Even Keel
Dom Pérignon
Brut Champagne Blend 2000
An ICON. Superb, even belonging to a big big corporation. — 11 years ago
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1982
A monster wine. Even better, enjoying it with two good friends at Marea — 11 years ago
Château Lafite Rothschild
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1991
Amazing how you could smell and taste the fruit in the wine. Even though it has 24 years. Incredible wine. You could definitely store this for many years. — 10 years ago
R. López de Heredia
Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002
Perfectly balanced, well integrated, and pairs best with good conversation. Even for an Italian, this Tempranillo gives any Nebbiolo a run for its money. — 10 years ago
Marchesi Antinori
Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2009
So me and Gary A... My Xavier brother from over 25 years back, in Coral Gables. Pizza and Tignanello... This 09' is young... So dry on the open, your cheeks get turned inside out... Fruit later on... My humble opinion, as good as the 96' not even close to 08' though... Still perfect way to start the weekend... — 11 years ago
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011
Not even released and it's a showstopper! — 11 years ago
Pio Cesare
Barolo Nebbiolo 1958
Surprising power and fruit - even better than the 64 — 10 years ago
Belle Glos
Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012
Slightly sweet, full flavoured, berry notes, velvety smooth. Goes very well with red meats or even a berry themed dessert. Excellent value for the money. — 10 years ago
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Clear deep purple colour with watery rim. Clean medium intensity aroma with minty black cherry and black currant with hint of oak smokiness and vanilla. Dry on the palate full bodied medium alcohol with medium acidity and high but smooth velvety tannin. Flavours of earthy black currant, black cherry, and vanilla. Flavours last through into its long pleasant finish. Very good quality, drink now but can age for another 3 to 5 years for a even more balanced complexity. — 11 years ago
Christine Havens
What can be said about d'Yquem can only be expressed in poetry, even in a modest vintage like 1998. It is an inner sanctum, a fragrant garden, a poignant release that is both profound and glorious. Descriptors cannot do it justice, sensual and honey-drenched layers of apricots, vanilla bean, creme brûlée and almond pastry. Viscous and glycerol-laden in the mouth, offset by dazzling acidity, dried fruit—quince, more apricots. A silken, pure, honey-spun web of delight. I'm rambling, but d'Yquem does that. — 9 years ago