Lot Xi

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Medium ruby , wider light ruby rim . Touch more closed and mineral on the nose with, red currant , grafite , cedar . Quite aloof . On the palate this is quite strict , excellent refreshing acidity and very noticeable gritty tannin , more red fruits on the palate , red currant, cherry, cranberry hints alongside the cassis and mineral backbone . Very young , mineral , quite linear and saline . This shows a lot of intensity and salinity after a while in the glass , improves with time in the glass but really needs time in the cellar. Come back in 5 - 10 years , will show well for a further 10 perhaps 20 years. Very classic and aristocratic . — 7 months ago

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90 Ninety + Cellars

Lot 2 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Bought in Tennessee. Not too much of a metallic taste. Enjoyed this. — a year ago

Kathryn Kennedy

Santa Cruz Mountains Small Lot Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Deep ruby color. Aromas of plum, blackberry and dust. Wow! What a fantastic, bold wine- full of black fruit, oak and hints of vanilla. — 5 years ago

David, Adam and 18 others liked this
Neil Valenzuela

Neil Valenzuela

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection Lot No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Great wine especially for the price — 5 years ago

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Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection The Inaugural Lot No. 3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Very drinkable and nicely balanced. Nice cherry notes. Great wine for drinkers that aren’t into the heavier tannins of the stronger reds. — 6 years ago

Pulenta Estate

XI Gran Cabernet Franc 2019

Nice nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black fruits with wood, earth, vegetables, spices, tobacco leaf, dark coffee, dark chocolates and peppercorn.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Franc from Mendoza.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged in oak barrels for 12 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$45.
— 8 months ago

Daniel, Douglas and 9 others liked this

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection Lot No. 5 Field Blend

Smooth with earth and soft dark fruits. Not many tannins — 8 months ago

Parducci

Small Lot Mendocino County Petite Sirah

Bought at Findlay Wine Merchant. — 4 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2006

Has a cool vintage personality to it, the acid is elevated and tannins are still firm albeit softening from the wines upbringing. Im a fan, there’s a lot of complexity on the nose, taking this classically-styled Rioja beyond what archetypal things might come to mind with this benchmark wine. Soulful and almost old school Bordeaux-like. Current, dried raspberry, stewed plum and dried black cherry, gravel pushing into graphite, tobacco, sous bois, wet leaves, juniper, leather, American oak, pipe smoke. Considerable freshness for such a tertiary wine. The elevated VA could be a problem for some, I enjoyed the lift. — 5 years ago

Arden, Shay and 23 others liked this
Vanessa

Vanessa

Ah, love your notes!

Trader Joe's

Reserve Lot# 100 Paso Robles Syrah 2017

Really impressive Syrah. Super soft on the tongue, with nice dark cherry notes. Hints of oak and pepper. — 6 years ago

Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery

Van Winkle Special Reserve Lot "B" 12 Years Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

So subtle - dried orange peel, potpourri and creamed corn - a delight, thank Hugh — 7 years ago

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Folie à Deux

Ménage à Trois Midnight Lot 369 Dark Red Blend 2015

Very rich with flavor. More flavor then the regular red ménage a trois. Both are great! — 8 years ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Part of a Chateau Mouton Rothschild vertical from 1988-1990. This was my second time enjoying the 1990 vintage and, much like my previous experience, this was rather quiet early and then came on with the business, late. As before, a mix of red and black cassis, ripe and desiccated cherries, tobacco leaf, cedar box, old leather, damp earth, some mushrooms and baking spices. After two similar experiences, I believe this vintage needs a lot of patience and a lot of air to wake up. Without either, it will be misunderstood. Drink now through 2040+ — 8 months ago

Jan, Ira and 14 others liked this

Old Vine Red

Marietta Cellars Old Vine Red Lot 68

Made bolognese and drank this — 3 years ago

90 Ninety + Cellars

Reserve Lot 75 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2010

Light in taste and color. Lightly bitter. Easy drink. — 5 years ago

Parducci

Small Lot Mendocino County Pinot Noir 2018

Lighter #mendocino Co #pinotnoir - enticing cherry, apricot and subtly spicy nose. Delicate frame, lovely acid structure and silken tannins on the finish. It just might be my new Costco QPR favorite for $8. — 5 years ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1999

For a 20 year old St Estephe this Cos d’Estournel is sublime. Perfectly aged but shows a lot of youth throughout the hour opening with red fruit mixed in with leather and chalk. A good 35 sec finish. A classic Bordeaux that rocks! Kept from my Phd days ( Rodolphe this is the last one buddy) is surprisingly vibrant. happy birthday 🥳 Philippa. — 6 years ago

Jim, P and 18 others liked this
Rodolphe Clérac

Rodolphe Clérac

Happy birthday Miss!!!

90 Ninety + Cellars

Lot 23 Old Vine Mendoza Malbec 2017

Perfect with tacos!! — 7 years ago

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