David Langstaff 
Lail Vineyards
J. Daniel Cuvée Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1997
Well balanced. Surprisingly fruity. Would have thought 10 years not nearly 25. — 2 months ago
Beaux Frères
Gran Moraine Yamhill-Carlton Pinot Noir 2012
Perfect. Dark, full bodied. Not a sonoma fruit bomb. The way a great pinot should be! — 3 months ago
Domaine de L'Arlot
Romanée St. Vivant Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2014
I love this domain. But this wine was not ready. Memorable RSV nose upon opening, but it then closed up. Let it breath for a few hours but tannins dominated. I know this will be great but wine needs another 7-10 years. — 4 days ago
Château des Tours
Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend
Surprisingly wonderful. Expected excessive fruit given only a 2015 but found lovely balance. Spicy - pepper. Very light. Very comfortable — 2 months ago
Penfolds
Grange South Australia Shiraz 2001
Oh my. Perfect. Great wine at the right time. Fruit is there but dark and balanced with the earthy foundation. Lasts forever. Bouquet is magnificent. A little sweeter than the taste, which also balances well. Just a magnificent wine. Memo to self: wait at least 15 years for a good Syrah. 19 yrs here is perfect! — 5 months ago
M. Chapoutier
Les Varonniers Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2010
Drinking perfectly. May 2021. Balance and fully integrated. Soft. A sweetness on nose and mouth. Dark berries. Really lovely. Lighter than I expected. 13% alc helps. — 5 days ago
Château Léoville-Las Cases
Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1989
The age is apparent. Tannins so integrated they are not there. Opeend up after 4 hours. Was full, receded, then reopened. — 18 days ago
Bodegas Toro Albala
Don PX Gran Reserva Montilla-Moriles Pedro Ximénez 1979
High alcohol comes through. Great with chocolate. Rich, caramelly, high viscosity. Perfect with bouche de Noel Giger read chocolate cake. — 5 months ago
David Langstaff
What a nose. Impossible to describe. A nice mustiness but beautiful flowers. Some earth balance. Not replicable. Could go a few more years. Still tannic although nicely integrated. Just magnificent. — 4 days ago