Bill Bender

Lawyer. Lover. Drinker. Living in sunny San Diego.

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Domaine Leroy

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2014

9.3

Fleshy, ripe macerated cherries, savory herbs, marked depth for a Bourgogne. Perfect setting at Nepenthe in Big Sur with my daughter Riley on her last High School spring break. Happy Easter to all! — a month ago

Bob, Severn and 38 others liked this

Mike R

@Bill Bender great wine and heard great place but more importantly great memories - to a scholar, gent and a true wine enthusiast- so glad you posted today stud - miss you amigo

John Van Trijp

@Bill Bender WB and NJOY!

Ron R

Billy!!!

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1999

Bill Bender

It’s been too long Delectable friends. I’m probably 400 wines behind but I’m back! I thought I’d start with a post from my daughter’s 21st birthday a couple weeks ago. As with most of us on this app, wine is not an avocation it’s a vehicle to build and nurture relationships and community. I have a passion for wine but the human beings you share it with make every experience that much richer and more memorable. Sharing some birth year wines with my daughter on her special day is something that was truly life affirming. The ‘99 Dominus Estate paled in comparison to the ‘99 Beringer that evening but all that really mattered was the company. — 4 months ago

Bill, S.R.Alexander and 43 others liked this

Joe Davant

I don’t think you need to worry about getting caught up with your posts. 2020 messed up so many things. Maybe you can just share a few highlights.

Bill Bender

That’s probably what I will do @Joe Davant

Kimberly Anderson

Cheers to such a special occasion and to you being back! We’ve missed your posts🤩

Weingut A.J. Adam

In der Sängerei Riesling 2015

Bill Bender

9.2

Bill had this 10 months ago

with Joe, Eric and 2 others

Ira, Shay and 72 others liked this

Sarah O'Kelley

One of my fave Mosel producers!

Laith A

Love this stuff

Paloma

Napa Valley Merlot 2003

Bill Bender

9.3

A slow build that showed up after 90 minutes in the decanter, the Spring Mountain strength is evident with bold sweet purple fruit, cassis and chewy tannins. Plenty of road ahead. — 4 months ago

barak heller, Timmer and 23 others liked this

Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1999

Bill Bender

9.3

The Beringer Private Reserve Cab is always so dependably solid. This was chock full of fleshy blackberry and bruised plum, a dash of dark chocolate covered tobacco leaf, mature tannins and a smooth persistent finish. Drinking age daughter approved. She said it was nice to finally get a chance to taste alcohol 🤣😉 — 4 months ago

Eric, Tom and 39 others liked this

Bill Bender

I deserve that @TheSkip 🤪

Joe Davant

Great to see you’re back on Delectable. We have missed your wit, knowledge and many other things... And what a great post to start back with. Welcome back!

Bill Bender

Thank you @Joe Davant that’s very cool of you to say

Morgado

Steiner Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

Bill Bender

9.3

Bill had this 9 months ago

with Carl, Eric and 6 others

Eric, Ron and 57 others liked this

Eric L.

Your note captures it pretty well, Shay. 👍

Bryan Kesting

@Shay A : Thanks for sharing this one as well. Your notes are right on.

Bill Bender

Agree with @Eric LaMasters your notes 📝 are on point. I was impressed with this wine.

Domaine Jean-Marc Morey

Grèves Beaune 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2014

Bill Bender

9.2

Open knit fleshy red fruit, sour cherry, damp forest, smoke. Quite vibrant with a dash of funk to make it fun. — 4 months ago

Timmer, Bob and 23 others liked this

Bitouzet-Prieur

Meursault Charmes 1er Cru Chardonnay 2014

Bill Bender

9.0

Clearly on the downside of its optimum drinking window. Low acidity, a pronounced saline component, oyster shell and minimal lift. I wanted more. — 4 months ago

Timmer, Bob and 19 others liked this