Layton's Chance

Harlan Estate

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

I have wanted to try this wine for a while, and I finally got my chance. It is spectacular. Finesse personified. Chocolate, black currants, blackberries, lavender, and a hint of cedar and tobacco. — 2 days ago

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Henriot

Millésime Brut Champagne Blend 2008

A very complete nose of brioche, citrus and apple pie. In the mouth air is needed to really give this a chance to strut its stuff. Prominent but not overwhelming acid at first but an hour of air makes this as round as a beach ball. The palate starts to duplicate the nose with an hour or so of time. Another positive ‘08 champagne ,with upside from here. — 6 years ago

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Two Paddocks

The Last Chance Pinot Noir 2016

Tagged “Proprietor’s Reserve,” the wine is entirely from the small Last Chance vineyard and is a numbered bottle. Mine was Number 48. Pale garnet; pronounced intensity aromas of black cherry, fresh herbs, violets, High acidity, low velvety tannin, sour cherry, violet, very clean lingering finish. outstanding quality. Will improve with further age but delicious now. A stunning wine. — 6 years ago

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The Calling Wines

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Recently went to tasting featuring bunch of “TheCalling” Wines. Tasted this ‘14 Pinot 2yrs ago-developed nicely. Sports commentator Jim Nantz & wine guru Peter Deutsch met by chance at CT restaurant, each having dinner w/friends. Jim had a passion for wine and was exploring the next step when Peter stopped by the table, that meeting started a collaboration. Ruby with berry fruit aromas and complex spice. On the palate cherry with vanilla oak and pepper spice. Lingering finish ending with cacao & oak notes. — 7 years ago

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Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2005

Wish I had a chance to get more of this, with less surrounding bottles and in a better state of sobriety. Lots of that garrigue, smoked bbq and all spice thing. — 7 years ago

Shay, E and 27 others liked this

Francisque Lapandéry

Réserve Vieilles Vignes Côte Roannaise Gamay 2016

This is as exciting, energetic, and pure as wine gets for me. Cracked black peppercorn and read current stream from the glass while sage and thyme smolder in the background. I hope you get a chance to experience this gem — 7 years ago

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Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Chardonnay 1973

Crazy fun! This is a chance of a lifetime! — 2 months ago

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Clos La Chance

Central Coast Merlot 2015

Wine Wednesday 6/30/2021 — 5 years ago

Clos La Chance

Estate Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Excellent wine especially for the price. — 6 years ago

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Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2005

In its prime. I didn’t decant for fear of shocking it, and that was the right move. Pop it now if you have it because it’s a beauty from stem to stern. The nose pours out of the bottle with all kinds of flavors and expressions- pencil lead being a primary- but as it had a chance to breath and express itself it blossomed. Lush yet powerful, naturally as it’s blend would indicate it reminded me of some of what I like so much about Bordeaux. — 6 years ago

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Château Malescot St. Exupéry

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2003

Paul J
9.0

This is the bottle I opened but not the wine I’ve had! Totally faked or doctored.

I’ve had enough of this wine and comparable Bordeaux’s to know this was not right.

Probably an over the hill (2000-2004) Australian or California Cabernet that is over oak’d, fruit forward, from a mediocre producer. Outside chance it’s a Spanish Priorat.

Wine actually wasn’t bad, but not as advertised!!
— 7 years ago

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Long Shadows Vintners

Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot 2004

A little portish. Compared next to 11 Barolo so stood no chance. — 7 years ago

Hall Wines

Kathryn Hall Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Every now and then A wine that I love comes around with butter and spice and everything nice and this is it! Kathryn by Hall winery 2014 Napa Cab sauv. The bouquet is spicy and oaky! Lots of black licorice. The color of coarse is very dark. You can see the thickness before giving the legs a chance to run. The initial pallet is blackberry blueberry boysenberry deliciousness. The spice hits immediately on the tongue. Oak cigar and other earthtones bring up the rear. The finish leaves your mouth coated in butter As it slips down the throat. It is not overly dry at all. I don’t need water, I just need another sip. Pure perfection as far as my palate is concerned!!!!!! — 8 years ago

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Clos La Chance

Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A welcome addition to our wine tasting at our 2025 Christmas party! Very big and bold. Well, structured and smooth.! — 6 months ago

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JoLi Meritage 2009

Love . Had with Nick & Jess — 5 years ago

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

A generous gift from Dr Mark for my Cabernet Tasting. Sure it’s a wine which will live for decades more, but it is also a treat to try it at 24 years of age if you get the chance. From the excellent 1996 vintage. A rich dark crimson in colour - dense - hinting at the opulence to come. Aromatic heady perfumes with ripe black fruits, cedar and violets. The palate was rich and decadent and very long - full bodied with silky smooth tannins. What an experience! Sublime. A few bottles in the cellar would be nice. — 6 years ago

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Whitcraft Winery

Pence Ranch Pinot Noir 2016

Bright and acidic red fruits up with very unexpected old world flavors in the secondary palate. I took a chance and only purchased 2 bottles last year, I wish I bought more! Highly recommend, a great counterpoint to typical US Pinots. — 7 years ago

Fighting Chance

Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

Excellent! Nice toffee , smooth finish wonderful gift from Rachel and Brian — 7 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1995

Jesus take the wheel. Never have I ever tasted anything so wonderful!! Thank you Katie Divino for the chance to taste this. — 8 years ago