Don Ciro

Ciro Picariello

Fiano di Avellino

The 2022 vintage Fiano di Avellino from Ciropicariello starts with a rich straw-almost golden color to the eyes and unfolds in time on the nose with abundant floral notes and hints of honey. With a chance to breathe the palate evolves into a surprisingly mouth-coating viscosity that’s held together by its mineral driven heart. It’s a fuller-bodied example of the grape than what I’ve come across before and it earns it. — 9 months ago

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Don Cayetano

Reserva Especial Colchagua Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Stewed and baked fruit, charred wood, vanilla on the finish. Bordering on overripe and the oaks a bit much for my taste, but the acid/tannin structure keeps this enjoyable. — 4 years ago

Don Miguel Gascón

Reserva Mendoza Malbec 2013

Prune flavors, but dry and round. Spicy/woody on the finish. Unassuming but complexly flavored. Deserves its own attention — don’t smother with food — 6 years ago

Marimar Estate (Marimar Torres)

Don Miguel Vineyard Albariño 2014

medium lemon yellow with watery rim; grapefruit, lime, honeydew melon; lime, slightly saline, finishes with a bit of phenolic bitterness; light bodied, medium+ acidity, 12.5% ABV — 7 years ago

Valdespino

Don Gonzalo Oloroso VOS Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Palomino Fino

Singed wood, dried tobacco, bitter almond, this has a lot to give. — 7 years ago

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Concha y Toro

Private Reserve Don Melchor Puente Alto Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Nice to taste a bottle before it was famous. — 8 years ago

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Fincas Don Martino

Old Vine Malbec 2013

Only took two hours to finally unleash this beast. Fortunately that beast was a peppered beef jerky and chocolate-chip blueberry cupcake. — 9 years ago

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Domaine Le Roc

Cuvée Don Quichotte Fronton 2022

2022 vintage. A blend of Negrette (60%) and Syrah. Very attractive with roses, blackberries, and spices grabbing your attention. Terrific value too. Abv. 14,5%. — 9 months ago

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L.A. Cetto

Don Luis Cetto Selección Reservada Merlot 2017

Great Mexican wine from Baja California!!! — 4 years ago

Azienda Agricola Ciro Biondi

Contrada Ronzini Pianta Etna White Blend 2017

Smooth oil, almost orangish. Lush and minerally. Notes of apricot, pears, and cheese rind — 5 years ago

Marimar Estate (Marimar Torres)

Don Miguel Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

A garnet plum color that yielded a tasty treat for the senses. — 7 years ago

Don Olegario

Rías Baixas Albariño

Tasty sav blanc type wine — 8 years ago

Don Julio

1942 Tequila Añejo

Has to be THE or one of the best tequilas around. Carmalized vanilla flavors, incredibly smooth and a long finish. One of the best sipping tequilas and you don’t need a chaser. — 6 years ago

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Don Wines

Kindeli Blanco Pinot Gris Sauvignon Blanc

tropical + reminds me of flowers — 7 years ago

Bodegas Toro Albala

Don PX Convento Selección Montilla-Moriles Pedro Ximénez 1955

Shay A
9.5

@Benjamin Keator had his hosting at the CC tonight and it was absolutely incredible. What a night of gorgeous wines! All wines are guessed blind.

This dessert wine is about the same age as my Dad. When you can associate a wine/vintage personally, it really opens your eyes to how wine can hold. This is undoubtedly Pedro Ximenez, which I guessed. It reminds me of a non-vintage port with a balsamic mix to it. Tons of black licorice, old brown sugar, and the aforementioned balsamic vinaigrette note. Incredible for the age.
— 8 years ago

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Couldn’t agree more. Absolutely fantastic!
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@Benjamin Keator : I tried tagging @David Schoonover and @Jake Stroud in the wines bit it wouldn’t let me...maybe they aren’t following me or something?
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@Shay A Wow, sounds like you had great selections and a fun time Cheers 🍷