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Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

At ten this baby is coming into its own. Marvelous red fruit with so much life and youth. Will continue to improve for years. The Barrett Family has an incredible ability to make the most of every vintage!🍷 — 6 years ago

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Le Petit Haut Lafitte Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

The estate dates back to the Crusades, and Scottish navigator, George Smith, the owner in the 18th century. He was followed by M. Duffour-Dubergier, Mayor of Bordeaux, and then Louis Eschenauer, a famous wine shipper. In 1990, Daniel and Florence Cathiard now own the estate. Dark plum red with dark berry fruit aromas, herb and spice from young Cab vines. On the palate complex sweet black fruit flavors and cacao notes. Firm tannins, rich and full, lingering, mineral ending, unlike the ‘10 wait a few years. — 8 years ago

Velma, David and 3 others liked this

Casa Santos Lima

Reserva Confidencial Red Blend 2013

Decent red table wine. Enjoyed this with lasagna and was good on its own as well. — 8 years ago

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2006

Ian Burrows
9.1

Still quite youthful flavors of ripe fresh fruit, earth and spice. Pleasant texture. Continue to cellar if you own (2016++) — 9 years ago

Charles Heidsieck

Rosé Réserve Brut Champagne Blend

Consistently one of my favorite NV Rosé Champagnes the current release continues a glorious tradition. Fresh aromas of red apple abs very fruit with a toasty undertone and vibrant mouse. Excellent with food or on its own. Long finish — 9 years ago

Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend 2013

Really, really good wine! Perfect with steak and on its own. — 10 years ago

Ivar Arnarson
with Ivar

Masciarelli

Montepulciano d'Abruzzo 2013

Great value! You will be hard pressed to find a better wine under $10. Great with pork or red sauce and will stand on its own. Spicy cherry, not too heavy on the tannins. — 10 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Just starting to come into its own and open up... — 11 years ago

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Hanzell Vineyards

Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2010

If chardonnay had a textbook, Hanzell would have its own chapter. — 11 years ago

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Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1979

Contrary to other wines, D'yquem is in a class of it's own in terms of Sauternes. There is rarely, if ever, a bad year, although some years, like the 2001, stand out more than others. The disparity in quality from a GREAT d'yquem to a mediocre one & so on isn't as drastic as one might imagine. While the older vintages seem to age VERY well, it isn't as discernible from a recent vintage as other wines. Sauternes, in general are consistent, & none more than d'yquem. — 11 years ago

J. Lohr

Seven Oaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

A rich dense Cab Sauv. Great flavors of cassis, dark cherry and vanilla combine for a wine that’s good with a meal or on its own. — 7 years ago

Venge Vineyards

Scout's Honor Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend 2013

Wow, enjoy on its own. Full bodied, currant flavors with a lil smoke on palette. Yummy for a Fall eve — 7 years ago

Craig Larson
with Craig

Charles Krug

Vintage Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

When you bring your own wine to he Hyatt. Deep in flavor, with a velvet soft finish. — 8 years ago

Alicia M
with Alicia

Raul Pérez

Ultreia Saint Jacques Mencía 2013

Loved this. A full bouquet of roses and citrus and red fruit and sweet spice. Assertive on its own gentle with pork. Well balanced. — 9 years ago

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

9/10 because it wasn't free😆...seriously, so good! Light flavour, but holds its own! — 9 years ago

Turley

Old Vines California Zinfandel 2013

Third day open and coming into its own. Zesty and round, but not too rich. — 10 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Way more easily drinkable than expected. Very smooth and complex at the same time. Yet still light and fruity. Was awesome on its own. — 10 years ago

Kara liked this

Joseph Drouhin

Clos des Mouches Blanc Beaune 1er Cru Chardonnay 2011

Charles (Chad) Bucklin
9.1

Super vibrant and exciting with great depth. Needs about 3 years to really come into its own. #closdesmouches #josephdrouhin #burgundy — 10 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

Had this at a restaurant. Was delish and full on its own. — 11 years ago

Jefferson Vineyards

Jefferson's Own Vin Rouge Red Blend

Love this easy sipping red blend. So smooth with a medium fruitiness. I could pair it with almost anything, honestly! — 7 years ago

Paix Sur Terre

Songs of Its Own Glenrose Vineyard Grenache Blend 2044

Heavy on the Grenache and Mourvèdre in 2014. With a backbone of deep fruit Syrah and inky cinsaut to round it out — 7 years ago

Graham Norton

Graham Norton's Own Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Had on a random Sunday with Richie - very light and refreshing - smells great — 8 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2011

Six years and this Morgon is coming into its own. Fantastic nose and palate — 9 years ago

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Martín Códax

Rías Baixas Albariño 2013

The Martín Códax Winery was founded in 1986 by a group of winegrowers in Cambados, the capital of the Salnés Valle. All grapes are sourced from their own vineyards. Nice light straw yellow color with aromas of white flesh fruit and floral scents. On the palate apple, peach, pear and lemon zest, some light spice with vivid acidity. The finish displays the minerality on a lingering ending. Crisp and fresh. Very nice! Tasting Sample. — 9 years ago

Josh Cellars

Cabernet Sauvignon

Had this wine at a friends house. Tastes great on its own and paired nicely with the grilled beef filets we had. Tons of fruit and structure. Blackberry, plum, vanilla, and spice. At this price point it will be another one of our go to weeknight gems. — 10 years ago

Fred Barranger
with Fred
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Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Great porch sipper. Easy drinking but can hold its own with summer veggies, fish and even pork. — 10 years ago

The Bluffer

Paso Robles Valdiguié 2014

Great on its own. Fruity with tannins that are just right. — 10 years ago

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Settling into its own. Not overly green with some good fruit starting to poke its head out. — 11 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2012

My favorite easy to drink wine all on its own it stands up to the enjoyment test! — 11 years ago

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