Oliver's Own

G.D. Vajra

Langhe Rosso Red Blend 2015

Agree with comments wonderful versatile Italian Red wine, chilled or not. On its own with pizza or meal. Love it, great price. — 6 years ago

Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend

Deep floral & dark berries with a hint of sweet chocolate. Smooth, easy to drink on its own — 7 years ago

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Le Petit Haut Lafitte Red Bordeaux Blend 2013

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. Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, darrk berry aromas, herb and spice. On the palate complex juicy black fruit flavors, cinnamon and cacao notes. Soft tannins, rich and full, lingering, mineral, youthful ending, needs time. — 7 years ago

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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! — 7 years ago

Enderle & Moll

Buntsandstein Pinot Noir 2013

Very consistent E&M style and unbeleavable under prized and ultra rare 1-3 barrels a year a Grand Cru.
I hope you are one day one of the lucky few who will taste this.! A ridicules wine needs more time. Less debts and complexity than the 2010 which was one of the best wines I had in years. These wines look light in color but that is deceiving!!!😇. They are in their own league. Less herbaceous than the 2010 less tyme and in this case cranberry notes. 0n the nose rose pedals. This needs age!
— 8 years ago

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9.4

Turley

Old Vines California Zinfandel 2013

Third day open and coming into its own. Zesty and round, but not too rich. — 8 years ago

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Jérôme Prévost

La Closerie Les Béguines Extra Brut Champagne Pinot Meunier 2010

Roel van der Burg
9.4

Saline minerality, creamy richness on the palate, perfect harmony & mouthwatering. 100% Pinot Meunier. The archetype of a 'Grower Champagne'. Tiny domaine, one single 2.2ha vineyard, one grapevariety, two cuvées, one man doing all the work. During the first vintages Prévost made his wine in the cellar of Selosse. Since 2003 he has his own cellar in Gueux. Very small production (around 12.000 bottles a year). — 9 years ago

Aisha Fouad
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Oliver's Taranga Vineyards

HJ Reserve McLaren Vale Shiraz 2010

Andrew Whittle
9.5

A big bold wine with years ahead of it — 9 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. — 9 years ago

Graham Norton

Graham Norton's Own Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Had on a random Sunday with Richie - very light and refreshing - smells great — 7 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. — 7 years ago

Laura Shevchik
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Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2011

Six years and this Morgon is coming into its own. Fantastic nose and palate — 7 years ago

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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. — 7 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2015

Delightfully bright fruit fwd pinot. Beautiful on its own. Easy drinking red with brilliant full cherry on the palate. Dark berry nose. — 7 years ago

Mount Veeder Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Winter retreat bottle #2. Getting better quality now. Really big bottle though. I wouldn't drink this on its own. Steak or pizza required. — 8 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. — 9 years ago

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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. — 9 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 — 9 years ago

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. — 9 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Red Blend 2012

My favorite easy to drink wine all on its own it stands up to the enjoyment test! — 10 years ago

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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. — 7 years ago

Alicia M
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Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2000

Held its own through the back half of a classic nouvelle cuisine menu at maison rostang. Excellent wine with hints of tobacco, spice and mineral despite the protein and fat heavy second half. — 7 years ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2009

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. — 7 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!
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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.

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 — 8 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. — 8 years ago

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Los Milics

Oliver's Cimarron Vineyard Red Blend 2012

Generous, fruity, dense, and slightly grippy. — 9 years ago

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. — 9 years ago

The Bluffer

Paso Robles Valdiguié 2014

Great on its own. Fruity with tannins that are just right. — 9 years ago

Hanzell Vineyards

Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2010

If chardonnay had a textbook, Hanzell would have its own chapter. — 10 years ago

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