Domaine Saint Préfert

Collection Charles Giraud Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2015

9.7

The flagship from Domaine Saint Préfert, and my first Charles Giraud. Préfert’s Charles Giraud has been a perennial high-scorer with multiple triple digit scores from Robert Parker. The 2015 is one of only four Chateauneufs to receive 99 points from Wine Spectator (none have received 100 points) and one of the other four is the 2010 Charles Giraud. This is epic juice. 60% Grenache, 40% Mourvèdre. Soaring aromatics. Incense, kirsch, lavender, fig, stone, meat, plum, Provençal herbs and exotic spice. Plush and silky, with an all-consuming intensity. Pair with Jeff Buckley. — 8 years ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Spotlight Collection Napa Valley Rosé Blend 2014

Peter Marks

Master of Wine, Educator Constellation Brands

9.0

Like raspberry soufflé. — 11 years ago

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The Hess Collection

Allomi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Braden Angel

8.9

We started a Friday evening with this wine prior to dining out and returned to it after dinner. Before our meal we enjoyed the wine which had ample fruit and soft tannins. We then paired a bottle of Robert Craig's 2009 Affinity Cab at the restaurant with tenderloin and lamb shank, which showed great complexity on the front end, but faded a bit on the finish. After dinner the Hess's lack of complexity was emphasized by the structure of the Affinity and it became far less enjoyable. We should have known better. — 13 years ago