Château Franc La Rose

Dom Pérignon

Brut Rosé Champagne 2008

Moving into its rightful space. This is hints of burnt orange with strawberry prominent. Fun juice. — 5 days ago

Jan, Tom and 4 others liked this

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Deep and dark, a cool minerality. Bright fruit. Packed, is dense. Beautifully held. Great texture and structure. A stunner! — 3 days ago

Joe, Scott@Mister and 3 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

Off the charts concentration.

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2010

Love this wine. Still young ish but very nice drinking window. Love the texture and tannin structure. Long finish. — 10 days ago

Ted, Ira and 5 others liked this

Matthiasson

California Rosé Blend 2025

This was amazing I would have 100 percent guessed southern France as origin. So good with food. Will buy more. — 20 days ago

Tom and jason liked this
jason carey DipWSET

jason carey DipWSET

Better next year even.

Château Lafon-Rochet

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Very pleasant, liquorish, mild tannins. Went well with venison pot roast — 13 days ago

Harlan Estate

The Maiden Napa Valley Red Bordeaux Blend 2002

Decanted for 3 hours. Dark chocolate with rustic earthy notes. Deep plum, old leather, tobacco and hints of black berry and pepper. Has a lot of life left! — a month ago

Letha Phillips
with Letha
Rick, Tom and 7 others liked this

Gérard Bertrand

Cote des Roses Languedoc Grenache Blend 2025

Ok, not the best. First sip has a metallic taste. Better after it breathes a bit. Sept 2026 — a month ago

Colgin Cellars

IX Estate Napa Valley Red Blend 2012

1 hour decant(lots of chunky sediment). A splendid deep dark ruby red color. On the nose: expressive Intoxicating perfumed notes of dark red fruit, smoked meat, forest floor, herbaceous, leather, and soy sauce. Taste: silky, opulent, pure wine with cherry/red plum, currants, dark chocolate, smokey spice, and a graphite raspberry long finish. YUM! — 3 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Tom, Dave and 10 others liked this

Harlan Estate

Napa Valley Proprietary Red Blend 2019

Harlan Estate:  A Historic Retrospective.
With: Antonio Galloni, Will Harlan and winemaker Cory Empting.  At Angler restaurant, San Francisco.

Vintages:  all from magnum
1989 Harlan Estate....rare never released
1990 Harlan  Estate.....1st release, savory elegance
1993 Harlan  Estate ..fading
1994 Harlan Estate....a savory beauty, classic style
1995 Harlan  Estate..beautiful, classic style
1997 Harlan Estate ..flat(maybe the bottle), vintage that jumps to the riper style.
2001 Harlan Estate ...beautiful
2002 Harlan  Estate ..beautiful
2006 Harlan  Estate...drink
2010 Harlan  Esta...drink or hold
2011 Harlan  Estate...meh
2013 Harlan  Estate ..drink or hold
2016 Harlan  Estate ...hold
2019 Harlan  Estate  ...hold
2020 Harlan  Estate ...meh
2021 Harlan  Estate ..hold

FOOD:
Bluefin tuna
Slow grilled hen of woods mushrooms
Whole pastured chicken roasted in wood oven
A5 Australian striploin
Chefs selection of cheese

@Angler, San Francisco
— 19 days ago

Tom, Tom and 12 others liked this
Somm David T

Somm David T Influencer Badge

That’s a hell of a Harlan event. How was the 89?
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

@Somm David T Terrific event! The 1989 showed dried fruit and plenty of savory notes...drank well.

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Ming L
9.3

I opened this 2015 after the 16’ Branaire-Ducru.

The fruits are riper and slightly jammy with plum, blueberry, and blackcurrant, but it’s the savory expression that really sets it apart. Rich palate without excessive weight with lively acidity and fresh herbal lift. Kong savory finishes. Beautiful Bordeaux blend with Napa mountain fruits.
— 4 days ago

Joel and Tom liked this

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2020

Perfection! It’s like a high end White Burg and Red Bordeaux in a Rose. Unlike anything I’ve ever drank. Flawless! — a month ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Jan, Vanessa and 4 others liked this

Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2023

N vegetal
P herbal. Dense cherry. Spice. Delicious. Balanced.

46 cs 41 cf

Grapevine 238
— 20 days ago

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Chardonnay Blend

Выпито 06.10.26 на балконе Symbol. Сегодня Свете было бы 60 лет…Как несправедлив этот мир… — a month ago

Clos Rougeard

Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2017

What remains to be said. Just outstanding. — 21 days ago

Jan, Peter and 1 other liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Just peaking in my estimation. May sill have a couple or three years before its decline starts. Opened and sat in the bottle for 2 hours. Poured a glass which sat another hour. Bold forward fruits. Blackberry, Plums, Black Cherry, hints of spice herbs that quickly fade into a smooth, luxurious taste of velvety tannins. Backend is just as the Front, Luxurious Bold Fruit but just a touch of old earth, lite tobacco and chocolate/cherry. — 10 days ago

Letha Phillips
with Letha
Rick, Tom and 7 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Sounds wonderful!
Tom Garland

Tom Garland

Nice review, got a few bottles. Cheers!

Château Clinet

Pomerol Merlot Cabernet Franc 1989

1989 vintage. 10.16.26. — 19 days ago

Tom, Ted and 4 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Floral note’s of blackberry and blueberry, baking spice, cedar, tobacco and dark chocolate. It has plush, velvety tannins that enhances the smooth finish. — 16 days ago

Letha Phillips
with Letha
Rick, ESF and 8 others liked this

Dominus Estate

Napanook Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Jan A
9.8

A point, WOTN for me — 18 days ago

Freek, David and 11 others liked this

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

Very well done. A beautifully soft Cabernet while full and bold it remains delicate and delicious. Great Sat. Night celebrating owning the condo Phuc Yea! — 24 days ago

Joseph, Robin and 6 others liked this