Cantine A. Sammarco

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2022

Consistently a good Zinfandel. — 22 days ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 1995

[En Magnum] This is absolutely a beautiful, 30-year-old, Beaucastel Rouge in large format, mostly clean (just a trace of Brett), red fruits, still some structure, but not tannic, balanced, complex layers of flavors, long finish, really a top-notch Beaucastel with old school ABV (13.5%)!, lovely!!! — 9 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Andrew, Steven and 4 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

Jan A
9.5

Needs a lot more time! — 16 days ago

Scott@Mister, Martijn and 14 others liked this
GaryWEdwards

GaryWEdwards

I have 2010 and 2013 .. Just n the edge of very good. A great offering from Cali.

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Always a crowd pleaser — 14 days ago

Dave, "Odedi" and 2 others liked this

Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 2011

Light and precise. Chalky with lemon. A little simple compared to the best — 3 days ago

Bex Green
with Bex
David, Juan and 8 others liked this

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

A knockout left bank Bordeaux. I’ve read that the 2005s may go longer than the potentially even more vaunted 2000s and I might agree based on this bottle. Decanted 5 hours. Cork in perfect shape. Amazing depth of fruit and a ton of Bordeaux earth. Nose goes on and on as does the finish. Was an excellent pairing but a very good but simple roast chicken. — 9 days ago

Ira, Neil and 16 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1981

It probably would have been better a few years ago, but still a good drink. Still some tannins, but they went away as it had time to breathe — a day ago

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2015

Very light pale yellow robe, nose of orchards, limestone and a hint of honeysuckle. Very fresh and rich in the mouth, with lemon zests and mineral notes. Very long. A pleasure now, but hold your breath. A great Don. Impressive how each year they get it right ! — 5 days ago

Jamie LauderJose Roberto Palazzoveronique paillard
with Jamie, Jose and 2 others
Jamie, Ira and 8 others liked this

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2010

Cannot go wrong with this winery…Still quite young for a bottle of 15 years old — 8 days ago

Tom, Tegan and 9 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

It’s been many years since I’ve had any Musar wines, I have very fond memories drinking them in the 1980s when we lived in NYC and they were pretty easy to find at retail!!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Anthony De Blasi, BTW, do you know what the cepage is in this wine?
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

@Doug Powers indeed, it’s a great winery with iconic wines. The cepage is Cab Sauv, Cinsault and Carignan. I still have the 2011 in magnum for my daughter her birthyear 🤩

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2019

Feel that this has closed down a lot since our last try. A lot less lively and hard to put your finger on. Still gorgeous and silky...will always remain one of my most favourite wines! Paired with pasta putanesca. — 16 days ago

Joshua, Matt and 13 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

Laurence makes great CdP!!