Jay Kline 
Georges Dubœuf
Moulin-à-Vent Gamay 2015
Fratelli Alessandria
Barolo Nebbiolo 2013
Popped and poured; consumed over two days. Day 1: this was reticent. Yet, the quality was obvious with silky tannins and a pureness about it that encouraged me to pause and, in a rare case for me with Barolo, I placed the cork back in the bottle and figured I would check back with it the next evening. Day 2: this had opened to reveal fresh black berries, dark cherries, orange peel, roses and spices on the nose. On the palate, it was dark cherries over berries and minerals with a salinity to the finish that was rather awesome, actually. Towards the end of the bottle, it seems the structure was beginning to build again and I can only assume the Barolo roller-coaster ride would have continued. Too bad I ran out. I'll certainly be seeking more of this. Drink now...with some patience or hold our for more. — a month ago
Château Gruaud Larose
Sarget de Gruaud Larose Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
The second wine from a chateau I generally enjoy, stylistically. Popped and poured; consumed over a three day period. Cassis, tobacco, earth are there but none of the parts were really exciting. No tension. No oomph. It slowly unraveled over the three day period. Firmly in the category of “good” but there are better values especially over $30. Chateau Senejac from the same vintage delivers more quality and excitement for half the price. — 12 days ago
Clos d'Agon
Tinto Catalunya 2005
This was my last bottle of the 2005. My previous bottle was enjoyed over four years ago and in that time, quite a bit of secondary characteristics have entered into the picture. Popped and poured; consumed over three hours. Visually, it remains much the same. On the nose it's olives, leather, dark fruit and earth...in that order. On the palate, there is a mix of dark and red fruits with some earth but it's a bit hollow in the middle and there seems to be something missing in the finish. It's not clipped...it's not short...it's just kinda...meh. All of that being said, it remains a wine of obvious quality. I suspect the young-ish nature of the vineyard probably means the best was in this bottle's youth. Still good but drink now if you have them. — 18 days ago
Preface
Cabernet Sauvignon 2006
From a 375mL. Popped and poured. Preface was, allegedly, a re-label of some project that Philippe Melka was/is involved with. This was my last bottle from an original purchase of seven. Much more complex at this stage in its development. Fascinating nose of cassis, plums, pipe tobacco, chunky beef stew, leather, spices, and alfalfa. On the palate, it’s rich with dark berries, espresso and spices. Tannins are fine and mostly integrated at this point. Long finish. Probably drinking at peak pleasure right now but has plenty of staying power. — 18 days ago
Jay Kline
Popped and poured. Bright red cherries, herbs, crushed rock. Loads of structure and a tannic beast yet. Delicious and outstanding with the meal. — 5 days ago