Tom Higgins 
Gundlach Bundschu
Estate Vineyard Sonoma Valley Cabernet Franc 2010
Sadly, corked. Dark colored with higher alcohol. Can't get past the cork taint. — 10 years ago
Dönnhoff
Nahe Riesling 2009
Aromas of granny smith apple, cinnamon, lime, lemon zest. Flavors of granny smith and lemon thread through on the tongue with some apple skins. Semi-sweet style with bright acid on the finish. Drink over the next 7 years (2022). — 10 years ago
Château Lilian Ladouys
Saint Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2000
Stewed meat, mushrooms, gamey fish market components on the nose. Gamey and acaí on the palate with a hint of fish market (microbial?) Tight, medium weight tannins on the palate suggest drinking over the next 5 years. — 10 years ago
d'Arenberg
The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale Shiraz Viognier 2002
Aromas of blackberry, currant, cranberry relish, cloves and spearmint. Flavors pop on the palate with blackberry and currant notes carrying through from the nose with soft tannins. Probably at peak now for another 5 years. — 10 years ago
Chateau des Karantes
La Clape Coteaux du Languedoc Red Blend 2009
Ink colored with aromas of blueberry, dark cherry, mocha, and stewed meat. The palate showcases blueberry, mocha and cherry with a alcohol that is a bit too high. Drink now or wait another 4 years, but as the tannins fall out and soften, the alcohol is going to show more. — 10 years ago
Château Lynch-Moussas
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2000
Fig, venison, truffle, and herbal components on the nose carry through to the tongue. Cranberry and cassis pick up on the palate with some medium weight tannins. Drink in 5-8 years (2020-2023) — 10 years ago
Clendenen Family Vineyards
"Bricco Buon Natale" Nebbiolo 2006
Savory aromas of dark cherry and white pepper lead to bright flavors of pomegranate and truffles. Higher acid style with medium heavy tannins. Group thought it was an more refined Barolo - so kudos to the winemaking crew. Drink over the next 10-12 years (2025-2027) — 10 years ago
Portal
Reserva DouroTinto 2008
Meaty nose with an aromatic core of black currant, dark chocolate, cherry and smoke. The Currants and dark cherry pull through on the palate with medium heavy tannins. Drink now over the next 8 years. — 10 years ago
Hermann J. Wiemer
Estate Bottled and Grown Chardonnay 2003
Golden straw colored with butter, brioche, dried apricots, caramelized peaches and fig on the nose. The palate consists of many of the aromatic components with some bees wax, bright acid, soft finish. Incredible balance. Dink now over the next 2 years. — 10 years ago
Tom Higgins
Owner/Winemaker Heart & Hands Wine Company
Savory components of venison, currant, blackberry and smoke on the nose. The palate features ripe fruit of pomegranate and black cherry with a kick of blackberry on the finish. The wine is beginning to peak and will probably linger for another 6-8 years. — 10 years ago