Azienda Agricola Elvio Cogno

Pre-Phylloxera Barbera d'Alba 2015

Ted

9.3

Black licorice and leather. Had a ‘19 the other day. Just as good. — 3 months ago

with Jeni

Raul, Ron and 6 others liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), CA Cabernet Pre-2000; 20 April 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — 2 years ago

Vanessa, David and 28 others liked this

Bob McDonald

Not having had a huge experience with Napa Cabernet Dominus would be close to my favourite.

Severn Goodwin

@Bob McDonald Yes, a very nice wine. The group consensus had the Insignia 1997 as top showing, but for me the Insignia 1995 edged my favor.

Bob McDonald

Yes, 1997 - a great vintage in Napa. I remember a stunning 1997 Opus One years ago before I was on Delectable.

Viñedos de Nieva

Pie Franco Blanco Rueda Verdejo 2018

Brett Emerson

9.4

Beautiful, no, perfect verdejo from Rueda. 100 year old pre-phylloxera vines. Stunning. Piel de sapo, ripe pineapple aromas. Full bodied. — 5 years ago

with Jim

Azienda Agricola Cogno

Pre-Phylloxera Barbera d'Alba 2019

Ted

9.3

Nice tasty splash of black licorice. Not overwhelming. Beautiful wine. — 3 months ago

with Jeni

Scott@Mister, Adam and 5 others liked this

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay

Eric Urbani

9.1

A tasting of nine Rhys Chardonnays spanning 2007-2019. A pre-release peek at the 2019. — 3 years ago

Shay, Daniel P. and 13 others liked this

Château des Jacques

Moulin-A-Vent Gamay

Rufus King

9.2

Perfectly balanced Beaujolais (Gamay) with rich fruit and low acid and tannin, at pre theater dinner at Bistro du Midi in Boston — 5 years ago

Hubert Lamy

En Remilly Saint-Aubin 1er Cru Chardonnay 2015

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

No detailed notes as we were at dinner with friends. Three Somm’s present for dinner and all thought this was wine of the night. I was one of them.

I believe their 15 is even better than their fantastic 2010.

If you are not familiar with this producer & terroir, I highly recommend you do. It remains under most consumers radar. I should probably stay silent on it as it will only drive up demand and price. But, good wine is meant to be shared with people who know how to appreciate it. This is around $55 on pre-arrival and $70ish if not bought on pre-arrival.

Olivier Lamy left the family Domaine to learn from other producers before returning to his family Domaine. He made Méo-Camuzet for few years just before his return.

The body was thick and slightly waxy. Nice green apple, pineapple, lime, honeysuckle, fruit blossoms with excellent round acidity, texture, elegant and well polished finish.

Recommend you slightly over chill it and decant it for an hour if you drink it this young. After it hour, it really blossoms.

Photos of, the Domaine property, Saint-Aubin Vineyard, amazing Saint-Aubin Chardonnay grapes and Domaine building sign — 6 years ago

Ryan, Shay and 25 others liked this

Domaine du Pre Baron

Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Jess

9.0

Pale straw color.
Aromas of passionfruit, green snap peas, floral.
Dry. Flavors snap peas, passionfruit, guava, saline, white floral.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 7 months ago

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1991

Severn Goodwin

9.1

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), CA Cabernet Pre-2000; 20 April 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — 2 years ago

Neil, David and 33 others liked this

Bergström Wines

Le Pre Du Col Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir 2016

Ron R

9.3

Our weekend started a day early, and what a way to start. Classic domestic pinot which goes toe-to-toe with the best pinots that the French have to offer. Bright, textured and relatively dense on the mid palate. Nice weight, coupled with soft tobacco and moderate sweetness. Super duper effort from these guys. Not quite as full as prior bottles. — 4 years ago