Expression 44*

Château Beaubois

Cuvée Expression Costières-de-Nîmes Rosé Grenache Syrah 2014

A crisp, bright and rich white with possibly a touch of old oak. Citrus and stone fruits with a nice bit of stone minerality. Nice was to start the evening. — 8 years ago

Kati Kiehl
with Kati
jesus and Andie liked this

Le Macchiole

Paleo Bolgheri Cabernet Franc 2007

Fascinating entry to Italian expression of cab franc on its own. Sleek but a philly, real powerful & expressive, bell peppers on steroids. A hit w crowd — 8 years ago

Paul LafortezzaOwen Mazon
with Paul and Owen
Jaimie liked this

Charlot - Canneux

Expression Extra Brut Champagne

btld '12 disgrd 1/15 base 2011

funky town!
— 9 years ago

"Odedi", Derek and 3 others liked this

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 1990

Ripe cherries and an array of spices like a middle eastern market hit you at once. The best expression of chateauneuf du pape I've had. — 10 years ago

Domaine Rolet

Expression du Terroir Arbois White Blend 2008

Hazelnut-curry-orangepeel. Spicy, fresh and nice acid. Pleasant body and medium lenghth. — 10 years ago

René Geoffroy

Expression 1er Cru Brut Champagne Blend

April 2012 disgorgement — 10 years ago

Beau and Lundmark liked this

Equipo Navazos

No. 44 La Bota de Vino Blanco Florpower Palomino Fino 2010

Ryan Brazell
9.9

Technically 2010, though officially NV. Incredible. Ordered from NY but I hope to find a local supplier. — 11 years ago

Kevin Simback

Kevin Simback

TCV got a few cases for SC

Mayacamas Vineyards

Mt. Veeder Merlot 2014

A great expression of Merlot. Classic in every sense. Aromatically lifted, red plum, cigar, rustic herbaceous notes, a soft attack followed by grip and crushed rocks. I bet this ages beautifully — 8 years ago

Anthony liked this

Château Le Puy

Expression Originale Du Terroir Côtes de Francs Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Celebrating Jaziel's Birthday with a Birth Year wine! Happy Birthday Love! 😘❤ This wine is INCREDIBLE! — 8 years ago

Ara liked this

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2010

Youngest Raffault I've ever tasted. Classic expression with a very slight Brett note but wound up very tight. Decant, decant, decant or wait. — 10 years ago

Maxence, Mark and 1 other liked this

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2012

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS
9.1

After 2011, a slightly more powerful and tannic expression. A little reduced today, yet you feel the potential. This wine deserve age for sure. It is can be considered a benchmark for Chenin in the warmer Californian climate — 10 years ago

Lily, Travis and 11 others liked this
Erich Broksas

Erich Broksas Influencer Badge

Almost opened this tonight. So I should hold the 2012 for a bit? Thanks.

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Joshua Thomas
9.7

Current, leather bound antique book, dust, still lively but I would drink in the next 5 years. A beautiful expression from Pauillac — 11 years ago

Christopher, Kurt-Inge and 1 other liked this
web bond

web bond Influencer Badge

"Bobby" Parker made his name, built his entire career, with the 1982 vintage. Did "Bobby" eeny-meeny-miny-mo correctly?
Joshua Thomas

Joshua Thomas Influencer Badge

Web: dunno but this was banging. Some 82s I have tried the Brett sort of takes them over or they are kind of dead. This was good. Are you in the neighborhood? I have a few ounces left if you wanna try:-)
web bond

web bond Influencer Badge

Josh, you are sweetheart, thank you. I am in Tahoe this eve for work(yeah!) and Grass Valley/Sacramento tomorrow for work. It's OK to be jealous regarding all the Proseco and Malbec you are missing! But, seriously(no, really, seriously), '82 is the vintage "Bobby" became famous most specifically because he persuaded investment, which has garnered returns. If the wines actually drink well, then boo-yah, "Bobby"! Seriously, I am thrilled the bottle is bangin'!

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Dinner contribution by a friend. Why? Because we need to drink it! A bold dusty expression of terroir. Bold dark fruit aromatics. Soft tannins. Dustiness speaks of terroir not flaws. Elegant and evolves after time in the decanter. Continues to open after 1.5 hours in the decanter. Good thing he has more... I want more... I need more!!!! What a true pleasure in a glass Thank you!!! — 8 years ago

David liked this

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard 44 Grenache Blend 2007

#3 on the top 75 California wines you must try before you stop drinking.
Took a while to open up.
Very smooth and soft.
Christmas lunch with the family.
— 8 years ago

Julie liked this

Domaine Dujac

Morey Saint Denis Pinot Noir 2011

Expansive aromatic complex and promising nose, yet I was a little deçu on the palate with pleasant broad riper expression but without the complexity promised by the nose. Perhaps didn't wait long enough for it to open up.. — 9 years ago

web and Keith liked this

Arnot-Roberts

Trout Gulch Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Tons of great citrus, lactic texture and mouthwatering acidity. Awesome expression of SC — 10 years ago

Mary Lucille Quick
with Mary

Château Le Puy

Expression Originale Caves Augé Côtes de Francs Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Pinot-like freshness. Incredible drinkability. — 10 years ago

Lyle Fass
with Lyle
Anthony, Peter and 7 others liked this
Lyle Fass

Lyle Fass Influencer Badge Premium Badge

Great wine. Perfect description. The UN-Bordeaux.
9.3

Sandlands

Sonoma County Trousseau 2012

Thomas Pastuszak
8.9

First time trying these wines; great introduction and a solid expression of Jura in Cali — 11 years ago

Rubychick and Erich liked this