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Domaine de la Janasse

Réserve Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 2011

Medium-deep ruby colored, this Côtes du Rhône delivers aromas of bright cherry, with a touch of tar. Flavors of cherries and blueberries meet earth and minerals. Had it with an Indian lamb dish, and it was a pretty good pairing. — 9 years ago

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Vision Cellars

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Pretty good but did not meet expectations. The entry and midpalate were really good but the abrupt ending was sub-par, especially at this price point. — 9 years ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Sh'Bubbles First Cuvée California Rosé Sparkling Blend

Ripe raspberry, cherry and strawberry. Lots of spice on the nose with a little floral flourish. Ripe red fruits on the palate meet with that delicious spice again. I loved it, my colleague hated it. Haha — 9 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

2004 Viña Bosconia - Current release. Medium bodied, nice red color; consistent with Bosconia's more Burgundian style. Nose of deep red fruits (blackberry, black cherry), some earth and mushroom, but a bit of alcohol (note: ABV 13.5%, where as some of my favorite Tondonia and Bosconia are 12-12.5%). Still quite acidic. Brighter cherry on the palate. Would like to meet again in a few years. — 10 years ago

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Rebel Coast Winery

Reckless Love Cabernet Sauvignon Syrah

Heavy but smooth, lovely to drink with Italian good. 14% alcohol, wow! Very very good, cute bottle too :) — 10 years ago

Once Upon a Vine

The Big Bad Red California Red Blend 2010

Cute label; decent blend for the money — 11 years ago

Fireball

66 Proof Cinnamon Whisky

Ry
10

Again. Too cute. $2 out the door in Arcata — 12 years ago

Rachael Callahan
with Rachael
Gary liked this

Melka

CJ Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

I finally had the pleasure to try this new vintage release of CJ Melka Cabernet Sauvignon from the legendary Philipe Melka. It was yet another fantastic vintage, but from trying the past 3, it is easily going down as my favorite. This juice, as always, had a very enticing nose. It was rich, and full of notes of dried tobacco leaf, Spanish cedar, mocha, gravel dust, lavender, red fruits, and a faint hint of green bell pepper, which only livens the olfactory senses in a good way. In the glass, its youthfulness is shown in a dark royal purple hue with a lavender hued rim, and very long legs due to its 15.5% ABV. Upon entry into the pallet is an explosion of flavor, coating the mouth with lush blackberry and ripe cherry notes, vanilla, cinnamon and nutmeg, and a very gripping finish, leaving a mocha after taste. The wine had ample tannin structure, and good Oaky nuances that with its medium plus acidity all came together make a truly supurb wine. Great job Monsieur Melka! Can't wait to be in Napa in August and hopefully meet you! #melkawines

Cheers!

$74.99
— 9 years ago

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Tenuta San Leonardo

San Leonardo Red Blend 2006

Had the chance to meet the entire family while on a trip to Italy, was treated like a king. This wine in no different then my treatment then! Slight brick color in the glass. Cinnamon, nutmeg with dashes of baking spice. Smooth easy finish. Super Bordeaux blend! — 9 years ago

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Arnaud Ente

Les Referts Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2006

Will Meinberg
9.4

I think I'll have some more! Hello Ente. Pleasure to meet you! — 9 years ago

Justin, Anthony and 1 other liked this

Château Villa Bel-Air

Graves Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

I must be something right, the outlaws gave me this bottle and it's a superstar... It is super with a meal and just for a glass.. It's flavours are berryesque with the taste dancing across the tongue.. Bacchus when we meet I will open this first.... Let my journey for the perfect vault continue — 10 years ago

Domaine des Sablonnettes (Christine & Joel Ménard)

Le Bon Petit Diable Anjou Cabernet Franc

My long lost friend...Diablo, meet grass-fed steak...match made in heaven.
Light in color but big ripe meaty red fruit, laser acidity & hint of funk. This wine makes me happy!
— 11 years ago

Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé

Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Musigny Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1949

Gary Westby
10

The collector who shared this with us bought it for 35 francs. I would say he got a good deal. Black truffles and sweet cherry fruit meet in a wine of mind boggling complexity and length. Unforgettable!!! — 9 years ago

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Eric Egan

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Amazing! What was the level like?
Gary Westby

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@Eric Egan- the fill was not all that great, it looked like it had a half glass out of it, but the color was solid! The bottle was strange- the bottom wasn't flat and it stood up cockeyed! He had a bunch of vintages and most still had the Nicholas stickers from Paris where they were purchased.
Eric Egan

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Got to love old glass! While you know those old guys can survive well with low levels it's still always a nerve wracking cork to pull.

Soter Vineyards

North Valley Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2014

My first Soter. Happy to meet you, Gar. — 9 years ago

Debbie Kim
with Debbie

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

One of the finest wines I've had all year. Exceptionally well balanced and deep. Some times it's good to meet your heroes :) — 10 years ago

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Jolie-Laide Wines

Windsor Oaks Vineyard Pinot Gris 2014

2014 jolie laide Pinot gris. Alsace meet Friuli. — 10 years ago

Andrew NelsonJehan Hakimian
with Andrew and Jehan
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Delicious

Tilted Shed Ciderworks

Graviva! Semidry Apple Cider

Great to meet Ellen Cavalli co-owner of Tilted Shed today and hear about their journey into cider making. Loved this cider! — 11 years ago

Bruno Duchêne

Collioure La Pascole Red Blend 2008

Had a chance to meet Collioure grandmaster Bruno Duchêne last Friday @ Verre Volé à Tokyo | He owns 4 ha on schist soil and makes a very impressive grenache-based line up | 2008 La Pascole (90% grenache, 10% carignan) was fresh as a daisy! #glou — 11 years ago