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. — 7 years ago


Spicy red from Sicily. 10 years old. Enough acidity to welcome the next sip. — 9 years ago
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
Incredibly satisfying merlot and chardonnay blend. Wow! An endless vibe — 5 years ago
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 — 7 years ago
Light with coffee and berry, very unique at $8 a steal. — 8 years ago
This wine was a gift from friends staying at our condo. You are welcome back anytime. Rich, robust red wine, great with pasta! Perfect! — 10 years ago
Probably a little less amazeballs than the 2009 that Obama served the French president when he visited the white house, but still fantastic! A rustic sage and anise note are quite interesting as it lingers long after you swallow. Otherwise, the cherry and cola notes from the cab play off the juicy strawberry and leathery/fleshy notes of the Syrah. Damn this is good! — 6 years ago
Lots of red fruit showing through. Rewarding from sip to swallow. One of the better PM Pinot’s that I have had. — 7 years ago
Happy birthday, Emily! Welcome to the world, Charles! — 8 years ago
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. — 9 years ago
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
Magnum 2006 Launois Pere et Fils Reserve Blanc de Blancs Champagne. Welcome champagne for D fam at Tap. — 9 years ago
Another biased scoring. You're welcome! — 10 years ago
Vying with the '05 Bollinger Grand Année for top spot amongst all the champagnes tasted last night (dozens of wines). The extra bottle age gives it a very round and polished character. The Grand Année had slightly more acidity (welcome), the Gosset was more powerful. Great brioche and lots of apply fruit. — 10 years ago
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Welcome Bubbles — 5 years ago