Historic Vineyard Society

Schramsberg Vineyards

Cuvée French Laundry Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay 2021

Jack and Jamie Davies revived the historic vineyards and cellars in 1965. Today, their son Hugh, continues their mission. 100% Chardonnay pale straw color with aromas of stone fruits, floral and citrus notes. A terrific crisp sparkler with crisp apple, peach and lemon flavors, fine mousse with tiny bubbles. Tangy acidity on a long finish ending with a yeasty creamy character. Nice! — 2 years ago

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Château Simone

Palette Grand Cru de Provence Grenache Rosé Blend 2020

Tasted & immediately looked up what I had bought, $50.00 but so worth it.
K&L notes,

This is no cheap rosé, it's true. But consider, for a minute, that this is no simple quaffer of a pink wine. It hails from Palette, one of the smallest appellations in all of France. It is, in a sense, a sort of Provençal monopole, since Château Palette owns nearly all the acreage in this tiny 23-hectare zone. Their vines are old, too. In some cases, more than 100 years old. The red grapes are the usual suspects for this part of France: Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah with small amounts of Cinsault, Carignane, and other local varieties. But at Simone, they translate into a rosé unlike any other. We're talking power here, and a certain something serious. The rosé is fermented in small foudres and is then racked into barriques and left on the lees until the following spring. Rich with raspberries and herbs, this mouth-filling rosé holds onto its natural acidity, as it does not undergo malolactic fermentation thanks to the very cool cellars of this historic chateau. This wine costs as much as many reds. Fortunately, it has the concentration and complexity to go along with the price. Serve it with serious food and be prepared to broaden your appreciation of what rosé can be.
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— 5 years ago

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James Cahill

James Cahill

Love this rose. Hard to get in our parts.
Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

Actually $59.00 at K&L not $50.00, I switched out my wife’s glass once I tasted it🤫

Terroir

Historic Priorat Red Blend 2018

Lovely red cherry fruit aromas and flavors, this is a very polished Priorat, even at 14%+ ABV, balanced, lingering finish, well-done!! — 4 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Love a good Priorat (if it’s under 15!)

Vinhos Barbeito

The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Boston Madeira Special Reserve Bual

Paired with nothing. Madeira is the desert. — 3 years ago

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Turd Ferguson

Turd Ferguson

Madeira for breakfast. Mmmm

Au Bon Climat

Santa Barbara Historic Vineyards Collection Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2017

Cherry, cranberry, rhubarb, blackberry, mossy earth and oak. Light-bodied and moderate tannins. — 5 years ago

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Col Solare

Collector's Society Red Mountain Malbec 2017

The 2017 ‘Component Collection’ Malbec shows bright violets with blackberry compote and white pepper dusted mocha tones alongside scorched earth that all take shape in the glass. The palate is plush showing a gorgeous sense of richness and complexity. Blueberry cordial and Black Forest Cake flavors march on parade with espresso bean and dark currants on the palate. The length here is really good, as this beautiful and decadent Malbec wine will provide drinking enjoyment for the next fifteen years. Drink 2021-2036- 94 — 6 years ago

Shay, Neil and 15 others liked this

Vinhos Barbeito

Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Special Reserve Madeira Savannah Verdelho

Sam T
9.2

Perfect for dessert. Dried apricot. Orange peel. — 6 years ago

Brandon, Eric and 1 other liked this

Bodega Catena Zapata

Catena Alta Historic Rows Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

vintage 2014 | Fine spices in smell, leather, vanilla, and a taste that became velvety after aeration. Very satisfying. Paired with lambsticks on the bbq day 1 and zucchini pasta on day 2. — 3 months ago

Lyle, "Odedi" and 10 others liked this

Vinhos Barbeito (Rare Wine Company Historic Series)

Boston Special Reserve Bual Madeira

Thanks Mr. Nardi! This was a treat. — 6 months ago

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Chris MacLean

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Thanks Mr. Nardi! This was a treat.

The Bootleg Society

Speakeasy Red

Speak easy, drink easy! What a great BBQ wine — 3 years ago

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Mid 20th century fashionable country resort, popular with Hollywood due to 1892 stone Manor House & historic gardens. Blend of 81% Cab Sauv, 11% Merlot, 4% Malbec, rest other Rhone varieties, aged 20 months in 37% new French oak. Dark Ruby, aromas of ripe berry fruits, herbs & spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry & black currant with vanilla oak and earthy notes. Well balanced, fine tannins long finish ending with fruit, espresso notes and sweet spice! Nice now and will drink well over next decade. — 4 years ago

Juan, Rob and 2 others liked this

Buena Vista Winery

Vinicultural Society North Coast Pinot Noir 2018

Super versatile Pinot! Nice acidity, very balanced. Great table wine — 6 years ago

Larkmead Vineyards

Firebelle Napa Valley Merlot Blend 2010

Dates back to the late 1800s, & have been owned by Solari family since 1948. The historic Estate has 145 acres. Deep Ruby with complex aromas of fruit, sweet cacao & spice for this Bordeaux blend of 42% Merlot, 35% Cab Sauv, 13% Malbec. 5% Petit Verdot & 5% Cab Franc. On the palate well structured with big fruit flavors of blackberry, raspberry & sweet cherry with espresso & cacao notes adding a bit of leather. Fine tannins, big finish, pops out of the glass ending with beautiful fruit & a bit of sweet oak. — 6 years ago

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