Smooth and light — 9 years ago
What a great vintage this turning out to be...the hot, dry(er) summer brought a nice balance of sugar and acid. This was wisely Merlot heavy (60%), lending to cherry notes. However, the Merlot is sturdy alto that allows the PV and CF to harmonize their tenor cords. This was from some delightful place between Rhone and the Right Bank :) Well done and a Superb Value at 22$ — 9 years ago
Better the second day. — 10 years ago
Very good beer! Fresh, lime, fruity! — 10 years ago
One of my favorite dry rosés. Bone dry and the perfect amount of fruit. — 10 years ago
Blend of 5 to 80 years aged. — 10 years ago
Valentini trebbiano d'abbruzzo2007 #valentini #trebbianodabbruzzo #2007 #winelover#winelover#winelover #wine #sommelierlife#sommelierlife#sommelierlife #sommelier #love #winelovers — 11 years ago
Happy Memorial Day! The amazing Flying Goat never disappoints! — 11 years ago
Sold!! Way better than his previous Temps, Leroy has mastered Spanish varietals. No hints of sweaty socks, which in my book is good. Dark plum action with a tinge of sagebrush overtones and slight nuance of French oak. $36 / 92pts — 11 years ago
Wow!! Fruit bomb on the nose...explosion on the taste buds. Very smooth. Tasting notes say "Pie in a glass". I wholeheartedly agree!! — 9 years ago
Really tasty. Can definitely taste the caramel and dark fruits with a slight nuttiness. — 9 years ago
Good value cab that delivers a lot for the price — 9 years ago
2004 Chat Pape Clement Pessac-Leognan. I almost thought this was a Cali wine--intense extracted black fruit, almost raisinish. Whiffs of graphite, black Olive, herbal pepper dance on the long, velvet glove finish. #wine #bordeaux #sommelier #sommlife #winepimping — 10 years ago
I can't believe I didn't rate this or write it up at the time. A suggestion from Rory Pugh, the sommelier at the Grand Del Mar (Fairmont) in San Diego. I forget if we were at Amaya or Addison. Regardless, this was a great suggestion by Mr. Pugh and an eye-opener. Went great with our entrees, which I'm sure were meat-centric. Had it again in Boston at Craigie on Main many months later. This is a terrific Bordeaux. — 10 years ago
Santa Rita Hills 2011
Fruity with a Pinot followup aftertaste — 10 years ago
2012 Sawtooth Syrah, Snake River Valley, #Idahowine @sawtoothwinery this is a big, smoky Syrah and a bit more meaty than previous vintages. Aromas of smoke, blueberry and dark plum laced with espresso and toasted almond. Firm tannins and a vvety texture. Probably could benefit from 6 more months bottle age. #wine #sommelier #syrah #idaho #sawtooth — 11 years ago
Nice light bodied wine. — 11 years ago
Really woody to begin with but wanes after a day. Tastes fantastic over both days but better the first! — 11 years ago
Pretty good and interesting. Tried at painter's night at the girls 03.09.12 — 12 years ago
Really nice Barbera recommended by the wannabe sommelier but educated waiter at Lago at the Bellagio. Very tobacco/blackberry with some slate added. Had it with a bunch of different Italian small plates that went from cheese selection to truffle risotto back to short ribs and accommodated all. I liked the finish more than the opening (OK no smartass comments by my friends) and agree with the pro's on this one. — 9 years ago
#itsaSicilianmessage #Christmaswine #MtEtna #NarelloMascalese #MtEtnaSicily #Graci 2013 the nose exudes warm violets, blackberries, coffee bean, cedar, citrus rind & charred earth. Nice & stinky. The palate is lean, a bit crisp & smoky, crushed violets, horse saddle, leather, savory herb, black cranberry and slightly bitter, dark and lasting finish. Still a baby! #sommlife #somm #sommelier #instawine #Sicilianwine #Italianwine #Sicily #wineofthenight
#MerryChristmas2015 — 9 years ago
Brilliant bubbles with Patrick and Lala! — 10 years ago
Good Cabernet character with a more approachable and supple mouthfeel than most. — 10 years ago
Complex, rich and toasty. A serious sparkler. — 10 years ago
nice finish — 10 years ago
Deep colors, dark garnet, blackberry, oak tones. Very very nice. — 11 years ago
Great petit verdot. Bold but not too strong — 11 years ago
One of the oldest vineyards in Southern California martini clone on their own roots — 11 years ago
Cheap n fruity — 12 years ago
Antoine Cauchard
Bière IPA assez forte à 8.3. Des notes épicées et un goût assez intéressant — 9 years ago