Joel & Thierry Delaunay

The Holy Snail Val de Loire Sauvignon Blanc

Kaustav Purkay

9.4

Jo loved it at the bull house east Belfast — a year ago

00 Wines

VGW Chardonnay

Sean Driscoll

9.2

First wine with first resto dinner in months @ Joel Palmer. Young and needed air and time, but great acid, meyer lemon, light apple, some minerality. — 4 years ago

Château Margaux

Pavillon Rouge Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

Second wine of Margaux from a very good vintage. Still an adolescent. This would fool many blind. Very young, ripe, fresh and unresolved with loads of baking spices. At this stage, it seems more new world than old world. It going to take 10 years plus to show it’s Margaux elegance. Even after four hours in decanter. Dark currants. Ripe blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, black plum, strawberries pull up the rear, deep spice, clove, nutmeg, light vanilla, violets, red florals, tannins still big and fairly chewy. Cedar, tobacco, graphite, dry river stones, dark moist turned earth, leather, dry herbs/bay leaf, black licorice, caramel, dry stems, cherry cola, red licorice, fresh dark florals with violets, good acidity, big structure, tension, length but well balanced. The finish is still big, fruit driven with with strong dark rich earthy backside. @Charlie Palmer disappointing steak house — 7 years ago

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David T

@TheSkip This is not made by Palmer. Its made by Chateau Margaux. This will be a great wine one day. However, it just going to take longer than it has than any other Pavilion Rouges I’ve had. Also, longer than most 2nd wines and 05’s I’ve had at this point.

TheSkip

I was referring to your Charlie Palmer comment

David T

This one is relatively new in Napa. It was the first time we have eaten there. They sat us 25 minutes late. They told us they forgot the bacon for salads. Then, comeback and said, “They were out of bacon.” The salad was way over dressed. The Ribeye steak just not that good period. Beyond that, it was 50% fat. I also had to send it back twice because it was mooing. The potato purée was really mashed potatoes and just not good at all. I can only tell you this was our experience and we won’t be going back. Worst steak experience I’ve had out. There are two better steakhouses in Napa...Cole’s & Press in that order. Both good but certainly not the best I’ve had.

Palmer & Co

Reserve Champagne Blend Rosé

Shay A

9.2

I picked up 6 of these and 6 of the Palmer BdB last Fall and just polished off my last one of the Brut Reserve, as these come across as more accessible and less complex than their BdB sibling.

These champagnes are fairly new to the US (though not new across the pond), so I’m starting to see them more and more. This champagne reminds me of Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve “lite”. It pours golden in the glass with plenty of toasty/yeasty notes, alongside truffle honeycomb and sea salt. The palate trends more towards the rich side yet finishes lighter than expected. Some nougat, golden delicious apple, caramel and lemon pastry. Not the most complex champagne, but it’s enjoyable on its own and has been a solid everyday/house champagne the last 6-8 months. — 4 years ago

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Joel Gott Wines

815 California Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Cynthia Van Frank

9.3

Joanie brought this delicious wine to my house. — 6 years ago

Ken Wright Cellars

Shea Vineyard Pinot Noir 2012

Nancy

8.9

Great complement to Palmer House mushroom dinner. — 7 years ago

Château Palmer

Alter Ego Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Scott Soren

9.4

Wow. Killer second label. Chateau Palmer in the house. Muted nose, not unexpected, deep rich black fruit with cassis and currant. Whistle pepper rounds out this awesome Bordeaux. Tannins present and still need time Medium acidity and robust finish. Just amazing — 4 years ago

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