Down To Earth
Giacomo Conterno
Cascina Francia Barolo Nebbiolo 1999
Amazing. 17 years doesn't seem like much to this wine. The tannin profile has softened significantly but this could go longer without problem. Caught it at a point where things are starting to get interesting. More organic earth, leather, licorice, and spices coming forward, that delicate violet aromas is coming around. Really pretty sense of fruit that has a lot of purity still. — 9 years ago
Caymus Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
I'm going to come clean, I'm not a huge Caymus fan. It's by no means a bad wine - far from it - but I've always felt they blend their Cab with too much Zin. I could be wrong on that account, but I don't think I am. Still, a nice brooding nose of dark red and blue fruit, with a touch of candied fruit and wet earth. — 10 years ago
Château Malescot St. Exupéry
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2012
Took a while to open up, so let it sit and breathe. It'll be worth it. Lots of dark fruit. In the mouth, feels round and full with satisfying lingering finish and layered tannins. I wanted to taste the 2012 now before laying it down for a few years. It's going to be great next time around. — 8 years ago
Olga Raffault
Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 1990
This 25 yr old #chinon cab franc is still absolutely beautiful. Sanguine color, poured out of #coravin so still had a little funk on the nose that quickly reveals wet earth and mushroom tones, plenty of delicate fruit left. I'd say it's hit its peak, but I'm going to keep a little around to try down the road. — 10 years ago
Château de Beaucastel
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend
Needed more time to lay down. — 10 years ago
Marchesi Antinori
Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 1995
Fantastic 95 Super Tuscan. Nose had hints of vanilla, soft earth a light spice. On open was smooth if a touch flat then after 45 minutes it opened to let dark fruit notes of blackberries and cassis come out. Sublime. — 8 years ago
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001
Salted caramel nose. Resolved blackberries, dark cherries, mulberries, cooked black plum, soft leather, sweet dark earth, star anise, light cinnamon salted milk chocolate, super elegant with a very long finish. Paired well with steak, lamb and duck due to it's long bottle evolution. Drink now as it's hit it's stride. — 9 years ago
Château Cos d'Estournel
Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1996
Good dark earth tones. Rich and earthy. Balanced. Needs years to open and develop. Powerful. — 10 years ago
Jordan Vineyard & Winery
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
Such a classic! Well balanced classic body and structure for Alexander Valley. Open for 6+ hours the tannins have really softened and the fruit, earth and wood have opened up to integrate nicely on the palate. Can't go wrong with this producer unless there's a dismal vintage due to weather. — 10 years ago
Matt
Subdued, earth driven wine. Noticeable brett that seems to be hiding everything else. — 7 years ago