Oliver's Own

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Coming into its own now, but has more years left on her. Lots of juicy red fruit, red flowers and some savory meaty undertones that balance out the wine. A stunning wine that will get better! — 9 years ago

Kimberly, Shawn and 4 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. — 9 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2011

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

Anthony liked this

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

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 — 10 years ago

Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend 2013

Really, really good wine! Perfect with steak and on its own. — 11 years ago

Ivar Arnarson
with Ivar

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Great porch sipper. Easy drinking but can hold its own with summer veggies, fish and even pork. — 11 years ago

Oliver's Taranga Vineyards

HJ Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

Andrew Whittle
9.5

A big bold wine with years ahead of it — 11 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

Had this at a restaurant. Was delish and full on its own. — 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! — 12 years ago

Lisa liked this

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Malbec 2010

Very smooth. Nice on its own. Fruity and oaky. — 13 years ago

Campo Viejo

Rioja Tempranillo 2016

East drinking on its own ... nice — 9 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Huge vanilla and oak with a dump truck of fruit. Went great with our cowboy steak but could never drink this on its own. — 9 years ago

Laura Shevchik
with Laura
Kim liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2009

Somm David T
9.0

From either the 3rd largest co-op in the world or in Europe. I think it's in Europe. Produttori is located in the heart of the tiny town of Barbaresco just to the right of the tower shown in the photo and up the street from Gaja. Also, one of the best Michelin stared restaurants for lunch we've ever had. As well, the best restaurant service we have experienced and it wasn't that pricey. For such large a co-op, they produce some outstanding value wines and some straight up excellent wines. This 09 is quite nice and one of their entry level value wines. A nice pair with my skillet lasagna. The wine shows more sour than sweet dark cherries, black raspberries, dry dark plums, touch of pouched strawberries, black cherry cola, dry dark florals bouquet, a light delicate herbaceous quality, dark soils with dry powdery crushed rocks with nice acidity. The balance of fruit & earth is improving as is the finish. It still needs at least 3-5 more years in bottle. Very nice wine under $30. A 9.0 on it's own with the skillet lasagna, 9.1-9.2. — 9 years ago

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@David T always appreciate your detailed research and notes David. I use this app to learn through others too and have sold '13 and '14 of this in my restaurant. My only bonus note is the faintest hint of used oak that seemingly rounds out the tartness!
Terri Walker

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Great notes!!
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Thank you Chris. It's a great community of sharing and that what wine and wine knowledge in all about.

Turley

Old Vines California Zinfandel 2013

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

Daragh liked this

Martín Códax

Rías Baixas Albariño 2013

Fantastic white! Not dry, full, rounded flavour but not too strong. Great on its own. Fruity on the nose, delicately sweet, clean on the palate. — 11 years ago

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 — 11 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

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

Maxwell liked this

Talley Vineyards

Oliver's Vineyard Chardonnay 2012

Great balance. Lightly oaked offset with great acidity. Nice lemon. A California chard that is an excellent food wine. I'll find more. — 11 years ago

J. Lohr

Seven Oaks Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Love this wine. With a good steak or on it's own. — 12 years ago

Joni and J. liked this

Graham Norton

Graham Norton's Own Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Had on a random Sunday with Richie - very light and refreshing - smells great — 9 years ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Échézeaux Pinot Noir 2000

Fresh, clean, red fruit. Tannins are completely integrated but felt more fresh than the 2005 NSG we had before this. A class all on its own. — 9 years ago

jesus, Kenji and 1 other liked this

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

A splurge. This bistro has a remarkable wine cellar, which I'd like to adopt as my own! But just one bottle, and this was an excellent choice by Valerie. It took the whole meal to establish its personality, which is bold and complicated. — 9 years ago

Valerie Grison
with Valerie

Oliver's Taranga Vineyards

McLaren Vale Small Batch Fiano 2015

Translucent red in colour. Spice red current on the nose. Full bodied red currents, raspberries and spice on the palate. A unique red best served chilled. Great summer drinking! — 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
David, "Odedi" and 1 other liked this

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. — 11 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

Gary Westby
9.9

The California first growth delivers the goods! This 2002 mag had so much power and cassis impact without becoming heavy- on the contrary it was super refreshing. This beat Bordeaux at its own game with Kobe Fred steak after 2 hours in the decanter. — 11 years ago

Cleora CampbellCorey PotterDoug Burress
with Cleora, Corey and 1 other
Anthony, Michael and 19 others liked this
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An amazing wine! So fresh and delicious. Thank you Gary and Cinnamon!
9.9

Oliver's Taranga Vineyards

McLaren Vale Shiraz 2006

Surprisingly little development considering the bottle age. Relatively simple but very drinkable wine — 12 years ago