Match Book

Book of Shadows

Old Vine Zinfandel 2013

I agree with a previous review, raisin on the tongue. Smooth yet bold. Delicious. — 9 years ago

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2012

Wow- nice young wine!! We had "spiced-rubbed" chicken thighs, grilled, and served atop a variety of vegi's. The piment d'espellette, cumin & ground fennel seed was perfectly reflected in this young wine! Mmm! Hope BK thought it as perfect a match as I did! Happy 4th to those who celebrate! xo KM — 9 years ago

Bobby Kacher
with Bobby

Château Rieussec

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1996

A glorious example of mature Sauternes- deep honeyed bouquet with pollen notes - these come through on the palate too, ply that classic burnt match undertow on a long finish. Like drinking nectar. — 10 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roussanne 2008

They can't seem to find a match for this wine????
It's a 2008 Ch Beaucastle Roussanne vieilles vignes
— 10 years ago

Dönnhoff

Kreuznacher Krötenpfuhl Kabinett Riesling 2012

Impeccable balance. So much energy. Enough sugar to match up with a fruit-based dessert but pristine minerality and citrusy acid to leave your palate completely refreshed. Ready to drink but will age gracefully and only get more complex. — 10 years ago

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Giaconda

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Depth and intensity. Perfumed and a touch of struck match. Unreal. — 11 years ago

Small Gully

Mr. Black's Little Book Barossa Valley Shiraz 2010

Velvety, smooth, blackfruit, wood, vanilla, L-M tannin, long chocolate black fruit finish... GOOD! — 12 years ago

Rocca di Montegrossi

Geremia Toscana Cabernet-Merlot Blend 2012

Very nice right bank style. Big fruit in the nose and tannins to match but surprising amount of acid and balance. Drink now or hold a few more years. — 9 years ago

Alex Mart
with Alex

Tenuta delle Terre Nere

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese Blend

Marg pizza rossa wine match made in heaven — 9 years ago

Guido Marsella

Fiano di Avellino 2012

Bryan Garcia
9.4

This might be my favorite white wine in the @Grand Cru Selections book right now. 🔥 — 10 years ago

Grand Cru Selections
with Grand
Drew, Marc and 36 others liked this
Bryan Garcia

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@Nathaniel DiMaggio homemade! Made a pasta sauce with some uni, tossed it with some fresh pasta, and topped with more uni.
Nathaniel DiMaggio

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Well done sir!
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Great pairing!

Château Mongravey

Cru Bourgeois Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

What is it about these French reds? You can pick them out from a global mix: clear and a little dry. I'm sure if I knew the regions better, I could match them - they each seem to have a signature. — 10 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1979

S V
9.0

Honeyed and unctuous. Cremebrulee with a nose to match (burnt sugar). Not the top tier D'Yquem, but quite satisfying — 10 years ago

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Isole e Olena

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2011

First off, I've really missed Tuscan reds. Wow. And this one is no exception. Fruit forward with red and black fruits smacking you upside the head. But a beautiful complex finish rises from behind the fruit. My only problem with this wine? The nose has ever so little funk on it. Just doesn't quite match the brilliance of the flavors. — 11 years ago

Maggie Kern
with Maggie

Cade

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2015

A great by the pool drinker! Crisp and fresh, and not bad on the pocket book either! — 9 years ago

Paul, Chris and 4 others liked this

Behrens & Hitchcock

Chien Lunatique Syrah 2000

We all need a little Lunatique in our lives. Forgot about those ⚛ synthetic purple corks on some of the older B&H though - the Rabbit was no match and had to pull out the heavy artillery to open. Slightly muted nose and a bit thin to start, but fleshed out into a decent Napa Syrah with air. — 9 years ago

Mike, Randall and 9 others liked this

Domaine Coche-Dury (J.F. Coche Dury)

Les Enseignères Puligny-Montrachet Chardonnay 2011

A whiff of burnt match. A searing lemon and bracing structured mid palate. Real puligny minerality and slate. Fucking gorgeous — 10 years ago

Howard HorwitzTony GarciaMatt Lichtenberg
with Howard, Tony and 3 others
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Groth Vineyards & Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

#lifegoals = making enough money to make this my go-to weeknight wine 😍 I used to (and still) love how it smells to crack open an old book. This tastes like that, in the best way possible. Enjoyed this with Potatoes Anna (heavy on the Kerrygold butter), grilled asparagus, and pork loin. Feeling fat and happy 😬 — 10 years ago

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Match Vineyards

Baconbrook Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

In a perfect place - drink! — 10 years ago

Chris liked this

Match Vineyards

Butterdragon Hill Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Loads of plum, mild spice, graphite....tannins are starting to integrate really well....a little grippy still but starting to even out to a nice dustiness. Drinks well now and should continue to get better. Great buy on sale at Whole Foods for under $40! — 10 years ago

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Domaine A. et P. de Villaine

Bouzeron Aligoté 2008

Wow. Amazing Aligoté, not to be wasted on a Kir. Could pose as good chardonnay as well. And perfect match for the ceviche. — 12 years ago

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