Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1962

9.4

I suspect this didn't get quite enough air. Not quite pop and pour but it was only open for 45 mins before we drank it (we were perhaps over-concerned about the mid shoulder level). Lovely (and lively) russet core with long legs as a ruby rim; nose of pencil shavings, cigar tubes (hint of metal with lots of tobacco), blackberry stalks, and lingering aromas of compté cheese rind and venerable (on-the-edge) rose petals; long and satisfying - persistent tannins and well integrated but still present acidity. From half bottle - need to give the next one more time!!! — 10 years ago

Ira, lessrof and 5 others liked this

Sasha Agapov

Baller wines.

Pop Crush Wines

California Pinot Grigio 2013

Melanie Schwank-Hogendorn

9.5

Nice smooth Pinot. — 12 years ago

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1980

Greg Kramer

9.4

Yes the vintage precludes its vibrancy but this '80 is deeply engaging, put on weight throughout and was delicious. Despite pop 'n pour into small plastic cups. — 12 years ago

Domaine des Amphores

Altitude 300 St. Joseph Blanc 2013

Ryan Brazell

Rise Over Run

9.2

From a new estate (for me) based in Chavanay (Condrieu). This is apparently 90% Roussanne, but is remarkably Viognier-like. It's totally delicious, but a little confusing. Then again, I'm easily confused. — 11 years ago

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Fattoria dei Barbi (Colombini)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese

Christopher J. Simovich

9.4

Just about a perfect rep of a fine Italian wine. Pop it and drink it. Paired with a nice florentine steak will make you feel like an angel baby swaddled in cloud candy. Roses, velvety tannins and fruit. — 11 years ago