Charles (Chad) Bucklin 
E. Reynaud
La Pialade de Rayas Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 2012
The nose of Reynaud wines. Great intensity and depth. Blood orange and spice. Palate was full with notes of cherry and beef blood. Acid was a little low. Needs a few more years to shed some baby fat. — 16 days ago
Domaine Coche-Dury (J.F. Coche Dury)
Bourgogne Chardonnay 2008
Incredibly rich with great character and depth. Showing a bit of age at this point but still an incredible glass of wine. — a month ago
Domaine Charvin
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2013
Lacked intensity with almost no nose even after 1 hr in the decanter. Eventually woke up but never showed the intensity of the 15. High toned red fruit. More secondary notes including some green notes. Palate was not in balance with slightly bitter tannins alcohol was noticeable. Moderate complexity and length — 9 days ago
Zarate
Rías Baixas Espadeiro 2017
Light, lower acid than I expected, white pepper and sour red fruit. Fun wine. — a month ago
Tenuta Monolo
Riserva Bramaterra Nebbiolo Blend 2003
Sweet and full palate. Really interesting and great value. Structure has softened up, moderate complexity but great character. Decent length. Drink up! — 14 days ago
Domaine Jean Francois Garon
Côte-Rôtie Syrah 1998
Mature. Fun black and pink peppercorn notes. Acid was out of whack. — 15 days ago
Bereche et Fils
Champagne Brut Reserve Pinot Noir Blend
Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising
2015 base vintage. Richer and slightly oxidative style. Bubbles were not aggressive. Balanced with fine complexity. — a month ago
Philipponnat
Royale Réserve Non-Dosé Champagne Blend
Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising
Dry and bright — 3 months ago
Charles (Chad) Bucklin
Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising
Great intensity. Hot but balanced with smooth and firm tannins. Expressive ripe red and black fruit. Good energy, and complexity. Nice length. Needs time! — 9 days ago