Sea Smoke

Southing Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015

9.1

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. The 2015 “Southing” pours a deep ruby color with a transparent core; medium viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and bruised strawberry, raspberry, pomegranate, red flowers, mushroom and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium. Drink now through 2035. — a day ago

Tom, Paul and 7 others liked this

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2008

Her Mir Tage

9.5

Rayas 08 exceeded my expectations — it was in great condition. We decanted it at 3 PM and started drinking at 7 PM. In the first phase, it showed sweet red fruit notes. In the second phase, herbal/vegetal notes emerged. In the third phase, a cooling mintiness appeared.

This bottle wasn't as explosively aromatic as the 07 I opened last time — that 07, after two hours of decanting, unleashed an incredibly rich and enchanting floral bouquet. It was like the scent of a garden transitioning from summer into autumn — grand and opulent, with a hint of fading beauty. Notes of black cherry, rose, and blood orange intertwined, and the aromas kept evolving over time — garrigue, incense — complex and alluring, with a grand structure and a rich, round palate.

The 08, on the other hand, feels more like a refined lady from a scholarly family — graceful, gentle, intellectual, with no aggressive edge. — 23 days ago

Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2022

John W

8.9

Plum coloration. Some translucency. On the nose, cola, sage, peppercorn. On the palate, cherry, cranberry, and blood orange. — 14 days ago

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne 2008

GaryWEdwards

9.5

This is a pleasant stunner of citrus zest and tart apple. Whoa! Note to self: 12 is not sufficient supply. — 11 days ago

Ira liked this

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2014

Paul J

9.7

Wow!! This was amazing. PnP. Earth, barnyard mixed with lovely cherry fruit and subtle herbs. Great texture and depth. One of my best bottles of this. Paired great with BBQ. — a month ago

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Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2023

Andrea Watt

9.4

Cherry, raspberry, blueberry, cinnamon, and oak. Maybe a touch young but still delightful. — a month ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 2009

Conrad Green

9.7

Plush, lush. Rich fruit and great pose. Velvety texture, dark plum and black cherry. Floral notes and a gorgeous soft intensity. Long and textured. Delicious — 4 days ago

Bob, Jay and 9 others liked this

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Chambertin Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2013

Alvaro Bustillos

9.9

Mathew king robert pavlovich thatcher courtney clayfu feng @rvr — 6 days ago

Jan, Juan and 1 other liked this

Belle Glos

Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Robert Swart

9.0

Had at Kavel's: Notes of dark cherry, cola, baking spice, a touch of vanilla oak, and soft tannins. — 10 days ago

Dave liked this

Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019

Andrea Watt

9.6

Still a favorite. Even at 7 years it’s showing fresh with blackberry and plum over the cocoa it’s taken on in aging. Smooth and silky with oak and a touch of vanilla. — 16 days ago