1997 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Burgundy. Second red wine of the night at Nobu Malibu w K, R&M, McC, Judy. Cinnamon on the nose. Super interesting. Delicious. — 10 years ago
2002 Domaine LeFlaive Chevalier Montrachet Grand Cru. First white wine of the night at Nobu Malibu w K, R&M, McC, Judy. Mineral notes. Delicious. — 10 years ago
1969 Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Domaine Claire-Dau. Wine 1 of "Old Wines Night" at Chaya Venice w K, DS, McC, Andy. Very good. Still had body and fruit, but a good bit of gym locker and must. — 10 years ago
Villiera does a couple of things that can curl my toes. .. this is one superb example of a MCC that sends me into a drinking frenzy that usually ends with a call to the glass recycling guys to come and collect the empties. the only bad thing would be if you only by one bottle.... buy a case immediately. you will thank me later. — 10 years ago
1988 Sassicaia. First red of the night at Toscana w K and McC. Decanted for close to an hour before drinking and it was an awesome treat. We loved it. So smooth, some earth and fruit, but very measured. Balanced and lovely. — 10 years ago
1990 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco. At Spago w McC, K, Alexia, B&K K. Great start to the night. — 10 years ago
1996 Clos de Vougeot. First red of evening during dinner at Katsuya w K, McC, DS, Judy, et al. Awesome. Light, but not thin and great w sushi — 11 years ago
1990 Conterno Barolo w K and McC at Toscana. Very rich and well balanced. Lovely. — 11 years ago
My favorite SA MCC — 12 years ago
1990 Bartolo Mascarello Barolo Nebbiolo. Dinner at Toscana w McC. Classic Barolo as K said. Super sweet and raisiny with soil at the same time, high tannins. Great! — 9 years ago
Great PX. Correct sweetness, rich flavors - Um belo PX, com doçura agradável e sabores de torra deliciosos. — 10 years ago
1990 DRC Grand Echezaux Bergundy. First red wine of the night at Nobu Malibu w K, R&M, McC, Judy. Awesome. — 10 years ago
1978 Remoissenet Richebourg Grand Cru. Wine #4 of "Old Wine Night" at Chaya Venice w K, DS, McC, Andy. This wine was great. Great structure, fruit, tannins. We liked this. — 10 years ago
1993 Domaine Dujac 1st Cru Les Gruenchers Burgundy. Drank at The Grill on the Alley w K, McC, and Gill. Awesome treat to try this wine. Was in perfect shape, despite its age and this might have been our fave of the night. Def notes of plum still lingering on this wine. Epic. — 10 years ago
16/20 (90/100)
#southafrica #sparkling #mcc #saberit #pts90 — 10 years ago
1997 Gaja Nebbiolo. At Spago w K, McC, et al. Nuanced, well structured and balanced. We really enjoyed this. — 10 years ago
1993 Domaine G. Roumier Bonnes Mares Grand Crus. Drank at Katsuya w K, McC, DS, Judy. Third red of the night. Awesome! Each one got better and better. DS still preferred the 1990 Clos de LA Roche. — 11 years ago
2006 Pierre Yves Colin Morey Batard Montrachet. First white of the evening at Katsuya dinner w K, McC, DS, Judy, et al. Awesome. So good. — 11 years ago
2002 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet w K and McC at Toscana. Awesome white to start the night. — 11 years ago
2007 Kosta Browne Amber Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir. Drank at first lunch in Cabo with McC, Ash, and K. Fruit forward, jammy, balanced. Yum! — 9 years ago
1990 E. Guigal La Landonne Cote Rotie Burgundy. Drank w David, Andy, Lisa, McC at Cassia. This was a beautiful wine. Meaty, olive, earthy notes on the nose. Great. — 10 years ago
2009 Pierre Yves Colin Morey Corton Charlemagne Grand Cru. Second white wine of the night at N Mal w K, R&M S, McC, Judy. Buttery and rounded. Delicious. — 10 years ago
1969 Remoissenet Pere & Fils Grands Exhezaux Bergundy. Wine #3 of "Old Wine Night" at Chaya Venice w K, DS, McC, Andy. Much better than the Malconsorts. This wine was pleasant and had some fruit and body left to it. Interesting. — 10 years ago
1997 Gaja Langhe Barbaresco. Drank at dinner at Il Pastaiao w K, McC, and Judy. Great wine. A bit less acidic to my taste than the Soldera. Love this wine. — 10 years ago
2011 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay. White wine to start the night at Toscana w K and McC. Awesome. Love this wine. — 10 years ago
2002 Sloan Cab. At Spago w McC, K, etc. Much bigger and more fruit than the Barbaresco before it. Delightful. — 10 years ago
1990 Clos de LA Roche. Second red of the evening during dinner at Katsuya w K, McC, DS, Judy. So good. DS preferred this to the 1996 Clos de Vougeot. It was awesome. — 11 years ago
Look at that show stopper. MCC by Krone. — 11 years ago
1985 Domaine Ponsot Griotte-Chambertin w K and McC at Toscana. Wet cork and smelled dodgy at first. Two hours later, completely changed and opened up and became awesome. Super interesting to see how it changed. — 11 years ago
Michael H
OK so we got these three because of Brian McC of Somm ...still a God amongst us... But this one I sat on for a year and carried all over The US and I always learn something new about wine when I drink Maxime's wine — 9 years ago