Orin Swift Cellars

8 Years in the Desert Zinfandel Blend

Ericsson

9.0

And the story lives on… Big wine. — 12 days ago

Bob, Ted and 3 others liked this

Penfolds

Bin 8 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2017

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2017 | a pretty marriage imo. Fruitiness of Cabernet, warmth and spicyness of Syrah | paired wonderful with beef from bbq and Cantonese style egg plant — 4 months ago

Tom, Veronika and 11 others liked this

Bob McDonald

@Timothy Lynch There has been a lot of very good wine made in Australia since producers stopped chasing Parker points many years ago.

Timothy Lynch

Good to know, Bob. I thank you.

Peter van den Besselaar

@Timothy Lynch @Bob McDonald I am also hesitant, but when you neglect it all you are missing some beautiful ones

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Andrew Cullimore

9.1

Medium deep ruby , medium wide ruby rim. Slightly more generously fruited , compared to the 2011 . Blackcurrant , cassis, touches of spice , less austere or mineral . Quite round and ripe , rich on the mid palate , but without a lot of tannic structure , balanced acidity. Decent length , with a touch more tobacco and saline quality on the finish. This is drinking well now and will continue to show well over the next 8-10 years or so — 6 months ago

Jan, Jeroen and 9 others liked this

Hirsch Vineyards

Block 8 Pinot Noir

Keith Pajonas

9.4

absolutely lovely — a month ago

Sur Andino

Ungrafted Vines Cabernario No 8 Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Blake B

8.9

Didn’t like it at first, after tasting other wines. Really grew on me. Tastes like papaya. — 4 months ago

Jacques Selosse

Initial Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Ira Schwartz

9.2

#4-disgorged 2017, 2011 base
#5-disgorged 2016, 2010 base
#6-disgorged 2010, 2003 base
#7-disgorged 2008, 2001 base
#8-disgorged 2007, 2002 base
Amazing consistency, oxidative notes with apricots and apple cider. On the palate, green apples , sherry notes and citrus zest. What separated the bottles were the various levels of freshness. All were enjoyable but none had that “wow” factor. My rating is a composite. — 4 months ago

David, Jay and 33 others liked this

David T

It is an interesting style they express in their craft.

Jay Kline

What a wonderful opportunity!

Ira Schwartz

@David T @Jay Kline the tasting was an excellent tutorial. I have some other bottles that I need to post.

Chappellet

Signature Donn Chappellet Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

Primarily Cabernet Sauvignon (77%) with the balance being a blend of Petite Verdot (12%), Malbec (8%) and Merlot (3%). Aromas of blueberries, kirsch, violets, forest floor and cedar wood. Well integrated flavors of blackberry, blueberry, black cherry, chocolate, tobacco, and graphite. Beautiful notes of vanilla, wild herbs and clay on the long and earthy finish. Amazing complexity and balance! Medium-plus bodied. Beautiful creamy texture and velvety tannins. So good for being so young. Looking forward to trying this wine again in a few years. Thank you so much for sharing this one, Keith S! — 3 days ago

Scott@Mister, Paul and 4 others liked this

Foxen

Block 8 Bien Nacido Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

9.3

2019 vintage. Planted in 1996, this 11-acre block encompasses the highest point in the Bien Nacido Vineyard. 7.3.24. — 4 months ago

Shay, Ted and 5 others liked this

Hierogram

Vineyard 8 Block N. Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2015

Linda H

9.1

Love Lodi wines and this one lives up to my expectations. Good leg, dark fruits, cherry and hint of tobacco. — 5 months ago

Double Lucky

8 Red Blend

Raul Puga

9.4

Fun. Different. Delicious — 6 months ago

Brandon, Shay and 2 others liked this

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