True Winter

True Vineyard

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Really good as always. Had it at dessert which challenged it. — 3 years ago

Ron, Shay and 5 others liked this

Hammell Wine Alliance

True Believer Santa Maria Valley Grenache Rosé Blend 2018

Lively and fresh...a fun wine — 6 years ago

Shay, David and 1 other liked this

La Rioja Alta

Reserva Viña Ardanza Rioja Tempranillo Garnacha 2010

J. Kim
9.4

Has too much presence in relation to the structure but authentic and authoritative aroma makes it compelling. The flavor could dig deeper into the core and bit more continuous but that may happen down the road. Conventional but true classic. — 6 years ago

Weingut Winter

Trocken Riesling 2016

Lex
9.0

Nice and dry for a Riesling. Great value in the 1L. Went well with Asian food to cut the spice but not too sweet at all. — 7 years ago

Rodney Strong Vineyards

A True Gentleman's Port Sonoma County Port Blend 2009

V09. Very nice port. Candied black cherry nose. Rich, thick blackberry fruit. Hint of dryness, within the cloying sweet finish. Very good. — 7 years ago

Barefoot Cellars

Limited Edition Winter Blend

K S
9.5

Grand Opening Wine Tasting w/Lark @ Molly's Rockford Dec 6, 2017....
Better than any other Barefoot!
— 8 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Tonight’s wine club gathering was extra special due to the fact that each selection put forward for tasting had a unique and special story behind it; each wine had a “near and dear” element to it that made tasting it all the more enjoyable while the stories surrounding them were told.

This selection and vintage holds special meaning for me. The memories associated with it are truly sweet. So elegant and beautiful; once the funk blew off after about an hour in the decanter the true nature of the wine blossomed. Savory notes of molasses, plum, and fig married with the cool, intoxicating aromas of eucalyptus and mint laced in dark, sweet, dusty fruits. So delicious. I’m thankful I have a few more of these in the cellar.
— 8 years ago

Krystal Vento
with Krystal
Krystal, Shay and 4 others liked this

Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2015

3 liter,
It was either water or Rose’ for the week, I’ve had this in the fridge for a couple years now. Time to move it out of the way for winter covid storage.
— 5 years ago

Severn, Anna and 25 others liked this

Outpost

Immigrant True Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

This 2012 BDX blend could easily go another 7 years. It is still bound up (aeration required) and seething with intense blackberries, black currant and firm tannins. After mild aeration, the darker fruit gives way to a little bit of ripe cherry, tobacco and some faint but of vanilla. After heavy aeration, the vanilla comes out more noticeably on the nose, dominating everything else basically, with a hint of cherry at the end. On the palette the jamminess starts to show through, with ripe cherry and red plum overshadowing the tobacco and finishing with a strong white pepper note. — 6 years ago

Cherish HartJen Masar
with Cherish and Jen
Sarah liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Alex Lallos
9.3

Tasted at the new Geyserville tasting room. What a beautiful setting. The new silver oaks are really terrific wines. I particularly liked this 2014 Alexander valley. It was so true to its Cabernet roots and should glide effortlessly in the cellar for many many years — 7 years ago

Shay, Eric and 15 others liked this

Parducci

Reserve True Grit Mendocino County Red Blend 2012

Tall grass. Fruit forward. Slight spice finish. Medium body, smooth. Would buy again — 8 years ago

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2004

This is in a good window, tannins just right. Nose had to burn off, was very barnyard, but flavor profile great for a winter Italian dinner. Tobacco, maple wood a little spearmint. Love 10+ yr Super Ts.
— 8 years ago

Ksenia Art
with Ksenia
Ron liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

As the summer is slipping out of our hands, its time to to pop those complex reds that we’ve been lastning for. Produttori del Barbaresco is considered one of the best cooperatives in the world and its 2016 Barbaresco is a solid proof of that statement.
Restrained at first and needs a couple of hours in the decanter to reach its climax. True to its provenance its clasically crafted, and puts up complex profile of red cherries, rose hip, strawberries, spice, bitter orange and a volatile dried floral lift over a canvas of wet soil.
An offensive approach on the palate with a high acidity and a generous portion of mouth coating tannins that is well accompanied by a pronounced fruit profile with an evolving finish. Very good indeed, but is a couple of level behind to reach the higher tiers.
— 5 years ago

Josh, Daniel and 7 others liked this

Leelanau Cellars

Winter White Semi Sweet

Great sweet white, reminds me of Riesling. Love this in the winter. — 6 years ago

One True Vine

Stanley Ranch Vineyard Cherry Pie Pinot Noir

Omg. Past it’s prime but so good nonetheless. — 7 years ago

Rick BaraffLisa Walter
with Rick and Lisa

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

A true legend. Everything you could ever want in a Bordeaux and had the finish been a little more pronounced it would be a prefect wine. — 7 years ago

Ira, Shay and 36 others liked this

Domaine Marquis d'Angerville

Champans Volnay 1er Cru Pinot Noir

Delectable Wine
9.4

Deep red with ruby highlights, but Guillaume d'Angerville noted that this premier cru is typically softly extracted and light in color. Compelling, vibrant aromas of blueberry pastille, violet, licorice and spicecake. Incredibly primary and sweet, with its density leavened by harmonious acidity. Pliant dark berry flavors are complicated by hints of flowers and spices. This very pure wine has to be one of the most youthful 1999s I tasted this winter. Finishes with utterly suave tannins and outstanding length. This infant is just beginning to open and should enjoy a long plateau of maturity. D'Angerville described 1999 as "a magical vintage," noting that the yield here was at least 40 hectoliters per hectare. His father Jacques actually held back 4,000 bottles of wine in '99 but Guillaume has released most of these bottles by now to loyal clients of the domain. (Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, March 2018) — 8 years ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

This afternoon at lunch we had open the 2011 Chateau Lynch Bages. 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc, and 2% Petit Verdot. A very productive and enjoyable lunch.

At open the nose was quite muted. We had to vigorously swirl in order to get the notes of dark fruit, dark cherry, chocolate, tobacco, herbal notes, and a minerality.

On the palate the dark cherry comes through nicely with dark plum following to the mid palate, blackberry, black currant, tobacco, a fine licorice and mocha.

This is a full bodied wine with medium + acidity, medium + chewy tannins which leads to a long enjoyable finish. It all worked together well with the New York Strip Steak that was a true delight.

Continue having a wonderful week and please, nothing is more important then your safety. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
— 8 years ago

Ceccherini, Sharon and 24 others liked this