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Chapel Down

Classic Non-Vintage Tenterden Brut Pinot Blend

OK, I’m in. This English sparkling wine thing is legit. Fresh, crisp and nicely balanced toasty biscuit character. — 7 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

I truly am not a silver oak Fan but their old stuff has some Kung pow to it. It actually evolved after being opened in the glass for an hour. I prefer it to a new vintage hands down, no questions asked. This actually surprised me and is definitely the WOTN between these two. Truly, truly surprised me. Can’t go wrong for this price point! I found this one for sale for 80 bucks. Winner, winner chicken dinner in my book! — 8 years ago

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Joe Lucca

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Awesome. Totally agree @Martin G Rivard the old stuff was blue chip. Lost their way over time. 1999 is my favorite 90s vintage. Still have a bunch in the cellar.
Matt Duncan

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Come see the new Alexander Valley winery @Martin G Rivard @Joe Lucca Our best wines are ahead of us!

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1970

Garnet with browning. Initially quite funky on the nose, but with some air opened nicely. Leather, black fruit and graphite. Medium+ finish. Good but on its way down. — 8 years ago

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Pio Cesare

Barolo Nebbiolo

Mmmm this was very good. Good fruit concentration with an aroma right down my alley - dry fruit, smokey, earthy, earl grey and a little nutmeg. Full body, high tannins and a long finish, of course, for a Nebb ;) — 9 years ago

Spinning_spins, Bob and 3 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2011

A very good Tignanello...finished our TE restaurant meal with this one after a good bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape...and hands down this Super Tuscan excelled. Took the remaining amount in the bottle back to our suite to finish during the PA blizzard...Yummy! — 10 years ago

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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2004

Still young, a bit restrained, but this has the makings of being a baller tatt down the road.... — 11 years ago

Mouton Noir Wines

O.P.P. Other People's Pinot Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

I'm down with this! Very approachable pinot that is easy to pair with foods and not too expensive! Show up to a gathering with this and people will not only love the taste but the fact it is called OPP.....yeah, you know me! — 11 years ago

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Chantal Forthun
10

Hands down delicious. — 12 years ago

Anthony, Gary and 2 others liked this

Dunn Vineyards

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

V M
9.2

Beautiful purity of Howell Mountain from dark berries plums with tannins that have laid down if anyone doubts the age ability of California cabs drink this wine. This is simple purity Howell mountain fruit — 12 years ago

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Chapel Down

English Rosé Blend 2019

Lekkerste rose die ik tot nu toe gehad heb. Licht droog en bloemig van smaak. — 7 years ago

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Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1961

Another beautiful btl that shows no signs of slowing down. This was exotic & rich showing cherry, plum fruits, cassis, violets, truffle, fruit cake spice & tobacco. Everyone’s favorite of the Bordeaux flight. — 8 years ago

James, Keith and 8 others liked this

SLO Down Wines

Sexual Chocolate California Red Blend 2015

Not worth its weight in gold nor wine. Over priced but I’d pay for the label all day everyday. Hahaha the French are annoying — 8 years ago

Château Pichon-Longueville Baron

Baron de Pichon-Longueville Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

My WOTN! Hitting on all cylinders. Double decanted. Tannins have laid down. Balance is perfect — 8 years ago

Maria Fawcett
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Eric, Shay and 23 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo

Out of a magnum.....big and tannic, settled down with some air...nice wine — 9 years ago

Eric, Bill and 1 other liked this

Domaine de L'Arlot

Clos des Forêts St. Georges Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2013

Super sexy earlier today, it's shut down a bit this evening. Still, very polished and in a nice spot for as young as it is. — 10 years ago

Anthony, RJ and 1 other liked this

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

2010. Not a lot of notes from me in the long tasting. It was up against 07 Pegau which I could put down. Very enjoyable though. — 11 years ago

Jeffrey LewDavid RubinoffHoward Greenfield
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Howard, LM and 8 others liked this

Château Sociando-Mallet

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend

A little too late, smoky but winds down quickly even in decanter, still worth the evening. — 11 years ago

Salon

'S' Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil Brut Chardonnay 1997

Not the complete package like the 96. The nose is a little shut down. Acid is intense and balance impeccable. This is no slouch. — 12 years ago

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Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1986

Turn't from grapes to wine the same year as Dr. J said, "It's a down-time; see you next year." — 13 years ago

Adam liked this

Dark Horse Wines

Limited Release Double Down Red Blend

Joe F.
8.9

Very enjoyable, found this very bold in the first taste and mellowed out towards the finish which was very smooth. Fruity and balanced. — 7 years ago

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SLO Down Wines

Stand Out Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Outstanding cab/merlot blend. Sister of sexual chocolate. Excellent price point. Around $20. — 8 years ago

Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Dense red currant is ‘wrassled’ down by fennel aromas, mint and black cherry with strawberry and blackberry hidden beneath its thick canopy of fern and forrest; including moss and mushroom. Actually amazing! Not going to ever guess that this herbaceous monster with rim to rim colt density is an 11 yr old Calistoga! Meaty notes of grill and marinated fungi. Celeriac root, fennel and licorice notes define this angel with a minty coolness persisting! Blackberry and black cherry emerge in the finale to shine like young wine despite the years!#Larkmead #2007cab #Calistoga #Napa #napacab — 8 years ago

Chapel Down

Flint Dry White Blend 2016

One of my favourite wines. Crisp white. Not too acidic. Enjoy it again and again — 8 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Special Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Hands down my favorite Cab. Excellent. Not too heavy. Received as a gift. — 11 years ago

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2013

Sweeter than I normally drink, but man does it go down easy. — 11 years ago

Vietti

Castiglione Barolo Nebbiolo 2010

Good now, will be better down the road. Having with short ribs today. — 11 years ago

Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Wow...very delicious...this is just a great cab...it goes down smooth. — 12 years ago

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2006

The inimitable Tony Cha. Drinking Jamet, wishing @jasminehirsch would put down her Pappy and come home already! — 12 years ago

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Syrah nippled.
9.4