Charles R Vineyard

Charles Krug

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Fruity nose and medium plus in body with medium acidity.

Dry and fruit forward on the palate with nice complexity.

Showing blackberries, cooked cherries, raisins, cedar, dried fruits, vanilla, chocolates, tobacco, herbs, spices and light earth.

Long finish with soft tannins and cherries.

This 10 year old Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is drinking beautifully now. Rich, elegant and fruit forward.

Drinking at its peak now. Nicely balanced and smooth, with a soft mouthfeel.

Delicious right out of the bottle, and even better after 30 minutes of airtime. I did not decant it, but let it open up in the bottle. Really enjoyed the nose after an hour of airtime.

Easy drinking, and good by itself as a sipping wine, or with a nice piece of steak.

A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot, 5% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc.

14.7% alcohol by volume.

92 points.

$50.
— 3 days ago

Ron, Dave and 7 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Finally talked this dude into drinking.

I don't know, maybe I'm getting old but aged Riojas are starting to taste/feel weighty to me. It's very good. Muddled fruits, resolved tannins, nice and round, leather notes. But somewhat boring. Probably my mood.

92+ points
— 18 days ago

"Odedi", Serge and 6 others liked this
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Charles Wagner Family

Conundrum California Red Blend

Best easy red blend you can find — 14 days ago

Ceritas

Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Amazing, as always. Cellared since release and hoarding many more of his chards and Pinots — 14 days ago

Eric, Shay and 14 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Bosconia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2004

Always love the wines from LdH and this is no exception. Very nice at just over 20 years of age. Definitely secondary, no need to wait longer. Opened for a few hours before service but no decant. Red berry fruit, nice seamlessness, great acid and a long finish. Perfect pairing with roast chickens on Thanksgiving part 2. — 12 days ago

Neil, Doug and 11 others liked this

Charles Smith

The Velvet Devil Washington State Merlot 2014

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8.9

Balanced with front fruit and decent body. No overpowering aspects. — 24 days ago

Littorai

Charles Heintz Vineyard Chardonnay 2015

Big, good acid, some oak on nose. Mineral finish. Lemon , orchard fruit. Needs decanting — 14 days ago

Ted, Hermes and 1 other liked this

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2016

Perfumed nose that is floral & silky showing dark fruits, smoked meat, olive, pepper, licorice, graphite & violets — 19 days ago

Juan, Scott@Mister and 5 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Cubillo Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2016

Such a good wine and extremely food friendly. Cheers!!! — 22 days ago

Jose, Dave and 12 others liked this
Dave

Dave

Love this producer!