Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

History of OFC dates back to 1995 when on a lark, David Swift Phinney took a friend up on an offer and went to Florence, Italy to spend a semester “studying”. During that time, he was introduced to wine, how it was made, and got hooked. A Grenache, Syrah and Petite Sirah blend. Aromas of fresh ripe red fruits with sweet spice. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry, cacao and espresso notes with sweet savory tannins, well balanced on lingering finish ending with toasty oak and sweet fruit. — 8 years ago

Emily Anderson

9.0

Delicious, very drinkable off-dry reisling. Paired with a summer salad. — 8 years ago

with Michael

Scott Rowe

9.4

2 years on and this lovely blend has melted into a seamless, thoroughly enjoyable delight.
Perfect match with Chinese food at the local all you can eat restaurant. — 9 years ago

Rafael Landestoy

9.4

Almost everyone agreed that the 2000 Baron and Lalande were the best with half the group preferring the Baron and the other half Lalande. My wife, our friend Jorge and I were in the Lalande side. — 9 years ago

with Jorge and Ilida

Scott Soren

9.4

Was my second of two bottles. Opened the first a year ago and was unimpressed. Drank the second last night and time was its friend. Awesome. — 9 years ago

Jeroen Koenen

9.0

Cassis, cedar, cigar ash, dried herbs, beef blood.
After all those years, still honest, peaceful and reliable. Just like an old friend. — 10 years ago

Bill Bender

9.6

A delicious '89 for my friend on her 25th! Fragrant nose of dark cherries, licorice and floral notes. A full bodied, amazingly textured and elegant wine with impeccable concentration. Spice, burnt oak, black currant, cedar and earth. Such a fresh, vivacious 20 something. — 11 years ago

Andrea Cousins

9.7

Suggested by a friend — 11 years ago

Nicholas Dunlap

9.6

An old friend in for the nightcap. — 12 years ago

Dana Rhoden

9.7

Our friend Rodrigo introduced this wonderful Spanish wine and it was a welcome surprise.... — 13 years ago

Matt Konopka

9.0

Tannins still nice, fruit fading. This a Wine from our dear friend Larry Kruse’s cellar. Miss you friend. Thanks for always sharing the best. Love you — 8 years ago

with Andrew

Carl Fischer

9.0

When a friend hosts a pig roast that turns into a Turley tasting... — 8 years ago

Mike R

9.5

@Ron R you are a beautiful soul and friend - thank you so much for sharing — 9 years ago

Karen Larson

9.2

Deep fruit flavored. My friend who is not a Pinot Lover tried this wine and thought it was amazing! Said it did not taste like a Pinot. — 9 years ago

with Craig

Clark Beaty

9.9

Last bottle in the cellar of this vintage and almost regret opening on a burger night except, got to enjoy with a good friend. I'd give this a top ten wines I've ever had rating. Perhaps top 5. Drinking beautifully with subtle fruit and smooth silky feel. This wine was amazing...epic — 9 years ago

with Big

Noah Chasin

9.3

Pretty outstanding; a friend generously brought it over and insisted we drink it though I'd made fish. The morels helped. — 11 years ago

Paul Carlson

9.1

2011- gift from a friend. Excellent structure, tannins are very mellow but alcohol is still very hot. Fruit forward, possibly oxidized fruit (port-like fruit). — 11 years ago

Ross Vick

9.8

Shared with a friend who loves life and friendships more than money! — 11 years ago

Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.6

Wine Gift from a Friend! — 12 years ago

Mike Riechers

9.6

No better friend for a steak dinner. — 12 years ago

Mark Villa

8.9

Delightful to drink. Rich, almost spicy, but in no way overbearing. Given to me by a friend, so I toasted her and her health and good fortune. — 8 years ago

Peter Sultan

9.2

Nothing like a good bottle of claret after a long hike w/friend. Dont seem to think was a good vintage but w/a good maker—-drinking nicely now. Black currants, cassis, gritty tannins, acidic lift but all integrated. Decant/ pour carefully — 8 years ago

with Owen

Ross Cobb

Owner/Winemaker Cobb Wines, Winemaker Hirsch Vineyards, Claypool Cellars, Banshee Wines

9.9

Also opened by a friend for the group — 9 years ago

Mo Salem

9.2

As my good friend Ron would say "if you're into baby snatching" go for it. Cheers! — 9 years ago

Kristi

9.3

Alexander Valley is one of my favs. This does not disappoint. Lush well rounded tannins. Will drink well for years to come. Enjoying the bottle for my friend who can't handle the sulfites. Darn. — 9 years ago

Bill Morgan

9.6

A great wine with a great friend. Rutherford Valley Cabernet never disappoints Complex full fruit delicious — 10 years ago

with Al

Justin Anthony

9.2

2007 // honey and wax // lively acid // nothing to see here folks if you have any, drop off to your nearest friend named justin Anthony — 11 years ago

Justin Francis

9.5

This beautiful 2005 cab was an anniversary gift from a great friend of mine @Jeff Savigny The vintage is the year we got married. The nose is so complex and yet so subdued, it practically blew my mind. A nose full of roses, tobacco, dark fruit and licorice with a hint of molasses and vanilla. On the palate very dry, with a faint aged acidity, yet very rich and delicious. You can spend just as much time smelling this as drinking it. This was a near perfect wine and a great anniversary present! — 11 years ago

Ivy Brown

9.5

A gift from a great agency friend. Will Byob. — 12 years ago

Mike Swinford

9.3

When a friend brings a first growth to a cookout...you DRINK IT! Damn good! — 12 years ago