Myriad Cellars

McGah Family Vineyard Sémillon 2018

9.1

Anne-Marie rated this 92, I gave it 90, so we split the difference. Notes of guava and white melon on the nose. Delicate notes of passion fruit and honeysuckle on the palate. Inoffensive, but lacks a little character and complexity. Having said that, it doesn’t cost a king’s ransom, so, net net, it’s a buy. We purchased this on allocation, so, very pleased with the outcome
Stop Press: That’s my tuna tartare in the foreground... — 5 years ago

with Anne-marie

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Dawn E.

@Ron R Looks fantastic! Cheers!

Ron R

Thanks guys and gals. I love making this dish, as it has such a visual appeal. Although the sauce is the most difficult element. But I crushed that, too. There’s no way my wife is divorcing me anytime soon! 🙂

Dick Schinkel

Lovely Pairing 😋

Ransom

Rouge Valley Cabernet Franc 2013

Jacob Cohen

9.1

Peppery and perfect with ribs. Really popped with roasted veggies. — 7 years ago

Plumpjack

Reserve Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Ron R

9.0

We had great expectations for this wine. Sadly, those expectations were not realized.
On the nose, we detected iron, tart cherries and redcurrants.

On the palette, it lacks the typical opulence we have come to expect from this producer. No plush, velvety texture. Mild root vegetables and burnt oak comes to mind. We are of the view that these grapes did not reach full maturity. Good acid structure, but the wine lacks cohesion. A good example, but not great.

We paid a king's ransom for this and Plumpjack still have our hostage. sniff... — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

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Ron R

@Pete Contaldi, apologies in that I should have mentioned that it was a stelvin closure. In my opinion, the closure was fine. This was just a sad outcome from the wine production team.

Ron R

Hello Janet, I will try Odette. I have heard good things about their juice. I must confess, this is the first poor bottle of Plumpjack I have ever had - and I have been fortunate enough to have many. Nevertheless, I did spit my pacifier out over this.

ADAM STROMFELD

Same experience I had with my wife 2 years ago on New Years Eve with my wife with the 2009 Reserve!

Ransom

Reds Rogue Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Danny Aliaga

9.0

My first Oregon cab franc. Succulent layers of deep dark fruit with a hint of barnyard funk. Slight essence of cumin and Moroccan spices. More fruit-forward than French cab francs, but this is an interesting new world interpretation. Nice use of oak makes it feel like an older vintage. 90pts — 8 years ago

Noble Ridge

King's Ransom Pinot Noir 2012

Leslie Matheson

9.3

Delicious Okanagan Falls Pinot Noir. It is rich and heavy like an California Pinot. The nose is cherry and the mouth and finish are balanced and smooth. A really nice wine — 9 years ago

Effingham

Virginia King's Ransom 2016

Michael Chelus

9.0

Blackberry, cherry, raspberry, currant, blueberry, oak and hints of brett. Good structure and soft tannins. — 5 years ago

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Ransom

The Emerald 1865 Straight American Whiskey

Boxer Briefs

When she’s deglazing pans with this...you might not have enough low end options in your bar — 6 years ago

Eric, P and 6 others liked this

Rudius

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Ron R

9.2

Tasted many times. Always a pleasure. Great fruit profile, well behaved tannins. Doesn't cost a kings ransom, either. — 7 years ago

with Anne-marie

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David From The 504

Always a pleasure to drink @Ron R

Ron R

Yes @David From The 504. Rudius has become a mainstay for us.

Ransom

Raisins Eola - Amity Hills Riesling 2014

Chris DeBarr

9.4

This utterly beautiful Auslese-style Oregon Riesling, named "Raisins" and plush as the night is long, is a remarkable American Riesling! It is sweet, but wraps the sweetness in luxe power that embraces any opulent fare. Nothing short of bravura!! — 8 years ago