Peaty, complex and smooth, could be Scottish but of course it’s Japanese! Delicious and balanced whiskey with notes of smoke, spice, leather and vanilla. I could drink this until I pass out. Enjoyed this gem at the sushi bar at Pearl Dragon in Pacific Palisades, with sushi master Ryo and his awesomely friendly clientele. A memorable evening and a memorable wee dram. — 7 years ago
Palisades, grand junction CO. Excellent cab, also bought the shep cider from the red fox tasting room — 8 years ago
Open 3 nights. Best on the 2nd IMO, shut back down a little on the 3rd. — 9 years ago
Perfect for drinking now, once this wine opens it pairs beautifully with rabbit, steak or veal. We drank this bottle 3 days ago — 9 years ago
This is quite good. Would get again. From Palisades Wine store. — 5 years ago
Light, crisp, delightful. Was a recommendation from the Palisades Wine and Spirit shop. Highly recommend it. — 5 years ago
Great cab. Recommend by Total Wine. — 6 years ago
Monterey County showing its stuff. Medium. Restrained. — 6 years ago
The 35 acre Eisele Vineyard has an interesting history, named after its original owners. Originally planted in the 19th Century, the Vineyard became recognised as a special terroir when Ridge and then Joseph Phelps purchased grapes to craft rich complex wines. In 1990 Bart and Daphne Araujo purchased the Vineyard located southeast of Calistoga st the foot of the Palisades Mountains. The wine is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Cabernet Franc aged in 100% new French Oak barrels for 22 months. The wine is very dark crimson - amazing for its age. Aromas of Cassis Blackberry with touch of mint which became more apparent with time in Decanter. On the palate Rich profound and concentrated but held in balance finishing with silky supple Tannins. The oak has melded seamlessly. I see from the label they have used Bordeaux based Oenologist Michel Rolland who consults to wineries around the world. Not unlike Quilceda Creek in my limited USA experience. A joy to drink with 5 to 8 more years of great drinking left in it. — 7 years ago
Enjoyed this wine at a memorable wine tasting held at the Getty Villa in Malibu/Pacific Palisades. Excellent example of an Italian red nurtured in volcanic soil. Really fun to drink as well, with fruit, earth, minerals and moderate tannins. A balanced and enjoyable Old World red. — 9 years ago
This is a much better NZ SB than the Nautilus from last night. I would get this one again. One from Palisades Wine. — 5 years ago
Smooth and velvet. Medium, but light astringent. Good oak. Very good — 5 years ago
Enjoyed with Christmas dinner out at The Palisades. Very drinkable and went with many different dishes. Fruity aroma, dark fruit flavors. Not over powering. — 7 years ago
This anejo tastes like brandy! Maybe they all do; I’m no tequila expert. To me, however, it was a revelation. After keeping the bottle entombed in its special painted box for a decade and a half, my wife Dreama and I enjoyed this nectar with terrific sushi at Pearl Dragon in Pacific Palisades, sharing it with Ryo, Johnny and Eric, the superb itamae/server crew who always takes care of us there. — 7 years ago
Great for the price. Light berry notes. 8.99 at Palisades Market. — 9 years ago
George Hesse
Light color, pleasant nose, light crisp and refreshing. Recommendation from Palisades Wine. I would get it again — 5 years ago