Shay A

9.4

Another Wednesday Wine Committee for the books, this one in honor of a former WWC member, with the wines donates from his cellar by his family. A wonderful tribute. Wines tasted blind as usual.

Hello gorgeous! Hard not to call this Bordeaux from a reputable producer. I called it early ‘80s. Tart cherry, a streak of green/vegetal notes down the middle but it wasn’t detracting at all. Herbs and underripe black fruit finish. This powered through 2hours in the glass easily. Beautiful. — 6 years ago

with Dan, Will and 2 others

Shawn R

9.4

In honor of the release. So approachable. — 8 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

On the nose; floral, jammy fruits of; blackberries, blue fruits, dark cherries, plum, black plum, soft spices, vanilla, mocha, violets and dark flowers. On the palate; richness, elegance, thick, lush body, ripe, rich; blackberries, dark cherries, blue fruits, plum, black raspberries, black cherry cola, rich dark earth, dry powdery brown top soil, crushed rocks, spice, vanilla, volcanic minerals, dark fruit tea, liquid violets, dark florals, touch of bramble, mouth watering acidity and a long, rich, even, elegant finish. Photo tour; long shot of the estate with vines, honor system purchase fruit & vegetable cart (they were farmers before grape growers) great picnic area and their tasting bar. — 8 years ago

E & K G

9.4

#omg one of the best chards we've had in a while. #morlet does an amazing job, honey, caramel, and butter but not overly heavy despite the 14.2% alc lvl. #amazing #drinkbuyreapeat Opened in honor of my princesses. — 9 years ago

Care Hanner

8.9

To celebrate Bastille Day and especially honor the victims of Nice. — 9 years ago

Alena Lehrer

9.0

2011 14% alcohol, 90% tannat, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, earthy, dry black cherry, blackberry, toasting flavors, aged in new oak, med+ acid, high tannins, full body pairs well with shish kebab 🍇🍷❤️ interesting fact: cuvée Charles de Batz , a real name of Musketeer d'Artagnan. In his honor this wine is made. — 9 years ago

Mike

9.4

In honor of the maise and blue today. Big fruit. Enjoyable drop. #SKOL — 7 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Grabbed another bottle! Wine bears the vineyard named to honor the Red-shouldered Hawks and other birds of prey that play a vital role in sustainable farming practices. Bright yellow with aromas of tropical fruits and sweet floral scents. Aged for 14 months, 75% in new French oak and 25% in stainless. On the palate melon, pineapple and peach flavors and hints of citrus, subtle yet complex and well balanced. Lingering finish, savory, ending with mineral tones and toasty oak. Outstanding! — 7 years ago

Tanja Yokum

9.0

Always trying "Loup wines" to honor my buddy @CathyLoup. This "Vent d'Ange" Chablis is divine, lush minerality defined. — 8 years ago

Janet Ross

9.8

In honor of Super Bowl Weekend decided to open this terrific red blend from Dick Vermeil Wines. Loads of dark fruit flavors, wonderful nose. Definitely a pop & pour. One of the best wine buys in my book. — 8 years ago

Anna Savino

9.3

In honor of the start of #dolcetto #harvest here in #langhe amazing for being 2010.. so young, smooth but structured.. this is his current release haha a legend! — 9 years ago

Michael J Ferraro

9.0

Wonderful - all things French in honor of our friends across the pond — 9 years ago

Evan Roberts

9.2

My favorite California Cab producer. Had the honor of pouring beside him in NYC, and touring his vineyard with Rebecca just before he passed. The closest thing to 1970's best cabs and incredible value. 2006 is lush full of everything you could hope for, earth, blackberry, leather, and a hint of smoke. A little hint of almost cognac on the finish, smooth and balanced finish. Acid still great and plenty of age left. Glad I have a lot more to enjoy — 9 years ago

Charles Hetzel

9.7

Drinking this in honor of Barbara Richards may she rest in peace #paloma #merlot — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

In a restaurant last night and saw this on the wine list. In 1989, Jess Jackson acquired the Zellerbach winery and renamed it in honor of his late father, Jess Stonestreet Jackson. Aromas of red/black fruits with citrus notes and gentle spice. On the palate cherry and blackberry flavors, vanilla spice with currant tones. Fine soft tannins, great balance on lingering finish ending with oak and cacao. Great value, good now and will cellar well. Opened up nicely in about 45 minutes. — 7 years ago

Severn Goodwin

9.0

Strega is an interesting Italian liqueur...better described below. I only sporadically enjoy it, but it's fun and tasty at each sip.

"Strega is an herbal, saffron-infused liqueur deeply tied to the secret world of witchcraft. Witches are said to convene in Benevento to perform rituals and honor Il Noce, the sacred walnut tree. (The lower part of the logo shows witches dancing with demons around Il Noce.) According to legend, Giuseppe Alberti, son of a grocer, saved a witch from falling out of a tree in the woods. In gratitude, she gave him the recipe for an elixir, which the Alberti family began selling in 1860, perhaps as a curative or restorative.

The liqueur's proprietary recipe is a mix of 70 herbs and spices which include Ceylon cinnamon, Florentine iris, Italian Apennine juniper, Samnite mint, fennel, and saffron. Saffron is the key to Strega's signature yellow color and it shares the spotlight with mint and juniper as the most pronounced flavors within the herbal mixture." — 7 years ago

Eri

9.3

It was my honor to become acquainted with the best Trebbiano d'Abruzzo grower. Grazie mille. — 8 years ago

Shay A

9.2

A visit from ol reliable while out and about tonight. When Frank Family is on, it's delicious, just like this '13. Drinking really nice at a young age. Epitomizes Napa Cabs currently with bold and fruit driven flavors. A lot of red fruits on the nose like raspberries, but the darker blueberries came through on the tongue. The fruit seems a bit extracted...medium oak presence. This is a crowd pleaser when needing to satisfy a large group.

Happiest of New Years to my DL family. 2016 was my first DL year, and it's been a great experience getting to share great wines with y'all. Thank you for your insights...it's been an honor. Cheers to 2017!
@Bill Bender @Greg Ballington @TheSkip @Kimberly Anderson @Mike Rowe @Ron R @Martin G Rivard @Jason Oliver @Anthony Lombardi @Edmond Bordelon @Katherine Bordelon @David L @Eric Shanks @Shawn G. Rose @Hugh O'Riordan @Howard Greenfield @Jim Trobaugh @Jeff Shapiro @Carl Fischer @"Odedi" @Paul T @Roy Goble @Jody Scharf @Joe Lucca @Ryan Mitchell — 8 years ago

Bob Wozniak

9.2

Happy Independence Day! — 9 years ago

YNlover

9.0

Mellow from honor wine — 9 years ago