Le Franc

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Justification Paso Robles Cabernet Franc-Merlot 2017

4/2025. What a good wine. Typical of Justin. Great flavor and sits well on the palate. — 4 days ago

Raul, Ted and 2 others liked this

Château La Vieille Cure

Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend 2020

Pop and pour (practically) — can’t be helped.

NOSE: something savory, blackberry, and a little violet. Mild clove. A little clay. Something…Mexican?

TASTE: juicy, purple cassis and clay. Fresh and tasty. The kind of wine I like, basically. Blueberry pie after air. 93.
— 19 days ago

Ray, Peter and 1 other liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Vintage 2009 | Has everything a Grand Seigneur promises: beautiful mature smell with tobacco, pencil shavings, leather, autumn forrest. Warm and comforting taste with great structure. A beautiful wine! — 13 days ago

Martijn, Anthony and 18 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Solaia Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

John W
9.8

Deep, dark ruby coloration. Almost black. No translucency. Heavy tearing. On the nose, dark cherry, blueberry, blackberry, currant, tobacco, forest floor and florals. On the palate, full body, lush mouth feel, strong minerality, with jammy black currant, anise, pepper, followed by a long finish of chocolate, forever, and hints of mint. Nicely balanced tannins. Outstanding wine. — 19 days ago

DAD liked this

Meerlust

Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Another solid vintage of this South African Bordeaux-Style red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Aromas of black fruit, vanilla and dried rose petals. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, dried herbs and minerals. Lengthy finish and full bodied. Soft tannins and well structured. Nicely aged and quite elegant. — 9 days ago

Tom, Austin and 4 others liked this

Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2024

Little restrained on the nose but a nice creaminess and roundness. Moving to ripe and rich touch. On the palate is supple and creamy with a long lasting finish. Less immediate, it’ll need time. 96-97 — 7 days ago

Paul liked this

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Serre Nuove dell'Ornellaia Bolgheri Rosso Merlot Blend 2015

Bordeaux style blend of Merlot (64%), Cabernet Sauvignon (17%), Cabernet Franc (10%) and Petite Verdot (9%). Dark ruby/purple color with a garnet rim. Aromas of dark berry fruit, graphite and dusty earth. Flavors of blackberry, black cherry, ripe plums, kirsch, black licorice and iron. Full bodied, long finish and intensely structured. Beautifully integrated acidity and tannins. Great combination of power and elegance. — 23 days ago

Bob, Tom and 2 others liked this

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia

Le Volte Toscana Sangiovese Blend 2022

3.4 Excellent Tuscan Blend, with good balance of fruitiness and tannins. On sale for $27.99. — 4 days ago

Peter liked this

Matthiasson

Napa Valley Red Blend 2013

Paul J
9.1

PnP. Seemed to be in a weird state. Not bad, just lacked umph and flavors were more stewed than refined. — 5 days ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Paul, Tom and 2 others liked this

Château Lanessan

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 1986

Very cool bottle of 1986 Lanessan: not complex but truly well done and ready to drink. — 13 days ago

Jose Roberto Palazzoveronique paillardAdriana Pagliano
with Jose, veronique and 1 other
Adriana, Peter and 2 others liked this