Brad Kalish

9.7

J/h. Decanted a few hrs. Wonderful — 3 months ago

Anthony Auger

8.9

Cork smelled like a really nice cigar. On the aroma I’m getting more fresh tobacco, peppercorn and cedar. A sticky mouthfeel dominates the first sip, but the second sip shows a delicate acid that reminds me of key lime. Surprised at the amount of acid and bright fruit that come through considering the aroma. Overall not too bad! — 3 years ago

Shay A

9.0

Monthly WTF wine group meet up. This month is new world vs old world Rhône’s. All wines tasted blind. 3 flights.

I called this old world Syrah. Checks off all the boxes for a C-H. This had more meat and acidity than the Pax it was poured alongside. Similar dark red fruit profile. Thanks @Michael Rariden — 5 years ago

with Bill, Michael and 2 others

Brad Kalish

9.6

J/h. Decanted 4 hrs. Still too young — 3 months ago

B

10

1991 Dominus. Dinner with J&L B and D&M H, while staying with D&M in Santa Ynez. Opened and decanted right before serving. Loved it. Drinking beautifully. Still had some fruit in it but well balanced and some good earthy qualities. JB and I preferred this to the ‘94 Screaming Eagle we drank afterwards. — 4 years ago

Collin Brown

8.9

Decent little chardonnay courtesy of Maria — 5 years ago

B

10

1996 Colgin Herb Lamb. HB w Mark R and J&H R. Perfect. Big. Tons of fruit. No decanting. — 6 years ago

Jess

9.0

H. J. Faire Reserva Cabernet Franc 2021
Faire Monttmayou Wines
Mendoza, Argentina

Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of cassis, blackberry compote.
Dry. Flavors of blackberry, blackcurrant, cinnamon, black pepper, herbal. Medium-rich, chewy tannins.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 4 months ago

B

10

1994 Screaming Eagle. Dinner w J&L B and D&M H while staying with D&M in Santa Ynez. Opened and waited about an hour. Decanted right before serving. Tons of jammy dark fruit. Opened more in the glass. JB mentioned full palate and balance. Great finish. Preferred this to ‘91 Dominus once this opened up. — 4 years ago

B

10

2013 Lafon Mersault-Porusots. HB w Mark R and J&H R. No decanting. Didn’t try this one, but Jeanne really enjoyed it. Gave it a thumbs up. — 6 years ago