O Real Moarca

Château Haut-Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2005

O don’t think I have even clocked 9.4
I mean it: perfect producer, year, time to de-corking, Paris, a real restaurant to provide the support for this exquisite wine, everyone should experience this at least once!
Merci Emmanuel Perinaud ...RIP
— 6 years ago

Buscado (Argentina)

Vivo o Muerto El Cerro Gualtallary Malbec Tempranillo 2014

Somm David T
9.5

This is blend of 80% Malbec and 20% Tempranillo. Cool climate, high altitude.

The nose shows ruby, ripe, elegant fruits; blackberries, blue fruits, dark cherries, black raspberries and some strawberries on the edges of the glass. There is a creaminess about the fruits. Some sweet tarry notes, black licorice, light baking spices; vanilla, cinnamon, soft elegant spices, dark rich soil and amazingly, beautiful red, blue & purples florals.

The body is rich and full. Gorgeous mouthfeel. The tannins are; soft, round & velvety with fine powder. The fruits are, round, ripe and beautiful; blackberries, blue fruits, dark cherries, black raspberries, touch of black plum and some strawberries. There is a creaminess about the fruits, as well as, some rustic quality from the 20% Tempranillo. Some sweet tarry notes, black licorice, light baking spices, vanilla, cinnamon, soft elegant darker beautiful more pronounced spice on the palate vs. the nose, nice soft herbaceous notes, dark rich soil, some fine dry rock powder and amazingly, beautiful red, blue & purples florals.

Photos of, the cone shaped tanks that Jeff’s (shown in the photo) partner and Winemaker Alejandro invented. The cone shape along with a mess grater the fits up top keeps the cap or hat-sombrero (expression used here) moist. This avoids punch downs creating more elegance and better florals in the wine. Both Jeff & Alejandro worked at Catena Zapata for 15 years before starting their own project. Their partial barrel room and Jeff (Co-Owner) hosting our tasting. This was a excellent visit and bottle to end our producer visits on. Thank you Jeff for all your time, shared knowledge and this bottle for our dinner tonight.

@Paul Treadway Huntington Beacher
This is the real deal if you can find it.
@Shay A
Luis-Parker 96. $50 was the release price. Such a steal.
— 7 years ago

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I've seen plenty of conical tanks, just never oriented in that direction, interesting. 🤔
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@Peggy Hadley This one is even better!
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Sounds wonderful.

Bodegas Riojanas

Reserva Monte Real de Familia Rioja Tempranillo 2011

100% Tempranillo clean intense cherry red color with subtle brick red hues. Best rooms ice tasted in a while. O' Briens € 15. — 9 years ago

Gosset

Excellence Brut Champagne Blend

First rate bottle 'o bubbly. We are usually California-sentric, but decided to get some real champagne for my birthday. Less front end acidity. Nice toasty mid and lengthily finish. Different in a good way. Really enjoyed this one — 10 years ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

The Bedrock Heritage Sonoma Valley Red Blend 2013

Blam-o!- The Bedrock Sonoma Heritage is their blend of 19 to 22 different grapes (mostly Zin & Carignane) all from the Heritage vineyard, planted between 1888 and 1895. For real. This is the vineyard that originally inspired them to start the Bedrock wine project. Wild. — 11 years ago

Daniel, Anthony and 1 other liked this

Bodegas Rafael Palacios

Louro Valdeorras Godello 2018

A very nice and delicate wine with Gillardeau Oysters and real Paella Valenciana🇪🇸 — 6 years ago

Brand's Laira

Stentiford's Old Vines Shiraz 2014

Man o man!
It’s easy to dismiss a Shiraz when Cab is dominating the area.
When you’re talking about 1890 plantings it grabs your attention real quick.
Complex but subtle.
Refined yet wild for the lack of a better word. Captivating
— 7 years ago

Bob, Ron and 2 others liked this

Paetra

'O' Eola-Amity Hills Riesling 2015

Likely one of the first, if not THE first, full skin-contact, real "amber" wine iteration of domestic Riesling on the market. Simultaneously rich and concentrated yet full of vibrancy and energy. Rich nose of dried apricot and bruised nectarine, wet slate, and orange blossom and jasmine, with more subtle tones of chai tea and classic Riesling petrol. Palate echoes the nose with a just bit more emphasis placed on mineral intensity, plus a slight phenolic bitterness. Dry; acid is medium (+), body is medium but with lovely texture from phenolic extraction and fine lees aging in neutral barrel. Medium (-) intensity of fine grained tannins. An impeccable, intriguing wine, and I hope that Bill continues to make "orange" Rieslings such as this because they're a splendid example that shows that Riesling is certainly a fine candidate for the extended skin contact treatment. — 9 years ago

Cassie Nordman
with Cassie
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Vietti

Tre Vigne Barbera d'Alba 2014

This is the cheapest I've ever seen this wine, $42 at the local bottle-o. Quite pretty and super bright. Sweetly plum fruited at times but shows some blueberry, musk, cherry, tea leaves, very old oak and a very, very feint ground clovey-spice. High-ish acid, low tannin type of deal showing a lot more brightness again in the palate with some lucious red fruit. There's a real floral note that comes through from time to time but it's insanely hard to put a finger on it. — 9 years ago

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Royal Oporto (Real Companhia Velha)

10 Year Old Tawny Porto

Engarrafado em 2005. Rolha se desmanchou ao abrir... Mas o vinho ainda está bom mesmo depois de 10 anos guardado em condições não ideais. — 10 years ago

Santa Rita

Gran Reserva Medalla Real Colchagua Valley Carmenere 2009

Ótimo carmenere para acompanhar o entrecot. — 11 years ago

Tulip Winery

Just Upper Galilee Merlot 2016

Post-show bev. Goes down easy. It’s that hint o’ green that keeps it flowing. Not too tannic, not too much of anything—which is to say there is enough. Totally pleasant. It’s like watching Sesame Street as an adult. Won’t challenge your brain but will be pleasant and give you, if not the warm fuzzies then at least a bit of alcohol-induced warmth. If I needed four glasses at a Seder I could. Oh wait you wanted real notes? If you didn’t stop reading now.
WSET-ish style:
Eye: medium ruby, thick tears Nose: cherries, huckleberries, a hint of asphalt and a lick of arugula. Palate: dry, medium acid, medium minus tannins, high abv, medium body and flavor intensity, cherry cordial, blueberry pancakes (no maple but vanilla tinged, green pepper, green...apple? Is that a Granny Smith in my merlot? May be. Medium finish.
— 6 years ago

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Domaine Jean Michel Stéphan

Coteau de Bassenon Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2007

O. M. G. The real deal Cote Rotie. Stephan knows his stuff. A traditional baseline CR with some eccentric savory elements. Still the perfect pairing with lamb chops. — 7 years ago

Kimberly, Eric and 14 others liked this
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An all time favorite.

Jessup Cellars

Vineyard O Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Greg Ballington
9.1

From our second wine swap with @Shay Aldriedge. Thanks for sending out this beauty! Have only tried Jessup Cellars regular wines, this was a real treat.

Deep ruby red with garnet edges. Dark plums, cassis and spices on the nose that started to get a bit darker with time in the glass. Medium tannins (6/10) and balanced acidity. A touch of spices, black cherries, black fruits and anise. Medium bodied and long finish. Drink till 2020.
— 8 years ago

Sean BallingtonIndia Okoh
with Sean and India
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Glad you enjoyed it, @Greg Ballington ! They don't make much of that, so I'm always glad to enjoy some when I get the chance!
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@Kimberly Anderson : Don't you also enjoy this wine as much as I do?
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One of my favorites @Shay Aldriedge !

Black Stallion Estate Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

"O say can you seeeeeeee..........." I'm a real sucker for american cab, they are so damn accessible and, well - drinkable! — 9 years ago

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Real Companhia Velha

Porca de Murça Douro Branco White Blend 2014

Para os dias quentes. Vinho amarelo dourado e límpido. Aroma florais, gerânio, abacaxi e uma leve compota. Na boca apresentvola acidez e frescor típicos, boa untuosidade, o deixando com um corpo médio. Safra 2014, ainda dura tranquilamente mais dois anos. 13% /acl. — 9 years ago

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Lagier Meredith

Mount Veeder Tribidrag 2013

Jimmy Hayes
9.4

Full o' Mount Veeder soul... Real Zinfandel. #lagiermeredith #veederlife — 10 years ago

Lakshman, Dan and 11 others liked this

Terras Gauda

O Rosal Rías Baixas Albariño 2013

Gentle fizz, subtle dryness. A real grower, one for summer. — 11 years ago