Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard 44 Grenache Blend 2007

9.5

#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. — 9 years ago

Julie liked this

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2013

Santo

9.4

By the Master of Morgon. An amazing well define expression of Gamay — 10 years ago

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Charlot - Canneux

Expression Extra Brut Champagne

Daron Watson

9.1

btld '12 disgrd 1/15 base 2011

funky town! — 10 years ago

"Odedi", Derek and 3 others liked this

Montevertine

Pian del Ciampolo Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2012

Ben Leger

9.2

Pure expression. Open and inviting with cherry pie, orange, and mint. Great structure helluva a value. #sangiovese #montevertine #value #tuscan — 11 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Andy Toy

9.5

Great expression of the vintage. Firm tannins and structure with great fruit. For the price it's hard to beat. — 11 years ago

René Geoffroy

Expression 1er Cru Brut Champagne Blend

Paul Mason

9.1

April 2012 disgorgement — 11 years ago

Beau and Lundmark liked this

Domaine Rolet

Expression du Terroir Arbois White Blend 2007

North Van Wine Geek

9.1

Deep gold color, intense nose of butterscotch, and lemon. Refreshing pallet with good acidity, and more butterscotch and lots of mineral. — 12 years ago

Pierre Gonon

Saint-Joseph Syrah

Marc Bidder

9.3

Beautiful bottle of wine. Classic expression of Syrah. Light on its feet, yet powerful, just a great wine. — 9 years ago

James and Lance liked this

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 2008

Zav Auz

9.1

Very nice incredible expression of Tempranillo — 10 years ago

J.L. Vergnon

Expression Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2008

Chris MacLean

9.2

Always a treat! — 10 years ago

Velma, Serge and 15 others liked this

Mayacamas Vineyards

Mt. Veeder Merlot 2005

Steve Matthiasson

Owner/Winemaker Matthiasson Wines

9.2

Bramble berries and dried herbs, bright, a pleasure to encounter a rare serious expression of Merlot — 11 years ago

Anthony, Lakshman and 34 others liked this

Sandlands

Amador County Chenin Blanc 2012

Pascaline Lepeltier, MS

Master Sommelier, Wine Director Rouge Tomate New York

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 — 11 years ago

Lily, Travis and 11 others liked this

Erich Broksas

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

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Joshua Thomas

Wine Director/Sommelier Prospect Restaurant SF

9.7

Current, leather bound antique book, dust, still lively but I would drink in the next 5 years. A beautiful expression from Pauillac — 12 years ago

Christopher, Kurt-Inge and 1 other liked this

web bond

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

Joshua Thomas

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

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'!

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah

Richard Portes

9.0

18-. 1997. More elegance than you expect from Cornas. Good balance. M+ length. Great expression of Syrah. — 9 years ago

Equipo Navazos

No. 44 La Bota de Vino Blanco Florpower Palomino Fino

Joel Goyette

9.2

I wish this style was more common. Combines everything there is to love about fino sherry (salty, nutty, oxidative) in a lower alcohol package at 11.5%. — 10 years ago

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