Grenache Noir

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Ming L
9.2

The house style is still here with ripe, slightly over extracted blue fruits, baking spices, cocoa, and a plush velvety palate. But the fruits become less confectionary and some savory components have emerged. Acidity seems more apparent. Really nice integration.

I think Pinot bottlings from Belle Glos are at their best with 5-8 years bottle aging. This is another proof.
— 6 days ago

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Laurent-Perrier

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne 1812

Always hits the spot 🎯 — 10 days ago

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Somm David T

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Vanessa

Vanessa

@Sharon B Thank you 🙏It was a beautiful setting, indeed! Cheers 🥂
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Somm David T You nailed it! 🎯 👏🌵

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2024

Ki Punwar
9.3

Tempier rose never disappoints. Paired with Salmon and Caesar salad — 16 days ago

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Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2017

Another great btl! Consistent with my prior notes — a month ago

Tom, Joel and 6 others liked this

Domaine Serene

Yamhill Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Paired with wagyu beef tatare and prime Striploin. Excellent. — a month ago

Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2026

Cherry, oak, and a hint of cinnamon. Medium bodied and approachable. — a month ago

Marcassin

Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2021

Always incredible. Beautiful red fruits and florals. Very young, showed no heat, just an amazing wine. First one out of the case Ryan gave me. — 6 days ago

Jean-Philip, Joe and 3 others liked this

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2018

Valle de los encino eugenio b lalo o y russel bevan — 10 days ago

Joe, Juan and 7 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Richebourg Pinot Noir 2016

Nouvelle aaron scott — 18 days ago

Juan, Jan and 11 others liked this
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Very tasty…..
Please leave it for 10 years

Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend 2022

Classic Orin Swift. Delicious blend with unexpected twists. Boldness coming from the Petite Syrah. Black plum and gravel. Blackberry and cherry. Chewy tannins. — 22 days ago

Martijn and Daniel liked this

Roederer Estate

L'Ermitage Brut Anderson Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2012

A M A Z I N G!!!! Fragrant nose of fresh brioche and warm plums. Slight hint of marzipan. Long finish. Delicious. Love what this have evolved into. — 22 days ago

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Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2010

Jol
9.4

Très puissant bonne année Ouvert depuis la veille — 12 days ago

Joe, David and 5 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 2004

Another great btl that was drinking well with its elegant, perfumed nose of cherry, berry, spice, tea, rose petal & violet. — 9 days ago

Joel, Lyle and 7 others liked this

Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023

delicious biodynamic Sta Rita pinot. tons of salinity and characteristic terroir. — 7 days ago

Domaine des Lambrays

Clos des Lambrays Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2005

2005 vintage.
Rich black cherries, cocoa spice, orange peel, dark flowers, subois and earthy.
Long generous finish with crisp acidity and fine grained tannins.
This was bequeathed to me years ago at a Celebration of Life for a gentleman who was greatly influential and guiding on my wine journey.
A stunning wine from an incredible individual.
Cheers everyone.
🥂🥂
— a month ago

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Peter van den Besselaar

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Special moments, Jamie. I once got a Gloria 1959 from a wine reseller who liked my youthful enthusiasm. The birthyear of my wife, we drank it with the birth of our first child. 🫶
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Indeed Peter.
We carry them with us.
Tom Casagrande

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A very meaningful wine. Nice.

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2022

David Hirsch passed away this week - so this is a tough one. Gained complexity with time 4 days under Argon gas line. Mostly raspberry driven. No cherry here…. — a month ago

Ira, Tom and 7 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Upon opening, this seemed a bit disjointed, with muted fruit flavors and strong herbal notes. Decanting didn’t seem to help much, but day 2 it finally opened up nicely, with nice complexity and intensity on the palate. Cherry, raspberry, cassis, bay leaf, dried Italian herbs, anise, cloves, vanilla, cedar, earth, and balsamic notes all come through. Really tasty, but maybe a bit too intense. I can see this improving with a few more years of aging so the flavors coalesce and soften a bit more. — 2 months ago

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Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Ever try vintage 2010 for this particular?
Joel Lara

Joel Lara

No I haven’t. This is actually the my first Lopez de Heredia. Have you tried it?
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

I have tried their bosconia & cubillo. Haven't tried the tondonia reserva, but do have the 2010 in my cellar.