Leslie Hennessy

Bodegas Ramirez

Ramirez de la Piscina Crianza Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2019

Leslie brought this. Easy enjoyable wine. — a year ago

Realm Cellars

The Bard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Somm David T
9.3

This is 93-94 this young. I was a little surprised they slotted this last in the tasting. I would have led with it. However, it didn’t end up being our last wine. Leslie was kind enough to open another.

Both plums, blackberries, dark cherries, black raspberries, mix of dark berry cola, nice, soft baking spices-nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, vanillin, grainy limestone, wet clay, dark, rich, forest floor, some dry herbs, excellent fresh & withering florals that are a combination of; dark, red, some blue and violets, nice round acidity, a smooth, elegant finish that softly structured, balanced and wire to wire smooth and elegant with a full minute finish.

Photos of; a pano of their stunning view of Pritchard Hill, Their dual sided wall of fame of bottles the staff at the estate have enjoyed and their tasting room table. They did an excellent job curating it.
— 2 years ago

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Hennessy

X.O Cognac

Pepper, orange, a hint of cinnamon. So smooth. Outstanding in every way! — 6 years ago

Château d'Esclans

Whispering Angel Côtes de Provence Rosé Blend 2019

I'm not a fan of rosè, but this flagship(?) is excellent. Fresh and pleasantly dry: "warm", a red fruit, a peach, a citrus finish. From this producer: Hennessy is very good, Möet not necessarily. And "Whispering Angel" whispers to my ears when the sun is killing me. :) — 6 years ago

Moët Hennessy

Smoke Tree Sonoma County Pinot Noir

Excellent wine. Paired well with the elk steak I had with it.
— 7 years ago

Aril

Atlas Peak Syrah 2009

It’s amazing how time can bring a wine together into a beautiful seamless whole. Though the fruit has taken a step back, what is left is a savory, delicious expression of the peak south of Lake Hennessy. — 7 years ago

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Cavallotto

Vigna San Giuseppe Riserva Bricco Boschis Barolo Nebbiolo 2006

Atlantic Beach Country Club member guest with Alex and Leslie Calder — 8 years ago

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The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

Thank you Leslie and Craig! 👰🏻‍♀️🤵🏻‍♂️ — 2 years ago

Moët & Chandon

Mini Moet Champagne Blend

The smallest bottle of Moët we have ever consumed. This was 200ml. A gift from an 85 year old aunt and consumed last night on Valentines Day. Amazing consistency for the amount that M-Hennessy produce. A crowd pleasing sweet nuance amongst the citrus and fine mousse. — 3 years ago

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Dom Pérignon

Brut Rosé Champagne 2006

The final wine at the Dom Perignon dinner last Friday night except for a little glass of Hennessy Cognac where I forgot to make notes. The same lovely Salmon/Pink as the 2005. This was more immediately loveable than the 2005 with delicious red fruits - warm and fleshy - sunshine in a glass. An absolute crowd pleaser but shorter term than the 2005. — 5 years ago

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Aonair Wines

Reserve Series Mountains Proprietary Red Blend 2013

Shay A
9.3

Was a wine club member here for a few years and very much enjoyed the entire portfolio. Stunning winery up Conn Creek Rd just south east of Lake Hennessy. Wonderful people too.

I always found the mountain proprietary blend more accessible at a young age compared to their cab reserve. At 7ys young, and even for the big and structured vintage of 2013, this was very enjoyable close to pop and pour. Brilliant color of purple in the glass offering up aromatics of baked mixed berry pie, fresh potpourri, cedar, espresso, and baking spices like cinnamon and vanilla. While extracted and rich on the palate, it has plenty of tannin to keep things balanced. Red, blue and black fruits accompanied by sandalwood, grilled violets, decadent dark cocoa and dusty character toward the finish.
— 6 years ago

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Edge Hill

Bacigalupi Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

Still a baby . Many great years in front of it. So sad that Leslie stopped buying fruit from the original 4 acres. — 7 years ago

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Moët Hennessy

Smoke Tree Sonoma County Chardonnay 2016

Young. Light whatever — 7 years ago

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Bodegas Muga

Reserva Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Deep ruby in color; cherries, cedar, and tabacco on the nose; high acidity; high tannins; tastes like raspberries, plums, and wet slate with a long finish. Leslie, Dante, and Jason like this wine. I love it. — 2 years ago

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Chateau Frank

Célèbre Crémant Riesling

Brought by Leslie to NanZ’s 75th birthday party on 10/18/2022. — 4 years ago

Amizetta Vineyards

Estate Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Mark Pagliaro
9.7

This was a nice surprise Cabernet from the Lake Hennessy sub region of Napa Valley. — 4 years ago

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Hennessy

Paradis Cognac

To my dad. Bravo! — 6 years ago

Buehler Vineyards

Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

At Buehler Vineyard for a marvelous tasting with John Buehler. Howell Mountain is amazing rolling hills. We look across Lake Hennessy at Chappellet and Pritchard Mountain. The wines here are incredibly reasonably priced. All are high quality 🍷 — 6 years ago

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Hennessy

Paradis Rare Cognac

Like a hurricane — 7 years ago

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Stone Edge Farm

Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

I just opened a 2006 and the nose alone blew me away and congrats Mac & Leslie the owners you guys rock see you soon. #stoneedge — 8 years ago

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