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Schramsberg Vineyards

J. Schram Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2008

My friend Lucia made this!! :) — 6 years ago

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Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Hello old friend!! Still in the 5 favs for me from Cali cabs. Plums, chocolate, moderate oak, long long finish with leafy tunes. Well done Caymus! — 7 years ago

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George Yasutake

George Yasutake

Have yet to meet a Caymus SS I didn't like👍

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Deep fruit flavored. My friend who is not a Pinot Lover tried this wine and thought it was amazing! Said it did not taste like a Pinot. — 7 years ago

Craig Larson
with Craig
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Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Brett is your friend and there's plenty more time to appreciate him.... — 8 years ago

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Wow was uttered as the glass was lifted to my nose. Amazing dark color and concentration, aromas of lead pencil, dark fruits, wood, and a whiff off mushroom. On the palate a lot of fruit, but very tannic. A friend said this said to be a 100yr wine. I believe it. 92 now lots of upside potential. Visit again in 10yrs — 8 years ago

Michael Weiss
with Michael

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2014

2014 - 13/03/15 bottling.
A treat to enjoy this with my good friend and mentor Ehren Jordan. There's been no stronger source of inspiration than Lapierre, AG and EJ for me
— 9 years ago

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Zack Miller

Zack Miller

Ehren Jordan same Wine Maker that collaborated with Jacobs creek and their Two Lands label? If so, he really had put together a nice meet and greet for that launch in Orlando earlier this year
Fraser McKinley

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That's the one Zack!

Bodegas y Viñedos Vega Sicilia

Unico Ribera del Duero Tempranillo Blend 1989

A delicious '89 for my friend on her 25th! Fragrant nose of dark cherries, licorice and floral notes. A full bodied, amazingly textured and elegant wine with impeccable concentration. Spice, burnt oak, black currant, cedar and earth. Such a fresh, vivacious 20 something. — 9 years ago

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Michael Meyer

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You are the Unico Master. Where does this rank in your pantheon?
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I'd say No. 3. My favorite was the '81 but I had an Especial bottling combining the '91, '94 and '95 a few years ago. It was spectacular. It never disappoints. It went perfectly with dry aged NY at Stake restaurant in Coronado....which I highly recommend btw.

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

An old friend in for the nightcap. — 10 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Red Blend 2011

Very good. I shared a bottle tonight with a friend. — 11 years ago

Paula Perkyim
with Paula
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Turley

Old Vines California Zinfandel 2012

When a friend hosts a pig roast that turns into a Turley tasting... — 7 years ago

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Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1978

Ross Cobb
9.9

Also opened by a friend for the group — 7 years ago

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Château Clerc Milon

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2013

As my good friend Ron would say "if you're into baby snatching" go for it. Cheers! — 7 years ago

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Weijie Shi (Jay)

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Cannot help baby snatching sometimes 😆

Bérêche & Fils

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Wow!! Fantastic farmer fizz. Seriously hits all the right Champagne notes for me. Nose is concentrated and generous with rich toasted nuts, fresh croissant, baked yellow apple, and a truckload of crushed chalk. The palate surprises with much more precision than the richer nose might indicate, which I LOVE and makes for a really interesting juxtaposition. Hits you with a heavy dose of crushed chalk, which opens up to lemon meringue and crisp orchard fruit, which then gives way to a yeasty, croissant finish, carried from attack to finish with rippling waves of laser-focused acidity and a fine mousse of bubbles. That fine mousse and skillfully managed lees aging provides some nice body, although it's still very lively and nimble. Just... so fucking tasty. — 8 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Was my second of two bottles. Opened the first a year ago and was unimpressed. Drank the second last night and time was its friend. Awesome. — 8 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2002

Only (only?) had the 2002 and it was so lovely. This is the sort of wine that could make me a sweet wine drinker... Full on honey and deliciousness! My friend buys two cases of half bottles per year and after five years sells one to finance that year's two. I may start following suite.. — 9 years ago

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1984

With my dear friend Ken Wegner. We graduated from Denison University thirty years ago today!!! Amazing. — 9 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

2011- gift from a friend. Excellent structure, tannins are very mellow but alcohol is still very hot. Fruit forward, possibly oxidized fruit (port-like fruit). — 9 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2004

Not often I get to enjoy something like this... My mom's friend spoiled her for her birthday! — 9 years ago

Foradori

Fontanasanta Vigneti delle Dolomiti Manzoni Bianco 2011

Gorgeous wine made by Cathy's friend, Elisabetta Foradori. — 10 years ago

Brooklyn Oenology

Friend Riesling

Delicious, very drinkable off-dry reisling. Paired with a summer salad. — 7 years ago

Michael Anderson
with Michael

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Mike R
9.5

@Ron R you are a beautiful soul and friend - thank you so much for sharing — 7 years ago

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@Mike R so glad you enjoyed this as much as I do 🙂

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2011

Ron R
9.3

Not sure is this is identified correctly, but age is certainly a friend of this wine. On the nose, we detect kirsch and candied cherries.
The palette, while rich, is not as flamboyant as it was in its youth. Black stone fruits meld with anise and a hint of cloves. Finishes dense and a touch sweet. Wifey rated this as 93 pts. Who am I to argue.
— 7 years ago

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*500th
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Thanks O. My numeracy is lacking, hence, no counts 🙂

Château Musar

Hochar Père & Fils Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2003

Thanks to my friend Mike Maloy...didn't expect this Lebanese offering to open up and deliver. He promised it would.. And it did. — 8 years ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Great Bordeaux blend! Friend were blown away! — 8 years ago

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Geórgos

"Farmer" Corfu Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Dark cherry and berries, but not overly sweet. Medium structure and light tannins. It paired well with Mediterranean food (grilled lamb, beef and chicken). Will buy again. — 9 years ago

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Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Like visiting an old friend. Some hickory and gorgeous red fruit with forest door. Soft tannins, sweet finish. Damn good. — 9 years ago

Dan Sheinberg
with Dan
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Jeffrey Lew

Jeffrey Lew

Ok now I'm jealous

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

This beautiful 2005 cab was an anniversary gift from a great friend of mine @Jeff Savigny The vintage is the year we got married. The nose is so complex and yet so subdued, it practically blew my mind. A nose full of roses, tobacco, dark fruit and licorice with a hint of molasses and vanilla. On the palate very dry, with a faint aged acidity, yet very rich and delicious. You can spend just as much time smelling this as drinking it. This was a near perfect wine and a great anniversary present! — 9 years ago

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Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012

No better friend for a steak dinner. — 11 years ago