Real World Wines

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Exceptional wine. World class. Great with prime rib dinner. — 11 years ago

S ChristovichRich BluthAnn McGLONE
with S, Rich and 1 other
S and Rich liked this
Rich Bluth

Rich Bluth

Amazing, subtle balance without peer.
S Christovich

S Christovich

Outstanding!! Thanks Mike and Rich.

Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Just won best Rioja in the world! — 12 years ago

Kaitlin liked this

Viña Real (CVNE)

Rioja Tempranillo 1981

Completely wonderful. Top of its game, not going any longer. Wonderful sherry oxidative notes. Flora and light. — 11 years ago

Jason liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

San Andreas Fault Pinot Noir 2009

Showed great tonight. A bit more savory than last time I tasted it and aromatics were more old world...still had classic Hirsch strawberry but more going on since last visit... — 12 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

Spectacular wine made in a not so spectacular vintage. This one shows real class of the wine making team — 11 years ago

Anthony, David and 1 other liked this

Viña Real (CVNE)

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 1996

Just entering some secondary notes. Decent acidity and structure. Like to see where this goes. — 12 years ago

Anthony and Marc liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Jeremy Shanker
9.5

Wow. Delicious. Much richer and new world in style than the 88 which was tasted in conjunction. — 13 years ago

Elena Mercado
with Elena