Far Niente Winery

14 Hands Winery

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

I love it because its juicy and easy to swallow. No bite, just pleasant. So far this is my favorite. — 7 years ago

Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir

Pinot with a punch. In my view one of the finest California Pinots by far. — 8 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Red Blend

This is by far the best red wine I've ever tried. — 8 years ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

So far, so good!! Long finish and lots of cherry. — 9 years ago

Rockford

Basket Press Barossa Valley Shiraz 2011

2011 drinking very nicely, albeit far too early for BP — 9 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Awesome at any age so far as I have seen. Great wines. — 9 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2015

First time trying the '15s and it's as great as always. This is definitely a decent amount more brawny and ripe than the '14s but still identifiable as a Lapierre wine. That said, I'm still not the biggest fan of most of these '15's so far, they are too hot and ripe and don't really fit the profile of what I want from most Beaujolais. This is still pretty good on its own merits though. Day 1 it was closed and not giving up very much but on this morning, Day 2, it's come around and opened up quite a bit. Ripe, juicy strawberry and raspberry red fruit, tart rhubarb, wild violet, smoky gravel minerality, with a nice briny, almost gamey salinity underscoring things a bit. Nice medium (+) acid, medium (-) body with a great, soft texture. Just a touch of fine, supple tannic grip. There a bit of brett and VA but they're in balance rather than being a faulty distraction; the VA helps give a little extra lift, if anything. Will try another bottle after some more time has passed because even though it's good now it honestly still needs to come together a bit more; it seemed almost still slightly bottle shocked when I first opened it yesterday. If you're opening one soon I'd recommend giving it a little air to let it unfurl. — 7 years ago

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Dolce Winery

Late Harvest Napa Valley Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2011

The Far Niete Dolce never disappoints, a favorite dessert wine for special occasions — 8 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

So good. Probably my favorite Cabernet so far. — 9 years ago

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1987

Bryan Garcia
9.2

So much 🐴🍂✏️🚬 ! Nice to have an "off vintage" in pristine condition. Far from a blockbuster but delicious, soft, and very easy to drink. #birthyear — 9 years ago

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Alban Vineyards

Reva Alban Estate Vineyard Syrah 2008

Best showing of this vintage Reva so far. Classic Alban nose — 10 years ago

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Veuve - by far my favourite of all Champagne. Just a bottle of the yellow-label for now though; it's fabulous however. — 11 years ago

Columbia Crest

Grand Estates Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Favorite Trader Joe's wine so far. And inexpensive! — 8 years ago

Matias Riccitelli

The Apple Doesn't Fall Far From The Tree Bonarda 2013

Huge but really well balanced and compelling. — 8 years ago

Penfolds

Bin 28 Kalimna South Australia Shiraz 2010

Dark ruby /purple in color with a purple rim.
Meduim to full bodied with gorgeous legs.
Beautiful on the nose with blueberries, blackberries, cherries, nutmeg, vanilla, white pepper and candy.

Smooth on palate with blackberries, dark currants, plums, raisins, oak ,vanilla, cola chocolate and black pepper.

Dry finish with dark berries, peppercorn and voluptuous tannins.

What a wonderful wine. Very recommended. The best Australian Shiraz I had so far.
Can be had by itself or with grilled meats.

This Shiraz spent 12 months in American oak barrels and aged beautifully.
WA 92.

14.5% alcohol by volume.
— 9 years ago

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Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2010

Delicate Barbaresco that gains some strength with air. Red cherry aromas that turn floral with time, this is far from a blockbuster, but it is elegant. — 9 years ago

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

At first earthy mushroomy and a long savory finish. The black fruit came out after about 30 min opened, but was still not as prominent as the peppery spice and earthiness. Balanced acidity and tannin at 8 years out, it might still age gracefully for a few more years. We had this with a nice aged Gouda and the fat and nuttiness of that cheese complemented the wine nicely. I suspect this would be incredible with a rib eye but I got lazy and too far into the bottle before I could go pick one up. Guess I'll have to plan better for the last bottle of this in the cellar. — 10 years ago

Matthew D'Auria
with Matthew

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1998

There is nothing to compare the history nor the unbelievable taste of the the Dom!!! By far one of my all time favorite bottles of true Champagne. — 12 years ago

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Jeffrey Stebbins

Remember if it's not from Champagne, France it's not really champage, it's just bubbly wine.