Val De Garrigue

Bodegas La Val

Rías Baixas Albariño 2023

Light golden color. Reserved aromas of orchard, tropical and citrus fruit, sea spray and a hint of fresh cut grass. Flavors of green apple, white peach, lemon/lime and nectarine fruit. Noticeable mineral note on the long and bright finish. Slightly creamy texture (lees aging?) and crisp acidity. Opens up nicely with a little aeration. Straightforward and solid, but not overly complex. Best with food. — 6 days ago

Paul, Hermes and 5 others liked this

Domaine de l'Aujardière (Eric Chevalier)

Vin de Pays Val de Loire Chardonnay 2024

Likely the top QBR this year. - at Archer — 3 months ago

Erik, Tom and 3 others liked this

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2022

RWOTN. Approachable now and quite delicious. Rich kirsch and and raspberry fruit, some wafty garrigue earthy notes. Rich and silky on entry, so delicious, but at the finish a bit of alcohol (15.5%) pooks though. — 7 months ago

Joel, Barny and 29 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

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@Doug Powers - Yep. Unfortunately 15-16 is the new normal for CDP these days. I bought this only because my dad has always loved CDP and I wanted him to try a Clos des Papes. I was amazed I liked it so much since I’m a bit dogmatic about alc levels.
Angelo Casagrande

Angelo Casagrande

Just a little…
jason carey DipWSET

jason carey DipWSET

Grenache. But they pick too late. They haven't recovered from the Parker era

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Lots of citrus and acid. Still don’t love the price point. — 2 years ago

Shay, Paul and 4 others liked this

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Excellent cab sauv to end wine night!. I was pretty drunk by now. Red fruit, spice, vanilla. $65 — 5 years ago

Ericsson liked this

Bodegas Rafael Palacios

As Sortes Val do Bibei Valdeorras Godello

Time does this wine well. — 5 days ago

Eric Hoepelman
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Rob, Peter and 1 other liked this

Joseph Mellot

Sincérité Val de Loire Sauvignan Blanc

Minerality, flint, floral and orange/citrus tones — 2 months ago

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Actually a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (77%), Merlot (12%), Malbec (5%), Cabernet Franc (4%) Petite Verdot (2%). Dark ruby color with some purple highlights. Aroma of ripe black fruit, violets, cedar and burnt caramel. Flavors of black berry/currant/plum fruit, black tea, savory herbs and spices. Lingering finish, plush, well balanced with fine grained tannins. Solid value. Enjoyed at Thyme Rooftop Restaurant with Keith S! — 4 months ago

Scott@Mister, Dave and 2 others liked this

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of two days. Both days outstanding but slightly different experiences. Day 1 was about power. Day 2 was about balance. The 2020 “Cuvée Réservée” pours a brilliant garnet with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with heady, slightly funky notes of ripe brambles, garrigue, red & purple flowers, bacon fat, licorice, and dry rocky earth. On Day 2, everything was more open nit and the fruit showed more bruised with a slightly stewed profile. Lavender was the predominate floral profile too. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. This is textbook Pégau and I love it. Drink now through 2045+ — 7 months ago

Joel, Tom and 5 others liked this

Pazo de Señorans

Val do Salnés Rías Baixas Albariño

Non sweet full bodied. Medium after taste. Almost like Sauvignon blanc — 5 years ago

Eulogio Pomares Zárate

Val do Salnes Rías Baixas Albariño 2018

Lovely! Bright, lemon/lime, white peach, lime blossoms. Minerally and very refreshing! — 6 years ago

Romain liked this

Zarate

Val do Salnés Albariño 2025

Soft tree fruit aromas, mouthwatering, lemon zesty, salt aftertaste that lingers on the tongue.
My favorite from Albariño class! Perfect pairing with orange shrimp, rice, and summer veggies!
— a month ago

Domaine Delaille

Unique Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc

Amy
9.1

had at puritan julia child, fresh delicate lovely sauv b — a month ago

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Purple, ruby, hint of garnet. Amazing tobacco leaf and spice profile. Drinking beautifully. — 4 months ago

Tom liked this

Cédric Bouchard

Roses de Jeanne Côte de Val Vilaine Brut Blanc de Noirs Champagne

V22 in a small Portland OR restaurant. Delicious. — 5 months ago

Tom, Jan and 1 other liked this

Val di Suga (Angelini)

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

Jan 2026: PnP, picks up air and ready in 10 min in the glass. Black fruit, coffee, fine tannins, a brunello on the elegant side. Nice, but oak seems a bit too much so that somewhat dominates over classic brunello palate — 5 years ago

Patrick Piuze

Val de Mer Chablis Chardonnay

Damn good white. Will be perfect for summer evenings. — 6 years ago

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Reed liked this
Ben Hearns

Ben Hearns

PP is the best in the white wine game.
9.0