The Happy Medium

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Deep ruby; medium plus aromas of new leather, coconut, cocoa nibs, ripe red and black plums; high alcohol, high tannins — 8 months ago

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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Pours a deep cherry with a tawny rim. Nose of an old cedar chest of drawers, blueberry, blackcurrant and earth - very polished. Those notes from the nose translate onto the medium + bodied palate - reflecting the excellent vintage. It’s easy to get swept up with Grand Cru Burgundy but don’t forget about aged classed growth Bordeaux of quality like this - just superb. Went well with Roast Beef for Sunday Lunch. — 8 months ago

Tom, Austin and 26 others liked this

Daou Vineyards

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Medium garnet with medium plus tears. Pleasantly sweet and semi floral in the nose with strawberry, rose, and cherry. On the palate, strawberry, cherry, cranberry. Mellow tannins and medium acid with long, smooth finish. Beautiful. — 7 years ago

Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

A very smooth cab. Cherry flavors with moderate tannins and a medium finish. This was good to drink immediately upon opening so no waiting! Will definitely look for this again. — 8 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Wasn't happy with this last night, but this second bottle is definitely more Caymus-like. Glad I gave the vintage a second chance. — 9 years ago

Ryan, Mike and 10 others liked this

Star Lane Vineyard

Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Opened an old one for Mother's Day. It decanted for an hour and it was amazing! — 10 years ago

Margerum

Sybarite Happy Canyon of Santa Barbara Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Perfect for an afternoon at the beach. Crisp, dry with a hint of peach. — 11 years ago

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Quite light salmon pink , fine constant bubbles . Quite floral , rose , hibiscus , light strawberry , red currant and raspberry . On the palate this is balanced and elegant , strawberry , red currant , quite rounded with a touch of toasty brioche on the finish . Good slightly grippy acidity , medium length finish . Drink now and over the next couple of years. — 8 months ago

Tom, Dave and 4 others liked this

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Somewhat disappointing for a great producer in a great year. Medium body medium color, dark fruit hint of tobacco.
Hopefully a few more years will improve this wine.
— 4 years ago

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Michael Phillips

Michael Phillips

the Beaucastel was the 2007

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Ming L
9.0

It’s fun to have a Jeroboam to celebrate a very special occasion!Wine tastes better on happy days. — 5 years ago

Severn, Bob and 2 others liked this

Olga Raffault

Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2011

Really nice, and showing quite well with 7 years of age. Medium color, extremely well balanced. Dark earth, black olive, savory notes for sure. Long finish with great acid. Excellent food wine. — 8 years ago

Ira, Jason and 15 others liked this
Jason Gelman

Jason Gelman

fan of olga.

Boundary Breaks Vineyard

Ovid Line North Medium Dry Riesling 2014

Great value, some of the more expressive fruit notes that I've had out of a Finger Lakes Riesling — 9 years ago

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Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2007

Absolutely amazing. Lots of good brett. Balanced and delicious. Great dark fruit aromas and flavors. So smooth. Medium high tannins and acidity. Perfect silky texture. A little funk on the nose and palate (positive). Aroma and flavors are out of this world. Leather bag full of cherries and raspberries. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carmenere. Complex. Delicious 13.5% abv — 10 years ago

Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2023

Medium ruby color with a lighter rim. Aromas of red berries, violets, wet gravel and pine resin. The pallet is full of red cherry and blueberry fruit with additional notes of baking spices, black tea and dried herbs. Crisp acidity, plush and medium bodied. A bit of grippy tannin. Always very consistent. — 8 months ago

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend 2010

Happy New Year from Felix! — 2 years ago

Jody, Paul and 3 others liked this

Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2019

Still our fave — 5 years ago

Eric, Shay and 25 others liked this

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1998

4h decanting
Dark ruby color, creamy
Dark berries, leather, tobacco at nose. Earthy notes
Medium long at palate, good acidity, full body
— 7 years ago

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Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2003

Black olive on the nose, cooked plum, cassis, light tobacco leather. Medium tannin. — 8 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1983

JKT
9.5

What a nose! Fruit but strongly tinged with spice and hints of cigar? Medium body with fruit and acid but latter lingers into finish which RC says should note be for Napa cab and sign of post prime by 5+ years. But still great to drink. Next day under agon the nose lost that spicy note but the palette holding very nicely. More rounded today. — 10 years ago

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2004

Plum, black cherries, roasted figs, saddle leather, tobacco, pink peppercorns, iron, vanilla bean, baking spices. Perfect acid/smooth velvet tannin balance, medium bodied, elegant silky texture, long complex peppery/smoky/earthy finish. No brainer elegance. — 10 years ago

Anthony, Michael and 2 others liked this