Washington Grenache

Alvaro Palacios

Camins del Priorat Grenache Blend 2023

ESF
9.2

oh yeah baby, we're back - couple of ho hum vintages but this was fantastic! Delicate feminine expression, florals & red fruit & spice - med bodied, well integrated flavors, acidity & tannins... — 8 days ago

Dave, Dawn and 11 others liked this

DeLille Cellars

D2 Columbia Valley Merlot Blend 2022

Delicious red wine with cheese, crackers and potato chips on a wonderful trip to the Pacific Northwest. — 13 days ago

Château Musar

Hochar Père & Fils Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2021

2021 vintage. Medium body. Compact and muscular. No diversions currently. 7.8.26. — a month ago

Ruud, Ted and 7 others liked this

Quilceda Creek

CVR Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Paul J
9.4

PnP. Deep, dark fruit. Dark cherries and blackberries. Exceeded expectations. Massive depth. Really enjoyed! — 2 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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Paul, Tom and 4 others liked this

Domaine Charvin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2023

2023 vintage. A worthy successor to the excellent 2022. Medium/medium-heavy body with some punch but more fruit intensity/purity. 8.5.26. — 4 days ago

Ruud, Ted and 14 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Domaine Charvin is one of my favorite CdP producers, Laurent is an amazing man!!

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Columbia Valley Riesling 2022

Fruit but not to sweet Danna — 5 days ago

Quilceda Creek

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Paul J
9.6

1hr+ decant. Got better over the course of three hours. See previous notes. Had a little Spanish influence to it. This rocks! — a month ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Scott@Mister, Paul and 6 others liked this

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2008

Rayas 08 exceeded my expectations — it was in great condition. We decanted it at 3 PM and started drinking at 7 PM. In the first phase, it showed sweet red fruit notes. In the second phase, herbal/vegetal notes emerged. In the third phase, a cooling mintiness appeared.

This bottle wasn't as explosively aromatic as the 07 I opened last time — that 07, after two hours of decanting, unleashed an incredibly rich and enchanting floral bouquet. It was like the scent of a garden transitioning from summer into autumn — grand and opulent, with a hint of fading beauty. Notes of black cherry, rose, and blood orange intertwined, and the aromas kept evolving over time — garrigue, incense — complex and alluring, with a grand structure and a rich, round palate.

The 08, on the other hand, feels more like a refined lady from a scholarly family — graceful, gentle, intellectual, with no aggressive edge.
— a month ago

14 Hands Winery

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

My late dad’s favorite and the vintage he was drinking just before he passed. Perfection. — 2 months ago

Château de Trinquevedel

Tavel Grenache Rosé 2024

A classic! Got to love the color on Trinquevedel. Candied apple, watermelon. Great wine, friendly price. — 3 months ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Upon opening, this seemed a bit disjointed, with muted fruit flavors and strong herbal notes. Decanting didn’t seem to help much, but day 2 it finally opened up nicely, with nice complexity and intensity on the palate. Cherry, raspberry, cassis, bay leaf, dried Italian herbs, anise, cloves, vanilla, cedar, earth, and balsamic notes all come through. Really tasty, but maybe a bit too intense. I can see this improving with a few more years of aging so the flavors coalesce and soften a bit more. — 22 days ago

Dave, Barny and 9 others liked this
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

Ever try vintage 2010 for this particular?
Joel Lara

Joel Lara

No I haven’t. This is actually the my first Lopez de Heredia. Have you tried it?
Tegan Marriott

Tegan Marriott

I have tried their bosconia & cubillo. Haven't tried the tondonia reserva, but do have the 2010 in my cellar.

Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen

Eroica Columbia Valley Riesling

Lightly sweet but surprisingly tart with green apple and under ripe pineapple over a touch of citrus and acacia — 20 days ago

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2025

Fab length and lovely limey/tropical finish into savoury. Not bone dry. Delicious. Would age — 16 days ago

Bieler Père et Fils

Sabine Aix en Provence Rosé Blend 2025

Delicate peach, and a hint of bubble gum and lightly herbaceous on the nose. Nice acidity. Fresh and lovely. — 22 days ago

Château de Saint-Cosme

Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2010

[Tasted on July 2, 2026 at Home]
— a month 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 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
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