Gala
Bodega Luigi Bosca
Gala 4 Cabernet Franc Malbec 2015
Omg didn’t expect to feel enthused and I am at least enthusing. It’s got that good ripeness but is ohhhh so fresh in an unpretentious way like it is en pointe but it took it til age 16 for madame to approve it for pointe (not projecting real life nahhh) so it says “elegant red and black fruit with undercurrents earth” but ”oh hi I’m so ripe cause like, The sun is hot!”. Ugh I adore this didn’t expect to and I do. Egads. — 7 years ago
Bodega Luigi Bosca
Gala 2 Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016
Dinner w Bryan and Katy at Crown Super Deluxe, a fancy Benihana w JAPANESE FRUIT TOMATOES and lobster that jumps off the plate and proper Japanese A5 Wagyu (not some American imitation shit). The wine: a Cab franc merlot that’s lighter than you would expect. A recommendation from the house that was a delicious end to the meal, and was perfect w the Wagyu. — 6 years ago
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
Échézeaux Pinot Noir 1978
La Paulee Gala
Pulled this out of my bag at the end of the night. Beautiful vintage! — 7 years ago
Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair
Echezeaux Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2009
LP Gala Dinner Mag Youthful showing beautiful dark fruits & spice — 4 years ago
Gallica
Calaveras Albariño 2017
Soft, gala apples, citrus. — 5 years ago
Domaine Leroy
La Romanée Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1962
Gala Dinner
One of the great Maison Leroy’s along with the 64 GE. — 6 years ago
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)
Marey-Monge Romanée-St. Vivant Pinot Noir 2002
Gala Dinner
Mag outstanding vintage for this wine showing great depth & balance with lots of dark fruit, spice & violet — 6 years ago
Henry Fuseler
4/2023. Nice smooth cab. Full of flavor and nice on the palate. Paired well with the Halibut at Hall’s Chophouse. — 3 years ago