Domaine D 'or

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

This Petite Sirah from Lodi is always enjoyable. Big and bold, spicy and tangy.

Good by itself or with food. Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins.

Showing black fruits, chocolates, coffee, wood, vanilla, licorice, mocha, caramel and peppercorn.

Full bodied with a nice finish. Might be a little sweet for some.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

89 points.
— 6 years ago

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Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1997

Nose had some funk with leather, mineral and a hint of red liquorice. Evolved nicely with fruit coming out after an hour or so. Blackberry, blueberry were present after the earthy start. — 8 years ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1996

@David A Lentine @Ron R very nice but I was expecting more. We all thought the 2010 cores and the Clarendon hill beat this one. Very good, not insanely great. The wine was very light on the palate. Didn't seem to have the depth, broadness or character of the other 2.drink it now if you have it. Definitely won't get any better.
— 9 years ago

Christine Gina Sabean
with Christine and Gina
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TheSkip

TheSkip

Boys - wasn't the 2013 the only 100pt across 3 major critics?
Martin G Rivard

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@Ron R @Paul T I like the old stuff!

D. Ventura

Viña do Burato Ribeira Sacra Mencía

NY Times top 20 under $20 — 10 years ago

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2001

Oaky oaky oak. Dill and toast. Muted sour cherry. Would have liked to see a bit more fruit or earth, not JUST wood. — 11 years ago

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Our favorite Sauvignon blanc. Light with loads of citrus. Great with shrimp or veg with dip. Between $12 and $16 a bottle. — 12 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon

This wine amazed me, I’ve had it before and it’s never shown this well, maybe just hitting it’s stride? Beautiful perfumed floral nose ( never thought I would say that about a Dunn), exquisite balance, the fruit is slightly sweet, the tannins are fully integrated and refined, with just the right amount of acid in the finish. I would never guess mountain fruit or let alone Dunn if tasted blind. Can’t wait to try it again in a couple of years. — 7 years ago

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Billy L.

Billy L.

@Mike Davila -Great Vintage for Napa! Dunn normally takes bottle age to show it’s stuff with mellowed tannins. Kudos on waiting! Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻

Bodega Fundada

Albariño D' Fefinanes Albariño 2015

Nice Albariño. Citrus and florals present. Great summer supper. Purchased at Keif & Co in NOLA — 8 years ago

Renato Ratti

Ochetti Nebbiolo D' Alba 2014

Such a beautifully expressive & high toned Langhe, if only other Langhe's could give back so much at a young age. — 9 years ago

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Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

Light and not too sweet or too dry. — 10 years ago

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2008

This is a wine that can be cellared for years to come. We opened it a little early but still a real treat. Straight garnet in color, burnt Carmel and sugar, black tea , a light eucalyptus perhaps and black tar on the nose.
There is luxardo cherry and cassis or kirsch element to the flavor. Great wine.
— 12 years ago

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

Ming L
9.5

The nose alluring and complex but restrained; the medium body palate layered, broad, and textured; the tannins velvety yet gripping; and the finish long and persistent. Very classy and elegant. Paid $80 for this 08 vintage. It’s hard for me to imagine how much better the 09 or 10 vintage (cost significantly more) can be. — 7 years ago

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Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 1987

When we open from 1987, we expect everything. One thinks of its conservation in cellar, the risk that it is passed or incredible, with the tannins having evolved in this vial ... The cork pulled-out, in perfect state and one knows in advance that one hit the jackpot and that it will be phenomenal. A coppery robe, a complex nose with aromas of black and floral fruits. In the mouth, an explosion of flavors that take the length and makes us go back in time. A very large estate for an incredible wine, to fall 😍🍷 — 8 years ago

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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1926

Label was very very new looking. Questionable as to real or not. Cork is correct. Wine us correct. On the way out but just won't leave. Brown to rust color. Better as it went on. Light fruit. Amazingly long Finish. Wow. — 9 years ago

Podere Rocche dei Manzoni

Big 'd Big Barolo Nebbiolo 2000

Drinking tonight 12/30/15. 05a great year. — 10 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

Deep reddish/purple color which has me on guard relative to Pinot. Worried that darker than lighter raspberry red has had Mega Red or other manipulation but this Pinot just has concentrated character. Varietal rose petal and cherry notes in aromas. You can see the broad influence from the 3 appellations that comprise the wine. Weighty on the palate without being too over bearing for the varietal. Great accompaniment to the saffron broth salmon this evening. — 10 years ago

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Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

One of the top wines of the vintage from the word go...a densely concentrated mouthful of very ripe Cabernet & Merlot fruit yet not at all alcoholic or over-bearing. Rather soft and silky at the age 31 and very nicely balanced. — 11 years ago

Petra Thieriot
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terroirista-cy

terroirista-cy

Have you had an 82 to compare? I didn't but a few believe that many of the top Bordeaux their 83's behave better than their 82's