Rainy Day

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

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2014

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

Sean Castorani
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Marc and Chris liked this

Kim Crawford

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc

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

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

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

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

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

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

Kimberly Anderson

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 !

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

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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