The Cellar

Heitz Cellar

Martha's Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

Full bodied, dark fruit and spice. Could probably hold for 3-5 more years — 5 days ago

Andrew, Joseph and 9 others liked this

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

3rd wine . Medium ruby garnet slightly brighter in colour . Lighter garnet ruby rim . Slightly deeper more meaty, herbal in character , more red fruits with cassis , cool blackberry. On the palate this is denser and more saline , quite good dark cassis and tobacco notes, with some red plum too . Lightly grippy tannins , slightly clipped finish , cool saline freshness . A little below the others in length and intensity . From now but will last over the next 10 years or so . Thought this was the Latour , oh dear . — 8 days ago

Neil, Somm and 15 others liked this

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Might have guessed it was Californian but captivating aromatics and great concentration without being over the top. — 2 days ago

JiaMin Dierberg
with JiaMin
Ira, Dave and 8 others liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2006

5th wine . medium deep ruby , touch more garnet . Slightly wider rim . Quite cool and mineral again , more grafite with some cool cassis , blackberry. On the palate this is slightly lighter in body , leaner perhaps but very elegant , fresh and quite saline, tobacco , grafite and herbal tinges on the finish . Reasonable saline length. Fine lightly grippy tannins , good acidity . This is showing quite well though would perhaps benefit from a few more years . Better in 3-5 years and drink well a further 7- 10 . The next day this actually shows a little better , elegant and refined, nothing showy , very Lafite , so I’m glad I guessed this correctly ! Overall this was a very interesting tasting , there is nothing showy or remarkable about the 2006 1st growths , they are quite classic and also showing quite a lot of structure still , with good freshness though they perhaps lack a little stuffing and intensity . They were quite even quality wise, with the high points being the Mouton (though the Lafite improved the following day to upgrade its score and draw level ) and the low point being a relatively disappointing Margaux . The vintage will continue to improve over the next 5 perhaps 10 years in general , though they may always just lack a little density and excitement . — 8 days ago

Neil, Scott@Mister and 15 others liked this
Somm David T

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2006 the yr that had to follow the grand 2005 vintage. It wasn’t their best. Made worse having to follow the 2005. The Bordelaise also kept their prices high as many felt they underpriced the 05 vintage. Not a great strategy for a successful 06 vintage. For me, Lafite is the 1st growth that requires the most cellar aging. Even in an ok vintage, 25-30 yr in the cellar to start seeing its best form. Looks like a great dinner. Cheers! 🍷

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Jan A
9.4

The tasting group thought it was 20 years older. You learn everyday... — 4 days ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 16 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

The Montelena Estate Calistoga Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Medium bodied with sediment, this wine had a complexity of different distinct flavors and aromas. Cedar, black cherry, cocoa, cranberries, and some pepper among others. Medium to high tannins, with sediment after 8 years it could continue to lay down for years. Well balanced and very smooth with a finish that lingers. — 3 days ago

Lou Ann Mowry
with Lou
Douglas, Dave and 6 others liked this

The Hess Collection

Allomi Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Deep purple color. Aromas of blackberry, black cherry and toasted oak. Tobacco on the palate, black cherry flavors and cocoa.

🏅90 Points - Wine Enthusiast
— 4 days ago

Paul, Dave and 6 others liked this

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 1998

One of the best wines to sit on. — 4 days ago

Ted, Juan and 9 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1996

Opened to finish off a wine night with friends. Totally delivered on the hype. Beautiful, fun, and memorable as great wines are meant to be — 4 days ago

Paul, Pooneet and 4 others liked this
Pooneet K

Pooneet K

Very nice!!