Keep Wines
Duckhorn Vineyards
Napa Valley Merlot 2011
Still a classic. Bill and Jeff did a great job. Plenty of time to keep sampling. — 12 years ago
Krug
Brut Champagne Blend 1996
Shit picture. Great wine. Krug has long been one of my favorite '96s. Searing acid structure, but there's enough body, fruit and now secondary savories around it to keep it all together. Drinking now, but will go forever. A total skyscraper of a wine. — 12 years ago
Olga Raffault
Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2007
Love this producer! Classic Cabernet Franc herbs and spice on the nose, with beautiful gravelly stony earth tones. Moderate tannin and good acidity keep this bright and textured and supporting its mid weight dark fruits. — 11 years ago
Jean Foillard
Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2011
Took some days to open up and share. Earthy with a cherry chaser and a twist of acid to keep it lifted. Brett is a well known neighbor to this bottle but he doesn't overstay his welcome. Enjoyed! — 11 years ago
Château Latour
Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1994
Like an older version of the 2004 I tried in April. Concentrated coffee, milk chocolate and smoky fruit, with hints of struck match minerality. Good concentration and tannic grip; could still keep. Tried blind, and guessed it was a Pauillac or Leoville Las-Cases. — 12 years ago
Château Montrose
Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004
Mature and very pleasant, it has way time to get even better, complex, fruity light notes with tobacco, olives and oaky notes - keep on evolving a great way — 11 years ago
Krug
Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend
Spendy bubbles aren't usually my jam, but this is pretty great. So much minerality and lime centered citrus almost keep you from noticing just how big a wine this is. — 11 years ago
Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe
La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend
2011. Blanc. No one drinks enough of this. That's because there are so few things to which its a good partner, but it would be an incredible cheese-and-charcuterie wine. Broad and oily, there's just enough acid to keep you coming back for more. Sun-baked yellow orchard fruits dominate, but there's more exotic fruits too (mango and dried pineapple) yellow flowers, tons of almond husk bitterness, green olives, bay leaf, oregano, tarragon, white cheddar. Oak is assertively present but not overwhelming. Place dominates over grapes here, as it's a mix of Clairette and Grenache Blanc and a hodge-podge of other things. — 12 years ago
Tom Jenkins
Another great "location" wine from Orin Swift. This one is a classic España red. A beautiful touch of Tempranillo/Rioja - very fruit forward; hints of dark berries and soft green apple finish. The wine finishes with a smooth red taste on the tongue - not too dry, just enough to keep you wanting more. For the price - this is an every day wine for sure! I could drink this alone!
— 11 years ago