Down By Law Wines

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Deep dense Ruby in color with a tinge of garnet at the rim. The 14% Merlot is hardly recognizable when I took a whiff, with the 85% Cabernet clearly dominating the nose, but in a sort of mellow, tantalizing kind of way. The outstanding scent was the strong scent of pencil shavings, indicating high minerality. After a couple hours, I picked up a scent of cured leather, damp earth and old leaves that are quite persistent. I think all that new oak is quite well integrated now. A sip of the Mouton '05 left a sense of a lush and silky black fruit texture. There was a hint of chocolate in the second layer. The tannin level was just right. The acidity has already started to mellow down. The aftertaste lasted three full minutes. This wine is now in the early stage of it's drinking window. Mouton '05 is powerful and fund to drink, yet a very complex and elegant wine. Worthy of above 95 scores. — 6 years ago

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SLO Down Wines

Stand Out Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Outstanding cab/merlot blend. Sister of sexual chocolate. Excellent price point. Around $20. — 7 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1978

Both me and the girl enter our 40th year in 2018, so we are celebrating a couple of days early with the oldest champagne we've ever had. Special is an understatement. Tastes like I'm butt naked, face down in a seafood tower on the top of the Empire State Building, waiting on a helicopter to come take us to Waffle House to sober up before we get in a Ferrari to see a 35mm print of E.T. Endless thanks to @Christian Moses for this bottle. Will remember it for a long time to come. ❤🥂 Happy New Years Friends — 8 years ago

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Law Estate Wines

Beyond Category by Law Syrah Blend 2012

Inky, jammy and delicious. Perhaps better for sipping than with food. — 9 years ago

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2000

Outstanding as usual! I have to slow down - otherwise I'll drink through all my bottles of the 2000! — 9 years ago

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Law Estate Wines

First Tracks Syrah Blend 2012

My favorite Law wine so far... — 10 years ago

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@Adelaida Pitts is it possible to get a few more bottles? I sent you and email, thanks!

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

Sweeter than I normally drink, but man does it go down easy. — 10 years ago

Château Sociando-Mallet

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

A little too late, smoky but winds down quickly even in decanter, still worth the evening. — 11 years ago

Vietti

Castiglione Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

Dark fruited spicy castiglione terroir not shut down, makes me want to check in on other 04s — 12 years ago

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Henry Kahn

Henry Kahn

Significant positive change overnight (with coravin) denser chewier more balsamic but still very castiglione . Crazy good value

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Bliss. This 2001 Tondonia went down well... — 13 years ago

Chapel Down

English Rosé Blend 2019

Lekkerste rose die ik tot nu toe gehad heb. Licht droog en bloemig van smaak. — 6 years ago

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Law Estate Wines

Intrepid Paso Robles Syrah

This is a luscious wine with great mouth feel. The Cab is nicely blended with Syrah, Grenache and Petite Sirah. — 7 years ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Happy 6 Month Anniversary to our daughter & our son-in-law ♥️ — 8 years ago

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6 months ... what are you pouring for the one year anniversary?😳
Anna Sangiacomo

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Great point. Didn’t think about that. Any suggestions? @David L
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Exactly @David L

Pio Cesare

Barolo Nebbiolo

Mmmm this was very good. Good fruit concentration with an aroma right down my alley - dry fruit, smokey, earthy, earl grey and a little nutmeg. Full body, high tannins and a long finish, of course, for a Nebb ;) — 8 years ago

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Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1966

Nice little birthday surprise from my father in law Red Sheese. Earthy, a bit of spice, licorice and dark fruit. Drinking beautifully for a wine as old as me. — 9 years ago

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Happy birthday! 🎂
Aaron Hamrock

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Happy birthday. You can use your imagination as to what else I may say!!! :)
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Happy Birthday!

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Tony A
9.0

This is no prisoner to European wine law. A blend across the board. Dark earth, vanilla, cedar, toasted marshmallow and fresh leather. — 10 years ago

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Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend

Hands down the best wine I have ever had. The depth and complexity were outstanding — 10 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Always a great cab, but generally after a 15-20 year lay down. This tasting was still tight, but fruit came through. — 10 years ago

Chapel Down

Vintage Reserve Brut White Blend

This wine appeared to have bubbles in it - most curious... — 11 years ago

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Richard Parkhouse

Richard Parkhouse

Yes there do seem to be bubbles in it. I got fresh citrus, quince (easily confused with soap) and hints of brioche on the finish.
9.4
Rick Parkhouse

Rick Parkhouse

It is of course the perfect terroir for cooler climate wines... Hence the lemongrass notes

Dark Horse Wines

Limited Release Double Down Red Blend

Joe F.
8.9

Very enjoyable, found this very bold in the first taste and mellowed out towards the finish which was very smooth. Fruity and balanced. — 7 years ago

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Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1982

Hands down... best bottle I have had.... So good we drank two. — 7 years ago

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Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

One of the best MGX made IMO. This was a little closed down but still awesome. — 8 years ago

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Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Out of a magnum.....big and tannic, settled down with some air...nice wine — 8 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1995

Rich, ripe nose. Light on the palate. Not the longest finish. Maybe going down the other side of the hill. Nice wine, nonetheless. — 9 years ago

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Law Estate Wines

The Nines by Law Grenache 2012

Excellent Grenache! Hides its 15.6% alcohol well if served at cellar temp. Bright red fruits and a long finish. — 9 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Hands down my favorite Cab. Excellent. Not too heavy. Received as a gift. — 10 years ago

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

2010. Not a lot of notes from me in the long tasting. It was up against 07 Pegau which I could put down. Very enjoyable though. — 10 years ago

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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

Very nice and balanced the whole way thru. It could have rested a lot longer for sure, glad I have a few more laying down. Good night friends see you in a year or two. — 11 years ago

Nicole Byfuglin
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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Very good from would like to lay it down for a couple years and revisit. — 13 years ago