Samuel Albert Camacho 
Compañía Bodeguera Valenciso
Edicion Limitada Reserva 10 Años Después Rioja Tempranillo 2007
2007 At Ataula from their wine list $120). Aged 10 years before bottling. Big and young. Smooth but oak was not excessive. — 6 years ago
Tenuta Monolo
Riserva Bramaterra Nebbiolo Blend 2001
2001 on Dec 15, 2018 at BBR during pre-Christmas. Purchased from Vanessa at Pasta Works. Every bottle has been a wonderful expression of Spanna from Alto Piemonte. A tribute to those who winemakers who never gave up. — 6 years ago
Foreau - Domaine du Clos Naudin
Brut Vouvray Chenin Blanc
2012 at Nostrana on Jan 6, 2019. Glass pour after dinner. Precise and crisp. Would never have known that Chenin Blanc could taste like this. — 6 years ago
Clos Saint Jean
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2011
Samuel had this 6 years ago
Punta Crena
Vigneto Isasco Riviera Ligure di Ponente Rossese 2011
2016 on Dec 16, 2018 with pan roasted chicken and vegetables at BBR during pre-Christmas trip. What a revelation and introduction to yet another Local Italian grape that speaks of place. Grown on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean. Purchased at Park Avenue Wines and imported by Kermit. — 6 years ago
Tenute Cisa Asinari dei Marchesi di Grésy
Camp Gros Martinenga Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2000
2000 vintage on Feb 24, 2018 at Trifecta Tavern with Angela, Rachel and Michelle. Beautifully mature and integrated tannins with lovely fruit. Drinking at its peak. — 7 years ago
Colombera & Garella
Cascina Cottionano Bramaterra Nebbiolo Blend 2014
2014 at Nostrana for Sunday supper on Jan 6, 2019. Initially typical young Nebbiolo but after a short time decanting the tannins softened but the fruit was restrained. Not as complex as some Alto Piemonte. — 6 years ago
Foreau - Domaine du Clos Naudin
Demi-Sec Vouvray Chenin Blanc 2015
2015 Bought at Liner & Elsen and consumed in Dec 2018. Typical Rosenthal import. Small production, beautifully crafted wine expressive of place. Perfect aperitif or after dinner wine, which is my preference. — 6 years ago
Château Du Glana
Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2000
2012 vintage on Feb 15, 2018. Needs or decanting. Has come together yet but will improve with a bit more time. Plenty of dark berry fruit. — 7 years ago
Samuel Albert Camacho
2002 on Jan 5, 2019 from Bob’s cellar. Took a bit of time to open up but kept getting better with time. Complex, subtle honey flavor with a hint of oxidation. What a pleasant surprise. — 6 years ago