Down Under

La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 1976

Jason Heller
9.3

Another pick off this epic Rioja list. Under $100 and fresh, pure, graceful. — 10 years ago

Marc, web and 4 others liked this

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

Hands down one of my fav wines. So smooth! — 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 — 11 years ago

Henry, Chris and 1 other liked this
Henry Kahn

Henry Kahn

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

Bodega Catena Zapata

Alamos Mendoza Malbec 2010

Great cheap wine under $20 — 13 years ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1985

Soft, complex. Still has strong flavor and balance. Very complex nose but dominated by plum, tobacco and green pepper. Probably at the height of maturity for the bottle. A wonderful wine and under rated vintage. — 10 years ago

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
with Nicole

Sine Qua Non

Turn the Whole Thing Upside Down Grenache 2009

DAG
9.8

@Bill Bender @Roman Sukley @V M @Steve Swaney zigzag dot commerce at verizon dot net and we continue the conversation offline. — 12 years ago

Doug and Shawn liked this

Chapel Down

Vintage Reserve Brut White Blend

This wine appeared to have bubbles in it - most curious... — 10 years ago

Richard Parkhouse
with Richard
Rick, Richard and 1 other liked this
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

Joel Gott Wines

815 California Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Great wine but still under 20. — 11 years ago

Clare liked this

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. — 12 years ago