Blue Pyrenees Estate

Richardson Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

9.0

Actually a 2012 Hidden Label McLaren Vale Shiraz. A wine I bought as a company wine to give as gifts to good clients. Because of changing attitudes to company gifts in Australia the practice is discouraged particularly to Government Departments so my brother and I split the last dozen. This is a good McLaren Vale Shiraz from a good vintage showing dark chocolate and blackberry drinking at its peak. The early stern Tannins have softened and has developed into a lovely wine. — 10 months ago

Ceccherini, Severn and 14 others liked this

M. Plouzeau

Perle Sauvage Petillant Naturel

9.4

Again, some of may favorite sparkling. Liz also loved it. Had some subtle salinity and/or even smoke. Then crisp and a little fruit. Pretty great. — 4 years ago

Schoffit

Sommerberg Alsace Grand Cru AOC Riesling 2016

9.0

You and Liz liked this quite a bit. Acidity, pear and pineapple. A little creamy too. — 4 years ago

Château Du Gazin

Canon-Fronsac Red Bordeaux Blend 2016

Sarah

9.0

Liz brought to Christmas — 2 years ago

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Herbert Beaufort

Brut Grand Cru Rosé Champagne Pinot Noir

9.0

Had this a couple time now. Both you and Liz love this. I prefer their rose a bit to this one, but is great. Honey, floral, a little toast and vanilla. A tad sweet. Such a great mouthfeel; full. — 4 years ago

Marc Plouzeau

Les Cornuelles Vieille Vigne Chinon Cabernet Franc

9.2

Both you and Liz loved this one. Awesome nose—leather, wood, herbs. Not too much fruit, good tannins. Great stuff. — 4 years ago

Château de Fosse-Seche

Arcane Saumur Chenin Blanc

9.1

Liz loved it. Acid and soft on the end. You didn’t get more than a sip, but liked it. — 4 years ago

Lamuri

Sicilia Nero d'Avola

M N

9.0

From Liz and Jon — 3 years ago

Domaine Collotte

Marsannay Rosé 2019

9.2

One of my favorite roses in a long, long time. Not just strawberry. First thing I notice is mineral and salinity and earth. Strawberry but subdued. Bright acid, but not citrus. Tomato, Liz says, and I agree. (Subdued, salty strawberry = tomato) — 4 years ago

Martellotto

M Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Greg

9.8

I may be biased here, but only a couple library bottles remaining. Liz wants to “lay down with this bottle.” Which should be an indication of the hedonism herein. It’s Bordeaux-y as you would expect from a blended cab from the spring mountain vineyard and 10 years of youth. Most interesting here is the 13.5% and the dose of cab franc which really shines. I wish I had more to appreciate this wine for at least another two decades. — 4 years ago

Liz Richardson