Shane Rische

9.3

One of the many reasons I miss Howard’s store so much. No, it’s not a classified bordeaux but being able to pick up a nearly two decade old bordeaux for $45? Can’t do that at Binny’s. Fantastic experience if not the most complex but loved it from the first sip to the last. — 5 years ago

Kurt Schuster

9.1

Drinking this is like coming back to an old girlfriend. There still a lot of the reasons there why you fell in love with her in the first place. Drinking it and exploring the taste you can get with fruit and cheese is always an adventure. Honey and caramelized peach flavors with not a cloying finish in sight. — 6 years ago

Ron from VA

8.9

This is the moment when I realized that I can really enjoy and 89 point rating wine… There are technical reasons why this is not 90 points or greater for me, yet it was DELICIOUS! The beauty of this wind is it’s delicate treatment and the patience to let it air rate and open up like a gorgeous rose on the summer morning. There is a sensual Pinot like element that requires you to not expect the varietal correctness of Malbec. Rather, remember that it’s from Round Hill Virginia and the skill of Michael Shaps is at play here. This is one of those germs that you are glad you discovered and were thoughtful enough to buy more than one bottle ;) it will be exciting to see what 16 and 17th and it just taste like!! — 6 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Successful comedy show performance calls for solid wine. And I love Ravenswood. I reviewed the lower price point recently and to be truthful I love both for different reasons. This wine is a rather boozy and also acidic with medium tannins so actually think it could use a couple more years—maybe. It is so much dried cherry, dried vanilla bean and a fistful of earth. — 7 years ago

Jim Nelson

9.3

More reasons to drink Chenin — 8 years ago

with Camille

Tom Kobylarz

10

1965 Baga from Barraida (Agueda), Casal Mor 'Caves Primavera' is still made to this day! Founded in 1944.

So, now the wine!

Color of tawny and brick, absolutely as expected at this age. The cork was whole when pulled via Durand, a little wet and very dark.

The nose was sous bois, crushed fall leaves, dried chipped beef, citrus peel, dried flowers and red fruits.

The palate was elegant and indeed tasted Portuguese, with some notes and textures that reminded me of old Barbaresco, Rioja and even Burgundy in its purity and finnesse.

Further time won't help this wine, but to taste this history, this snapshot of time, is one of the reasons I love wine so much.

Obrigado! — 8 years ago

with Miguel

Ariana Barbour

10

This wine is one of the reasons I fell in love with Gamble. — 9 years ago

with Justin

Edmond Bordelon

9.4

I gotta say that this was probably wine of the night. Probably the pork tenderloin with mole is one of the reasons. A heavier Pinot Noir than most with a smooth velvet roll across the tongue. Nice sharp fruits and a relaxed acidity. Darker color than most other Pinot Noirs as well. The color immediately tells you that this is going to be a different Pinot experience. — 6 years ago

with Abby, Beth and 1 other

Bailee Barfield

9.3

This is the first wine I had after having to refrain from alcohol for a year for medical reasons. My parents took me to a vineyard to celebrate and I went for this baby with gusto. It hit me like a dream, and I admit I may be biased based on the emotional connection of my first time and place with this wine but it is delightful. Deep bodied, peppery and just the slightest hint of sweetness. — 6 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.2

Vintage 2010 - there are multiple reasons why I love #bourgueil let me explain. When I just discovered wine as a real passion - at the age of 18 - I adored the raspberry smell no other wine offered so generous. I like the name: Bourgueil is by far the most beautiful AOC name. My wife and I fell in love with the great dishes of Madame Debacker and the #Loire region on our honeymoon. This #cabernetfranc is deep black in the glass. It has character. Even at this age the wine shows a bit harshness, and an austerity that is found in Bordeaux often. But the raspberry and cherry smell reminds me of Cru de Beaujolais. It has also flint and mineral expression in smell, hints of leather, tobacco, clove. On the tongue it has a velvety structure. Bourgueil can be complex and frivolous at the same time. / Partnered it with Bavette from bbq and cauliflower mousse. — 7 years ago

Mike R

9.5

When you pop one and decant and then taste you never really know what to expect but gratefully my family on Delectable has helped me so much - I know it is holidays speaking but we have so much as a group to thankful for - to you and yours - have a glorious holiday

This wine has been resting for a long time - I have decided to start drinking wines that I was storing as I cannot take them with me so Dilly Dilly

What a wine what a wine what a mighty good wine

Dark purplish red as is the season - when I taste I immediately smile and laugh with hohoho sound - the smell is amazing with all the kitchen sink ingredients but somehow I smell mistletoe and cinnamon - ''tis the season again" - and the finish is long like when you watch a big snowflake fall from the sky - it takes forever and ever

Starting my annual Christmas wine journey and again thank you folks for making the wine taste even better with your likes and comments - more wine to come tonight and tomorrow

Smiling for so many reasons and happy holiday — 7 years ago

Collin Moody

9.5

Tasty. Sour for the right reasons. — 9 years ago

with Nelson

Tara Rowland

9.3

Well well well what a special wine.....only 4000 bottles made of this Spanish Syrah & Viongier blend. Rare for so many reasons and bloody delicious....apparently another vintage may...follow?. Yes please! — 9 years ago

Matthew Davis

8.9

This one is 100% Cab Franc, perhaps one of the reasons I like it so much. Light strawberry or raspberry mixed with flinty brightness on the nose and palate. Bubbles are tight and small, has a longer lingering taste on the palate compared to other sparkling wines, and is still relatively low alcohol. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.3

In the name of science, a few champagnes/sparkling wines were sampled today in an effort to help a friend for comparative research reasons. Hard way to spend a Monday...

Total surprise and up there for my favorite of the day. I know nothing of this producer, so I’m not sure if my notes are due to it being vintage, but this was like a cross of the Vilmart & the Bollinger. It took the best traits of each and combined them...the ripe and sharp acidity green Apple and pear from the Vilmart with the toasted oak/sweet nougat & ginger from the Bollinger. Wonderful. Thanks @Jeff Meyer — 6 years ago

with Jeff, Weston and 1 other

Bill Bender

9.4

Massive fruit and impeccable balance. It shows no hint of its 15.6 ABV. Very “iron fist, velvet glove” in style. Not unlike SQN for obvious reasons. Roasted game meat is there but no old world characteristics. Very modern style and ramped up viscosity done extremely well. Still youthful. — 7 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.7

My original post didn’t seem to register, so my apologies if this ends up being a duplicate post. Awesome wine on a tough day for reasons some folks understand. — 7 years ago

with Vanessa

Brian Tuite

9.2

Strawberry rhubarb, spice, still a little wound up for obvious reasons. — 8 years ago

Justin King

9.1

Fresh/dried florals, approachable young. Digging this for all the cliche Nebbiolo reasons.
— 8 years ago

Coltin Short

8.9

Finishes like beef jerky — 9 years ago