Rainy Day

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Jeremy Shanker
9.3

New Year’s Day Champagne Rose! — 2 years ago

Juan, Severn and 10 others liked this

Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

This was really excellent, smooth, light delicate with hints of strawberry and citrus on an incredibly hot day. Enjoyed by all. — 4 years ago

Dawn and Norman liked this

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Krug is always most welcome, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. This is edition 169. A bit more yeasty and slightly less acidic than previous versions, to my taste. But if you like the Krug style - which we do very much - it hits the spot per usual.

My wife used to work with Fritz Hatton, proprietor of Arietta wines and auctioneer for Zachys. Fritz always says to have a half bottle of champagne waiting in the fridge in case you need a “midnight snack”, and I have to agree with him!
— 4 years ago

Severn, Michael and 13 others liked this
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Reminds me, I need a Krug split in the fridge!

Founders Brewing Company

All Day IPA Session Ale

Typical IPA. Nothing special. — 6 years ago

Schramsberg Vineyards

J. Schram Sparkling Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2008

Geoff Troup
9.4

Showing some age, which is the highest compliment. Dried apricot, dried apple, day-old dried-out honey, buttered crouton, funky yeast, subtle acidity. Slightest white pepper. Complex beyond words. Domestic sparkling for the ages. — 7 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

Christmas Day 3 Litre 12 years old and a lot left — 9 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

This wine needed about 3 hours to release. Initially tight with uncomfortable medicinal nose which then totally dissipated. Drinking now next day and you get the age of fully integrated but not fading tannins. Nose has a delightful dark fruit and smokiness. Great fit of nose and taste, meaning - when tastes after smelling the experience is consistent and not jolting. I think the color purple in a subdued way. Very nice. Memo to self: decant and watch for sediment, and enjoy three hours later. — 9 years ago

Cynthia LangstaffChris Langstaff
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Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2010

Still very primary and somewhat monolothic. Dark forest fruit, nuances of warm pastry, vanilla and oak. Soft 'n sweet tannic structure, plush texture. Some distant smokyness. I'd say stay away for a couple of years or decant half a day in advance. — 9 years ago

Eric, Riddley and 3 others liked this

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2014

That will bring sunshine to a rainy day. — 9 years ago

Sean Castorani
with Sean
Marc and Chris liked this

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

Strong grapefruit. Refreshing. Great for a hot day. — 10 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

What a Thanksgiving treat! Lush red fruit with hints of slate and tobacco. Long lingering mid pallet aftertaste. Deep red color. Goes good with a good Cuban cigar. Held up to a varied turkey day menu. Food and wine improved both. Outstanding 🍷🍷🦃🍷🦃🍷 — 3 years ago

Austin, Kevin and 6 others liked this
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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours 🍷

Matua

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Always a go to with seafood and for a nice summer day. — 4 years ago

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Somm David T
9.3

Happy Spring! It’s one of our favorite points in the year. More; daylight, a little warmer in CA and everything starts to bloom which, means a long summer of gardening and being outdoors every day/night is not far off.

Since it was such a great day and basically most Californians are shut-Ins, the voluntary self quarantining was getting to me. I did the landscaping and got an afternoon of fresh air today. A breath of fresh air...ahhh! Wow, was it needed after Gavin’s Newsom’s estimate of 25.5 million Californians would be infected with Coronavirus over 8 weeks yesterday.

So, a good night to celebrate another day of being virus free with my 2nd favorite N/V Rosé Champagne.

All my numerous previous notes apply.

Stay safe everyone and remember the new terminology of the new decade...social distancing! Cheers! 🍾🥂

Photos of; Spring in our backyard & a Billecart Grand Cru Vineyard.

— 5 years ago

Neil, Sofia and 37 others liked this

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

Not a bad start to our day, obviously this was really young, but being surrounded by 1,000,000 bottles really made me thirsty. — 8 years ago

Eric and Aaron liked this

Marcel Lapierre

Raisins Gaulois Gamay 2015

perfect every day gamay. — 9 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1983

JKT
9.5

What a nose! Fruit but strongly tinged with spice and hints of cigar? Medium body with fruit and acid but latter lingers into finish which RC says should note be for Napa cab and sign of post prime by 5+ years. But still great to drink. Next day under agon the nose lost that spicy note but the palette holding very nicely. More rounded today. — 9 years ago

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1966

I have to toot my own horn a little on the cork removal gymnastics I performed here. Magyver would have been proud. Big wet earth component, nose of Genoa salami and tobacco. A touch of spice and cherry. Plenty of fruit but tannins dominate. Still nice on day 2. — 9 years ago

Derek, DAG and 29 others liked this
Bill Bender

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Yes @Jody Scharf this is the second '66 I've opened this week and everything is still there. It is impressive.
Kimberly Anderson

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Nice celebration @Bill Bender and happy birthday to you! Hope it was a great day🎁
Jody Scharf

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Not suprised. I was born in 58. Everything also still there. And Happy Birthday Bill. All the best !

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2000

What a beautiful day.....from Magnum Cristal 2000 in the glas on our way to ACDC in Arnhem....."for those about to Rock...we salute you! — 10 years ago

Martijn, Stef and 16 others liked this

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Fuckin good. I'll drink this shit all day — 12 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Happy Mother’s Day! Smooth and drinking very well. — 3 years ago

Matthiasson

California Rosé Blend 2016

Paul J
9.3

Always lovely, especially on a hot day with great friends! Same as previous notes. — 4 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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Shay, Tom and 4 others liked this

Ameztoi

Rubentis Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Beltza Hondarrabi Zuri Rosé Blend

Amazing!
Dry, effervescent, tart. Everything good
Birthday present from Jerry from Tessa's Office
2020 Rosé All Day w Jen
— 5 years ago

Jenni and Linda liked this

Day Wines

Mamacita Mae's Vineyard Sparkling Malvasia 2018

63/25/12 blend of Vermentino, Muscat and Malavasia Bianca, and yes, pet-nat. Still Applegate Valley AVA but no vineyard designation on this one. Pale yellow white, good foam on pour but light carbonation, bubbles disappear relatively quickly. Slight sulfite in nose, but not much else. In the mouth, creamy, slightly bubbly, lemon-lime flavor with a touch of Muscat, followed by a tangy largely lemon-lime finish. Easy to love, especially on a warm day. Fun and sure to prove popular. Not a wine to overthink, just drink... — 6 years ago

Trixie, P and 3 others liked this

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 1990

Rich and exotic ripe but not over the top flat out delicious . Out of magnum for Heaven my Assistants b-day! — 7 years ago

Brendan, Steve and 12 others liked this

Quintessa

Rutherford Red Blend

Christmas decoration day so starting a little early, and what an awesome way to start early! Raspberries, vanilla, smoke, bramble and a really long earthy bitter finish. Seems to be in a great spot for drinking. — 9 years ago

Bill, Randall and 32 others liked this
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@Eric Shanks, your wife is gangster. Got to respect that...
Eric

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True dat @Ron R ,and I do!
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@Ron R "more flexible model" bahaha!

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Given the price this wasn't bad. Not terribly well integrated, but still seems like it could age a bit. Will see how it is on day 2. — 9 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Part 2 of a Mother's Day trio of delicious reds. Smooth, full and delicious with a near perfect blend of vanilla and spice. — 10 years ago

Dottsy Zermeño
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Dottsy Zermeño

Dottsy Zermeño

The Prisoner can do no wrong! Takes a while to open up. I suggest a decanter. This is a dark, inky wine. Intense flavors of tobacco, and black cherries.
9.5

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2008

Gamay all day, every day! With some aging on it. Good to drink, still good to keep. — 11 years ago