John Riddick

Circa 1886 Restaurant

375 wines • 66 followers • 113 following

Benjamin Leroux

Bourgogne Chardonnay 2020

9.1

Really enjoying this producer. — 2 months ago

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Alpha Estate

Axia Syrah Xinomavro 2009

9.0

Honestly impressed with how well this has held up and aged gracefully. Delicious, nice developed tannins, slight earth. Dark cherry. — 3 months ago

Azienda Agricola Stanislao Radikon

RS Venezia Giulia Merlot - Pignolo Blend 2020

9.0

Interesting wine. Love the nose. Great plum and spice character. Slight VA on the palate or I would have rated higher. — 4 months ago

Château Haut-Batailley

Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot Blend 2015

9.0

Bold, dark fruit, spice. Solid Bordeaux. — 5 months ago

GaryWEdwards liked this

Nice to know it's approachable already!

Getting there…it could use a couple more years in bottle

Solemme

Terre de Solemme Brut 1er Cru Champagne Blend

9.1

Disgorged 4/21. Bright, excellent acidity. Really wakes your palate up! — 2 months ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Riserva Vigneti In Paje' Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2011

9.4

Fantastic experience for a great single vineyard Nebbiolo. Developed and in its prime. — 3 months ago

GaryWEdwards liked this

I wish! This was my last ‘11. I have 3 different vineyards of the 2013.

@John Riddick I need to come by for glass and a bite at the bar..Love the great work of Marc C and I know you are a great add to the team at Circa1886. A long way from valet at Oak.

Thomas Batardière

'Les Noels de Montbenault' Chenin Blanc 2021

9.3

Awesome! Great texture, citrus, baked apple, floral. — 4 months ago

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Domaine Pierre Gelin

Clos Napoleon Fixin 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2015

9.1

Not incredibly complex but just an overwhelming delicious Pinot Noir. Great cherry and strawberry notes. Earth and mineral. — 3 months ago

La Réserve d'O

Hissez O Terasses du Larzac Red Blend 2013

9.3

Showing beautifully. Blackberries and dark cherry. Good spice. In its prime. — 4 months ago

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2013

9.1

Always solid. 10 years old and showing mostly dried fruit. Good spice and herbal notes. — 4 months ago

GaryWEdwards liked this