Shay A

9.3

Cheval des Andes tasting with their technical manager who is also an assistant winemaker. Tasted ‘05, ‘07, ‘14 and ‘15. Very cool story behind this winery (and its affiliation with Chateau Cheval Blanc).

This contained the largest percentage of Malbec they’ve ever used at 83%, rounded out by petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon. Decidedly darker and more dense on the mid palate than the ‘15. The texture was more plush and this seems to be open for business now...not sure it has the structure to hold as long as the ‘15. More plum, added black currant and licorice. — 5 years ago

with Dan

Sipping Fine Wine

9.5

Oreno, takes its name from the river crossing the estate where the farmhouse is found. Blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cab Sauv & 10% Petit Verdot, aged 18 mos in new French oak. Went to a tasting, had ‘14 & ‘15 side by side. Big ripe berry fruit aromas with sweet spice notes. On the palate rich blackberry & cherry flavors with cacao, tobacco, oak & flinty tones. Firm big tannins needing time showing great aging potential, lingering ending with succulent earthy mineral character. ‘15 much better. Tasting Sample! — 6 years ago

Philip Cook

9.7

Decanted for approximately 40 minutes. Blend of Syrah, Grenache, and a smidgen of Mourvèdre. The best vintage of this I think I’ve had. Generous with the red and black fruits, soft but firming tannins on the back end and posses a long finish. Great structure and balance. Surprised that I found a vintage of this age for a basic CDR at a grocery store and it is showing really well. Fantastic QPR. $14 @ H-E-B. — 6 years ago

Bobby Gilbane

10

1968...forget tasting notes. This was an epic time capsule that was so much more than just wine. Take a sip and think....
January 14: Green Packers Win Super Bowl II
January 23: North Korea captures the USS Pueblo
January 30: North Vietnam launches the Tet Offensive
April 2: Premier of 2001: A Space Odyssey
April 4: Martin Luther King Jr. assassinated in Memphis
April 11: President Johnson signs the Civil Rights Act of 1968
June 5: Robert F. Kennedy
assassinated in Los Angeles
July 18: The semiconductor company Intel is founded.
September 30: Boeing introduces the first 747 "Jumbo Jet"
October 16: U.S. athletes Black Power Salute at the Summer Olympics
December 24: Apollo 8 is the first manned spacecraft to orbit the moon — 7 years ago

Paul Scott

9.4

8 different grapes. Starts light, finishes dry. — 8 years ago

D Scher

9.0

Beautiful red fruit, some pleasant tartness balanced by a touch of jamminess. Smooth finish. Had by the glass so not sure of vintage - probably 2013 or 14. — 9 years ago

Erwan saunier

9.0

Woaw, best $14 to spend on a bottle, young but already strong and fruity, loved it 2013! — 9 years ago

Carlos Chiti

9.4

06/DEZ/2014 — 9 years ago

Nadine Roy

9.7

Plum, cedar, vanilla, hay, leather, med + acid, med+ tannins, med+ alcohol (14%), blackberry jammy lingering finish. — 10 years ago

Lindsay Corrigan

8.9

Full Strawberry nose with white pepper. Taste juicy red berry front settles down to a wash blueberry. Then at back of mouth intensity starts with flavour of roasted red peppers done over oak coals and finish cleanse of eucalyptus.🍷 — 5 years ago

Chris England

9.3

Always reliable amazing QPR NV Rose bubbles @ £30-36 that is our go to Rose next to Bruno Paillard, LP Rose, Billecart Salmon, Perrier Jouet Rose ... oh ok we like too many NV Rose but hey it’s nearly Christmas 🎄🥂 & perfect in Zalto Universal glass 👍

📍 Bollinger Rose NV

🏵 93 points

🍇 62% PInot Noir, 24% Chardonnay & 14% Pinot Meunier with 6% still red

🍷 Peachy salmon glimmering pink

👃 Strawberry cream biscuit w/ raspberry & peach in rock minerals & a citrus mist

👄 Med bodied creamy fresh fine mousse of peach, strawberry, raspberry, red currant & grapefruit w/ red apple & a sweet citrus shortbread biscuit in med acidity

🎯 Long fresh red fruits w/ a dry biscuity grapefruit & red apple finale — 5 years ago

Noren Kawakami

10

Juyondai. Slight melon aroma and flavor. Nice smooth, crisp finish. — 6 years ago

Charles Hackett

9.0

I live in Alaska! Do the math in your head. We just bought this yesterday. Between now and next year this wine will get even better. Great Job! — 6 years ago

laura Sidney

8.9

Wow, super jammy upfront for a Cab, and a '14 besides. Opens nicely in the glass though. Enjoying at the cabin in Pinetop - where its a brisk 26°F! — 7 years ago

David L

9.4

14' E Guigal La Doriane Condrieu. An outstanding Viognier! A wine you can just sip on a hot summers day. Welcoming guests & family as they arrive to your home. From appetizers/lunch/dinner. It's one of the most versatile varietals. (my opinion)

I can smell & taste so many things in this FULL-BODIED wine. PEACHES/floral/perfumed nose. On the palate I get tangerine, peach, honey, medium oak. A little spice & well balanced acidity/minerality throughout the class. Everything I could want in a great Viognier. The Somm thinks the 13' is drinking better now? I'm certain he's right.
The 14' is tasting absolutely delicious tonight. A little more time in the bottle, might be beneficial.
(Just another thought ) California Viognier's often criticized for not having enough minerality to it ? Okay ...I can still love them all!! — 8 years ago

Nigel Kinsman

9.5

Drop dead gorgeous! 86% merlot, 14% cabernet sauvignon — 9 years ago

with Shae

Carlos Chiti

9.8

05/DEZ/2014 — 9 years ago

Jill Hawks

9.9

$14 on sale! Def buy again! — 11 years ago

Ryan Vento

9.3

Tonight’s nightcap 🥃

During our stay at the hospital for the birth of our son some dear friends of ours brought my wife & I a care package. In it were all manner of goodies and treats, as well as a bottle of champagne and this scotch. They know us all too well 🤫🤷🏻‍♂️
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Caramel, creme brûlée, charred orange peels, and Christmas spice cake on the nose. Mild notes of moss on the palate with a pronounced but welcome warmth on the way down. Smooth and perfectly suitable for ending the day with. — 5 years ago

Ichiro Kawachi

9.0

Nectarine, white peach, marzipan — 6 years ago

Elaine

10

Soo good. — 6 years ago

Eric L.

8.9

This 14 is seeming a little past its prime, but still enjoyable. It actually improved in the glass quite a bit. — 7 years ago

Brad Pejcic

9.3

I love how in Spain you can go to a restaurant order a half bottle of Rioja and a 14 year old wine comes out aged perfectly. This is drinking great right now and can't imagine it's going to get any better. — 8 years ago

Henri M

10

It was my wedding wine, I am biased. — 8 years ago

Bong Kee Choi

9.3

Nice pleasant, well balanced, smooth from the beginning to the end. I like acid start with flavor and peppery and spicy finish in balanced way.. This is it. — 9 years ago

Audrey Irvine

8.9

This wine is so good that when I tasted it all I saw was Titus face singing 'Pinoooooot Noir!!!' — 9 years ago

Julie Pion

9.6

Eclatant! Vibrant! Coup de cœur. — 9 years ago

Shawn Londo

9.5

Excellent - $57.99 for 750 ml — 10 years ago

Daniel Eng

9.9

Pretty good...will buy again — 11 years ago