Five Judges

Chappellet

Grower Collection Calesa Vineyard Five Blocks Petaluma Gap Chardonnay 2022

Apricot, lemon zest, lychee, and shortbread. Juicy and flavorful. — 22 days ago

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018

2018 vintage. Blockbuster nose with a pleasant amount of brett. Lean but as concentrated as ever throughout and on the finish. If you’re looking to drive a Napa Plushy De Ville cab, hit another dealership. 6.21.24. — 5 months ago

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Lynmar Estate

Five Sisters Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018

Beautiful American Pinot Noir, powerful and masculine. Intense cherry flavor, followed by an elegant finish. — 8 months ago

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Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1980

The 1980 vintage in Sauternes was challenging to say the least but Chateau D’Yquem has crafted one of the shining stars of the vintage. Aromatically quite expressive, the Sauternes takes the lead with candied ginger, lychee, apricot and shades of bananas foster that all sing in unison. The palate comes off with an unusual combination of sweet and sour tones, with a strong vein of salinity that races through the core of quince, sour apricot, vanilla creme brûlée and roasted pineapple flavors. Texturally elegant, this is far less on the unctuous side of D’Yquem, but has a beautiful feeling of refinement, freshness and elegance. Still humming at the forty year mark, the 1980 D’Yquem will provide drinking enjoyment for at least another five to ten years. Drink 2020-2027- 94 — 4 years ago

Shay, Eric and 25 others liked this

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001

With a three hour decant still very tannic and stemmy. Probably needs another five plus years — 5 days ago

Elk Cove Vineyards

Five Mountain Chehalem Mountains Pinot Noir 2021

Ruby with elegant red fruit aromas and gentle floral spice, aged for 10 months in French oak. On the palate flavors of cherry and cranberry with notes of tea, herb pepper with wet stone notes. Soft tannins on a long finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy mineral notes. Very Nice! — 6 months ago

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Gage Orion

Gage Orion

Elk cove really does a great job with their Pinot noirs! Your notes have inspired me to pick up a bottle for the first time in a while, good stuff!

Sine Qua Non

Five Shooter Grenache 2010

Liquid perfection and shockingly drinkable straight out of the bottle. Didn’t need to decant — 4 years ago

Paul, James and 2 others liked this
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

One of my favorite bottles for a couple reasons,

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Black cherries, menthol, plums, blackberries, a bit of spice. Delicious. — 3 months ago

Joe, Shay and 7 others liked this

Damilano

Lecinquevigne Barolo Nebbiolo 2019

Fruit sourced from five vineyards, Brunate, Liste, Cerequio, Cannubi and Raviole. Medium Ruby red color with aromas of red fruit, earthy spices, floral and cedar. On the palate flavors of sour cherry and raspberry with notes of floral, smoky tobacco, vanilla and oak. Long finish, nice balance with fine soft tannins, ending with an earthy character. Good now, a few bottle years will benefit! — 6 months ago

Paul, Juan and 7 others liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

This was decanted in a cool wine cellar close to 12 h before we enjoyed it. It is very aromatic and inviting. Layered with dark fruits, pencil lead, five spice, nutmeg, preserves, orange peel, menthol and more. Great posture. Only 13,5 abv. — 9 months ago

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