Ursa Major Wines

Domaine Giraud

Les Gallimardes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Major league great Chateauneuf . Deep flavors will only get better over next decade — 6 years ago

Montepeloso

A Quo Toscana Cabernet Sauvignon Sangiovese 2015

A Biodynamically farmed Maremma wine that over-delivers in a major way. — 7 years ago

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Domaine Turner Pageot

Carmina Major Syrah Mourvèdre

the perfect party in your mouth — 7 years ago

Eugenio Collavini

Blancfumat Collio Sauvignon

Intense still out of date
In an are where minerality plays a major time this blend is more reminiscent of past glories than present transparent beauties
— 8 years ago

Sempre Vive

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Catching up on filing our wine consumption. Had this last night with Beef Bourguignon. A major hit. Aged perfectly. — 8 years ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Major Wines

Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Solid, nice bright aspects for wine, great expression had a slight nail polish out the gate that blew out and it turned into a beauty wonderful silky texture. — 9 years ago

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Huge Bear

Ursa Gigantes Red Blend

I Love this wine and the tasting room in Calistoga is great! — 9 years ago

Château Lascombes

Margaux Merlot Blend 1971

Took some major CPR to get this one back. Crazy variations on the nose. Mellowed nicely. Very drinkable although fruit and tannins have waned. A treat for something older than I am! — 6 years ago

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Joshua Bischoff

Joshua Bischoff

Your welcome

Qupé

Central Coast Syrah 2015

This is a major league workhorse fastball befitting the modern age; this is a Gini Wijnaldum wine, elegant, robust, & uncompromising in its considerable effort to shape thought, space, and facilitate room to the work. Unsung hero, surprising in its inclination to balance, & delightful. Got all them savories, got them grit, got a streak of badger & delightful acid. Chuffed with this. — 7 years ago

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Adam Reinhard

Adam Reinhard

We used to serve this at Bourbon Steak . I fucking love this wibe

Domaine Vocoret et Fils

Chablis Chardonnay 2013

Scott Barber
9.0

Major score from the leftovers of Diageo C&E for $17! Super classic 1er cru — 8 years ago

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Baer Winery

Ursa Merlot Blend 2002

Wow did this one taste nice. Perfect time to drink this vintage. Lots of fruit on this one still. Went great with dinner. — 8 years ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Carneros Pinot Noir 2013

For more than 40 years, Robert Mondavi Winery has been the symbol of Napa Valley. Founded in 1966, it was the first major winery built in Napa Valley in the 3 decades following the repeal of Prohibition, and went on to establish the foundation for modern California winemaking. Dark Ruby with aromas of red/black fruits and earthy spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with herb spice. Soft tannins on a savory frame carry the wine to a lingering finish. — 9 years ago

Gargiulo Vineyards

Money Road Ranch Estate Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Always solid! I prefer the G Major 7 to this money ranch road Merlot BUT it was still a great pour. — 9 years ago

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Like the name!$$$$$
Janet Ross

Janet Ross

@Martin G Rivard another great wine. You must be on a roll! 😁
Martin G Rivard

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@Janet Ross Sharing done bottles with family. That's what it's all about!

Bodegas Ondarre

Ursa Maior Reserva Rioja Graciano 2014

Subu W
8.9

Light to medium bodied. Aromas of a ripe fruit. Moderately complex palette and decent after taste. Would drink again. — 7 years ago

Paul Lato

"Le Souvenir" Sierra Madre Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

Still our favorite Santa Barbara County Chardonnay. Hope the recent vineyard sale to a Gallo subsidiary won’t be s major impact to Paul or other producers buying this fruit. — 7 years ago

Trixie, David and 11 others liked this

Christophe Buisson

Saint-Romain Pinot Noir 2015

Just a good wine that’s an empty bottle now. Smooth, red fruit, a bit of tannin in the background. No major tasting notes, just the empty bottle. — 7 years ago

Emily Heyward
with Emily

Kalinda

Cuvée Réserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Somm David T
9.2

On the nose, sweet liqueured dark fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, black plum, plum, blueberries, black raspberries. Black olive, mocha, spices, wood shavings touch of grilled meats, violets and fresh & dark florals. The palate has; nearly completely resolved tannins, medium body, elegance and richness. Ripe, slightly liqueured fruits of; blackberries, plum, blueberries, black plum, black raspberries, dark cherries, strawberries, soft baking spices, underbrush, vanilla, mocha chocolate, salted caramel, dark, soft spices, black cherry cola/licorice, light anise, tarry notes, crushed rocks, dry stone, suede leather, mint, tobacco leaf, violet & fresh dark florals, the acidity is like rain on over the palate, still has nice freshness, good tension and an elegant finish that goes on & on. Photo tour of their SF store. I bought this 07 Kalinda for around $18. What a steal! I'm not sure who's Napa juice they bottled, but it's easily worth 3 or 4 times what I paid for it. I've never been disappointed by any of their Kalinda Cabernets. Just cellar them for 5 plus years. I've done business with just about every major wine retailer in the country, K&L stands out well above all of them. Amazing, knowledgeable, passionate staff. Sadly, this is my last bottle of their 07! 🍷😪 — 8 years ago

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Eric

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The new(er) K&L in SF right?
Billy L.

Billy L.

@David T -Well said, K&L is excellent source for quality wines on the West Coast!🍇🍷🍾🥂👍

Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard

Les Fichots Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2013

Lyle Fass
9.2

Always the most structured and backwards of the Girard Pernand 1er Cru's but also the deepest. Nose of deep strawberry, spice, mineral, but just beginning to open, needs hours, days to get there aromatically. Palate is tight, spicy and structured but fans out on the finish with excellent structure, deep, vibrant tannins, sappy, tangy and nice sweet fruit and lively acidity. Still, needs a major decant. Will revisit. — 9 years ago

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Roger Sabon

Cuvée Prestige Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2003

Just lovely. Very complex. Needs 45 minutes or so to open up and integrate. A strong bitter component integrates nicely with some time with the earthy notes, coffee, tar, herbs, dried dark fruit and minerals. Supple and elegant. Superb wine. A major hit with strong cheeses. — 9 years ago

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