Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

Mid 20th century fashionable country resort, popular with Hollywood due to 1892 stone Manor House & historic gardens. Blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Malbec, rest other Rhone varieties, aged 20 months in 37% new French oak. Dark Ruby, aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs & spice. On the palate flavors of cherry and black currant with vanilla oak and earthy notes. Well balanced, fine tannins long finish ending with fruit, espresso notes and sweet spice! Nice now and will drink well over next decade. — 3 months ago

"Odedi"

9.0

This Argentinian Cabernet Franc is still young, but already enjoyable even by itself.

Full bodied with medium plus acidity.

Dry on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing black currants, plums, cooked cherries, oak, vanilla, licorice, tobacco leaf, Mediterranean spices, vegetables, bitter herbs and peppercorn.

Nice finish with round tannins and tangy raspberries.

Good right out of the bottle and better with airtime.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 7 years.

100% Cabernet Franc grapes were aged in French oak barrels for 18 months. A tiny production of only 300 bottles.

14.4% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$37. — 2 years ago

"Odedi"

9.0

This is a tasty oaky Chardonnay from Carneros.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity.

Dry on the palate with oak, vanilla, spices, yellow apples, herbs and black pepper.

Will continue to age nicely in the next 5 years.

Good right out of the bottle and better after 30 minutes of airtime.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

90 points.

$37. — 3 years ago

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9.8

The 2004 Vintage is a gorgeous Champagne that is just beginning to enter its first plateau of maturity. Dried flowers, brioche, mint, marzipan, tangerine peel and spice lend notable nuance throughout. A hint of reduction adds intrigue. As always, the 2004 is a linear, focused Champagne endowed with terrific energy. It is impeccably done. There's a bit more Chardonnay and Meunier than usual in this vintage, and that very much comes through in the wine's personality and overall feel. The blend is 37% Pinot Noir, 39% Chardonnay and 24% Meunier as opposed to the more classic 50%/35%/15% blend. Disgorged: Summer 2018. Krug ID: 318031. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, March 2024)
— a year ago

Namanjaba Mabwa

9.2

Co.

This Champagne is a blend of 46% Pinot Noir, 37% Pinot Meunier, and 17% Chardonnay. This cuvée sees primary fermentation in small oak cask, not stainless steel, resulting in a wine that is at once powerful and full-bodied, and with richness and staying power. Malolactic fermentation is avoided, promoting verve, tension, and energy across the palate. Aromas of jasmine, pear, citrus zest, and ginger spice. Vibrant and fresh on the palate, with tiny, elegant bubbles. The finish is rich with a dry, toasty flavor. This wine in no way needs food, but also conveniently pairs with almost anything. Fried appetizers, soft cheeses, fresh seafood, fried chicken, caviar, popcorn...to name a few ideas. — 2 years ago

K Brooks

9.1

Delicious with Pat’s Beef Stroganoff ($37). Great Bordeaux blend — 3 years ago

K Brooks

8.9

Preferred the Readers 2019, but we didn’t decant this bottle and probably should have ($37). — a year ago

Doug Powers

8.9

55% Nebbiolo, 37% Mourvèdre, 8% Syrah. Medium-dark purple color, aromas of road tar and smoky notes, similar flavor profile, medium-long finish, quite good!! — 2 years ago

with Jim

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Nose has blackberry compote, green vegetable notes, pencil lead, dried cherry, warm carbon steel, blackberry jam and faint cedar closet.

Palate has dried blackberry, cherry, dried blueberry with integrated but mild tannins.

Purchased in February 2005; $37.
Paired to grilled lamb chuck (shoulder) chops.
Cork pulled for slow oxidation, 12H.

57% Cabernet Sauvignon / 36% Merlot / 7% Petit Verdot

A very solid showing, but in the drink-now-stage from 2022-2026. Glad we opened to enjoy tonight. — 3 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc, deep Ruby with aromas of dark berry fruits and notes of herb spice and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with tobacco, dried herbs and cacao notes. Long finish, fine tannins, nice acidity, ending with fruit, tobacco, oak and cacao notes. — 3 years ago