Grenache

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2005

2005 vintage. Decanted and tasted immediately and over the course of 4 hours. Medium body with a continually morphing nose. Super-impressive bouquet throughout the night. Overt fruit fallen off the framework and replaced with secondary attributes/complexities. @Bill Bender remarked twice about a lack of “heat”since the usual CDP ABV range seemed underwhelming One might think that would present issues but, rest assured, it did not. Great wine possibly at its’ zenith/top of the bell curve and living its’ best life now. Backed up the hype and then some. Tied for WOTN along with the 2006 Krug Clos du Mesnil Champagne (missed a picture for that one) for both myself and @Shay A 09.21.25. — 12 days ago

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Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

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Effing banging. Thank you @Bill Bender !!

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2023

One of the best rosés. Delicious fruit, lovely mineral notes, and well-balanced. — a month ago

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Gérard Bertrand

Cote des Roses Languedoc Grenache Blend 2024

Had the 2024 in August of 2025. What a really neat little wine. Light pink color. Some strawberry, peach and orange blossom on the nose. Delicate little wine. Some strawberry, honey and a light floral character on the tongue. Short finish but very tasty. Would drink this one again. — 2 months ago

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Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2016

Decanted for 7h.
Nice aromatics of spices & leather. As expected, fruitless. Brilliant purity here with freshness & precision
Pure, austere & linear on the palate. With a firm tannic frame and brilliant, juicy acidity. Love the precision and the (firm) frame.
The complete opposite of plum & plush Languedoc or Rhone, but so nice.
Not everyone’s cup of tea, but I love Bandol!
— 14 days ago

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Field Recordings

Fiction Paso Robles Zinfandel Blend

On the heavier side, a bit tart, plums — a day ago

Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend 2022

Bonbon à la prune et cerise noire, avec des touches de cacao et de café. — a month ago

Château Miraval

Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2024

This rosé is everywhere in Switzerland. I think it’s the 4th time I’ve had it. Got this bottle at the train station lol. Very concentrated. Strong acidity, strawberry and orange. Mouth watering finish with a touch of lavender and Provençal herbs. I can see why they like it so much here. Screams European summer (or après-ski on a sunny afternoon). Not fussy, but still elevated. — 2 months ago

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Daniel M

Daniel M

Well, there has been a bit of storytelling behind that brand ...
Steve Rura

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@Daniel M Does Brad Pitt still having anything to do with it? The Swiss do like the “in” thing ;) Despite all that, it’s a solid rosé
Daniel M

Daniel M

Apparently yes but there is a legal battle over Angelina Jolie's stakes (which she sold to a company after their divorce). The Perrin family is still at the helm from a practical point of view though.

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2010

Ich mag Tondonia! Immer!! Alle!!! Die weissen fast noch mehr als die roten!!! Und den Rosé sowieso!!! What should I say. Getrunken in einer der geilsten weinbars ever!!
Ja ich weiss….viele ausrufezeichen! Aber so fühlt es sich grad an !!!!!!!!!!!
— 10 days ago

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Château Simone

Palette Red Rhone Blend 1988

Jeremy Shanker
9.3

Very secondary but still great. Hoisin, dried red berries, wilted red flowers, maitake. — 13 days ago

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Tablas Creek Vineyard

Patelin de Tablas Blanc White Blend 2024

2024 vintage. Popping for the price. A little fleshy with good mineral awareness and balance. 08.28.25. — a month ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Went to this winery when they just opened- interesting place.