Oak Crest

Belle Glos

Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir 2014

Winner of the most obnoxious wax job this year. And to boot, adding a pull tab?

I was expecting better things from this wine. To me, it wasn't appreciably different from Meomi. If I had paid the same as Meomi, I'd be singing a different tune. But the
#QPR is poor here.

You can tell a mile away that this is a Wagner family wine. There is the over extraction and sweet vanilla oak that dominates. I really thought with Pinot Noir things would be different. Now I'm thinking that they really only know how to make one style of wine and bending the grapes to fit the style. That, or they're just adding the Mega Purple to everything.
— 10 years ago

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TheSkip

TheSkip

@Steve Bozich I can imagine it would be a challenge. I'm surprised she didn't use the pull tab
TheSkip

TheSkip

@Evan Bienstock thanks for the Failla recommendation! I really enjoyed it!

Columbia Crest

Grand Estates Columbia Valley Chardonnay 2012

Apricot, butter and I taste a little almond. A good Chardonnay fora great price — 12 years ago

Columbia Crest

Private Reserve Walter Clore Columbia Valley Red Blend 2002

Good stuff for $24 (6 yrs ago)... — 13 years ago

Mike Swinford

Mike Swinford

Walter Clore private reserve!!!

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Marc Stubblefield
9.0

Classic cherries, leather, dirt, sweet and sour, balsamic and American oak. Better after a couple hours on the decanter. It doesn't knock my socks off, but it's an amazing value at the price. — 11 years ago

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La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha

Tastes like a glorious oak tree, surprisingly tannins — 11 years ago

La Finca

Oak Aged Mendoza Malbec 2012

3.99 at trader joes. — 13 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Balanced,cherries,luscious,oak smooth finish — 14 years ago

Columbia Crest

H3 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Full of body and flavor for the price. Great Friday night steak wine! — 11 years ago

Columbia Crest

Grand Estates Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

A wine easily shared with someone that doesn't require a label. — 11 years ago

Bodegas El Nido

Clio Jumilla Monastrell-Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

This is astonishing. Beautiful and powerful with a smoky, oaky, black-fruity, spicy nose that won't quit. Palate is rich with loads of fruit, sweet vanilla oak, and a port-like quality. This wine has monastrell's blueberry, black fruit, iron tincture, and beef blood signature. Skip the steak and pair this with savory for foods for a fantastic contrast. Finish is long and playfully tasty. — 12 years ago

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