Isaac Fernandez

Bodegas Fernandez de Manzanos

Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1999

The notes of salt are amazing. Delicious wine! — 8 years ago

Jean-Charles Boisset (JCB)

JCB No. 21 Brut Burgundy Chardonnay

Alternativa mas económica que el Champagne. Buen balance de acido y azucar. Buena mineralidad con tonos de granito. Olores y sabores a miel tambien. Buen valor. ( B Fernandez) — 8 years ago

Calendal (Philippe Cambie et Gilles Ferran)

Plan de Dieu par Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhône Blend 2012

One of my favorite dinners was on the menu here at Chez Skip - cassoulet! And my knowledge of wine pairing is as sophisticated as a toddler eating spaghetti, I said to myself - hey I am eating French food and I like this French wine, so hey why not? And that was that. But as wine can be, it evoked its memory of when I had it first. I remember sitting out in the patio and being impressed with it. I thought to myself I could really enjoy French wines, but as history has shown, that was clearly a short lived notion.

Knowing it had been some time, I had an odd feeling, so I checked my Delectable history. Indeed, this was the very first wine I had rated!

So, to my friends, do you remember your first wine on here? Was it anything memorable?
@philip Angino @Martin A. Cody @Shay Aldriedge @Anthony Lombardi @Sharon B @Bill Bender @Bob McDonald @dan boedeker @Brian Tuite @Greg Ballington @Matthew Beninati @Carl Fischer @Ryan Carey @MaJ CappS @Roman Sukley @Daryl Calhoun @David L @Palmer Emmitt @Eric Shanks @Evan Bienstock @Fraser McKinley @Jean-Francois Pelletier @jesus g @Martin G Rivard @Henrik Poulsen @Christanna Honer @Isaac Pirolo @Rob Brobst III @Jim Trobaugh @Jody Scharf @Joe Lucca @Kim Stanbro @Rafael Landestoy @Ryan M @Mo Salem @Mike Smith @Mike R @"Odedi" @Paul T @Ron R @Shawn R @Janet Ross (and anyone else I accidentally left off!)
— 8 years ago

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I think we need to repost all those un liked wines from 4 years ago,
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Alright I had to scroll back for a good solid 10 minutes but I found it...Pine Ridge Chenin/Viognier! 😂 I gave it a 9.2
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And early on I had a 2004 Lynch Bages which I said "smelled like a dirty boot". 8.5. I would drink the shit outta that dirty boot now!!!

Eighty Four Wines

Napa Valley Malbec 2012

New project of Doug Shafer and Elias Fernandez. Beautiful Malbec - full body, lots of character, still young, probably needs more time, but definitely age worthy! Coffee beans, mocha, milk chocolate covered cherry, vanilla, sandalwood. Layers of complexity! Needs time to open up. Velvety finish. — 10 years ago

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Hartwell Vineyards

Sunshine Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Greg Ballington
9.4

So I believe this Sunshine Vineyard is from the Wappo Hill portion of the Hartwell Estate......sorry now this portion belongs to the Realm Cellars estate. (Moonracer) Highly recommend checking out if you find it @Carl Fischer @Shay Aldriedge @Ron R @Martin G Rivard @David L @Isaac Pirolo @Roman Sukley @Paul T

Medium to deep garnet red with bricking on the edges. Stinky and savory on the nose straight from the get go. Opened up over the next half hour or so with stoney notes, a touch smoky and soft red cherries. Well integrated and smooth, moderate tannins (6/10). Beautiful aged characteristics on the palate with notes of dusty black cherries, a touch of chalk and dust, mushrooms, truffles, and also gains some aged red cherries. Medium plus body with a super long finish. This bottle has aged very well. Drink now if you like power in your Cabernet but this will keep for few more years. Drink till 2020.
— 8 years ago

India Okoh
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Jeff Shapiro

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@Shay Aldriedge this one is on the list too.
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@Jeff Shapiro @Greg Ballington : Wow, quite the score and note for an aged Napa wine! Sounds awesome. I'm looking it up as we speak.
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Thanks for the tip, @Greg Ballington!

Fernandez de Manzanos

DeAlto Amo Rioja Blanco 2014

Super Rioja for the money. Good with Paella — 9 years ago

Isaac Fernandez Seleccion

Biutiful Brut Cava Macabeo Chardonnay

Mike W
9.1

Bright, fruity, perfect for a welcome cocktail. — 9 years ago

J. Fernandez de Arcaya Galdiano

Navarra Alate Kosher Tempranillo

Very clean and refreshing but tannic is there, sweet smell — 10 years ago

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Bodegas Fernandez de Manzanos

Mas de Victor Graciano 2013

Soooooooooo good.Like damn good. Very smooth. 2013. — 10 years ago

Isaac Fernandez Seleccion

Sensible Tempranillo 2013

Andrew Holod
8.9

Brand new wine from Isaac Fernandez. Tempranillo from Tudela del Duero with only 6 months in oak. Straight off the container and into my glass. Super juicy red cherry and chalky mineral notes. Crisp and fresh on the palate. YUM! — 11 years ago

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disclaimer: I import this.

Clos de l'Oratoire des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2011

Color ruby, algo turbio. Nariz potente con olor a pimienta, piedra mojada por el mar, fruta madura, algo "funky". En boca buen balance y "savory" (umami), fruta madura, pimienta, ragu. (B Fernandez) — 8 years ago

Bodegas y Viñedos Neo S.L.

Neo Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2010

Modern Ribera del Duero created by Isaac Fernandez , Javier and the Neo team. Velvety tannins and compact -robust feeling in the mouth. A full bodied red that has incredible potential for ageing. Bravo Aranda de Duero! — 9 years ago

Bodegas Alejandro Fernández

Dehesa La Granja 14 Tempranillo 1998

The man Alejandro Fernandez himself brought his out as a gift for my parents 25th anniversary. So complex and dank — 9 years ago

Condado de Haza

Condado de Haza Ribera del Duero Tempranillo 2011

Brianna Carvalho (Rycyk)
9.0

Alejandro Fernandez Tempranillo + NY Strip Steak = heaven — 10 years ago

Birrificio Le Baladin

Isaac Belgian White

Seriously. Italians. Know. Beer. — 10 years ago

Azienda Agricola Petrera Pasquale

Fatalone Gioia del Colle Primitivo 2010

Excellent primitivo. 5£ a glass at Fernandez & Wells — 10 years ago

Jan Bezusek
with Jan

Bodegas Fernandez

Escudo de Plata Gran Reserva Jumilla 2004

Spanish red QPR bomb. $12 on sale? More, please! — 12 years ago