Jonathan’s 40th birthday wine, also 40 years old. Martha’s Vineyard 1984. Another old classic California Cabernet that won’t quit. Good cork, savory and aromatic, a fine old wine indeed! — 19 days ago
Deep ruby/purple opaque, pepper, tobacco and red fruit, lovely Shiraz — 2 months ago
Crisp minerality and apricot with a touch of lime and wet stone. — 12 days ago
This was a lucky acquisition in 2008. Two states, five cities and seven homes later, survived. I'm so happy and relieved that it kept as well as it did! A truly amazing wine that lives up to its reputation! Sublime Velvet. — a month ago
Was a gift. Very nice wine. — 2 months ago
It's time for some Merlot on this #MerlotThursday.
Ruby in color with a wide reddish rim and medium intensity.
Nice nose with red fruits, light oak, spices, chocolates, licorice and peppercorn.
Medium bodied with medium acidity.
Dry on the palate with red currants, cherries, raspberries, earth, black coffee, bitter vegetables, light oak, spices, dark chocolates and peppercorn.
Tangy finish with fine grained tannins and cranberries.
This Australian Merlot is drinking nicely now. Earthier than I expected it to be. Feels like a blend of new and old world.
Showing a soft and plush mouthfeel, and a bit bitter once it opens up.
Easy drinking and better after a couple of hours of airtime. Changes every 30 minutes in the decanter. Interesting.
I had a few different vintages years ago, and it is a completely different wine today.
Aged in American oak barrels. Vegan.
15.5% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$30. — 2 months ago
As always, best bubbly anywhere. — 23 days ago
Sipping Fine Wine
Medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral and yeasty notes. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with lemon citrus zest and floral notes. Fine bubbles, light mousse, medium finish ending with fruit, citrus and yeasty biscuit character. Pair this with shrimp cocktail. — 4 hours ago