Château de Pibarnon (Comte de Saint Victor)

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2019

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2019 vintage. Smooth and still somewhat plushy. Delicious. 6.16.26. — 6 days ago

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Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2022

Ming L

9.1

Aromas of strawberry, pomelo, watermelon, rose petal, sea breeze, and hint of thyme. The palate adds additional red berries, citrus, and faint earthy notes. Medium body that is nicely textured. Fresh yet round acidity. There is off-dry sensation on the otherwise slightly savory medium finish.

Lovely but pricy rose. — a month ago

Jamie, Tom and 7 others liked this

Somm David T

I would say in many cases, the gold standard for Provence rosés. A property my wife & I visited in 2015.

Ming L

That must be a great visit @Somm David T ! What do you think of Domaine Ott?

Somm David T

Solid producer.

Tablas Creek Vineyard

Patelin de Tablas Paso Robles Syrah Blend 2023

Donald Williams

9.5

Delightful wine with both rack of lamb and filet au poivre. Decent price for a restaurant. We’ll be back. — 2 months ago

with Bonnie

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Domaine Tempier

Cuvée La Tourtine Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2021

Ericsson

9.5

Bucket list wine. Always wanted to try the red but it is elusive. Some say it’s the Grand Cru of Provence. Found it at Grand Barrail in Bordeaux FR. It is decadent, I’d have it again any day. — 3 months ago

John, Tom and 16 others liked this

Domaine du Gros' Noré

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2022

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.2

2022 vintage. PNP. Rich and smooth. Thought there would be some earth/dirt but this was gone too quickly to properly investigate. 3.11.26. — 3 months ago

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Domaine Tempier

La Migoua Bandol Mourvedre Blend 1995

Doug Powers

9.5

Unlike La Tourtine, this bottle’s cork wouldn’t come out in one piece, on first sip this is more dark-fruited and almost brooding aromatically and on the palate, massive fruit impression, great balance, also a super long, lingering finish, another WOW! While I hesitate to say this, in the old days I would describe this La Miguoa as rough and masculine, and La Tourtine as silky and feminine, but both are truly outstanding. The price tag from WinEx back in the day was still on this bottle, $22.99. — 4 months ago

with Jim

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Dave

Nice! We're hopping on the next flight

Tom Casagrande

In my second wine biz job (mid-80s) I sold Tempier for Mosswood Wines, Gerald Asher’s company. It was a hard sell. No one had heard of Bandol at the time. Tempier hadn’t started making the single-plot wines yet. They had a regular bottling and a “Speciale Reserve” or “Reserve Speciale.” I can’t remember. I loved the wines and visited the region in ‘85 with my wine-hating then-girlfriend. The growers we visited were amazed that an American had heard of their region and were super hospitable.

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, the “enhanced basic” cuvée back then was “Cuvée Speciale”, not sure when Miguoa and Tourtine started, first vintage I saw was 1985 (and Kermit was the importer back then). I think Cabassou and La Louffe started in 1993 (a GREAT vintage, I still have a fair slug of that vintage for when you and @Dave finally ACTUALLY get on an airplane). By 1995 KLWM’s pricing had driven me to other sources, thus these 1995s from WinEx in the OC!!

Ridge Vineyards

Geyserville Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2023

Jay Kline

9.2

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of an hour. The 2023 pours a deep ruby/purple color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with moderate staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of ripe and dried mixed brambles, Luxardo cherries, red and purple flowers, black pepper, vanilla and dry earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is one of the more approachable young Geyserville’s I’ve had in a long time and remains on of my favorite Zinfandel-based blends from Ridge. Drink now through 2048. — 2 days ago

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Somm David T

For me, one of their top three blends. Maybe, two.

Jay Kline

@Somm David T yep. Lytton maybe just behind.

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2025

Sam Friedland

8.9

Pleasant, dry and gentle Rasberries. — a month ago

Bogle Family Vineyards

Phantom Old Vine California Zinfandel Blend 2011

Monica Kalka

9.0

I have a cold, but it has a strong, yet enjoyable flavor. I like how dark of a wine it is. — 2 months ago

Badet Clément & Co.

Pontificis Grenache Blend 2023

JFP

9.2

2023 vintage. Quite pleasant. Fits well with Stilton.. — 3 months ago

Saxum Vineyards

James Berry Vineyard Red Rhône Blend 2010

Joseph Barsky

9.8

2010 James Berry rough by our buddy Rob went up after the 2013 Alban Patrina. Wow, a Syrah blend with plenary of Grenache, it was more elegant and very smooth with velvet mouthfeel and red fruits. Long finish. Lovely evening. — 3 months ago

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Château Pradeaux

Bandol Mourvedre 2017

Austin Hohnke

9.2

Blind tasting for the staff. Still loads of tannin here but approachable enough. Dried black currant, mulberry, and licorice root. Garrigue. They all guessed ten year old Southern Rhone or Bordeaux. Lovely. Got this on sale for $27 about 5 years ago. — 4 months ago

Tom, romo and 3 others liked this

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Nice ringer.

Matthiasson

California Rosé Blend 2025

Ki Punwar

Owner, California Wine Republic

9.3

The prefect compliment for Halibut tonight; floral and light with good acidity to pair with food — 4 months ago

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2014

Paul J

9.7

Wow!! This was amazing. PnP. Earth, barnyard mixed with lovely cherry fruit and subtle herbs. Great texture and depth. One of my best bottles of this. Paired great with BBQ. — 2 days ago

with Brooke

Epoch Estate Wines

Estate Blend Red Rhone Blend

M. Christopher Roebuck

9.1

Super interesting, southern Rhone wine from Paso Robles. Perfumed nose,

91+ points — a month ago

Alain Jaume & Fils

Domaine Grand Veneur Les Champauvins Côtes du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2022

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.1

2022 vintage. Decided grip and zip this one. Excellent QPR. Medium body. 4.29.26. — 2 months ago

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Sans Liege

The Offering Syrah Blend 2023

Guy Acheson

8.9

Clean. Interesting. — 2 months ago

Cline Cellars

Ancient Vines Contra Costa County Mourvèdre 2022

Angelo Casagrande

8.9

Lot of dark fruit: blackberries, blueberries, and a tinge of spice. Dark, the wine smells like it tastes. Good value. — 3 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

Seriously, has there ever been a disappointing red wine from Contra Costa? Every red vine there is over 100 years old on ungrafted roots in 20 feet of pure sand. What kind of jerk can fuck that up?

Domaine Charvin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2009

Michael Phillips

9.3

Robust full bodied should nicely over the next decade — 3 months ago

John Duval Wines

Plexus Barossa Valley Shiraz Blend 2010

Frank Lin

8.9

Rich and full bodied. I decanted it for 4 hours and it was a lot better than the last bottle. Amazing structure after 16 years. Would get more in the future. Nutty and spicy. — 4 months ago