Catch & Release Wines

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

Release date May 2012. Strong showing. Gaining a bit of color — 5 months ago

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Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

The first couple times I tried 08 I was definitely too quick to judge. It needs a ton of air, and it’s different from the rich, oxidative, nutty house style of the past, particularly the warm and ultra forward 2006, the previous release. 2008 is indeed young, tightly wound with a pulsating core of energy.

The first glass offers very little. Subdued, austere and youthfully reserved. But ensuing pours eventually unleash its core of powerful clean orchard fruit, coffee bean and grilled nuts. On the palate it continues to become so much more textural with crazy gains in weight, depth and fruit intensity as the night goes on. It really fills the mouth, saturating the palate with a satin-like texture, ripping citrusy acids and saline laced minerals that follow deep into its finish. Enjoyable now with enough air (needs 2 hours), but no doubt one to hold. To live forever.
— 3 years ago

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Dark Horse Wines

Limited Release Double Down Red Blend

Joe F.
8.9

Very enjoyable, found this very bold in the first taste and mellowed out towards the finish which was very smooth. Fruity and balanced. — 7 years ago

Laurene Feriozzi
with Laurene

Black Stallion Estate Winery

Limited Release Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Chocolate covered cherries on the nose. A light taste initially, followed by a force to be reckoned with. Blackberries, blueberries, plum, and a tad of citrus on the tongue. Opened this 2020 in 2026, and let it breathe for 30 minutes. Frankly, couldn’t help my self. Will pair nicely with our French dip dinner. — 4 months ago

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Heritage Release Howell Moiuntain Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

2O Years, going strong, beautifully balanced fruit in a 1.5L. No rush to even drink it!!!!! — 6 years ago

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20 years🤔 wow I’ve lost track of time with this pandemic!

Ravenswood Winery

Besieged Limited Release Old Vine Sonoma County Red Blend

Very good wine. Smooth, not to dry, definitely can tell it's a Zen! BlackBerry and plum with a smooth finish — 8 years ago

Biltmore Estate

Limited Release American Malbec

Very nice Malbec! Nice and peppery. — 5 months ago

Encore

Limited Release Heritage Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Bottle King November 2025

Very nice red. Nice and smooth.
— 7 months ago

Saiya Brewery

Yuki No Bosha Limited Release Junmai Ginjo

Fresh, crisp, smooth and refreshing, citrus flavors, fruity sweet finish. — 8 months ago

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Gnarly Head

Limited Release Authentic Black Red Blend 2018

I think it’s a great day drinker — 5 years ago

TwiLea Fletcher
with TwiLea

Yabby Lake Vineyard

Single Block Release Block 1 Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2012

Pale to Mid Crimson in colour. Red cherry and a tarry note . 80% whole bunch in the ferment. On the palate red and black cherry (flesh and skins). A fuller style - medium weight + palate. Mornington Peninsula is very good for Pinot Noir and this was the first Pinot to win the prestigious Jimmy Watson Trophy for Best One Year old Dry Red at the Royal Melbourne Wine Show. Delectable this is the Single Block Pinot Noir not the Syrah. — 6 years ago

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Oakridge

Single Block Release 864 Drive Block Funder & Diamond Vineyard Chardonnay 2014

On the improve perhaps? Really lovely. Acid ingrained with other phenolic and textural elements. Fine yet generous in flavour. Ripe stone fruit and the kernel. First class. 👌🏽👌🏽👌🏽 — 7 years ago

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