Elevate

Peter Solva & Sohne

Vernatsch 2014

Elevated perfume of rose, banana, and strawberry. Cured meat, sanguine, and saline on the palate and finish. Elevate acidity, light body. — 8 years ago

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Paso Robles Tannat 2010

Patience is rewarded. This beast has mellowed into a dark fruit, espresso and earthy juice that’s a pleasure to drink. Just enough acidity. Tannins have grip and elevate this baby into something big and worth drinking. Those Beaucastel descendants know what they’re doing! — 8 years ago

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Elevate Your Cellar

Restricted Yverdon Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2012

First vintage of this wine from Winemaker Chris Carpenter and it didn't disappoint. Yverdon is a classic Napa unrated for those of us who remember the old Yverdon label and this wine pays homage to the roots of the vineyard. — 9 years ago

Mandi Ackerman
with Mandi
Shay, David and 5 others liked this
Carl Fischer

Carl Fischer Influencer Badge

@David L - sounds like something I would be interested in for sure! Can't find any info about this online @Erik Ackerman - where can this be found?
Erik Ackerman

Erik Ackerman Influencer Badge

@Carl Fischer this is one of our non-distributed wines and part of our Mountain Wine Club which features Chris' Napa wines. Feel free to email me at Erik.Ackerman@spirecollection.com
Jeanette Hrnyak

Jeanette Hrnyak

Awesome looking label!

Waters

Loess Vineyard Syrah 2012

Love that co-ferment with the Viognier helps to elevate the acid and power of the Syrah, need a lamb lollipop — 10 years ago

David liked this

Trefethen Family Vineyards

Oak Knoll District Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Initially hot and herbal. But evolves quickly to soften and elevate fruit while keeping enough austerity to work with the Indian food challenge! — 11 years ago

Rochioli

Sweetwater Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Very aromatic, tons of red fruit and some floral notes. I'm sure time will elevate this even more but very delicious right now! — 12 years ago

Holli Short
with Holli

Château Belle-Vue

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Completely agree with @Antonio Galloni ‘s assessment... “One of my favorite, go-to affordable Bordeaux. Delicious.” This Cru Bourgeois is 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 21% Petit Verdot. Considering I spent the morning at Lokoya and the afternoon at Diamond Creek two things are true... one, it’s always worth some time to seek out values... and two, this is one of those values to seek out... (hint... it’s available at Enoteca in Calistoga).

Black licorice, black cherry, cedar, and underbrush. The medium body seems to elevate the flavors just enough to make this distinctive.
— 8 years ago

Daniel, Hermes and 18 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 1981

Seth Morgen Long
9.8

What a birth year wine. Amazing bottle, dark, nutty, vinous and such a pleasure to sip over the course of an evening. After an hours, this really blossomed and showed a freshness of character which the slowly dissipating bubbles helped to elevate. Thank you Andrew Riechers 🙏 — 9 years ago

Keith, Ira and 7 others liked this

Jean-Philippe Fichet

Le Tesson Meursault Chardonnay 2009

Dense yet beautiful nose. Palate was fine and proper, but failed to elevate. A solid wine. — 9 years ago

Dacapo

Majoli Ruchè di Castagnole Monferrato 2014

Casey Curbow
8.9

Flowers and fruit. Perfect food wine that can elevate and/or stand alone. — 10 years ago

Gerald Montoya
with Gerald
Gerald, Riddley and 2 others liked this
Gerald Montoya

Gerald Montoya Influencer Badge

Pretty red fruit, flowers and potting soil. Fresh and clean with a touch of structure showing through. Delightful.
8.9

Andrea Oberto

Barbera d'Alba 2014

Elevate your concept of "pizza wine." Even better on day 2. #barberadalba — 11 years ago

Jacques Selosse

V.O. Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Dry sherry with bubbles. The bubbles elevate the bone dryness of this wine that makes it so spine tingling. — 11 years ago

Weingut Familie Prieler

Leithaberg Blaufränkisch 2009

Melissa M. Sutherland
9.6

Two vineyard sites at play in the Prieler, one of slate (for structure) and limestone (creaminess). Perceptible toast on nose, more integrated on the palate. Elevate is mix of small and large barrels. Fruit shows with pronounced minerality. This wine is all about structure, big structure. — 13 years ago

Jean Noel Gagnard

Blanchot Dessus Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

Very rich style. Lots of grilled hazelnuts and ripe stone fruit. Nice density and length. Missing the acidity and length that would really elevate it. — 8 years ago

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Adriano Adami

Vigneto Giardino Rive di Colbertaldo Dry Prosecco di Valdobbiadene Superiore

Lovely prosecco with aromatics that elevate it above the industrial plonk. Marzipan, citrus. Plush. Nice aperitif, if a tad sweet. — 8 years ago

Trixie and Keith liked this

Trimbach

Reserve Alsace Pinot Gris

Paired perfectly with chicken biryani. Fruit helped elevate the dish. Delicious — 9 years ago

Hanagaki

Junmai daijingo sake

This highly polished Junmai is the sake equivalent of silk, light smooth & beautiful. If they left the bottle handy a person could get in serious trouble. Should elevate the belt fish simmered in soy broth. Even more. — 10 years ago

Abraham Axler
with Abraham

Equis

Equinoxe Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2014

Just because it isn't a "typical" Crozes-Hermitage doesn't mean it isn't tasty. This wine is very clean and modern with plump, blue fruits and soft tannins. A little more acidity would elevate its flavor, but this wine is still charming and versatile. — 10 years ago

Misfit's Wine Company

Cycle Buff Beauty Shiraz Malbec 2013

Really loved this! Best part of my meal. Went great with a burger but definitely velvety and delicious enough to elevate to something fancier. — 11 years ago

Kellerei Bozen

St. Magdalena Südtirol Gewürztraminer

Un buon Gewürztraminer questo della Cantina di Bolzano, rapporto qualità/prezzo sicuramente vantaggioso ma senza aspettarsi vette troppo elevate. 2011, 13,5 gradi alcol — 13 years ago