Norman Gennaro

9.6

Son’s birthday so pulled out something special. While I think the hype on this is over the top, I managed to get a bottle from Australia so that mitigated some of the craziness. It’s really delicious. Not over powered like many of the cask strength bottles now. Sweet,approachable and his choice over the scotch — a month ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.3

Love these “Blue Boys.” Mollydooker (Aussie for left-hander) Wines was established in 2005 by Sarah and Sparky Marquis. Dark Ruby with dark berry fruit aromas adding sweet spice and cedar. On the palate this wine has complex flavors of blackberry and blueberry with licorice, cacao, oak and vanilla. Fine dusty tannins, peasant mouthfeel (16% Alcohol), full-bodied, long ending with a nice spicy finish. Aging well, good now, has room to run over short term. — 5 months ago

Lev Donkovtsev

9.2

Серьезный копченый нос. Мужской, бархатный вкус. — 9 months ago

"Odedi"

9.8

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Dark ruby, almost inky in color, with a short brick rim.

Fruity nose of blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, cherry pie, spices, cedar, vanilla, leather, light earth, pencil lead, peppercorn, coffee, mocha and tobacco leaf.

Full bodied, bold and smooth, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and very fruity on the palate with blackberries, cooked cherries, cedar, licorice, vanilla, leather, black currants, sweet chocolates, coffee, cola, peppercorn and spices.

Long spicy finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley (To Kalon Vineyard). Showing great complexity with a great mouthfeel.

Rich, extracted and opulent. Fruit-forward and elegant. A delicious wine. Spicy with a teeth staining color.

This 15 year old from the great 2007 vintage is just beautiful now. Has a lot of years in it still, and will continue to age nicely in the 15 years.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and even better after 3 hours of airtime.

Good by itself as a sipping wine. I just loved it.

16% (!) alcohol by volume.

98 points.

$130. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.3

#AgedWineTuesday

Orange in color, very pretty and unique.

Medium plus in body with medium acidity and medium sized bubbles.

Dry on the palate with a nice mouthfeel.

Showing green apples, light grapefruits, yeast, light raspberries, citrus, limes, light earth, minerals and herbs.

This 16 year old is showing nice complexity at this point, and will continue to age nicely the next 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better with airtime.

Dom Perignon is not my favorite Champagne, but this one is really delicious. I got to call it when I see it.

Wine Spectator 97 points. Robert Parker 97 points.

Elegant and robust. I just love this vintage for Dom Perignon.

A blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

12.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$500. — 2 months ago

Juan Pablo Perez

9.1

Nariz: :arandano, ciruela, regaliz, madera, especies, algo perfumado pero la madera algo pronunciada (roble americano ?), algo de aroma a pancake con syrup

Boca: Tanino M/M+, Acidez M, Alcohol Alto (16%).

Big and bold — 6 months ago

Deborah M

9.1

2019 Ridge Lytton Springs is a classic California field blend. It is made up of 73% Zinfandel, 16% Petite Sirah, 9% Carignane, and 2% Mataro. The vineyard is located in Dry Creek Valley in Sonoma County. Dark red fruit on the nose with a bit of spice. Brambly intense fruit on the palate. Supple tannins. Really nice acidity and a lengthy finish. Drinks well now and will likely be even better in a few years. — 7 months ago

Greg Andrew

9.4

Thanks for the great wine mom! - 2/16/24 — 2 months ago

Aaron Tan

9.7

Yep, those are worms. Sago worms to be precise, and I never thought the day would arrive where I’d be pairing champagne with fried worms. But true to its reputation as the most democratic of wines, champagne and worms turned out to be a pretty wicked match.

Worm-wise, it was quite delicious deep-fried. These sago worms feed only on the pith of sago palm trees, so they come out plump, creamy, and pretty much funk-free. Earthy and slightly sweet, they kind of tasted like fried mushrooms, but with gooey texture.

As for the 16’ Les Maillons, it was truly a joy to drink. I would even be so bold to say that it was drinking at its peak. Concentrated and complex, yet so precise and energetic. Aromas of red apples, apricot, sea breeze, toasted almonds, white flowers, cream, and nutmeg. On the palate, it was textural and full-bodied. Not the most mineral champagne, but it was certainly racy and saline in the backend. Juicy red fruits, zingy lemon, creamy richness, and plenty of spices in the mouth. So delicious, and before we knew it, we bottomed out. A great success and easily one of the best champagnes this year. — 5 months ago

Vanessa

9.2

This Garnacha wine is undeniably delicious!  🍷🍷

It is the 2018 Alto Moncayo, Veraton, Garnacha, coming from the Campo de Borja D.O. (appellation) in Aragon, Spain, produced by Bodegas Alto Moncayo. 🇪🇸

It has a deep ruby hue with notable tearing and viscosity. On the nose, it has a medium (+) intensity of ripe, luscious black cherry, blackberry, plum, and blackcurrant notes, next to violet, black licorice, toasty, star anise, nutmeg, clove, dark chocolate, tobacco, and vanilla bean characteristics.

What is striking is its concentration of juicy aromas and flavors and weighty mouthfeel, not to mention its immediate approachability.  It is dry, offering a rounded, ripe and powerful profile in terms of both its fruit character as well as its alcohol-tannin structure. 🤩

This wine was made with fruit of old, bush vines (30-50 years old), planted at elevation on the hillsides of the Moncayo mountains, and aged in oak barrels for 16 months before release.

We picked this up at @sunfishcellars for $26.99 and it more than delivered… it has “summer barbecue” written all over it!

Cheers to exploring the world’s many beautiful expressions of Garnacha / Grenache! — 10 months ago

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