Mt. Brave

Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

9.3

Haven’t had this since 2020, so 3.5 years later... Last review included “cherries, cherries, cherries,” and had it at 9.1. This has evolved very well! Chocolate, cherries, and a very nice funk that gives this wine a touch of old world. Big fan! 93-94 — 14 days ago

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Mt. Brave

Mt. Veeder Malbec 2018

Chris Spencer

9.4

Outstanding Malbec. Can’t wait to enjoy more. Paired well with skirt steak tacos. — 6 months ago

with Erik

Guillaume Gonnet

Le Brave Cairanne Grenache Syrah 2019

Namanjaba Mabwa

9.3

A big surprise, gorgeous yet smooth red Grenache mixed with Syrah. Dry well done. From the old vine, southern Rhône territory, this bottle of cairanne is a must try. Dark fruits with spices, herbs and licorice. Go for it. YOLO! — a year ago

Testalonga

Chenin Blanc Stay Brave 2022

Ryan Kravitz

9.0

Strong odor mild taste pleasant all around not too dry but on the dryer side aroma of whites from tuscany with more salinity and mustiness — 25 days ago

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Magical Animal Chardonnay

Rubychick

8.9

Big juicy Chardonnay. Delicious labels and comedy winemakers to match. — 5 months ago

with Erika

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Virginie de Valandraud

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Paul T- Huntington Beach

9.5

A steal on auction
I wouldn’t consider it a 🥩 wine but great with charcuterie
Web info
Chateau Valandraud is represented by the passion of a couple: Jean-Luc Thunevin and Murielle Andraud. Following the great success with the wine merchant business in Saint Emilion, they opened their own vineyard to produce their own wine.
In 1989, they bought a small parcel of 0.6 hectare (1.48 acres) located in a small valley near Saint Emilion between Pavie-Macquin and La Clotte. The origin of the wine name is as much geographic (Val: Vallon de Fongaban), as sentimental (Andraud: Murielle’s maiden name). Thus Chateau Valandraud was born.
Little by little, Jean-Luc and his wife purchased several other parcels of vines, and now, the domain represents a total surface of 10 hectares (24.71 acres), located in various areas of Saint Emilion. The diversity of soils and varietals permit the production of 6 different wines: Chateau Valandraud, Chateau Valandraud Casher, Virginie de Valandraud and the 3 de Valandraud (the second wine of Chateau Valandraud and Virginie de Valandraud), Blanc de Valandraud N° 1 and N° 2.
The final blending of the various parcels occurs in the month of March, following a blind tasting with the help of the world famous oenologist, Michel Rolland. — a year ago