The Joy Fantastic

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

A beautiful wine that ended a run of fantastic Phelps Insignia vintages. Unfortunately, more recent vintages have not met this standard. — 6 years ago

Promise

The Joy California Rosé Blend 2017

Lovely light and crisp! — 7 years ago

Cobb

Joy Road Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Great stuff. Somehow California fruit meets burgundy sensibility. — 8 years ago

John Osier
with John
Cody, Eric and 9 others liked this
Cody Short

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Love these Pinots! Ross brings a great Old World feel to his wines.

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

This and the 1982 Lynch Bages both were fantastic. The 1982 was riper and more lush, but the 1985 was a bit more complex. Both drinking great at the moment. — 9 years ago

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Château Gruaud Larose

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Peppered steak and eucalyptus on the nose. Earth and blackberry and smoke dominate the mouthfeel with silky tannins coating the palette. The finish is long. Fantastic. — 9 years ago

JJ liked this

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2014

Great. Fantastic wine!!! One of the best wines I have ever had. — 10 years ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2013

Rachael Ryan
9.5

Why is this wine so good? Fantastic value. Wondering why there isn't more Gamay in the US. — 10 years ago

Gregory, Olga and 10 others liked this
Thomas Monroe

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Me too! Working in more Gamay !!
Sasha Agapov

Sasha Agapov

Gamay is awesome

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 1998

Fantastic ageing with oak and nuts — 7 years ago

Taina Haapamäki
with Taina

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

French Laundry pairing with lamb. Fantastic! — 7 years ago

Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2014

My friends call this a "hand grenade". Fantastic Morgan! Had a funky start, but really morphed into a fantastic wine. Cherry forward. Blue and black fruit mid. Lovely finish — 8 years ago

Chad Anderson
with Chad
Mike, Rob and 17 others liked this
Rob Brobst III

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Way to go @Kimberly Anderson this is an excellent choice for an end of summer sipper!
Somm David T

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Perhaps, my favorite producer of Gamay. 👍

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

Last night was special. What a set of wines and only one was shot. Fantastic — 8 years ago

Jason CutrerRich JansonMark A Campana
with Jason, Rich and 1 other
Norman, Shay and 23 others liked this
Jason Cutrer

Jason Cutrer

What an awesome night - those wines were all stunning and so fun to taste wine with age.
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Mark A Campana

Mark A Campana

Fantastic and what a privilege to be able to taste one of them let alone all of them side by side.

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1996

Showing terrific now. Better than last bottle opened 2 years ago. Honeyed richness, good length. Shows class joy would expect from the house. — 9 years ago

Erin RyanNed Gray Creed
with Erin and Ned
Eric, Ira and 2 others liked this
Ned Gray Creed

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I don't get much Yquem in my life. Had some older bottles but this was right in the pocket for my happiness.
9.5

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

Absolutely excellent. Even with 15 years in the bottle there was some spice, beautiful plum and coffee with fantastic balance. — 10 years ago

Marilea Campomizzi
with Marilea

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Bought this for my daughters birthday dinner and it's fantastic! — 10 years ago

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

Perfume and blueberry on the nose, fantastic tannins- chewy. Love — 10 years ago

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Bodegas Faustino

Gran Reserva Faustino I Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2001

Gran Reserva for brother's 28th. Then, dinner and clubs! This wine is fantastic. — 11 years ago

Phil Wenzell
with Phil

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Thank you @Steve Haro ! Great start to Xmas. Absolutely fantastic! — 7 years ago

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Kosta Browne

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2012

2012 RRV has aged well...not as fruit forward as in its youth...a joy to drink — 7 years ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2002

🎉 Happy New Year dear friends 🎉

Have a fabulous evening & I wish you a fantastic 2018 full of health, happiness, love, peace & many more fabulous wine discoveries 😍

From Jan 1st 2018 I’ll be posting reviews from vintages 1961 through to 2018 😁 so get ready for a journey 🤪 then I can catch up with everything else I’m having tonight 🙃🍷🥂

For now this lovely Dom can kick off the celebrations 🎊 Enjoy yourself 🤗💃🕺

To 2️⃣0️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ 🥂😘
— 8 years ago

Chris, Daniel and 24 others liked this
Chris England

Chris England

@Phil A thanks buddy & enjoy yours with your favourite loved ones 🥂🍷🥂🍷🥂🎉
James Cahill

James Cahill

Chris, were you born in ‘61?Curious as to why you are starting in 1961.
Chris England

Chris England

@James Cahill Ha Ha no it’s just the oldest wine I had so decided to do a count to 2018 from there 😁👍🍷

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Red fruits, tobacco, leather, and herbs on the nose. High tannins that smack you in the face. Fantastic wine, absolutely love it — 9 years ago

Annie MarlowTony Luiken
with Annie and Tony

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 1995

Fantastic 95 Super Tuscan. Nose had hints of vanilla, soft earth a light spice. On open was smooth if a touch flat then after 45 minutes it opened to let dark fruit notes of blackberries and cassis come out. Sublime. — 9 years ago

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Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

Fantastic Sommelier Vintage! Drinking perfectly! Smooth tannins. Gorgeous and seductive! Another great wine day at Amangiri — 9 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Lots of oak, dark fruit, smoke and earthiness on the nose. Very much a full-bodied 21st century Napa Cabernet. Fruit forward with silky tannins and a long luscious finish. A fantastic pairing with my NY Strip and Lisa's veal. — 10 years ago

Lisa Mayer
with Lisa
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Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Lovely noted of sweet strawberry jam and white pepper. The palate is a fantastic smoky beef jerky with floral perfume notes at the end — 10 years ago

Ginette
with Ginette

Pio Cesare

Barolo Nebbiolo 1978

Best Barolo I've ever had. Completely fantastic. — 11 years ago

Ryan liked this

Vietti

Castiglione Barolo Nebbiolo 2009

Fantastic. One of the best from Italy. — 11 years ago