Smugglers' Notch
Chateau Montelena
The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Top notch!!! Wonderfully full. — 11 years ago
Tabarrini
Campo Alla Cerqua Sagrantino di Montefalco 2010
A notch less powerful than Macchie from Tabarrini. A bit more minerality and complexity. — 9 years ago
Schramsberg Vineyards
Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay
Top notch traditional method Cali bubbly, paired w plain potato chips, perfect! — 10 years ago
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
Grands Échézeaux Pinot Noir 1996
What can I say? Even the cheapest DRC is a notch above everything else. Velvet texture, good acid, century long aftertaste. 1996 was a great vintage in Bourgogne, and this was a great 96! . 96/100 — 11 years ago
Château La Conseillante
Pomerol Red Bordeaux Blend 2005
2005 vintage. Medium ruby. Pronounced aroma profile of wet leaves, earth, red fruits. Tannins are gorgeous and grippy. Powerful, full on wine in a silk glove. Cedar / oak profile, high concentration. Medium acidity. Lots of character. 85% merlot and 15% cab franc. Top notch '05. — 9 years ago
Azienda Agricola La Torre
Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese 2012
Top notch Sangiovese. The perfect match for chicken parmesan. — 10 years ago
Claude Dugat
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2005
Great but a slight notch below 05 lavaux from Dugat — 10 years ago
Jim Clarke
Top notch Malbec...from Colorado! Structured and properly spicy. — 9 years ago