La Finca

R. López de Heredia

Viña Gravonia Crianza Rioja Viura 2016

It’s hard to find fully shed classic Viura (white Rioja) anymore but old-school Lopez de Heredia clings to tradition. This wine, nearly 10 years old on release, is fascinating - aged to the point of considerable oxidation yet it retains its fruit ands acidity. Bruised apple, ripe pear, golden raisin, orange peel, flint, wet stones, and hay happily coexist with hazelnut, dried orange peel, coconut, baking spices ands more. The medium acidity is a firm foundation to a richly textured wine, Long finish too! — 2 months ago

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R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

No sediment, great colour and rich deep flavours — 3 months ago

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Jon Ebsworth

Jon Ebsworth

Great wine Dodsy, the range of fonts troubles me 😁

Marqués de Riscal

Reserva Herederos del Marques de Riscal Rioja Tempranillo 2015

Good honest Rioja with a little age at 10 years
Always consistently well integrated and balanced Abv, acidity, and fruit and always well priced.
— 4 months ago

Ira, Bob and 4 others liked this

Campo Viejo

Rioja Tempranillo 2021

Classic Spanish flag color of yellow with red writing. Good brick red color. Just a hint of a purple core. Aroma is stones and red/black cherry cobblers-pies. Slightest of linseed oils. Flavors are bright, fresh Temp. Crunchy and dry. Just a hint of fennel or oregano. Has a classic feel and flavor. Would be great for watching El Clasico. — 6 months ago

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Domaine Dujac

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2004

Great bottle! No 🐞 problem with this one. Quite complex and in a very good way right now. — 9 months ago

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Chartogne-Taillet

Sainte Anne Brut Champagne Blend

October 2014 disgorgement. Based on 2011 (80%?). Balance 2010/2009 split evenly. 50% chard 50% pn — 7 years ago

Campo Viejo

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2010

Amazing with the ribeye with sautéed mushrooms and onions. Dark red fruits and oaky with balancing tannins. $12 — 10 years ago

Vincent Dauvissat

La Forest Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2019

Back dating our reviews as we’ve been to this (excellent) restaurant twice in the past three days!
Superb seafood and this Chablis was the perfect accompaniment.
👏 to Michael the resident Sommelier for the selection.
— 2 months ago

Neville Weston
with Neville

Bollinger

La Grande Année Brut Champagne Blend 2015

Vintage 2015 — 3 months ago

Tom, Somm and 9 others liked this

Taittinger

La Francaise Brut Champagne Blend

Delta flight champagne. Crisp, fruity, fresh — 3 months ago

La Marca

Veneto Sparkling Prosecco

Super flavorful — 4 months ago

Clos De La Roilette

Clos de la Roilette Fleurie Gamay 2022

I knew these need time but don’t remember such disjointedness when young? — 10 months ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
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Tom Casagrande

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I’ve noticed that, in recent years, many types of wines (particularly from various regions in France) seem blockier and less unified/integrated when young. Like all the components are there, but separated and not vertically integrated. And it seems more pronounced the hotter the growing season that year. I am beginning to think this is a result of global warming. What I don’t yet have a fix on is if time in bottle ultimately integrates these wines. Since I tend to drink wines on the younger side, I’m not sure I’ll ever get to the point where I can make a confident conclusion on that.

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Unfiltered Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2009

4/4/14 - Mimi's birthday in SC — 12 years ago

La Crema

Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2013

Great white wine enjoyed with Amy grilling Turkey Burgers at 1894 Alex — 2 months ago

E. Guigal

La Turque Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2018

Cuu amigos — 3 months ago

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Nicolas Joly

Clos de la Coulée de Serrant Savennières Chenin Blanc 2019

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2019 pours a pale yellow color with medium+ viscosity. On the nose, the wine is developing with intense, ripe notes of Comice pears, baked green apple, mixed fruit cup, lemons, white tree flowers, lanolin, raw almond, tarragon, a touch of raw honey and minerals. On the palate, the wine is off-dry(?) with high acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and the texture is waxy. I questioned the off-dry call because I actually think it’s dry but the power and ripeness of the fruit, not to mention the 15% ABV(!!), give the impression of sweetness. An utterly balanced wine despite the big personality. A wine that gives main character energy. I wish I had a week or more to track the development because this is such a wee babe. Drink now to experience its youth and enjoy through 2049. — 3 months ago

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Daniel M

Daniel M

I can completely relate to your tasting note about the mouthfeel being reminiscent of that of an off-dry wine. I had the same impression when tasting a 2013 a few years back. It was clearly a dry wine but with the touch of a sweet nectar.
Somm David T

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@Jay Kline Nice details here.
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@Somm David T thanks David. I just call them as I…ahem…taste them

Marqués de Cáceres

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Rhonda likes. Buy a bottle, but probably not a case. — 7 years ago

La Crema

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2013

Awesome raspberry and milky once it's aerated. Fav Pinot — 9 years ago