Martin G Rivard

9.4

@Ted Mandes @Christine @Steve Colanero Great example of a great Napa Cab. I did not say awesome example since I was a little disappointed. Definitely a lot of fruit on the front palette, the mid palette was non-existent and the back palette & finish was very short. I was expecting to be marveled prior to tasting but I think this was overshadowed by its rivals this evening. I'm not sure that it will benefit from further aging??? I'll be curious to see what others think as they comment on this vintage. — 8 years ago

with Steve and Christine

Martin G Rivard

9.4

@Ted Mandes Happy birthday Ted!
A super Tuscan like no other! The only way it could have been better is if it was 10 years older. — 9 years ago

with Ted and Christine

Martin G Rivard

9.4

@Ted Mandes @Steve Colanero @Christine It was great to do a side by side next to the Batard Montrachet. The stylistically different wines were each awesome in their own right. This Napa monster was a beauty. Everything about it was big and huge in comparison to the harmonious notes the Batard was playing. Christine is a huge Napa Chardonnay fan but I heard her say last night that she prefers the balance Of the Batard. I was stunned! Shit., looks like my inexpensive Napa Chardonnay days are over!! All kidding aside. This wine showed truly well and is a phenomenal example of a great Napa Chardonnay. — 8 years ago

with Steve and Christine

Martin G Rivard

10

Simply., freaking AMAZING & enjoyed with my gorgeous wife & THE Chairman of the Board for the Palm a Beach Wine Auction - Ted Mandes.
It takes a LOT to impress Ted but I think this bottle did it!!!! 😜🍷🍷😜Love you Ted! — 9 years ago

with Ted and Kirk

Martin G Rivard

9.8

@David L this is the back of the bottle. — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.6

@Ron R @Mike R @David L @Howard Greenfield @Kirk Alexander @Joe Lucca @Carl Fischer @Paul T @Bill Bender @Ted Mandes @Jim Trobaugh @Monica O @Terri Walker @Steve Colanero My amazing friend Steve Colanero is a retired chef. We enjoyed an amazing dinner in his home this evening and opened these 2 beauties. Becklyn Reserve and a private propriety blend called "M" by Ted Mandes.
I opened and reviewed the Becklyn Reserve last night as well. You all know how I felt about it. Extremely solid and I rated accordingly. My opinion hasn't changed. It's an awesome wine. Thanks again David for introducing me to this Beauty!! — 8 years ago

with Ted, Steve and 1 other

Martin G Rivard

9.8

Sorry guys, I'm a few days behind posting these. This was the first line of the evening on Monday. It was Simply simply awesome!
Shared this 100 pointer with our good friend Ted Mandes. It did a great job getting rid of everyone's Monday blues! The bottle was a 2010 Haut Brion and not a "La Mission Haut Brion" as Identified
— 9 years ago

with Ted and Christine