Rough Day

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Cheers to 50 years and Valentines Day!!
— 4 months ago

Ted, "Odedi" and 3 others liked this
Adrienne Rapacki

Adrienne Rapacki

Cheers to the hubbys 50th. Plus valentines
9.5

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2007

A day 2 tasting. Slightly stewed fruit that reminded me for just a moment of some liquor and white pepper. — 9 months ago

Ira, Neil and 2 others liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne

A fuller bodied rosé with great structure and persistent acidity is as a great way to start a wine day. — a year ago

Ericsson, jesus and 15 others liked this

Day Wines

Hock & Deuce Mae's Vineyard Syrah Blend

Bought in Oregon.
Both Loved! Smooth, fruit fwd more complex finish, easy drinker
— 2 years ago

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Jeremy Shanker
9.3

New Year’s Day Champagne Rose! — 2 years ago

Juan, Severn and 10 others liked this

Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

This was really excellent, smooth, light delicate with hints of strawberry and citrus on an incredibly hot day. Enjoyed by all. — 4 years ago

Dawn and Norman liked this

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Krug is always most welcome, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. This is edition 169. A bit more yeasty and slightly less acidic than previous versions, to my taste. But if you like the Krug style - which we do very much - it hits the spot per usual.

My wife used to work with Fritz Hatton, proprietor of Arietta wines and auctioneer for Zachys. Fritz always says to have a half bottle of champagne waiting in the fridge in case you need a “midnight snack”, and I have to agree with him!
— 4 years ago

Severn, Michael and 13 others liked this
Severn Goodwin

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Reminds me, I need a Krug split in the fridge!

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2016

Legit delicious and one of the best I’ve had in a while. Mellow and lush, great rounded acids and softened tannins. Good tar, cocoa powder, prunes, stewed mushroom, soil, dried roses and violets, touch of vanilla. Decanted 4 hours before opening. Probably from Flatiron Wines? Happy Valentine’s Day. 02/14/2025 — 4 months ago

Austin, Ray and 10 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2013

DP? I’ll take it any day! — 8 months ago

Daniel, Paul and 9 others liked this

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2023

Fresh, softly fruity, not sweet. Perfect in day time, should drink cold. — 9 months ago

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2012

Usually not a huge fan of Italian wines, but yeah, have been buying some Sassicaia over the years. As I put away some wines I stumble across this 2012 that should be ready to drink, so I bring it upstairs to decant it. Great nose and typical flavor profiles emerge. Nice acidity and a some background menthol flavors that remind me of some great Chateau Musar vintages. This is a vibrant wine with tannins still strong, but integrated; better on day 2.
Not one of my favorite wines, no surprise, but a solid well-made enjoyable Bordeaux blend
— a year ago

Brooke liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

What a Thanksgiving treat! Lush red fruit with hints of slate and tobacco. Long lingering mid pallet aftertaste. Deep red color. Goes good with a good Cuban cigar. Held up to a varied turkey day menu. Food and wine improved both. Outstanding 🍷🍷🦃🍷🦃🍷 — 3 years ago

Austin, Kevin and 6 others liked this
Austin Baird

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Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours 🍷

Matua

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2020

Always a go to with seafood and for a nice summer day. — 4 years ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend

Alex Lallos
9.4

another day another wine!!!!!! — 5 years ago

Josh, Robert and 4 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Opened earlier in the day and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1982 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing (still!) and slightly green compared to the ’82 Mouton that was poured alongside. Cassis, purple Chewy SweeTarts, green bell pepper, old wood, some earth and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry and has massive structure still. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly bitter. Drink now with a long decant but there are decades of life left. — 6 months ago

Ericsson, Ron and 28 others liked this
Vino Joe

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Good to know! How long was your decant? And over how long a window did you enjoy it?
Jay Kline

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@Vino Joe great questions; I have answers. Note updated!

Day Wines

Sonoma County Zinfandel 2018

ESF
9.1

Impressive cut - hi quality Sonoma Zin, modern style, fruit forward w/some decadent notes of chocolate & vanilla - deep reservoir of red & black fruit. Silky smooth refined palate thru finish. Lot to like here — 9 months ago

Tom, Ira and 4 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Hmm. 🤔 wasn’t able to connect with this, expectingly great wine. Actually first direct out of the bottle it was promising. Strong oak notes with vibrant dark red fruit underneath it. But over the next hour, the oak flavors started to be integrated more but the acidity became very prominent and made the wine rather single note, diluted, lacking depth, acidic tasting. So needless to say. Disappointing experience. Maybe it was not the right day 🤔. — a year ago

Tammy de Weerd
with Tammy
Ted, Ira and 6 others liked this
Andrew McIntyre

Andrew McIntyre

Having this tonight...hope I have a better experience!

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Happy Mother’s Day! Smooth and drinking very well. — 3 years ago

Matthiasson

California Rosé Blend 2016

Paul J
9.3

Always lovely, especially on a hot day with great friends! Same as previous notes. — 4 years ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Shay, Tom and 4 others liked this

Ameztoi

Rubentis Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Beltza Hondarrabi Zuri Rosé Blend

Amazing!
Dry, effervescent, tart. Everything good
Birthday present from Jerry from Tessa's Office
2020 Rosé All Day w Jen
— 5 years ago

Jenni and Linda liked this