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Venge Vineyards

Silencieux Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

2022 vintage. Punching above its weight as it seems to be very affordable for Napa standards. — 2 months ago

Joe, Tom and 2 others liked this

Domaine Didier Fornerol

Côte de Nuits Villages Pinot Noir 2019

Great drinking Burg that drinks well above its under $40 tariff. A wine I have purchased every year since being introduced at la paulee — a year ago

Ira, Tom and 5 others liked this

Château Poujeaux

Moulis en Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Clearly the sleeper Bordeaux tonight, not as refined or complex as the two Leoville Barton, but great for what it was, a lovely red-fruited Moulis from a tannic vintage that tasted super fresh and punched above its weight, everyone loved it!! — 3 years ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Romain, ESF and 3 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1989

It's Open That Bottle Night(last Sat in Feb), and thought this would be a nice pull to celebrate the occasion.

1 hour decant(decent sediment). A striking still dark garnet with some bricking. On the nose: perfumed stewed cherry/plum, smoked meat, worn leather, cigar ash,milk chocolate, rich soil, some band-aid(brett) Taste: smooth, polished, vibrant wine with plum, tobacco, bitter chocolate, worn leather, earth, and a long graphite coffee ground finish. YUM!!!!
— 4 months ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Tom and 27 others liked this
Rick Phillips

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Just show out brother! Great selection!
Tom Garland

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@Rick Phillips Thanks. Cheers!
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Nice treat.

Domaine A. et P. de Villaine

La Digoine Côte Chalonnaise Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2017

punches far above its weight. Gorgeous Burgundy nose. Silk. — 2 years ago

Lyle, Severn and 4 others liked this

Mas de Boislauzon

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2019

McCarthy & Schiering, $50

Bittersweet occasion and went way above my budget to celebrate my birthday and also mourn Grandma Julie's passing. She loved CdP so thought I'd splurge on one. I've only had a couple but have loved every one I tried. This was a bit different, I'm used to bright fruit forward but this was very muted cooked dark fruit with a lot of emphasis on the baking spice and earthy tobacco notes. Incredibly complex - licorice, coffee, clove, tobacco with an underlying subtle dried/cooked dark fruit. Crazy smooth, but I'm comparing it to sub $20 wines that I'm used to, and you can barely tell that it's 15% alc. Nice tannins but I think it would benefit from a touch more acidity. I'm being picky since I paid so much for it but in summary it's one of the best made wines I've ever had, but not among my favorites. But it's still a great experience and I don't regret the purchase
— 3 years ago

Dupont-Fahn Raymond

Chaumes des Perrières Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2020

Wine geek wine! From a vineyard above Perrieres that was filled in and as a result this wine has to be called Bourgogne. Very stony, somewhat austere, but tasty. — a year ago

Billy, Bob and 5 others liked this

Cantina del Pino

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2018

From the Piedmont region, Barbaresco sub-region, 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the hills above above Barbaresco. Ruby with aromas of sweet dark berry fruit with herb notes. Aged for 2 years on oak showing flavors of black cherry and strawberry with hints of black pepper and tobacco, nice balance and structure. Fine soft tannins on long finish ending with earthy tones. Will age well. Pair with a veal piccata and roasted vegetables. — 2 years ago

Anthony, DD and 5 others liked this

Claude Dugat

Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Approachable now with red fruit aromas, cranberry, cherry; modest structure and acidity. Clean medium long finish. Good quality and drinks above its level. — 4 years ago