Grandpa Estate

Couly-Dutheil

Clos de l'Olive Chinon Cabernet Franc 1989

Opened a great wine at the wrong time. Clocking at 35yo, like a wise grandpa it has wisdom to share but only talks when it’s quiet. Right after opening it has a mix of ripe, evolved pyrazines but with an hour or so the black olives are there in your face like in cote rotie, with a touch of their brine but without the VA you would expect. dried black fruit makes an appearance, even a medium bodied texture (!!!) which already isn’t Chinon’s strength and fine tannins still with some good grip, leading to a bright lingering acidity. Of course it can’t stay too long in the glass as the age shows some fragility. Still, it delivers — 4 months ago

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Joel Gott Wines

815 California Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Great to bring to a dinner party if you are hoping to impress your boyfriend’s best friend’s grandpa 💯 — 6 years ago

Cantine Valenti

Norma Etna Rosso Nerello Blend

I can’t lie, the name on the label drew me in 😂. I had no idea what I was getting into but the shop owner told me a few tidbits: from Sicily, quite like the wine his grandpa used to make; drier and mineral. Quite unique flavor that as it continues to open is really growing on me. I’m totally biased but am really enjoying this vino! — 2 years ago

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Domaine Ghislaine Barthod

Les Bons Bâtons Bourgogne Pinot Noir

“Affordable” red from daniel to grandpa — 4 years ago

Ballatore

Gran Spumante Sparkling Blend

1986 discovered deep in Grandpa Wink’s cabin. Still had its bubbles & a rich, buttery flavor. It was a very merry Christmas with the Headtkes + Wattanasirakuls. — 3 years ago

Donovan-Parke

California Pinot Noir 2019

Shared with grandpa and K liked it to. Would drink this again for sure. — 4 years ago

Baron de L

Pouilly Fumé Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Wowwwwwwww (with grandpa) — 6 years ago

Le Piane

Mimmo Vino Rosso Nebbiolo Blend 2010

Grandpa approves - fuller body, Nebbiolo type — 7 years ago

Sarah Ray
with Sarah