Rest In Peace Wines
R. López de Heredia
Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend
Quintessential Rioja . Old school. Crianza so 6-12mo in barrel. Lopez de Heredia age in HUGE barrels. Only American oak. Super vibrant n fresh . Built to age. Gran reserva by any other standard. Their reserva is a 2002. 65%tempranillo 15%garnacho the rest Mazuelo & Gracianp — 11 years ago
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002
Right in the zone, but probably good for rest of this decade. Just big enough all the way around. Refined and robust. Still tasting three minutes in. — 12 years ago
Noël Verset
Cornas Syrah 1997
Amazingly youthful. Rest in peace my friend. — 11 years ago
Tenuta Greppo (Biondi-Santi)
Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
Thank you Franco for all you did for Montalcino.... Rest in peace. — 13 years ago
Caillez-Lemaire
Cuvée Jadis Brut Champagne Blend 2004
The majority is Chardonnay 50-60%+, and the remainder a majority Pinot Noir and the rest Pinot Meunier. This is classic Champagne in the leasy, biscuit, brioche like way, with baked apples, baking spices and an excellent beam of acidity. Fresh, clean and full flavored on the finish. A great example of a grand Champagne. — 10 years ago
Giuseppe E Figlio Mascarello
Monprivato di Castiglione Falletto Barolo Nebbiolo 2009
Drum roll please....... This my friend is my pick of the night. Elegance finesse a touch of beauty. I know this does not make sense but this for me is a Gamay from Piedmont, a lovely cheeky Beaujolais on steroids a true gem in the rough. I'd i could afford it I would drink it for the rest of my life. #ladolcevita #barolo #mascarello — 11 years ago
Domaine du Cayron
Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2010
Almost the anniversary of my first Delectable entry when sitting outdoors at a wonderful restaurant in Gigondas under a tree drinking the 2008 vintage of this wine with all the family. This is 70% Grenache with the rest made up of Cinsault Syrah and Mourvèdre. The further south the higher usage of Mouvedre until Bandol right on the Mediterranean coast where it can be 90 to 100 % because of its higher tolerance to hot conditions. Chateau de Beaucastel where I visited a year ago uses all 13 permitted varieties with the highest being Mourvèdre at 30 %. They have increased this % over the years because of warmer conditions at vintage lessening the Grenache % so alcohol levels do not get out of control. Love this very savoury style of wine. 18. — 11 years ago
Joe Lucca
Settle into this well worn, comfortable leather club chair. Cigar tobacco, leather, briar berry, and cracked rocks. Velvety tannins, earth, charcoal, autumn leaves, stewed berries. Beautifully light and delicate. A brooding force at one point, now refined over time to elegance. Close your eyes and find yourself in that club chair, a cigar smoldering next to you. And peace in your heart. — 10 years ago