The Gracious Gift

Louis M. Martini

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Gift from David
Very smooth full body.
— 9 years ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1970

This was a gift from a friend. It was laying in a closet at ambient room temp for 30-odd years, so I was nervous to open it, but it was perfect. So complex and fragrant. Acid and tannin still seemingly youthful. Wow! — 9 years ago

Keith, Byron and 25 others liked this

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1975

Is it perfect? Not quite. But who am I to judge this Andy Warhol beauty? This is a spectacular delayed 40th bday gift for Sarah. Thank you T&G! — 10 years ago

Tracy and John liked this

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1991

Charlie Beatty
9.5

Awesome experience a 1991 Caymus Special Selection. Upon opening showing good fruit in the nose. Tannins have dissipated. Thought it might be over the hill? No Way! Tried with WW staff. A gift from Dr Bill! You know who you are. Great 25 yr old bottle of Cab! Big Wow! — 10 years ago

Anca HowellFilippo Cammarata
with Anca and Filippo
David, Kate and 11 others liked this

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

A perfect amount of bold, sweet and flavor. This was a gift which I never would have picked out for myself, but I love it. — 11 years ago

Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2013

K Fitz
9.0

Gift from KP's boss for helping him move. Both of us really liked it 😎 — 11 years ago

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

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

Perrier-Jouët

Grand Brut Champagne Blend

Pretty good. Christmas gift from family — 12 years ago

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Been holding on to a few bottles only because I'm too lazy to open because of the wax seal. Actually, it's not that hard to open. Very smooth and a good time to drink. Would not suggest holding much longer. Had lunch with the family many years ago and they were very gracious welcoming us in their home. Also, they've been supporters of Meals on Wheels SF. Gotta respect those who respect and help the elderly!!! Cheers! — 9 years ago

Mike, TheSkip and 11 others liked this

Beringer Vineyards

Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Gift from Lisa Diard, housewarming party, 12/18/2016.
Romantics Anonymous in front of the fireplace. Amazing!
— 10 years ago

Franciscan Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Excellent. Gift from Helan — 10 years ago

Michael David Winery

Petite Petit Lodi Petite Sirah Petit Verdot

Gift from dear friends (you know who you are)...we LOVED it! — 10 years ago

Littorai

The Gift Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2011

Leave it to Ted! — 11 years ago

David, Bill and 10 others liked this

Roots Run Deep Winery

Educated Guess Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Label gets 9.8! Gift from a fellow chemistry geek, really enjoyed it! Thank you Herr Professor. — 11 years ago

Jonathan, Christian and 9 others liked this
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Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

Delicious. Berries, vanilla, easy drinkimg, jammy. Would bring this as a hostess gift, everyone would enjoy — 11 years ago

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Endless rosary of tiny bubbles, within a light golden straw color. Nice compromise on the nose between aromas of freshly made brioche and bread dough, and green apple, and citric acidity. The tangyness in this champagne es fenomenal. Great body to it, very harmonious and interesting composition. Great value for the price. Its acidity is really seductive and gracious. Very discreate orangy flavor on the ligering finish. 91 pts. — 12 years ago

Silver Oak

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Excellent smooth mild taste with great finish. Gift for dinner from Eric & Virginia. — 13 years ago

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

Not a big rose fan but absolutely amazing. Was given as a gift and purchased two bottles after to enjoy while relaxing on the weekend. — 9 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008

Perfect accompaniment to Christmas dinner! Thanks for the gift, Padre. We're enjoying it, and wishing you were here with us!! — 10 years ago

Gordon Vickers
with Gordon

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1978

Seth Morgen Long
9.5

Bright, mature, generous, gracious, fun. Exactly what it should be and completely beautiful for what it is. Perfect bottle. — 10 years ago

Ira, Emmy and 3 others liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1999

Beautifully balanced , received as a gift, dont think I would buy it — 10 years ago

John liked this

Meiomi

Monterey County Pinot Noir 2014

Gift from Sylvia Johnson. Very smooth. Bob likes. — 11 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1988

Lara Dunphy Guest
9.2

Another wine courtesy of my Dad as a birthday gift when I was a child. It's not far from going over the hill, but it was hanging on. Dried strawberry and dried cherry, subtle leather, acidity was almost too high, but not unpleasant. Overall enjoyable but I certainly did not enjoy it in its prime, unfortunately. — 11 years ago

Roy, Vanessa and 11 others liked this

Jordan Vineyard & Winery

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

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! — 12 years ago

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Goldeneye (Duckhorn Vineyards)

Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2010

A gift from our realtor! Delicious!! — 13 years ago

Amanda Wetzel
with Amanda

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Gift from great friends, enjoying with those same friends! — 14 years ago