Louis M. Martini

Sonoma County Cabernet Sauvignon

8.9

very nice everyday cab from a reliable producer. Enjoyed much more on second day after much airing. Balanced with nice ripe berry flavors but missing the tannins punch. — 2 months ago

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2018

Pooneet K

9.2

Always lovely and fun to try with a bit more age. Still lots of flowers and cherry but with a notably darker edge now. Dangerously drinkable while still being very interesting. Good pairing with a Christmas Eve ham from hometown bbq. — 9 days ago

Bob, Tyler and 2 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2013

Robert Stackowiak

9.4

Great balance. Subtle apple on the palate. Tiny bubbles as you would expect in a premium champagne. December 2024. — 2 days ago

Andrew, Ira and 1 other liked this

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2022

Steve Mitchell

9.4

Nice Zin. Paired with our lamb. — 19 days ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Vino Joe

9.4

Spritely Rioja with excellent length. This was a fun little half bottle. Always a treat from Heredia! — 5 days ago

Tom, KCG and 16 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2006

Ron Siegel

9.4

Rich, creamy on the palate with lemon, brioche & a touch of honey — a day ago

Tom, Bob and 9 others liked this

Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1993

Andrew McIntyre

9.4

Label was gone so you'll all just have to believe me that this was a Cheval blanc 🤣. Very far along with leather, mushroom and forest floor flavours. Great wine from a poor vintage — 12 days ago

Dick, Daniel and 14 others liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Tom Garland

9.3

Happy New Year Delectable!

Double decant and pour. A splendid tawny red color. On the nose: dark fruit, cigar ash, cedar, smoked meat, pencil shavings, mint. Taste: soft, silky, elegant, still fresh wine with dark red fruit, worn leather, graphite, loamy soil, spiced herbs, minty black tea and a dry medium finish. YUM! What a fun wine to end 2024 with. A wine bought at auction, and a cork which was not in the best shape, so not sure if this is a true representation of where this wine is at.

FOOD:
Island creek oyster and cavier
Lobster butternut bisque
Pan roasted duck breast
Braised beef short rib
Black forest chocolate cake — 2 days ago

with Brenda

Brenda, Bryan and 17 others liked this

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2002

John Malcolm

9.1

Smokey, with a hint of cherries, strawberry jam, and vanilla. A little less “earthy” and a little softer than other vintages I have had by this producer. — 6 days ago

Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019