Dom Rafael

Dom Pérignon

Metamorphosis by Iris Van Herpen Champagne Blend 2004

Really singing tonight - better than the 2006. Bubbles are definitely slightly pronounced at first but this has real depth and beauty to it. — 4 years ago

Severn, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Bodegas Rafael Palacios

Louro Valdeorras Godello

A nice memory of Galicia, well balanced, fruity and estiva. — 5 years ago

Dom Caudron

Prédiction Champagne Blend

Fine bulle , vineux . Offert par Didier et Béatrice — 5 years ago

Domaine Georg Rafael

Père & Fils Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Happy to have my buddy’s wines on the list again — 6 years ago

P, Ron and 1 other liked this

Collard-Picard

Cuvée Dom. Picard Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne

Usually not a Blanc dblanc person but this is very nice — 7 years ago

Dom Pérignon

P3 Champagne 1988

Charlie Abbott
9.1

My oldest champers to date. Honeyed nougat, mushroom, dried apple, but big, frothy bubbles that threw me off — 8 years ago

Joe and Lee liked this

Rafael et Fils

Oak Knoll Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Nice, light fruit. Very sweet cherry. — 10 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Luminous Collection Cuvée Brut Champagne

Big guns. Go big. — 10 years ago

Paul liked this

Quinta do Carmo

Dom Martinho Vinho Regional Alentejano Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

Trying to drink from different regions and try grapes I have not tried. This was fantastic — 11 years ago

Bodega del Abad

Abad Dom Bueno Bierzo Señorio de Valcarcel DO Mencia 2011

Tasty and affordable in the new Mencía style. Dark berry and vanilla on the nose, blackberry jam through and through on the palate. Finishes like satin. Great value to pair with red meat off the grill or hearty game. — 12 years ago

Du Cropio (Giuseppe Ippolito)

Dom Giuvà Du Cropio Cirò Rosso Classico Superiore Gaglioppo

Starts right off with black cherries, apricots, and currants. The acidity builds layered with smoke, anise, and fig. There is yet a sweet undertone with a thicker feel throughout a dry finish. — 10 months ago

Robert Indik
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Andrew liked this

Dom Pérignon

Oenothèque Millésimé Brut Champagne Blend 2010

Happy birthday to me in lockdown bubbles — 4 years ago

Simon N
with Simon

Honig

Rafael Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Kat b
9.0

Awesome. First bottle in Burlingame. Opened with an amazing filet and homemade sause. Doyanneven liked it. — 5 years ago

Valentin Bianchi

Mendoza Malbec

Full, smooth & fruity — 6 years ago

Herdade do Mouchão

Dom Rafael Vinho Regional Alentejano Red Blend 2014

Arrogonez, Trincadeira, and Alicante bouschet blend. Another wild yeast wine.

Quite nice.
— 6 years ago

Quinta da Raza

Dom Diogo Vinho Verde Rosado Padeiro

Yum, summer wine. Tasty rose — 7 years ago

Valentin Bianchi

Enzo Bianchi San Rafael Red Blend 2010

Inky with stewed fruit, chocolate and leather. Silky tannins and a delicious cab from the land of Malbecistan. — 10 years ago

Bodegas Rafael Palacios

Sábrego Valdeorras Godello

Does an amazing job of walking the tightrope of new/old world, fleshy fruit (pear, quince, pomelo), with just enough acid to keep it in balanced. A bit of nutty bitterness at the finish-- what it needed..,. — 10 years ago

Valentin Bianchi

Particular Malbec 2010

Very nice and intense Malbec — 11 years ago

Valentin Bianchi

Famiglia Bianchi Malbec 2019

Let’s qualify this statement by saying that I’m not a wine connoisseur. That said, I really enjoyed this wine. Not overly sweet and smooth.. — 3 years ago

Bodegas Rafael Palacios

As Sortes Val do Bibei Valdeorras Godello

Haven’t had this in years and missed it like crazy — 4 years ago

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 1990

Medium gold with more active bubbles than the 90 Dom next to it. More intense and complex nose. Notes of stones, citrus, some mushroom, toasted nuts and a little old ripe apple. Nice richness and mousse in the mouth, with a solid line of acidity to deliver a balanced overall impression. With air this became more creamy and enjoyable. Great stuff, paired well against tuna tartare and some other appetizers. (Bday 2 of 13) — 5 years ago

Shay, Alex and 19 others liked this

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Somm David T
9.2

Four day weekend. Gotta get it off to a good start. Been awhile since we had our 375ml of Ruinart.

The nose shows, ripe, slightly candied; black cherries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals.

The palate is full & touch gummy/candied. Fruits are well extracted, deep, ruby; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Ghostly, not quite fruit brandy or fruit liqueur character, sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, not quite medium, white spice with hints of palate heat, grainy, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals. The acidity lively and crisp. The round, well balanced & polish finish is always consistently satisfying and lingers for minutes.

Photos of; the House of Ruinart, Dom Thierry Ruinart, nicely light caves and rolling, hillside, Grand Cru Vineyard.

Not quite sure where “D” gets $83 when you can buy this all day at just under $65.
— 5 years ago

Ryan, P and 31 others liked this

Bodegas Rafael Palacios

Bolo Valdeorras Godello 2013

This wine was a great surprise, great value for the $13.99 price! A little tropical and earthiness on the nose, but on the palate it really came alive - crisp with a bit of effervescence, good acid and retaining the fruit flavor. Great with Indian food or any spicy food or shellfish. — 10 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Limited Edition Metal Label Rosé Brut Champagne 1996

Exceptional. Again proving Dom rose is one of the absolute best in the world. — 10 years ago

Adobe Guadalupe

Rafael Red Blend 2010

Last bottle from Baja trip. Med to full body , very complex. Black&Red fruit and lots of minerality but not as salty as some Mexican wines. Lingers and love it — 10 years ago

Ania
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Roy and Charine liked this

Alfredo Roca

Malbec 2009

What a great housewarming wine from the closing attorney. — 11 years ago

Rebecca Barnhill
with Rebecca