Jody Scharf

9.4

My newest addition the dog not the wine. Ralphie named after the kid in a "Christmas Story" anyway oh yeah the wine, a mainstay of mine, Matthiason red blend, wonderful in color, acid and fruit balance. — 3 years ago

Ryan Weber

9.0

Vietti is always great, and this Nebbiolo is no exception. High acid up front, with ripe red fruit and earthiness on the palate. A bit more reserved than their Barolos, but well balanced and a mainstay in the collection. — 4 years ago

Chip Hughes

9.3

I’m old enough to remember when Bordeaux wasn’t a Parkerized delivery system for skullbusting levels of alcohol. This reminds me of a charming, “luncheon claret”-type Right Bank thing that used to be the mainstay of good stores and restaurant wine lists: cranberry, raspberry, a touch of Cab Franc sap and herbs. The world needs more truly medium-bodied reds like this. — 5 years ago

Ted Corvey

9.3

I've found I really champagnes that are on the extremes: ones with racy acidity and chalky minerality or on the decadent creamy and savory side. This is a perfect middle ground that I really enjoyed. Will likely become a mainstay. — 7 years ago

Michael Seely

9.3

Pleasantly wonderful Syrah from a mainstay Vinyard that is historically key to Dunham’s success. Integrated fruit, touch of smoke.... lovely — 4 years ago

with Joe and Jeff

Raj Ajrawat

8.9

An old mainstay — 4 years ago

Josh Parrott

9.3

Just as the mustard plant in a mainstay in Napa so is this Cabernet. — 5 years ago

Jude

9.0

Mainstay for cocktails. Candied citrus peel, vanilla, butter, oak, peach, floral. Fruity bitterness. — 6 years ago

S.S. Mandani

9.4

Been counting down the days till I can have me some Sugarfish. I know it’s a hit/miss with some sushi folk, but I love it anyway.

This sake is sort of the mainstay quality guy, old reliable. A pillowy mouthfeel of snowfall laden with an undercurrent frosty umami note. Toasted pumpkin seeds give it that slight nutty note and of course a creamy, sweet almost like pumpkin purée sweetness. Interesting, complex, and drinkable. — 4 years ago

Ron R

9.4

Another @David L suggestion, which has become our mainstay at home - thanks again. Unbeatable in terms of quality, and expression of the Sauvignon Blanc. Lifted and lively, but in a controlled way.
White flowers such as lilac present on the nose. Pristine, focused palate displays passion fruit, tinned peaches, and pineapple. Finishes with calcium, perfect balance and acidity. A domestic SB that is untouchable in the $35 price range.
Keto pizza in the foreground. Joint effort by wifey and I. — 5 years ago

with Anne-marie