Mourvedre Blend

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Pretty much the same as the Pavillon Rouge , ruby garnet core and garnet ruby rim. This is quite serious and classic , with blackcurrant , grafite , blackberry , mineral hints, oyster shell and cedar . The tannin is still quite grippy and a little drying , quite fresh acidity , dry spice and grafite tinged finish of good length . Mineral , grafite , oyster shell finish . Needs a little more time to integrate the tannins , but it’s promising and classic in style . Better in 5 years and will last well a further 10-15 . — 16 days ago

Dave, Tom and 12 others liked this
Somm David T

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Still have a couple bottles of this amazing producer that RP frowned on in early reviews. Always struggled to imagine this producer missing in 05. Cheers! 🍷

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

Full bodied with mostly black fruits, sweet spice, cedar, leather & tobacco — 8 days ago

Jean-Philip, Jeroen and 10 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1997

Thought we’d had our last bottle 4 years ago but then found this one. Probably better then, but still very nice. Definitely quite secondary, but the core of fruit and acid carries through. Wonderful pairing with dry aged strip steaks and wild mushroom risotto for our 10 year anniversary. — 2 days ago

Zach, Tom and 5 others liked this
Seth Masterson

Seth Masterson

One of our local stars.
Severn G

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❤️👍🏼
Jason Gelman

Jason Gelman

happy 10 and lucky find!

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

First time having the pleasure. Ok, I get it. Unctuous and thicc. Searching every corner of my palate for one more ethereal drop of elixir. Grilled peach and apricot drizzled with vanilla extract. Is that sugar I’m chewing on?
The money though?
— 20 days ago

Bob, Jonathan and 7 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

If you can find it, try Château de Fargues for Sauternes.

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1955

Vandermeulen. Perfect bottle! — 9 days ago

John, Thijs and 16 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Ich mag Tondonia! Immer!! Alle!!! Die weissen fast noch mehr als die roten!!! Und den Rosé sowieso!!! What should I say. Getrunken in einer der geilsten weinbars ever!!
Ja ich weiss….viele ausrufezeichen! Aber so fühlt es sich grad an !!!!!!!!!!!
— 12 days ago

Dave and Ira liked this

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

1982 vintage. Decanted and tasted after 30 minutes and 2 hours. Impressively dark color. Bit of mint and funk in the nose. Elegant and supple with more than enough supporting fruit during the experience. Thriving vs surviving. This specimen was showing very nicely. Been a while since last tasting this but no rush to crush. Thank you, Bill!! 09.21.25 — 14 days ago

Shay ABill Bender
with Shay and Bill
Scott@Mister, Shay and 26 others liked this
Bob McDonald

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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego @Shay A Possibly my all time favourite Bordeaux. Had a bottle about 6 years ago.
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

I see a bottle available locally, think I’ll head down this week to grab it.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

It. Did. Not. Suck.

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (72%), Merlot (19%), Cabernet Franc (6%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Dark garnet/ruby/purple/black color. Aromas of ripe black fruit, rose petals, cigar box and smoked meat. Flavors of blackberry, black currant and black plum fruit with additional hints of tobacco, black olives and cloves. Long lasting velvety finish. Full bodied with noticeable (but well integrated) tannins. Beautiful freshness. Rich and powerful but so well balanced. Consistently outstanding vintage after vintage. Could continue to age for decades! — 7 days ago

Dave, Bob and 6 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

2005 vintage. Last tasted 11.23.23 (9.4), 11.15.19 (9.4), 06.01.17 (9.5) Last bottle. Respectable, low neck fill. Used a Durand and excellent cork. Decanted with sticky (to the bottle) sediment and not that much floating loose to navigate. Tasted after 30 minutes. Those inimitable, sexy Cos stylings. Medium/medium heavy (still!?) bod. Richness. Ample fruit. Slight amount of aged George Clinton/Bootsy funk. Highly restrained tannins. Woah. This. Did. Not. Suck. Time to reorder. 9.13.25. — 22 days ago

Jan, Jeroen and 25 others liked this
Somm David T

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Still have not opened one of mine. Soonish.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Somm David T Dunno how many you have lying around but if it be multiples, like 3+, I’d crack one for the holidaze or before to assess. If it is not at the top of the bell curve, it’s pretty damned close. Can’t imagine it getting better.

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2014

There is a vibrancy you noticed right away with a fine bead of bubbles. It is quite youthful and a few years of aging will help the wine meld together a bit better. Drink it now if you need to as it won’t disappoint. — 7 days ago

Scott@Mister, Andrew and 5 others liked this

Château Léoville Poyferré

Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Château Léoville Poyferré 2014
Saint-Julien, Bordeaux, France 🇫🇷

Overview
A distinguished Deuxième Cru Classé (Second Growth) from Saint-Julien, Château Léoville Poyferré has been elevated under the stewardship of the Cuvelier family and Michel Rolland’s consultancy. The 2014 vintage is a classic Bordeaux blend comprised of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. This cooler year yielded wines with notable polish, freshness, and age-worthy structure.  

Aromas & Flavors
Expressive and refined, the bouquet opens with blackcurrant, cassis, and plum, framed by cedar, graphite, violets, and aromatic spice. The palate is layered with ripe red and dark fruits, along with hints of tobacco, pepper, and soft oak—a harmonious reflection of balanced ripeness and terroir depth.  

Mouthfeel
Medium to full-bodied, with smooth yet structured tannins and vivid acidity. The finish is long and mineral-tinged, echoing Saint-Julien’s limestone terroir while expressing both strength and grace.

Winemaking Notes
Vinified traditionally and aged in French oak barrels (predominantly new), the 2014 benefits from meticulous attention to extraction and maturation, resulting in elegant concentration and finesse.  

Food Pairing
Wonderful with roast lamb, herb-crusted beef, or rich mushroom dishes. Decanting for an hour enhances its layered complexity.

Verdict
A classic expression of Left Bank finesse and depth, Château Léoville Poyferré 2014 strikes an artful balance between fruit, structure, and refinement. Enjoy now with decanter or cellar it to explore its evolution over the next decade.Cheers!
— a month ago

Ted, ESF and 4 others liked this

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

My first Palmer and it is a delight. Opulence, elegance and balance in a bottle. — a day ago

Tom, Peter and 3 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Noice. The 2009 isn't too shabby currently either. Helluva 1-2 punch.
Bob McDonald

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@Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego i agree Scott. The 2009 Palmer is an absolute classic.
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

@Bob McDonald Hell yes. Actually think I need to reorder 3 btls since I’m down to a single bottle or completely 86’d. So good.

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Magnum Jahren 70/80 — 9 days ago

Roman, Jan and 11 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Birth year tastings, evening 4.
Polished leather, nuts, ecoline, grilled red pepper, tomato leaf, gingerbread, pepper, salty savoriness, tannins still present, still youthful, lots of future. Muscular! Beautiful.
— 2 days ago

Jan and Eric liked this

Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend

Paul K
9.1

For the price? — 9 days ago

Dave, Vanessa and 13 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Still young. Needs some aging. Should peek at 99-100. — 2 days ago

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with Letha
Rick, Tom and 5 others liked this

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

Gorgeous but still has plenty to share. Too young. — 16 days ago

Andrew, Dave and 3 others liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

Drinking very well now. Black fruit, great mouthfeel. — 12 days ago

Neil, Dave and 5 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Wow 👀

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

The platonic ideal of rose water and fruit. — 9 days ago