History

Viuva José Gomes da Silva & Filhos

Collares Ramisco 2013

I cannot describe how excited I’ve been for this bottle.

From Portugal’s tiny Colares wine region, this is the famed Ramisco grape, grown in vines in the sands off the coast of Sintra. Back when phylloxera destroyed most of Europe’s grapevines, these survived as the parasite couldn’t make its way in the sands the grapevines grew in. The Portuguese crown then nationalized the wine- unique to Portugal- and used it in diplomacy as a form of soft power.

The wine starts with a roughness that smooths into a beautiful, medium bodied flavour of black cherry and blackberry. Think of a juicy California Pinot Noir that manages the punch of a Rioja.

A wine worthy of its great history.
— a month ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
Pinotman, Peter and 2 others liked this
Peter Sultan

Peter Sultan Influencer Badge

YES!@Vin d’Ottawa Now if only I can get my hands on some of Colares whites….

M. Chapoutier

Monier de La Sizeranne Hermitage Viognier Blend 2016

History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Medium Ruby with aromas of rich red/black fruits and spice, 16 months in 25% new French oak. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Soft dusty tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! I wouldn’t age long, great now! — 2 years ago

Anthony, Juan and 3 others liked this

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

Family history dates back to the 16th century. Name of Grand-Puy, mentioned in documents from Middle Ages, comes from ancient term "puy" means "hillock, small height". Since 16th century, property was passed from generation to generation, until 1920s when the Borie's bought the property.  80% Cab Sauv, 80% new oak, aromas of ripe red fruits with floral spice. Palate shows blackberry and cherry fruit, well balanced, nice oak integration, chewy tannins ending with spicy mineral tones. — 2 years ago

Juan, Jason and 12 others liked this

Alvear

Solera 1927 Montilla-Moriles Pedro Ximénez 1927

Incredibly rich & lush with golden raisins, dried figs, toffee but also some golden yunnan tea and a splash of iodine.
Rich and coating on the palate with toffee and fruity molasses at the front, yet the zingy acidity cutes through and balances everything beautifully. Finish that lasts forever... with candied Leone peel, a fresh salty tang, a pinch of exotic spice.
This is incredible. Liquid history.
— 3 years ago

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1988

Boxing day treat with the wife. Pretty much the quintessential "claret." Maybe slightly faded now and on a slow path away from excellent but still lots to enjoy and i love drinking a wine with some history! Had the Lafite from the same vintage and that was slightly more my taste. Paired amazing with roast pheasant. — 3 months ago

Ron, Ira and 14 others liked this
Jan de Weerd

Jan de Weerd

Wow!! No way. Awesome you got to experience this!!

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Artemis Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

This still gets me. Awesome wine. so much history. Not overpriced (yet). Cheers. — a year ago

Deborah, Juan and 15 others liked this
Paul K

Paul K

Minnesota!
Ericsson

Ericsson

I’ll make it out there… Not sure if this year, definitely next.
Paul K

Paul K

Awesome! Let’s make it happen!

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2010

On the eye it’s definitely showing some age and sediment. The nose is dusty, leathery, and smokey with blueberry and plum. The pallet is earthy and well integrated upfront. No outliers just beautiful flow: mushroom, game, dark fruit, some vanilla, still bold, low alcohol, medium tannic and round finish.

This bottle and I have history; after ten years of carrying it, babying it, and nurturing it. I decided to pop it open for my forty second nameday. Could have gone several more years, easy, but it was perfect timing for me, and this is why I love wine. Cheers.
— 2 years ago

Andrew, Josh and 25 others liked this
Ericsson

Ericsson

Thank you 🙂
Bob McDonald

Bob McDonald Influencer Badge

Sounds good. Happy Birthday. I have had some Brett problems with this Cuvée from the 2006 vintage.
Ericsson

Ericsson

Haven’t tried that vintage, better luck with the next vintage you try.

Robert Mondavi Winery

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

History in a bottle from the wine ambassador himself. Very integrated Cab, balanced, round, with layers of complexity. Cheers. — 8 months ago

Daniel P., Sagee and 20 others liked this
Paul T- Huntington Beach

Paul T- Huntington Beach

It was very good, but out of the 3 I bought this was the most advanced. I don’t think my bottle would of made another 3-4 years. Great with some Wagyu Skirt steak though.
Ericsson

Ericsson

Great review and feedback. I have 97 and 95 also. Not getting my hopes up 😌
Paul T- Huntington Beach

Paul T- Huntington Beach

My 97 was better than the 05,

Vignobles Brunier ( Frédéric & Daniel Brunier )

Clos La Roquète Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhône Blend 2020

Clos Roquète is a white Châteauneuf-du-Pape wine produced by Frédéric & Daniel Brunier of Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe with a fascinating history to tell…  

Châteauneuf-du-Pape (CNdP) is a highly-esteemed commune located in the Southern Rhône of France. It gets its name, “new castle of the Pope,” because the Pope spent his summers there in the 14th Century when the papacy was relocated to nearby Avignon.
 
This wine is made from 35% Clairette, 35% Roussanne, and 30% Grenache Blanc (all local, white varieties), each adding a unique aromatic and structural dimension. It was aged 11 months in oak prior to release, lending richness and texture.
 
Despite its rich, creaminess, it also has aromatic lift with notes of lemon peel, ripe cantaloupe, white peach, apricot, next to notes of white blossom, vanilla, honey, fennel, and petrichor (a fancy word for the smell of warm, wet pavement like after a summer rain).  

We’re excited to pair this with a lemon, garlic, and herb roasted shrimp over spiralized zucchini noodles.
 
Cheers to beautiful wines that tell stories and share histories!
— a year ago

Deked1
with Deked1
Deked1, Severn and 17 others liked this

M. Chapoutier

Monier de La Sizeranne Hermitage Syrah

History of Chapoutier family dates back to the early 19th century when current owner Michel Chapoutier’s great-, great-, great-grandfather Marius purchased estate & famous l’Hermitage vineyards. Medium Ruby with aromas of rich red/black fruits and spice. On the palate raspberry, cherry & black currant flavors with notes of oak. Firm tannins, well balanced ending with fruit, spice and cedar. Very nice! Tasting Sample. Has lots of room to bottle evolve. — 3 years ago

Jason, Alex and 5 others liked this
Tom Casagrande

Tom Casagrande Influencer Badge

Delectable thinks this is a “Viognier blend”? Huh.
James Forsyth

James Forsyth Influencer Badge

@Delectable Wine the Sizeranne is made from Syrah. 🙂