E. Prissette

E. Guigal

Brune et Blonde de Guigal Côte-Rotie Syrah

WSET3 London. Outstanding wine. — 6 months ago

Sagee, Ted and 3 others liked this

Mastrojanni (Poderi Loreto e San Pio)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

Bright ruby color with garnet highlights. Aromas of ripe red and black fruit, Asian spices, wet soil, garrigue and wood ash. Flavors of cranberry, red cherries, red plums, tobacco, Earl Grey tea, dark chocolate, grilled herbs and baking spices. Long and lingering finish. Dusty tannins, firm structure and bright acidity. Lovely concentration and mouth coating texture. Bring on the grilled meat. Great choice, Keith S! — 5 months ago

Tom, Hermes and 2 others liked this

Isole e Olena

Cepparello Estate Bottled Toscana Sangiovese 2004

A melange of red fruits, leather, spice, dried herbs & tobacco — 7 months ago

Rob, Shay and 6 others liked this

E. Guigal

La Landonne Côte-Rotie Syrah 1989

Plush and rich and plummy. Pure and bloody. Excellent — 7 months ago

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Jay, Bob and 6 others liked this

E. Guigal

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2020

Vintage 2020 | still much fruitiness, beautiful | paired with filled tomato and courgette with Thai rice | at restaurant 1107 Les Rousses — 8 months ago

Eric, Jan and 11 others liked this

E. Guigal

Château d'Ampuis Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2010

This was silky, inky & polished with dark fruits, graphite, mineral & violets. — 9 months ago

Ira, Rob and 10 others liked this

E. Guigal

Condrieu Viognier

WEST3 London. Very good wine. — 6 months ago

Ted, Juan and 2 others liked this

Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Spanna Colline Novaresi Nebbiolo 2019

Wow, this is spectacular! Plenty of life ahead of it, too. The wine is a very pale brick color. It is fresh and vibrant, but beautifully complex. Red sour cherries, juicy and acidic, leather, mint, a little dust on the rose petals. Medium plus on the tannins. I would love to have this with a lot more age. Should be a great wine for a charcuterie spread, and at $19 I feel like a highway robber.
Listening to Benjamin Gibbard and Jay Farrar
— 6 months ago

Paul, Scott@Mister and 19 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, I knew zippo about this producer until maybe 16-18 years ago. There was an importer/retailer east of California where I purchased bottles of 1996/2000/2003 Vallana wines, I have a few left, but they seem somewhat immortal (I guess Nebbiolo is the key). I also purchased four vintages of the early 2000s Wynns Black Label Cabs from the same source (all sub-US$15), which I thoroughly enjoyed — @Bob McDonald could fill in on what a bargain those wines always are!!!
Dave

Dave

@Doug Powers , your stories never disappoint, and I don't know how you can remember so many wines with such clarity. I can barely remember what I've had this year without looking at my notes.
Bob McDonald

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@Doug Powers You are right Doug. Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon is one of the world’s great wine bargains. Can’t remember exactly but now with a heritage of over 50 vintages.

Weingut Keller

Abts E de Riesling 2006

Jan A
9.5

Maiden vintage, paired with lobster and truffle — 7 months ago

Roman, Andrew and 8 others liked this

Aldo e Riccardo Seghesio

La Villa Barolo Nebbiolo 2009

I'll leave the detailed reviews to the professionals. I've had this in the seller for a few years. Finally opened, decanted, let it sit for about an hour. Fantastic tannins on the finish. Exactly what I like. Does not disappoint.  — 7 months ago

E. Guigal

La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2018

Cuu amigos — 8 months ago

Juan, Jan and 1 other liked this

Azienda Agricola Negro Angelo e Figli

The Piedmont Guy Arneis

Super dry, orchard and citrus, floral and mineral notes, lively. — 10 months ago

Tom liked this

Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino

Cascina Dardi-Bussia Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

A Barolo for the yearners. Myself I had high expectations for this drop. Here's a small descriptor- the flavors are commending & perfectly respectable ,alas slightly cloying. — 5 months ago

Paul, Dave and 12 others liked this
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Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

You know what they say about cloyers oh wait that’s lawyers, never mind
Dave

Dave

Nice. 2016 was an ideal year for Barolo.
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Definitely better on 2nd day. Hopefully the 3rd day will be a charm!

Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello

Barolo Nebbiolo 1971

Acker birthday auction. An experience. Super concentrated. — 6 months ago

Bob, Scott@Mister and 2 others liked this

E. Guigal

Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2021

Really nice Crozes with those pepper and bacon notes you expect but plush black fruit forward too. Quite tight — I got the real experience at 2.5 hours open. — 7 months ago

E. Guigal

La Doriane Condrieu Viognier 2015

17.5+ lovely nose, very rich, so unlike Gerard (say) — 7 months ago

Sagee liked this

E. Guigal

Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2014

Blend of Grenache (70%), Syrah (20%) and Mourvèdre (10%). Dark ruby color with a garnet meniscus. Aromas of black berry/cherry fruit, purple flowers, leather, garrigue and dried herbs. Flavors of dried blackberry and red and black cherry fruit, tobacco, black pepper, red and black licorice and a bit of smoked meat. Medium-plus body and finish. Plus acidity, nice structure and nicely smoothed out tannins. Well aged and hitting its peak. Appreciate you opening this one, Ron B! — 8 months ago

Tom, Paul and 3 others liked this

Alessandro e Gian Natale Fantino

Cascina Dardi-Bussia Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

Truth-in-place. Hitting perfect right now (13s!) with a very long sweet finish. Wow. — 8 months ago

Brian, Andrew and 8 others liked this

E. Guigal

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend

Single favorite wine — 10 months ago