Really sweet — 7 years ago
2008 PY Colin Moret Montrachet. Drank at N Mal w J&D B. Interesting to drink this alongside the ‘07 DRC Montrachet. People had a hard time picking a fave. — 7 years ago
Smoked chx w/ B & J! — 8 years ago
1994 Screaming Eagle. Dinner w J&L B and D&M H while staying with D&M in Santa Ynez. Opened and waited about an hour. Decanted right before serving. Tons of jammy dark fruit. Opened more in the glass. JB mentioned full palate and balance. Great finish. Preferred this to ‘91 Dominus once this opened up. — 6 years ago
Great with a fine French blue cheese — 6 years ago
Had in Sweden w/ A&J — 7 years ago
2012 Peter Michael Ma Danseusse Pinot Noir. Jaws at HB w J&L B and B&K K. No decanting. Tons of fruit. Easy to drink. Enjoyed. — 7 years ago
1997 Pahlmeyer Merlot. Dinner w J&J D at Ner. Didn’t decant and drank straight away. Lovely and balanced. — 8 years ago
1999 Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche burgundy. Dinner at Cr's w J&L B. No decanting, poured straight from the bottle. Perfect. — 9 years ago
1983 Chateau Margaux bordeaux. Dinner at The G w J&L B and B&K K. Big wine dinner that ended with this bottle. We didn't decant this as it was a game-time decision to consume it, but it was still awesome! Definitely green, tight, and big when first poured, but opened up beautifully. K thought it was very good, but didn't "love" it. — 9 years ago
Strawberries and raisins on the nose, sharp yet sweet and lots of red berries on the palate. Yum!! Missing Portugal 🇵🇹 — 6 years ago
Sweet cherry ruby port! — 6 years ago
2000 Ponsot Clos de la Roche. Dinner at Ross w J&J Koz. Didn’t decant. Opened and drank. Opened up in glass and got better. Great! — 7 years ago
Very honeyed and less mellow than the 40 year. Still mighty complex — 7 years ago
Green curry w J &L. — 8 years ago
W/ Alex and J. — 8 years ago


Brian Franke
Been a while since posting with dry January and not drinking as much as usual. Had opened this at Thanksgiving for guests. Brings us back to Portugal instantly! Smooth and delicious 😋 — 6 years ago