Wine People

Ameztoi

Rubentis Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Beltza Hondarrabi Zuri Rosé Blend 2016

Perfect for a toast to the Village People. Fruity, fizzy, with unexpected depth. — 8 years ago

Jedd Flanscha
with Jedd

Paloma

Napa Valley Merlot 2010

Pam Starr
9.1

Another good find on the la toque list. Opened up at the end of the glass. This wine is why people drink napa merlot. Bing cherry malt and cream. — 8 years ago

Norm LarsenKen Frank
with Norm and Ken
Shay, Schatzi and 7 others liked this

Apothic

Winemaker's Blend California Zinfandel Blend 2014

A nice one. Not very sweet but the vanilla aroma makes it seem that way: too much character in the aroma to pair easily with anything but a red meat or dessert. Nice by itself. Update: I came back and increased my rating on this wine. It's become a favorite: bring it to a dinner party: people will comment and ask for the name. 2014 is a great year and I've since explored other wines by this company: have loved them all! — 9 years ago

Broman Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Admittedly this is probably a little too generous, but we've had nothing but fantastic experiences with Broman. Jill found the 2007 in the basement of a wine shop in San Diego a couple years ago, and it was fantastic. Small production family operation, very gracious people... And the wine, if you can find it, is a wonderful value. The nose on this is beautiful, the fruit and tannins are balanced. Everything you want in a Napa cabernet. A quick decant will be rewarded. — 9 years ago

Château Phélan Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

"Very pleasant 03. Some people have described it as tight when opened, but I got a great nose of blackberry and baking spices right away. I don't feel that it improved much after breathing. Nice flavor of dark berries, plum, spice. I was not able to pick out the leather or tobacco. Lovely mouthfeel. Quite smooth with a hint of tannin still surviving. I don't think this will get a lot better, but I also don't think there is a hurry to drink up." — 9 years ago

Michel & Stéphane Ogier (d'Ampuis)

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2010

Elegant Cote Rotie. Too many people hunt for Ogier's top bottlings but this baseline offering should not be overlooked.
— 10 years ago

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

An amazing wine!
People on their mailing list is advised to go deep on this one.
At $185 it is not exactly a QPR but....
— 10 years ago

Kenneth Korsbæk
with Kenneth
Kenneth, Eric and 2 others liked this

Soter Vineyards

Planet Oregon Pinot Noir 2012

Pinot for the people! Under 20 bones and delivers fresh red fruit and great acidity. Bottled young? — 11 years ago

Buttonwood

Signature Blend Santa Ynez Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Need a Leo at your party? Looking for that gal who can charm the pants off a discerning group of hopeless wanderers? This is your gal. She's a people pleaser with a penchant for citrus and lemongrass. This is the city gal of summer wines. Crisp, refreshing and a pallet pleaser. Allegedly loves seafood (this according to match.com). — 11 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2002

I now understand all the attention and excitement that Napa Cabernet brings to the American wine world, and why people obsess over it. This wine was truly magnificent. It was all about power, concentration, and texture. All the classic aromas and flavors you'd expect made an appearance. Blackberry, cassis, cocoa, graphite, and oak spice are all in there. Luscious texture frames the wine, while there is enough acidity to hold it all together. Best wine I've had to date. — 8 years ago

Domaine de la Côte

Bloom's Field Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

Again, for the price here I would rather have an extremely expressive village burgundy that would deliver louder everything for the money. Nonetheless this is worthy for California and people doing their best to make something more out of what's here. — 8 years ago

Aaron, Keith and 2 others liked this

Cameron Winery

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir 2014

Well received by the people. — 9 years ago

Berg, Dave and 6 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2000

Christopher Bates
9.4

People often times claim Lopez as the best producer in Rioja, and they are right... — 9 years ago

DAD, Eric and 11 others liked this
Chad Brewer

Chad Brewer

I would say Europe, but you are correct...

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2012

If you don't like bacon don't drink this wine. So that means most people will like it. This wine reminds me of smoke firewood and greasy bacon. It also has a nice menthol, spicy and wet leather aroma. Very interesting — 9 years ago

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Laurel Glen Vineyard

Sonoma Mountain Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 1988

Ever heard the saying they don't make it like they used too. Well it's true with only a handful of California wines that recap poured the hype of Parker but clearly that turned out to be for our benefit. This wine was not Sunni Jung but out dud not did disappoint either. More Bordeaux like that fruity this had classic cedar noted with leathery almost plum like fruit with a good mid palate. Remarkable wines like Selene Forman Scherrer and laurel Glen are too overlooked and I for one am a fan and advocate. Blind I fool most of the people who buy Parker wines. These products make things with soul. — 9 years ago

Teusner

The Riebke Barossa Shiraz 2012

Brilliant!! Dried apricots, roses, black berries and interestingly, some nutty flavours and salty notes to level out the sweet. Medium bodied and perfect with or without food. Loved it nearly as much as the beautiful people I was sharing it with who are making roast lamb. Big fan. — 10 years ago

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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Merlot Blend 2012

Freezing my ass off in NYC and back at Cipriani... How many $20 bills have I palmed Fabio over the years, but he parts at least 50 people to give me the best table in the house... This Moses parting this human Red Sea greets me with two kisses and a welcome Mr. Peter... Love this guy... Anyway, Scott & Deb, two of my oldest clients join me... Deb looks exactly the way she looked 20 years ago and Scott looks great... This wine; AIA!!! Velvety, rich, dark, seductive... It's a beautiful woman in a glass... Ornellaia and Sassicaia... Two of my favorites... Still young, but oh so drinkable... — 10 years ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

A testament to a visionary winemaker surrounded by people who want to join him in living the dream. Leather and liquorice on the nose, blackberries in the mouth and a long, velvety vanilla finish. Merci, Jean-Michel Comme. — 11 years ago

Tierra Divina Vineyards

REDS A Wine for the People Red Blend 2010

A nice spicy red blend...for commies! — 12 years ago

WALT Wines

Blue Jay Anderson Valley Pinot Noir 2015

"The future is uncertain but the end is always near".....so don't waste a minute. Drink good wine and surround yourself with good people. No regrets. Ever. — 8 years ago

Turd Ferguson
with Turd
David, Eric and 1 other liked this
David L

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So true!

Quinta do Vale Meão

Meandro Douro Red Blend 2014

A mighty blend of Tourigas. Needs air and time to unleash. Only Portuguese people know how to deliver this type of wine. Excellent!

#douro #portugal #tourigafranca
#touriganacional #doc
— 8 years ago

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Kapcsándy Family Winery

Roberta's Reserve State Lane Vineyard Merlot Cabernet Franc 2006

Celebrating my father in law as he finished his battle with pancreatic cancer. Sometimes there is the right wine at the right place with the right people. Even let the almost adult children on the action. Great celebration. This wine was feminine and full of black/ blue fruit. Thank you Lou for your passion You exceeded expectations and delivered. From magnum. — 9 years ago

David, LM and 11 others liked this
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Nice
Raul Puga

Raul Puga

Great reason to celebrate!! Cheers to your family!

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend

Drink ice cold, delicious rose, salmon in color. People loveeeee this wine! — 9 years ago

Thomas

Dundee Hills Pinot Noir

I spotted a Willamette Valley unicorn in its natural habitat! I see why the people gobble up this allocated gem: brimming with Spring scents from a forest floor, this wine conveys "a thing-ness" of swirling weights, aromatics, and tastes that together tell why we chase after the naiad known as Pinot Noir. — 9 years ago

Anthony, Christie and 3 others liked this

Y Rousseau

Cavedale Vineyards Pépé Merlot 2012

Scott Barber
9.2

Excellent Merlot, silly name. This is the type of Merlot that can get people excited about it again. — 10 years ago

Riddley, LM and 1 other liked this

Zorah

Karasi Areni Noir 2012

Deep fruit. Plum. Minerals. Juicy. Armenian wine! Dedicated to the people of the genocide 100 years ago today. — 10 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

40th Anniversary Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

So much flavor! Loved sipping this with people I love!! — 10 years ago

Michael Djerf
with Michael

Alice et Olivier De Moor

Plantation 1902 Bourgogne Aligoté 2012

Filippo Calabresi
9.5

brilliant expression from aligote crazy old vines with great minerality, aromatic complexity, drinkability over all; no way people keep underestimating this variety. — 11 years ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Dry to start with long dark berries finish. Great tasting for people that appreciate wine — 11 years ago

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