The Giving Kitchen

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Nice hints of eucalyptus, black currants and some spice on the nose. Elegant tastes of cocoa, mint, black currants, mocha, white pepper and a hint of oak. Tannins are still a little gritty (in a good way) giving this wine great structure and finesse. An iconic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon. Paired great with good steaks tonight. — 8 years ago

Lisa Mayer
with Lisa
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Château Phélan Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend

Matt Austin
9.1

Not giving much at first, but opened up nicely after a couple hours in the decanter. Light tannins and probably drinking at peak, but should be fine for several years. — 9 years ago

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Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1954

What a treat. From the company to the antics of the cork removal, all was fantastic. Not surprised with some immediate mustiness on the nose, giving way to a rich but smooth aged blue cheese, mushrooms, soy sauce, earth, and just a faint hint of dried red fruit. Over the next 20 minutes the glass development was out of control, changing with each and every whiff and sip. Earthy umami, oxidative, and and slightly stewed reds to begin quickly opened to nice dried strawberries on the palate and nose, and advancing to moderately subdued ripened strawberries and cranberries- after 61 years and still kickin with fruit! Amazing. Then after about 20 minutes of rapid metamorphosis, it gave in and decided to fade to a very pleasant sipper...awesome. — 9 years ago

Rajiv AyyangarTim Herrmann
with Rajiv and Tim
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Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2012

Nice pinot noir at industrial kitchen. Light and sweet. — 10 years ago

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Florencia Palmaz
9.5

Giving Gravity flow a good name. Very special! — 11 years ago

Kitchen Sink

California Chardonnay

9.99 Wine World — 12 years ago

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Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Gorgeous. For a 2001, it's still giving plenty of red and black cherries that are complimented nicely by the toasty vanilla in the oak. — 8 years ago

Lucia Vineyards (Pisoni)

Garys' Vineyard Pinot Noir

Tasty with our early thanks giving dinner — 9 years ago

Tardieu-Laurent

Hermitage Syrah 2012

Rich and savory, smelling of seaweed, must, and dark preserves with burnt sugar or caramel. There's an olivey savoriness on the palate that signals Syrah, along with some cured meat and pepper. Opens up with more jammy berry flavors after 30 minutes, with a nice kiss of oak. Old world meets New World feel going on here. Ripe and giving for days on the palate with lots of umami and sweet. — 9 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2011

Insanely well integrated, big, overripe jammy blackberry and cherry fruit up front is followed closely by bushels of briary herbs, tingly pepper, smoked meat, chocolate, blood, vanilla, tobacco, bergamot, blood orange, alder, saddle leather, earth, minerals, and just about everything else under the sun while somehow remaining superbly poised and balanced. A masculine juggernaut that just kept giving and giving new flavors over the course of several hours. Wowzers. — 10 years ago

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Pessac-Léognan Blanc White Bordeaux Blend 2006

Although only 5% Semillon, that varietal has a strong impact here, giving a touch of sweetness and extra volume. With some air, this delicate aromas of dried herbs and spice. The inner mouth perfume really explides on the finish. — 10 years ago

Kitchen Sink

California White Table Wine

Amazed by the price, and blown away by the flavor profiles this everyday white brings to the dinner table.#newfavoritechickencutletwine! — 11 years ago

Kitchen Sink

Reserve Red Blend

Beautiful blend for a good price. — 8 years ago

Kitchen Sink

Wine Maker's Reserve White table wine

Love this. Smooth. Yummy. — 8 years ago

Kitchen Sink

Reserve White Table Wine

Comolex stir tire, brimming with lush fruit flavored and aromas of peach, lychee, and apple — 9 years ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1965

Popped 1 of my 3 bottles to celebrate two friends turning 50 at Factory Kitchen. 50 year old California Cab with finesse, balance, and though I wouldn't expect it to improve over time, it was fantastic and quintessential old school cab from without a doubt one of my favorite California producers. Just lovely! — 10 years ago

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Damn!
Jeff Ames

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So there are 2 left for me!!

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2013

Marc Stubblefield
9.0

So much more giving them just a few months ago. This is perfect, ready to drink crunchy Morgon. #kogodwinemerchant — 10 years ago

Serge, Justin and 10 others liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2008

So... My dear friend Joe O stops by with the family... Can't believe how good this "Stoney Earth" is... Rothschild must have known something giving The Marcheses his vines... Maybe I should have waited a decade more to drink, but for what? Family, dear friends, great wine... I know Haupt is staring down and smiling... Only Limmer with us, would have made it better... — 11 years ago

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