Ming L

9.3

100% Sangiovese. Mazzei bottled this as Vicoregio 36 Chianti Classico Gran Selezione since 2017.

This has the concentration, richness, and depth of a BdM, yet remains firmly in Chianti territory with sour cherry, dried herbs, and the slightly savory finish. The bright acidity is as good as it gets. Fantastic! — 9 days ago

Ray Dech

9.7

Wow , opened the 2019 , decanted and the flavors just were insane . Not heavy , nice berry , dark chocolate just very smooth — 3 months ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.0

NV 80 Pinot noir 20 Chardonnay 36 m sur lattes True to type champagne — a year ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday. Let's bring Merlot back!

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Full-bodied and elegant with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with red and black fruits, cedar, vanilla, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco and herbs.

Long finish with fine grained tannins.

This is a delicious Merlot from Santa Clara Valley in California. Rich, yet elegant.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Good by itself, and will also pair nicely with a big piece of steak.

A blend of 85% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec. Aged for 36 months in oak barrels.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$24 (at release). — 2 years ago

Jason Gelman

9.3

one of the most memorable bottles of old bordeaux i’ve had. 36 years old and in a perfect drinking window. the leather, tobacco leaf, cigar box, tannin is all light and delicate at this point. hard to describe in words but just a beautiful bottle, really a pleasure to drink. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

From 30-year old vines. 80% Tempranillo and 20% Garnacha (no ‘11 made b/c Garnacha wasn’t great). Tempranillo spent 36 months on 4-year old American oak, Garnacha spent 30 months on 2-year old American oak. Ruby with nose of red fruit, cedar and floral citrus notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, currant and orange peel with vanilla, cacao and tobacco notes. Well developed, fine tannins, long finish ending with earthy mineral flavor. Very Nice! — 6 years ago

Jeff Hasmann

9.3

Iconic spring season champagne. There are many reasons everyone loves this stuff - Grand Cru fruit, 36 months on lees, Billecart’s unique vinification process - but the best reason is that it is just so darn delicious. Tonight, the bouquet was intense and very much like a Chablis Grand Cru. Upon pouring into the glass, one notices the fine, elegant mousse rising from the bottom. Then the first sip - strawberries and pear with undertones of nuanced brioche and yeast. The style here is elegant and finessed. Beautiful juice! Tonight’s bottle disgorged in May, 2018. 50/30/20 chard/PN/PM, 9g/l dosage, 40% reserve wine. You will be hard pressed to find a better bottle of champagne in the $75-$90 price range. Well done! NV on May 8, 2020 — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

#kosherWineSunday

Dark ruby in color with a wide reddish rim.

Strong nose of black fruits with light cedar, earth, herbs, vanilla, licorice, mediterranean spices, light black tea, tobacco, chocolates, light metals and black pepper.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with black currants, black plums, blackberries, stewed cherries, tobacco, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, light cedar, earth, herbs, spices and tobacco leaf.

Long finish with soft tannins and tangy cherries.

This 8 year old Bordeaux blend from Israel is still drinking very nicely, although at the end of the peak. soft and easy drinking, elegant and rich.

Fruit forward with great complexity, especially on the nose. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Feels like a California Bordeaux blend. Very interesting.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 30 minutes of airtime.

I had this vintage 6 years ago, and it is drinking much better now.

Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food.

A blend of 36% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah, 12% Petit Verdot and 9% Cabernet Franc. Aged in oak barrels for 10 months. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$50 (current vintage). — 6 days ago

Robert Stackowiak

9.0

Though 55 percent Cab and 36 percent Merlot (the rest is Cab Franc and Petit Verdot), the Merlot provides a lot of influence making for a blend lacking in complexity but still quite nice. Opens up nicely with air. December 2025. — 10 months ago

Stefan Dolhain

9.5

2022 vintage. A blend of 53% Merlot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot. As Siran is consistently of Cru Classé quality, I've put the bar high, tasting it next to the 2022 La Lagune. While it doesn't have the depth and quality of tannins of the latter, Siran 2022 is an impressive effort, a classic Margaux in the same league as the magnificent 2019 Siran. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Here's another beautiful wine from the Michel Rolland consulting collection.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel.

Showing blackberries, black currants, black plums, cooked cherries, oak, light vanilla, spices, alcohol, peppercorn, tobacco leaf, herbs and licorice.

This is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Israel. Nicely aged with a beautiful nose, that I kept smelling on. Looks and feels much younger.

The alcohol is still noticeable, which surprised me a little.

I had this vintage before, and it seems like this 14 year old has reached its peak a year or two ago.

Feels like a Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley with a splash of Bordeaux.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours in the decanter.

100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 36 months.

15% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$55. — 4 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.4

Founded at end of 1800 when Lavinio Franceschi, Florence land owner, visited the area. Over a century later, Tenuta covers an area of 530 hectares (140 planted with vines; 50 with olive trees). Aged in French oak for 36 months, 100% Sangiovese hand picked from 20-year old vines. A Gem! Deep Ruby. rich berry fruit aromas with complex spice. Palate has rich berry fruit flavors, baked cherry, with tobacco, cacao & subtle spice. Soft tannins, long finish ending with seductive earthy tones. Nice, aged well! — 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.2

It is time to get my #FridayCabernetfix. Here is a delicious Cabernet Sauvignon from Mount Veeder.

Inky in color with a reddish/ purple rim.

Nose of blueberries, black currants, plums, black cherries, cedar, earth, vanilla, licorice, cloves, spices, herbs, vegetables, green pepper, tobacco leaf, espresso, mint and black pepper.

Full bodied and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, spices, espresso, earth, bitter herbs, cola, dark chocolates, vegetables, bell pepper and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

This is a very tasty Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley. Tangy and spicy on the finish.

Still young, but already enjoyable. Earthier than I expected, and it might be a factor if it's youth.

Already showing a nice mouthfeel with nice complexity. This Single Vineyard feels like a left bank Bordeaux.

Needs 5 years in the bottle to mature properly. Would be interesting to see how it evolves in the next 5 to 10 years. Has the potential to get to 95 points.

Needs a couple of hours to open up properly and show the tannins.

Will pair nicely with grilled or roasted meats. I paired it with Brie cheese and olives.

Cabernet Sauvignon grapes (clone 337) were aged in French Oak barrels for 36 months. A small production of only 200 cases.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$90. — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

I had this one back in July.

The bottle notes differently, not entirely but very different.

The entry is Braeburn apple cider, bruised Bosc pear, raspberries, white and some red cherries, marmalade fruit bits, white citrus blend with pith, soft, melted caramel, vanillin, graham cracker.crust, just a touch of yeast, mildly bitty volcanic minerals, saline, edgy textured chalky bits, sea fossils, limestone marl, dry river stone, white spice-ginger, specs of nutmeg, funeral flowers lilies, white spring flowers mixed in greens, very lively acidity w/ grand precision, the elegant finish is very well balanced, nicely toned, mid structured, smartly polished finish that lasts nearly two-minutes and long sets on spice, volcanics and pumpkin pie made with clove.

1/3 of each; of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, Sourced from, Trigny, Massif de Saint-Thierry-sandier soils near the Petite Montagne, vinified and aged in stainless steel tanks, aged 36 months on the lees, dosage 1-2 grams👌and ABV 12.5%.

Photos of, the champagne house of Egly-Ouriet, vineyard, barrel room and Owner and Winemaker Francis Egly w/ some of his beautiful clusters of freshly picked Pinot Noir or Meuiner. — 7 days ago

Scott E. Becker

9.2

[Tasted on January 25, 2025 at Home with Tom, Kathy, Mark and Lucille]

Purchased during September 2022 visit to the winery. “Billet Doux” means “Love Note” in French. 58% Semillon; 36% Sauvignon Blanc and 6% Muscat. Late harvest dessert wine in style of Sauternes. Mango, apricot, mandarin orange and peach fruit, with honey and ginger. Sweet and rich with nice balance. — 2 years ago

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.4

2018 vintage. 36% Petite Syrah, 30% Syrah, 22% Mouvèdre, 12% Grenache. Broken up betwixt Paderewski (77%) and Catapult (23%) Vineyards. Big, bigly and bigger body. Monster push throughout. Good luck. Now or in the next decade yields a great drinking experience. 5.29.24. — 2 years ago

Adam Gäfvert

9.2

41% cab franc, 36 cab sauvignon and 23% merlot. Very accessible but with plenty of fine layers and complexity. Juicy. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Just opened another bottle! Founded in 1932 by Isaac Muga Martínez, now run by children Manuel, Isabel & Isaac Muga Caño. Deep Ruby, aromas of sweet red and black fruits with pepper spice and oak. 4 grape blend from the Haro district (70% Tempranillo, rest Garnacha, Mazuelo & Graciano), 36 months in oak, palate shows elegant flavors of cherry and currant with espresso, vanilla & toasty oak tones. Soft full ripe tannins, lively acidity on a long finish ending with an earthy mineral character. Great vintage! — 5 years ago

KRISTIE

9.2

Dry red wine aged in oak for 36 months, featured aromas of fresh cherries and strawberries with hints of vanilla, tobacco, and licorice. — 6 years ago

Shay A

9.4

Finally getting around to posting wines from my annual Napa trip from two weeks ago. Always goes by quick! Lots of fun new stops this year.

We returned to Hourglass after our visit in 2018 as the wines are just so enjoyable, but the tasting cave may be one of the coolest spots to enjoy a glass of wine.

We barrel sampled this two years ago, so it was a treat to taste it from bottle. Tied for my favorite of the lineup with the cab franc. Smoked meat, blueberry and blackberry jam, cinnamon and Mexican vanilla jump from the glass. Highly aromatic. Creme de cassis, ripe and rich dark fruits and nutmeg on an elixir and velvet like profile. Hedonistic. — 7 years ago