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Koehler-Ruprecht

Trocken Kabinett Spätburgunder 2018

2018 vintage. Vacation wine!!!! Very welcome in the face of continued uncertainty after such a whirlwind year and a half. Tart cranberry, crabapple, unripe cherry, lime, autumn leaves, dust, black rocks, rosehips, tea. Great alternative for Burgundy lovers. — 4 years ago

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Agrapart & Fils (Pascal Agrapart)

7 Crus A Avize Brut Champagne

Enjoyed even on the second day! Definitely taste the Chardonnay after release. Will buy again and nice welcome bottle. — 5 years ago

Claude Dugat

Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2014

Wanting to try this for a while and did not disappoint; superb nez and gorgeous throughout. Excellent with a new season of Stranger Things :) — 6 years ago

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Happy birthday, Emily! Welcome to the world, Charles! — 7 years ago

Calabretta

Sicilia Nerello Mascalese

Spicy red from Sicily. 10 years old. Enough acidity to welcome the next sip. — 8 years ago

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Barrett Lindsay-Steiner

Barrett Lindsay-Steiner

Really tasty. Perfect with a 45 day Aged Steak.

Cristom

Mt. Jefferson Cuvée Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2013

Some very welcome, outstanding juice that sent the grilled lamb chops to another level of "Yumville"
#cristom, @pinotnoir @CraigiesonPark
— 9 years ago

Beth Zitzman
with Beth
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One of our favorite producers.

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Ruinart Brut Rosé Champagne: One year in the making and finally the long awaited “playdate”! Does it get any better than this absolutely lovely pink bubbly? Thanks to the hostess with the mostest and welcome to the neighborhood! Cheers 🍾🥂 — 4 years ago

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Trixie

Trixie

Cool! Cheers!

Kind Stranger

Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

super light power cab love it
with shallot butter spicy shrimps tho
— 5 years ago

Charles Heidsieck

Brut Réserve Champagne Blend

Shay A
9.3

It was 19 in TX Tues, hailed yesterday, and is 80 degrees today. Welcome to spring in TX.

I love the info on the back of these bottles as they give detail to the base vintage and when they were disgorged. This is ‘08 base, disgorged 2017.

Right up my alley. I’d call this oxidative, but not overly so. There is a Krug-ness about this style. It’s toasty and savory with a little caramel, toffee and baked apple. Creamy. For my personal taste, while I enjoy all champagne cold, this is one of the few styles that holds up well even once it warms up slightly as there isn’t a lot of tartness here.
— 6 years ago

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Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

We are opening something special as well tonight, @Shay A. Had quarter size hail up here but no damage and already had neighbor inspect the roof! Might be a Champagne night for us as well to toast our week of Spring 🤣!
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@Shay A Probably the best NV on the market in my opinion.
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@David T : I love it! I’m going to re-stock.

@Ryan Vento : Stay safe down there! We all know that spring in TX is a roll of the dice.

@Mark Flesher : Glad there wasn’t any damage! Think we escaped unscathed as well.

@Bob McDonald : I’m inclined to agree with you. Can’t think of anything else that I would take over this at the price.

Marc Plouzeau

Rive Gauche Chinon Rosé Cabernet Franc

Yummy and juicy, tasted at Prospect, watching Stranger Things in a saree — 8 years ago

Odette

Estate Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

This wine is worthy of all the press and hype in my view. Awesome vanilla/raspberry/chocolate/spice palate. Very balanced for such a young age. Love the finish- big without overstaying it's welcome. — 9 years ago

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Sounds like my flavor...
Jim Trobaugh

Jim Trobaugh

This is just a very good wine
Anthony Biagi

Anthony Biagi

Great vineyard great winemaker

Paloma

Napa Valley Merlot 2012

Let's welcome the weekend with this wonderful Merlot.

Deep red in color with medium intensity and a pink/ red rim.

Fruity on the nose with blackberries, blueberries, plums, cherries, oak, vanilla, green pepper, licorice, black pepper, chocolates, light smoke and spices.

Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with great legs and medium acidity.

Fruity on the palate with blueberries, blackberries, plums, cherries, chocolates, tobacco, wood, vanilla, coffee, licorice, cloves, spices and peppercorn.

A very long finish, with cloves, firm tannins and black pepper.

This is a Great Merlot from Spring Mountain, Napa Valley. Had it blind, and I called a 2012 Napa Cabernet. I was off by varietal, but that is what one can expect from it, a Napa Cab.

Needs a couple of years to tone down on the green pepper, Otherwise, nicely balanced and enjoyable by itself or with a big piece of steak.
Thank you, Mike, for sharing.

14.8% alcohol by volume.
— 9 years ago

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Nice note @"Odedi". I like some Merlots because they masquerade as a cab...

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Krug is always most welcome, and Valentine’s Day is no exception. This is edition 169. A bit more yeasty and slightly less acidic than previous versions, to my taste. But if you like the Krug style - which we do very much - it hits the spot per usual.

My wife used to work with Fritz Hatton, proprietor of Arietta wines and auctioneer for Zachys. Fritz always says to have a half bottle of champagne waiting in the fridge in case you need a “midnight snack”, and I have to agree with him!
— 4 years ago

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Reminds me, I need a Krug split in the fridge!

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OPTICAL ILLUSION MENDOCINO Chardonnay Merlot 2019

Incredibly satisfying merlot and chardonnay blend. Wow! An endless vibe — 5 years ago

Josh Cellars

Cabernet Sauvignon

Named after me, not his Dad named Joseph which makes no fuckin sense at all. But this has tons of full fruit flavors, but silky finish. You’re welcome — 6 years ago

Heather Gatnarek
with Heather

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Blackstone’s Steakhouse Norwalk CT pregaming for Kyle & Kaitlyn’s welcome drinks. — 7 years ago

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with Steve and Mike

Henriot

Cuvée des Enchanteleurs Brut Champagne Blend

The hint of elderflower is a lovely welcome aboard our flight back home from Cannes. If a champagne may be at once rich and refreshing, this one is. Sheer elegance in a glass. — 8 years ago

Perrier-Jouët

Grand Brut Champagne Blend

Acidic and mouthwatering with fresh apple and lemony citrus, but still luxurious and slightly creamy as you expect. We were given this as a welcome home from our honeymoon and it made the bottle that much sweeter. — 9 years ago

Launois Père et Fils

Cuvée Reserve Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay 2006

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Magnum 2006 Launois Pere et Fils Reserve Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Welcome champagne for D fam at Tap. — 9 years ago

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