Open Wines

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Violets and peppercorns on the nose, it needs some air to open up, dark wood and some earth on the background. — 7 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Took a really long time to open up, but ended up being pretty damn good. Not as good as some late 80s/early 90s Dunns I've had though. — 9 years ago

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2010

Always built for the long haul. But discipline isn't necessarily needed; it's open and expressive right now. — 10 years ago

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Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1947

1947. Can't actually believe I have rated this in my lifetime. Although it had a significant amount of leakage and oxidisation, it was still bright, still had bags of fruit, tannins, acidity. What am incredibly generous wine to open to celebrate our new little company. Thx guys xxx — 11 years ago

Pierpaolo Petrassi MWChris Rowe
with Pierpaolo and Chris

Château Talbot

Saint-Julien Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1999

Always a little bit risky to open a 90's but this one is right on top!! — 8 years ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1979

In good condition but never really sung over it's five hours open. More herbs and flowers than tobacco. — 9 years ago

Shane M. and Anthony liked this

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

What a difference a day makes...initially barnyard funk, tight and unapproachable. Next day open for business with kirsch and dark cherries with a long finish. A baby that has a great future — 10 years ago

Richard Steinberg

Richard Steinberg

It's called decanting for a few hours.
Robert Rothfield

Robert Rothfield Premium Badge

Haha....8 hr slow oz and 2 hr decant with no appreciable improvement.....day 2....completely evolved

Domaine François Raveneau

Montée de Tonnerre Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2009

For me, the best producer in Chablis and one of the finest in all of burgundy. In celebration of Open That Bottle Night. — 8 years ago

Valerie O'SheaJudy Wagonfeld
with Valerie and Judy
Valerie, Anthony and 6 others liked this
Valerie O'Shea

Valerie O'Shea

Simply sublime!

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Silver Oaks Napa Cab. Full bodied, great tannins, smooth finish, a mouthful of flavor. Let it open up for awhile and enjoy. — 9 years ago

Jeff GriffinIsaac Pirolo
with Jeff and Isaac
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Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Way too early to open, but it's Christmas, so why not. — 11 years ago

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Patrick Derdeyn

Patrick Derdeyn Influencer Badge

Nice. Had the '89 a couple months ago and it was killer. Bury a few of these in your cellar and drink them when your kids graduate from college.