Raul Pérez
Valtuille Bierzo Godello 2015
@Andrew Schirmer Lemon yellow in color. Nose of lemon and sea breeze. Palate is quite maritime. Briny and sea shells with hint of citrus, apples and pears. + acid backbone. Not a long wine but interesting. Excellent with fatty spring run King Salmon. — 2 months ago
Dunn Vineyards
Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1994
Old skool
Soft and evocative like an old Rioja—or a favorite leather chair. Camphor, leather, hint of tobacco. Beautiful, if slightly less structured than the ‘95. The ‘95 had full tannins and structure. Astounding to say it could use more time at 23 years...
Matthew Cohen-Just things of beauty. Glad to have more of both vintages.
M. Chapoutier
Monier de La Sizeranne Hermitage Syrah 1996
Tight upon opening, this unwound slowly over dinner. Color and profile à point. Classic aromas of roast meat, soy sauce, olives. Lovely tannins. Elegant and beautiful with rich meat.
Domaine Dujac
Les Gruenchers Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2002
Fattoria La Gerla
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010
Stunning power and finisse at ten years of age. Dark fruit, cigar box, anise, leather. Tannins beginning to soften. Medium aromatics. A long life ahead. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 @Jim Wagonfeld
Louis Jadot
Charmes Meursault 1er Cru Chardonnay 1855
Vintage was 2006.
Caves São João
Quinta do Poço do Lobo Cabernet Sauvignon 1990
Oh man—we had the white a few years back. Interesting stuff.
Like a minor bordeaux lost in the cellar. Faded, tart and a bit bitter. Clearly over the hill but with enough character to seek out younger versions.
Domaine Tempier
La Migoua Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2009
Ooohhh how is this developing?
Quite dark. Aromas of black fruit, licorice and tobacco. Palate of black berries, plum, fig and cedar overlaid with garrique. Tannins are melting but still a force. Long finish. Great now but built for a long life. **** @andrewschirmer you missed a treat.
Jim Wagonfeld
Jim had this 18 days ago