Lay And Wheeler

Wheeler Farms

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

First bottle in a while. Nose is bit muted showing notes of plum and oak. Deep dark ruby colored. Ripe plum, with cassis and blue fruit briefly appearing mid palate, black licorice, pencil shavings, blueberry pie. Soft but grippy tannins. Holding together lovely and really growing into its age, with many years left. Lovely mouthfeel, enjoyable all around and easy drinking, showing once again why it’s a house favorite. — 5 days ago

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Dr. Loosen

Bernkasteler Lay Eiswein Mosel Riesling 2002

Rich, ripe, lots of botrytis. I loved it. — 3 years ago

Ira liked this

Markus Molitor

Bernkasteler Lay Spätlese Riesling 2009

Beautiful golden yellow, slight petrol and slate aromas, and round honey sweetness on the tongue. Yum!! Pairing with spicy Indian food... here we go!! — 4 years ago

Paul liked this

Lay of the Land

Pinot Gris

NW. Very enjoyable Pinot Gris. Would recommend. — 4 months ago

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Paul K
9.5

Got a great deal on 6 pack of these two Bordeaux greats. Both got scores of 99, but the range of scores was pretty wide for both as well. I know I have to lay them down for 10 years+ but I wanted to try both for a baseline.
The Palmer is showing a lot more than the Ducru. It’s very enjoyable now! Nose is fantastic if a touch muted but still get nice cedar, black cherry, hint of floral, and something herbal. The palate is slate, cherry, blackberry, and currant. Not muted or closed in the least, but the slate thing overlays the fruit. Does that make sense? Help me describe that.
All in all I love this wine. Can’t hardly wait for 10 years from now. Guessing I won’t!
— a year ago

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James K

James K

I just picked up some of these two as well! Thanks for taking the hit and doing the early research. Much appreciated.
Deborah M

Deborah M

Beautiful 🤩!!
Paul K

Paul K

Thanks @Deborah M ! You’ve been on a tear lately!!!

Rita & Rudolf Trossen

Lay Purus Erzeugerabfüllung Riesling

Lemons, mineralogy, cider, green apples. Super floral on the nose and long finish. Some tannin and med plus acidity. If you’re tired of regular ries this is your boy. — 5 years ago

Montevertine

Le Pergole Torte Sangiovese 2016

Still absolutely gigantic and wound up, taking a whole day to give dried flowers and blackberry jam in addition to its massive, tongue-stripping, tannic backbone. Structure to lay down for another 25 years, easy. A bit hard to approach and intense now. — a year ago

Lay of the Land

Destination Sauvignon Blanc

Excellent, would definitely have again. Slightly fruitier than your average dry Sauvignon. Purchased via Naked. — 3 years ago

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

I really do want to lay these down but just can’t resist. — 4 years ago

Eric, Tom and 30 others liked this

Domaine Bernard Baudry

La Croix Boissée Chinon Blanc Chenin Blanc

I really enjoyed this wine, but got the sense it will really improve with some bottle age. Plan on getting more to lay down if I can keep my hands off it in the meantime. — 5 years ago

Ceccherini, Ron and 3 others liked this