Lingua Franca

Tongue 'N Cheek Pinot Noir 2019

9.0

Had higher hopes for this somm turned wine maker project. The fruit felt faint and the acid a bit over the top. Overall good wine. — 23 days ago

Ted, Juan and 4 others liked this

Yarra Yering

Dry Red N°1 Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2022

Bob McDonald

9.6

The final wine at the Yarra Yering dinner in Brisbane last Thursday night 3rd October 2024 with winemaker Sarah Crowe. Fitting that Dry Red No. 1 should be the final wine - arguably the Jewel in the Crown. Initial aromatic impressions are gorgeous. This is the 50th vintage of Dry Red No. 1. A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. Brief notes - blackberry, aniseed and bay leaf. A medium bodied Cabernet with M+ intensity and finishing with fine boned tannin structure. Power with poise, concentration with finesse. Will live for 20 years plus. I have been buying on an irregular basis for many years. The 1990 was a highlight. I asked Sarah, who was Chairman of the Royal Sydney Wine Show this year to compare 3 of the main Cabernet producing areas in Australia - Yarra Valley leafy fragrance, Coonawarra Mint, and Margaret River herbaceousness. At Restaurant Dan Arnold. — 2 months ago

Tom, David and 19 others liked this

Helen Arvanitopoulos

I want to know where this dinner was. Beyond jealous. Just saw all the wines. Amazing

Bob McDonald

@Helen Arvanitopoulos The dinner was at Restaurant Dan Arnold in Brisbane, Helen. Dan is an Australian who spent many years working at Michelin starred restaurants in France before returning home and opening his own restaurant.

Helen Arvanitopoulos

Love it. Well hopefully when I'm back in Sydney I can check out a few similar events

Hierogram

Vineyard 8 Block N. Old Vine Lodi Zinfandel 2015

Linda H

9.1

Love Lodi wines and this one lives up to my expectations. Good leg, dark fruits, cherry and hint of tobacco. — 5 months ago

de Négoce

OG N.01 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Jocholla

9.2

This one is aging beautifully, glad I have a couple more. Solid Coombsville? fruit. — 14 days ago

Marcel Lapierre

Cuvee N Sans Soufre Gamay 2020

romo

9.3

Showing off my new Fontenillle Pataud with Marcel Lapierre! (Consistent notes) — a month ago

Juan, Ira and 8 others liked this

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

My go to N/V Rosé. Haven’t had in sometime…been on Blanc kick.

Paired w/ a plum/pear tart topped off w/ pistachios from the Adorable French Bakery. — 4 months ago

Shay, Scott@Mister and 13 others liked this

Dakota Shy

T-E-N Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

John Malcolm

9.4

Rich, complex, and elegant. I love Dakota Shy wines and this one does not disappoint. dark cherries, blackberry jam, tobacco, and cedar. Full mouth feel. Delicious. — 5 months ago