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Slow Press

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

I snuck aboard the space station and made my way to the holding cell where I was told the princess was being held. Upon breaking down the door, I was confronted by a short person in a diaper and odd headdress who said "I'm sorry, but the princess is in another death star".

About that time all the alarms in the space station started going off.

After some brief firefights I found myself cornered, my only escape to done down a shoot into a garbage compactor. So I did. Once in the trash compactor I met a friendly monster called a Dianoga. We shared a lovely bottle of Slow Press while the walls of the compactor slowly closed in on us.

Fortunately for me, I'm the hero of this tale and, as such, made a timely escape, rescued the princess (eventually), and managed to do it all without realizing I had spilled wine on myself.
— 7 years ago

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1957

Gave it very high marks because last 57 was over the hill from same case. So bottle variance and cork condition etc play much more role in the final drinking. This bottle with mid-tall shoulder showed promise from the start with no maderized scents and prunes and only of focused medium bodied matured nose with good chance of opening rather than collapsing. Excellent bouquet front-back with good acid balanced by melted tannins but most surprising of primary fruit flavors and just sang after 30-40 minutes without decanting. We did not swirl glasses much either to preserve tightness of the body which really let it evolve naturally. LATOUR any year is Epic! Of course 57 no great year but only great experience! — 8 years ago

Drew, Eric and 4 others liked this

Maxime Magnon

Campagnes Corbières Carignane 2009

Another standout from Maxine. This wine was compelling from a region in France that does not receive a ton of press. Again carignon is the star and over delivers ripe raspberry flavors. Very enjoyable. — 9 years ago

Miller Vineyards

M V Baby Rattlesnake Vineyard Reserve Syrah 2010

Great. Ended up liking the 2010 and 2011 petite Syrah just a little better on this trip. 2011 petite Syrah was my favorite today. All delicious. — 9 years ago

Bellingham

The Bernard Series Basket Press Syrah

Nett, aber nix extraordinäres. Sehr rund und tief. Kann man bestimmt zwei bis drei Flaschen hintereinandertrinken.
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— 9 years ago

Faustini

Play Date Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Don P
9.0

Light body....not too heavy — 10 years ago

Yarra Yering

Dry Red N°1 Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1995

Paul Kaan
9.5

My vitamin of choice last night 1995 @YarraYering Dry Red No.1 Perfumed, elegant, acid driven. #FilthyOldVino Opulent, juicy red fruit holds it on the knife's edge from being a shade green. Intriguing play on texture, flavour and balance #YarraValley #Wine #Cabernet For more Filthy Old Vino head to http://filthygoodvino.com/from-the-cellar/ — 10 years ago

Aaron liked this

San Francisco Wine Press

Chardonnay

Bought this one for the label — 11 years ago

Vintage Press

Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Excellent tasting big nose cabernet. Fruity with a chocolate finish. Trader Joes $8.00! — 11 years ago

Debra Maitrott
with Debra

Jim Olsen

Field Blend 2016

Another above-the-fold headline scoop from "Superman's Pal"! This is a dense, jammy blend with slimy smooth body. The rich dark cherry, red raspberry, and black currant flavors balance nicely. It works well as an after-dinner digestive wine. — 7 years ago

Jonathan liked this

Winter En Provence

First Press Rosé de Provence Rosé Blend 2016

Light and crisp! Bought at Wine Cellars of Annapolis — 7 years ago

Flower Press

Petit Rosé Blend

Wonderful and sweet without being sugary. Bought a few bottles of this and had friends over when the 2 bottles ran out I thought they were going to protest ! Ran back to Grocery Outlet and bought 4 more bottles :-) crowd pleaser — 8 years ago

jesus liked this

Citizen Cider

Unified Press Hard Cider

Crisp, off dry and delightful. — 8 years ago

LM, Vijay and 2 others liked this

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1975

This was drinking really well - beautiful wine - at Press, St. Helena — 9 years ago

Layne liked this

Hand Press

Malbec 2010

From White Rock Vineyards in Napa. Only 70 cases made of this 2010 vintage. Fantastic wine. — 9 years ago

Beaux Frères

The Beaux Frères Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007

07 coming into its own. Ideal desire the misguided press concerning this vintage. The 07 has evolved into perfect balance with acidity complemented with low alcohol. Perfect! — 9 years ago

Château Moulin Haut-Laroque

Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend

Another exceptional #Bordeaux value play! — 10 years ago

Kristen Murphy Caldecutt

Kristen Murphy Caldecutt Influencer Badge

Which vintage? Can't see it
Tom Kobylarz

Tom Kobylarz Influencer Badge

2001 Kristen, 'twas a great wine. The current vintage was good too.

Château de Saint-Cosme

Little James' Basket Press Vin de Pays d'Oc Viognier Sauvignon Blanc

Last bottle! Being discontinued at the restaurant — 11 years ago

Gina liked this

First Press

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Great wine with pork or chicken — 11 years ago

Keplinger

Diamond Bar Syrah

This is their new release cab. 👍👍👍 — 7 years ago

Jason, Mike and 12 others liked this

Eden Canyon

Freedom From The Press Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Erik Helms
9.3

Blackberry jam, boysenberry, black currant, cassis, black olives, black tea, vanilla... just so dark and brooding. Very rich, ripe, and lengthy. 10 years old and still going strong! Really solid bottle. — 7 years ago

Willie, Jonathan and 7 others liked this

David Franz

H.P. Hydraulic Press Shiraz

Delicious red from the son of Peter Lehman. — 8 years ago

Stark Wine Company

Stoney Creek Vineyard Cuvée Julian Syrah 2009

A delicious Syrah. Matured from the wine I drank at the winery. Opened nicely and drank smoothly. — 8 years ago

Louis Roederer

Brut Premier Champagne Blend

Pale yellow color with plentiful active tiny bubbles and marzipan, almond, pear, subtle citrus and a hint of smoke aromas. On the palate, it's refined, lively and fresh with a delicate creamy mousse, and apricot, apples, pear and lemon curd flavors dominate but hints of grapefruit, black currant and an appealing smoky minerality play in the background. Long finish. Cuvee 2011 Disgorged 2014. 40% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir, 20% Pinot Meunier 5% of wines matured in oak cask with weekly battonage - 10% of reserve wines matured in casks. Partial ML. Assemblage of 6 vintages from 40 different plots. Matured 3 years in cellar and 6 mo after disgorgement. Dosage between 10 adn 11 g/L. My favorite under $40 Champagne! — 9 years ago

Brad, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this

The San Francisco Wine Press

Yerba Buena Red Mendocino Syrah Blend

Didn't realize it was from The Press (wine bar) in SF. Had no idea they made wine! $14.64 — 9 years ago

Screaming Eagle

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

B
10

Magnum 2008 Screaming Eagle Cab. Wine #4 for K's birthday dinner at Press. Really interesting to drink this after having the Harlan vertical at lunch and side-by-side with the Heitz and Martini. This 2008 much more ready to drink than Harlan. We decanted for an hour before drinking, but it was still really muscular and chewy. Was really delicious to drink while having our steak. Awesome treat. — 10 years ago

First Press

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011

Lemon and ripe pear aroma. Taste of yellow apple. Very refreshing. — 10 years ago

Grande Ronde

Bridge Press Cellars Red Blend

Fabulous red blend. Full bodied, a lot of plum and cherry with earthy notes. Delicious! — 11 years ago