandel 2017

Fruit forward and jammy with light tannins — 4 years ago

David Léclapart

L'Amateur Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Chardonnay

This is LV14. No dosage. A year and a half since my last btl, roughly. On the nose: melon, with creme fraiche, basil, meyer lemon, meyer lemon zest. Not sure I would believe BdB blind. Color suggests skin contact...almost soft peach. On the palate: aggressive mousse at first...maybe needed a decant. Lovely acidity, lime, bitter citrus, a touch short, and very juicy on the dense and tangy finish. A stunner. — 5 years ago

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Michael David Winery (Michael & David Phillips)

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah

Dark and fruity from my favourite region. We don’t get many varieties from MD Winery in Canada and this one tops what we get. Fruit forward and a solid finish. Will be adding a case or two to my cellar. Yup. It has legs and it worth the buy. — 5 years ago

David Bruce

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2016

This is the 2016 vintage, purchased on sale for $25.99 , usually $32.99. just delicious! — 7 years ago

Michael David Winery

Earthquake Lodi Cabernet Sauvignon

This is what new world should be. Pepper fruit oak. — 3 months ago

Michael David Winery (Michael & David Phillips)

Zinfandel 2022

This is enjoyable in a massive CA overripe wine style! There’s a good amount of all the peppers, bell, jalapeños, white, cracked black, huge amount of purple/black fruit. Jan. Vanilla and some woodsy notes. I’d drink again. — 9 months ago

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Michael David Winery

Inkblot Lodi Petit Verdot

So big and bold but fruity nonetheless. Loved it with a steak. — 2 years ago

Michael David Winery

Lust Lodi Zinfandel 2016

Beautiful Zin all around. I find it a bit earthy but absolutely stunning. Wow, when I think “Zin” this is the taste, and I got it on sale for only $35! It’s pairing perfectly with my spicy Chinese food dinner. I’m imagining about 10 other dishes this will pair wonderfully with as well. — 5 years ago

Michael David Winery (Michael & David Phillips)

Symphony

An old standard in our household. Velvety smooth, rich juicy berries. Glad we can purchase Freakshow even at Costco in TX and have a solid, boozy Cab at the ready. — 5 years ago

Tim Schroeder
with Tim

Dom Pérignon

Limited Edition David Lynch Cuvée Brut Champagne

Crisp. Delish — 7 years ago

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Michael David Winery

Freakshow Lodi Red Blend 2020

The 2020 vintage of Michael David Freak Show is a blend for everyday drinking. A blend of Syrah (appx 54%), Petite Sirah (appx 42%) and Souzao (appx 4%), it is a balanced, fruit-forward red wine with notes of dark berries and plum. Although it does not provide the complexity and tannic structure of a Napa or Sonoma Cabernet, neither does it come with the same price tag.

I recommend this wine, but just find the circus-themed bottle label a little freaky.
— 4 months ago

James Cole

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Somm David T
9.7

This wine is in a perfect place. 2008 is not as regarded as 2007, but this 2008 made by Charles Hendricks is saying differently & absolutely one of his very best. I would say, James & Coleen made a mistake in letting him get away.

It is sort of a Mother Mary of God wine. Not to be religious, just the phrase fits.

Our eyes & ears perk up when we hear Napa names like; Harlan, Scarecrow, Hundred Acre, Bond & Colgin. I’d like to put this in blind and watch the shock & awe in everyone eyes when the wines were revealed.

The palate entry is perfect in every way. It is rich, lush, extremely balanced with well rounded, velvety M+ tannins. The core is dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, both plums, black cherries, baked strawberries framed in raspberry edges. Some of the most amazing, dark spices with palate heat, melted, dark chocolate to pudding, black licorice to anise, mocha, malt balls, caramel, mid baking spices; clove, nutmeg, cinnamon stick, vanillin, fresh & used tobacco, leathery, graphite, crushed rocks & limestone, sage brush, slightly, candied, dark & withering flowers set in understated violet’s & lavender, warm, summer, rainfall acidity, balance for days, excellent structure/tension with elegance and smart polish that lasts minutes and settles on beautiful spices.

This wine is at its precipice and will hold a few more years with good drinking for 8-10 years.
— 8 months ago

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David Marcel

Pipeño Aupa Maipo Valley Pais Cariñan 2021

Light and dry but funky, almost yeasty tannins mixed with berries. Distinct old vine Chilean varietals that I would like to see more of. — 4 years ago

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Jean-Marc Burgaud

James Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2017

Exceptional. Top 5 across all Bojo and tops of a great lineup from Burgaud. — 5 years ago

Tobin James

Fat Boy Paso Robles Zinfandel 2017

Just will say that it is near perfect with a peppery steak. — 6 years ago