The Round Barn Winery

Vincent Dauvissat

La Forest Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2009

Not as chiseled as I hoped. More round but it has some great depth of flavors — 10 months ago

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@Ed Chin characteristic of the vintage?
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@Ira Schwartz I real don’t know. I realize oak usage is gaining popularity in Chablis. I just don’t know who plays in what camp so I can have a better idea what to expect.

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

David T
9.1

Pontet Canet tasting and dinner with Alfred Tesseron.

The fruits are dark & muted. Blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, blue fruits, plums with strawberries come on late. Lots of moist clay, dry soils, deep dark spice, crushed, rock powder, graphite, black, dry soils, hints of green bell pepper, dry herbs with blue, dark withering flowers. The acidity is round but could be better. The long finish is balanced but, for me, comes up short and a little flat.

Photos of; our dinner group, The K&L Bordeaux Buyer-Ralph Sands and Alfred talking about the wines, Clyde Beffa Jr. -Owner of K&L Wine Merchants and Chateau Pontet Canet.
— 5 years ago

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Château Talbot

Saint-Julien Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

Dinner tasting Paul - at its peak, very round. Cedar notes, dark intense ripe fruitS (blackberries, plum) and notes of tonacco — 5 years ago

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Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

David T
9.2

When it comes to my B-day, there is only one fit, an old Pichon Lalande with my Ribeye. As a lover of Bordeaux, these two are my favorite pairing. It’s a very slow walk to the finishline. A small bite of steak and a sip of 89 Pichon Lalande. Then, repeat until finished. I had some concerns about this bottle. A slightly slippery and crumbling cork. The first sip was not bad, but not what you want or are expecting. After some time in the decanter, it really started to shine. On the nose; ripe, ruby, floral cassis, blackberries, dark sweet & sour cherries, baked strawberries, blue fruit hues, dry cranberries, baked rhubarb, saddlewood, soft, used leather, bay leaf, touch of sage, hint of spearmint, eucalyptus, vanilla, cinnamon, crushed dry crushed rock powder, black turned earth, dry brown soil with clay, tobacco leaf and perfumed red florals with violets. The body is full, round and silky. Tannins are well resolved at around 80%. The texture, length, tension and length are in a sweet spot. The fruits are ripe, ruby & expressively floral. Blackberries, dark sweet & sour cherries, baked strawberries, blue fruit hues, dry cranberries, baked rhubarb, saddlewood, soft, used leather, bay leaf, touch of sage, hint of spearmint, eucalyptus, vanilla, cinnamon, crushed dry crushed rock powder, black turned earth, dry brown soil with clay, scorched earth, tobacco leaf and perfumed red florals with violets. The acidity is just a little off but still nice. The finish is divided nearly equally in fruit, earth, florals and herbaceous. It’s very enjoyable but falls just a little short in longer, lingering length. This bottle had good storage, not great. Even so, still has another three to five years ahead. A bottle with excellent storage has another five years beyond this one. Photos of; the backside of Pichon Lalande, angled terrace view of their vines right next to Latour, my steak & twice baked potato (so good) and CEO Nicolas Glumineau. — 6 years ago

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@Severn Goodwin Would love to get to that region at peak fall. I’ve never done it. Alway wanted to drive the east coast up to Maine.

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1929

Tasted blind. Tawny brownish red color with amber rims. Huge bouquet in the nose of roses, berries, pencil lead, minerals and some dusty dirt. Light on its feet in the mouth. Round soft fruit. Better than the last bottle of this a few months ago. — 7 years ago

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Round Pond Estate

Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Crisp and clean with aromas of flowers and fresh pineapple. Well-balanced with a great acidity. Maybe a touch more minerality and this one is elevated to the next level for me. Still a lovely SB. — 8 years ago

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Michael Pozzan Winery

Back Barn Oakville Cuvée Zinfandel 2012

Loved this Zin. Hubby and I drank the bottle in one sitting. — 8 years ago

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1966

Yoon Ha
9.5

Like a grandfather - round, inviting, approachable with stories to spare. — 8 years ago

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Myriad Cellars

Round Pond Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Lighter in color for a 2019, more of a medium ruby. Nose is cherry pie, not tart cherries but sweet black cherry. A bit of dust and a lot of cedar chest. Great structure, smooth tannins, and medium to full-bodied. The lighter color fooled me into thinking this would be a lighter cab, but it packs plenty of punch. The finish lingers especially pumping those cedar notes throughout. — 2 years ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2004

David T
9.4

Wow! Velvet, dark currants, mocha, caramel, dark chocolate, saddle-wood, underbrush, gravel, stones & elegance that only happens with this much time forward. Round acidity and beautiful balance and finish.

Stupidly good with our Tri-tip!!!

Photos of; my visits to Bodega La Rioja, their well backlit tasting bar, outside patio and large oak barrels that were assembled inside the Bodega more than 100 years ago...they’re that big and have required many repairs over the years.
— 4 years ago

James Christina Champagne
with James and Christina
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Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Scorewine
9.2

Visiting again this splendid Paulliac from the 2011 vintage. 2011 vintage was labeled as mediocre in Bordeaux and this lovely wine showed that it is actually a classic vintage with some great wines, so trust the chateau not only the vintage. The nose is tempting with notes if coffee, earth, oak, cassis, black fruits and hints of chocolate, the body is full with round tannins, acidity is splendid and finish is long. My score 92, drink to 2026, perhaps longer — 5 years ago

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Marcassin

Gauer Vineyard Upper Barn Chardonnay 1994

Shay A
9.3

Another 4th Friday for the books! What a variety this month!

At 24yrs old, it’s incredible how this drinks. Obviously past its prime, but by no means a lost bottle. Had never heard of this vineyard. Butterscotch, salted popcorn kernels, and cornbread note too. Still retaining some nice acidity!
— 6 years ago

Mark Flesher
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Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1976

A mature, round Champagne. Delicious. Not sure it will get much better, but no rush. At its best with rich, creamy dishes. — 6 years ago

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Château Malescot St. Exupéry

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Took a while to open up, so let it sit and breathe. It'll be worth it. Lots of dark fruit. In the mouth, feels round and full with satisfying lingering finish and layered tannins. I wanted to taste the 2012 now before laying it down for a few years. It's going to be great next time around. — 7 years ago

Round Pond Estate

Estate Proprietary Left Bank Red Bordeaux Blend 2014

Very bold blend. Tastes more like a cab than a blend. Thick and chewy with a long finish. Highly recommend. — 7 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend

Customers rejected this wine this evening, claiming it was "done", past its prime, and not fruit-forward enough. I decanted it to see if it would change their mind, to no avail. To me, it had a complex but reserved nose, seemed a bit wound up, and had a metallic finish. Two hours later, it was singing another song altogether, was rich, round, and graceful, with solid but velvety texture. The fruit became an unusual and unique perfume, like dried figs, vanilla, and sagebrush. The acidity was gleaming. It was a shame that a wine this pretty was so misunderstood. — 8 years ago

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Tom Scott Vineyard

Barn Burner Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Ryan Carey
9.1

2008 Tom Scott Barn Burner. Typical vegetal quality that I often get from Tom Scott. Green bell pepper and sweet blueberry notes — 8 years ago

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Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

This is so good, unlike anything I've ever had. "Round" is the only word I can think of. Or maybe spherical, filling up the whole mouth. — 10 years ago

Round Pond Estate

Reserve Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Deep purple without a hint of any other suggesting improper storage. Classic if a bit understated Napa nose. Soft yet appropriately firm tannins. Ripe black fruits. Luscious wine. Suggest drinking sooner rather than later owing to fruit ripeness. — 3 years ago

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

David T
9.2

Four day weekend. Gotta get it off to a good start. Been awhile since we had our 375ml of Ruinart.

The nose shows, ripe, slightly candied; black cherries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals.

The palate is full & touch gummy/candied. Fruits are well extracted, deep, ruby; black cherries, blackberries, strawberries, kirsch cherries, rich, summertime watermelon, touch of orange citrus family blend, pomegranate juice, hints of fruit roll up & haunting apricots. Ghostly, not quite fruit brandy or fruit liqueur character, sea fossils & spray, a little bread dough, not quite medium, white spice with hints of palate heat, grainy, grey volcanics, chalky powder, orange, spring flowers with fresh & withering, red & pink rose pedals. The acidity lively and crisp. The round, well balanced & polish finish is always consistently satisfying and lingers for minutes.

Photos of; the House of Ruinart, Dom Thierry Ruinart, nicely light caves and rolling, hillside, Grand Cru Vineyard.

Not quite sure where “D” gets $83 when you can buy this all day at just under $65.
— 4 years ago

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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Elegantly balanced all round red. Great to go with meal or savor alone. — 6 years ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Red Wine 2008

David T
9.5

This is the 08 Insignia out of magnum. This drinking beautifully.

On the nose, ripe, ruby, lush fruits of; blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, cherries & creamy raspberries. Black licorice, vanilla, some fig, sweet soils, light baking spices with fresh red and very dark flowers.

On the palate, the body is near full. The tannins are beautifully rounded. It guides across the palate. So fresh and beautiful! blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, cherries & creamy raspberries. Black licorice, vanilla, some fig, sweet soils, light baking spices, river stone, crushed rocks, cedar, with fresh red and very dark flowers. Beautiful round acidity and an elegantly polished finish.
— 6 years ago

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Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1978

Full and round- still quite a good drink. Very strong after 39 years with many more in future. — 7 years ago

Château d'Armailhac

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

Black current and black cherry. Earth. Nice round Bordeaux. — 7 years ago

Round Pond Estate

Rutherford Nebbiolo 2012

One of my fav's — 8 years ago

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Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2009

Round and opulent. Smoky herbs and a touch gamey — 8 years ago

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Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1959

This gets a 11+ rating if it was possible. The gods would be so lucky to have a sip of this. Incredible wine for Christmas. Such a light color for the age. So round and perfect. Finish that never ends. Doesn't get better. — 9 years ago