Meant To Be Shared

SLO Down Wines

Sexual Chocolate California Red Blend

the label reads:
"This bottle originated from a boot legging operation my buddies and I had in college. We started making wine knowing it would be used for late night drinking, and that the French are annoying. It took some time, but we finally perfected our blend, and came up with this full bodied red that pairs well w/ Wednesday night and pizza. We recommend this be drank immediately, and shared with girls..."
I can attest to the truth in its labelling. Yum.
— 9 years ago

Meeter and Duane liked this

Domaine Gros Frère et Sœur

"Musigni" Clos Vougeot Grand Cru Pinot Noir

2009. How wine is meant to be.... — 10 years ago

Dick, Velma and 5 others liked this

Jules Desjourneys

Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2011

Beaujolais the way it was meant to be, and right before Thanksgiving. — 10 years ago

La Croix de Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

This is stunning and hardly needs any air at all, which is absurd for a '10. Brightly contrasting fruit and red rose petal, cinnamon, and jam on the nose. Velvety smooth texture with some tobacco, raspberry compote, and a finish that makes you salivate for more. This is the kind of wine I dream of drinking until I die. This is what cabernet was meant to be. — 11 years ago

Saman liked this

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1961

53 years in waiting for this group... What can I say. Started off much younger than the label would say.. Like the old grand dame of St Estephe.. Nice fruit, wonderful nose, and a pleasant finish to round out a great bottle of wine from a era gone by. Shared with friends like it should be. Looking forward to 2015 to do it all again. — 11 years ago

Monica liked this

Tenuta di Fessina

A' Puddara Etna Bianco Carricante

E Puddara Etna Bianco 2011. What a great wine. Showing like an apricot juice that was infused with lemon juice tonight. Heavier palate weight than I recall but lifted with bright chalky aromatics. Carricante the way it was meant to be, I surmise. Not thin and hot like others I've sampled, even if at 14% this it pulls it off effortlessly like a teen beauty queen — 11 years ago

Bruno Colin

La Boudriotte Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2008

Ryan Brazell
9.2

Was meant to be labor-inducing. Alas, it was simply delicious. — 12 years ago

Blue Heron Vineyards

On Deck Red Ohio River Valley Red Blend

First time I've ever had a red wine that's meant to be chilled. Slightly sweet and tart. — 9 years ago

Amuse Bouche

Vin Perdu Napa Valley Red Blend

Meg
9.8

Mother's Day was perfect. And realistic. It meant doing dishes, laundry, and making four beds before 8am. But it also meant having an impromptu dance party with my Mom and my twins in her bathroom before 9am. It was a day devoid of cancer talk, acknowledging the obvious with extra long hugs, but choosing to embrace the moment and be hopeful there will be many more Mothers' Days with my Mom. This Vin Perdu was an excellent ending. Earthy and maybe even smoky vs what I have been drinking (because it's on fiiiyyaaa🔥) Heidi Barrett - need I say more - you know how I feel about her. And PS, if you've ever had it, you would know it's quite possibly the best label ever (a hologram) — 10 years ago

Sharon, Ira and 9 others liked this
Janet Ross

Janet Ross

@Meg Santanna your reviews are instant classics! The though and detail you put into them is much appreciated. Cheers to you! 😊🍷
Meg

Meg

Well I don't know about all that....hahaha but THANK YOU, sweet Janet.... 😘
Janet Ross

Janet Ross

You're welcome. Your wine selection from yesterday was much better than mine, I'm a bit jealous 😮. I too am a Heidi Barrett fan 👍

Monte Schiavo

Sassaiolo Rosso Piceno 2011

Probably not meant to be drunk with curry. Worked anyway. — 11 years ago

Fanti

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2009

One of the best baby Brunellos out there. 95% of a full Brunello meant to be drunk today. — 11 years ago

I Custodi

Ætneus Etna Rosso Nerello Blend 2008

Had at Osteria Mozza with quail hen. Paired perfectly. This is how food was meant to be paired with wine. — 11 years ago

Château Graville-Lacoste

Graves Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2010

Don't know what came first, the roasted chicken or this wine but man were they meant to be together. — 12 years ago

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 1996

1996 - hands down the best champagne I've had thus far. Creamy buttered biscuit, calm, present acid and a lovely very subtle balanced honey component. If you have younger bottles of Salon, let them rest and become what they are meant to be - THIS! — 10 years ago

Serge, S.B and 3 others liked this

Domaine Guiberteau

Brézé Saumur Chenin Blanc 2012

Chenin the way it's meant to be. Lemon chiffon with life changing acidity and beautiful minerality. — 10 years ago

Carla and Marc liked this

Jean-Claude Bessin

Valmur Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2011

This is meant to be savored. — 10 years ago

Château de l' Eperonnière

Croix Picot Savennières Chenin Blanc 2010

Meant to be with food. Full bodied; what buttery tries to be. — 10 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

This is my Go To Wine and I can find no reason for it not to be your!!!
Fruity, full bodied with an absolutely smooth and satisfying finish. I have found no one that I've shared a glass with who can argue the point. As a matter of fact in a blind tasting Phelps came out above bottles costing twice as much
— 11 years ago

Andi and jesus liked this

Pushpin

Global Rose Grenache Rosé 2013

Best $12 u will spend. Rose is meant to be sipped all day. This is the one. — 11 years ago

Fattori

Runcaris Soave Classico Garganega 2012

Tasty tasty Soave - made in a style that's meant to be drank young. — 12 years ago