Maison Robert Olivier

Robert Mondavi Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

This has softened considerably since my last bottle several years ago. Nose is complex, with earth, cedar, cigar box, and an incense-like note. In the mouth, it’s rich but medium-bodied in the mouth. The tannins that were so prominent a few years ago have significantly resolved. Entering (finally) its drinking window. — 6 hours ago

Angelo Casagrande
with Angelo
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Yeah, yeah…but tell me about that Sozet!!

Olivier Leflaive

Les Sétilles Bourgogne Chardonnay

Green apple jolly rancher — 22 days ago

Domaine Robert Chevillon

Les Vaucrains Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2022

On second day. Nice, dark fruited nose, nice mouthfeel, finish s little lacking. — 20 days ago

JiaMin Dierberg
with JiaMin

Alice et Olivier De Moor

Bourgogne Aligoté 2022

Vintage 2022 | Fresh, saline, minerals. Aligoté is confusing to recognize when tasting blind, it can also be rather meager. But this Aligoté is textbook: fine citrus in smell, tones of Granny Smith in first sips, very very vibrant and juicy. You long to a new sip of the wine. Paired with Asian yaki udon with pointed cabbage, oystermushrooms, bacon strips and a viscous sauce in which I added a bit saké. — 8 days ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

The Reserve To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Ron R
9.3

See my prior notes. For a gnarly vintage, few complaints here. — 7 days ago

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@Ron R but isn’t that usually the case?
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…and some luck!
Ron R

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As rule of thumb, yes, but not always… for example, 2003’s, I don’t think I’ve tasted a good Napa wine from that vintage. This is not to say that there aren’t any good wines, just that I haven’t tasted any.

Robert Biale Vineyards

Black Chicken Napa Valley Zinfandel 2022

Pair with the Mongolian Pork Chop — a month ago

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Joseph Barsky

Joseph Barsky

Love Mustards and Brix!

Robert Sinskey Vineyards

Los Carneros Pinot Noir 2018

Deep Ruby color with aromas of black fruits, cedar and baking spice, aged in about 30% new French oak for 12 months. On the palate flavors of ripe cherry and raspberry with cola, floral and sweet cinnamon herb spice notes. Full-bodied, fine tannins, long finish ending with fruit, oak, herbs and an earthy mineral character. Nice! Organic! — 10 days ago

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Robert Mondavi Winery

Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2003

Deep rich color. Licorice notes, Smooth finish… lovely cab! — 4 days ago

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Robert Keenan Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Full of character. Cedar comes through strong. Earthy with a heavy finish. Quality wine, but not sure if it’s worth the $. — 20 days ago