Harthog's Plate

Long Shadows Vintners

Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot 2010

Somewhat tanniny which mellowed as it breathed. Dark fruit and a hint cocoa and earthiness. Very enjoyable with a nice cheese plate. — 11 years ago

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2003

Wow. We're drinking this with a dessert cheese plate and it is exquisite. The big winner pairing is Red Hawk, followed by Valdeon. The wine gives a toasted apricot essence on the nose and a rich lingering palate of dried apricots. When paired with the Red Hawk it gives an Amaretto effect. The sweetness also pairs nicely with the salty Valdeon, each balancing the other out and somehow improving each. — 11 years ago

Michael Martinez
with Michael
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Ackerman

Grande Tuffe 2009

Sweet and smooth. Would be wonderful with a cheese plate! — 13 years ago

Château Phélan Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

Juicy plum, serious but lyrical. Wish I had some steak frites right now. A heaping plate of porky lentils for good luck will do! Happy NYE 2014! — 11 years ago

Picnic Wine Company

Blue Plate Grenache 2012

Jerae Knutson
9.5

2012. Oh my god, I just swooned over the aroma. A bit spicy, like peppered strawberries. — 12 years ago

F&E Ogio

Tuscan Red Toscana Rosso IGT 2011

Really nice smooth wine - great with a cheese & cracker plate. — 11 years ago

Emilio Lustau

Los Arcos Solera Reserva Amontillado Dry Sherry

Andrew Holod
9.0

Medium amber. Perfect balance of tangy flor and nutty, oxidative notes. Pungent acidity on entry. Superb. Needs a plate of good ham:) — 11 years ago

Château Beau-Séjour Bécot

Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Paired with duck dish that had 64 flavors on a glass plate at Alinea. — 12 years ago

Heather MacDonald
with Heather