Ena Rušnjak Marković

10

Drinking with Deb at Cathy’s. — a month ago

Will Stanley

9.6

I’ve been itching to try Il Poggione’s 2015 Brunello since buying a case this time last year. I could count on one hand how many Brunellos I’ve had in the past, so this was exciting from the POV not just of this being a very highly rated wine, but from it being a new experience and foray into the world of Tuscany.

It has a translucent crimson robe, with aromas of dried cherry, tobacco, cedar, iron, beef blood and from somewhere an aromatic lift of lavender.

The palate is defined by vivacious acidity, mouthwatering tannin and a core of candied cherry, walnut, dark chocolate, espresso, all cut to a very savoury tune.

Very, very long life ahead. Would love to taste this alongside Produttori del Barbaresco’s 2016 Barbaresco in ten years’ time. — 4 years ago

Sterling Miller

9.5

Honestly such a delicious and subtle red to pair with cheese or an evening with friends. Keep a few bottles of this one readily on hand, it fares well in so many spaces. — 5 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

Established in 1987, DD Oregon is owned by famed Burgundy producer, Maison Joseph Drouhin. Hand-crafted by fourth generation winemaker, Veronique Drouhin-Boss. Ruby with fruit and sweet floral scents, very French in style. On the palate cherry and blueberry with pepper and earthy notes. Young but integrated tannins, well defined, elegant with underlying richness, long finish.
— 6 years ago

"Odedi"

9.1

Sleight of Hand Cellars Kosher Magic Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Horse Heaven Hills, Washington State

#kosherwineSunday

Deep purple in color with a purplish rim.

Fruity nose of black currants, plums, oak, cloves, vanilla, spices, chocolates, bell pepper, tobacco, bitter herbs, vegetables, earth, licorice and black pepper.

Full bodied and smooth with medium acidity and fat legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, cooked plums, figs, light oak, spices, chocolates, green vegetables, herbs, dark coffee, alcohol, graphite and peppercorn.

Medium finish with fine grained tannins and tangy raspberries.

This young Cabernet Sauvignon from Washington State is already tasty and good by itself.

Good right out of the bottle, and gets earthier as it opens up (1 hour).

This Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon is smooth and soft. Fruit forward and elegant.

Still young and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Would Age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years.

A very enjoyable sipping wine, and good with food too. Will pair nicely with BBQ Meats. Kosher and not Mevushal.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

91 points.

$90. — 3 years ago

Evan McKenzie

8.9

Darker yellow appearance, very light aromatics, minimal oak, lemon, high acid, medium + minerals, 13.9% EtOH

2016 crop of Wente Selection Chardonnay hand-harvested on 9/23 with a yield of 1.05 tons per acre. Whole-cluster pressed and cold fermented in seasoned French Burgundy barrels. 147 cases produced. — 5 years ago

Eric Godin

9.8

Day 2 of my cold, we open an 89 lafite at work. Let's take my best shot.
A cool menthol with fennel and licorice pour out of the glass, dust is in the air, strawberries have been dried, currants stewed. Potpourri and pepper hand in hand. Lilies, pollen, honeysuckle. Nutmeg and candied ginger come next and it's time to sip before it starts to slip.
Cherries and spice, sandalwood. Depth and harmony. A tannin that is neither polished nor agressive. The potpourri is here too, and the flowers carry on 30 seconds later. The palate seems to brighten the longer I wait. Juicy wild blackberry and overripe raspberry. This actually tastes like a nice jam. Then it darkens, broadens, and holds with confidence. Now that's a sip. — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.3

At the Filipino dinner at the Downs Club. Definitely an aged Riesling with a whiff of Kerosene. Aged in the Rockford Cellars. Still some citrus evident with low acid. — 3 years ago

Ellen Clifford

9.1

Rather delish! Heavy on the cola notes with lots fresh strawberry but a nice bit of minerality to boot. Could be a party person. Could be wearing a tiara. Could be the type of person who wears a tiara to party. Totally worth it. — 4 years ago

Stuart Pollack

9.3

Powerful Syrah that went great with my pizza. The fruit is amazing. Likely the best Washington state wine I have had. An American-style Syrah, not elegant like Hermitage, but interesting in its own right. — 6 years ago