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Jacquesson & Fils

Cuvée No. 738 Extra Brut Champagne Blend

I had forgotten I had this champagne in my fridge in the garage. Opened on New Year’s Eve fully expecting it to be flat.
It was delicious! Very bubbly and good!
— a month ago

Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

I’ve had this in my personal cellar all these years. It was absolutely fantastic. Very smooth. No aftertaste. Had with prime rib for Christmas Eve dinner — a month ago

Tom, David and 5 others liked this

Boundary Breaks Vineyard

No. 239 Finger Lakes Single Vineyard Dry Riesling 2020

Dry & mineral, a bit of grilled pineapple & green apple. The Finger Lakes has a well-deserved reputation for its Riesling. — 2 months ago

Gillian Koh
with Gillian
Dave, Doug and 2 others liked this

L'Ecole No. 41

Columbia Valley Syrah 2022

I thought this was light and refreshing. — 14 days ago

Jennifer Henry GregorioDaniel Gregorio
with Jennifer and Daniel
Bobbi Jo liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Presented to me, double-blind. The wine pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears, and some signs of light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a mix of ripe and desiccated, mostly dark fruits: cassis, black cherry, plum, mixed brambles, old leather, pipe tobacco, pencil shavings, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (that is mostly integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long.

Initial conclusions: this could be a Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend, Tempranillo (or based blend) or Grenache-based blend from France, Spain or the United States. I feel like this leans more towards its fruit than its structure, even though it is a fairly well balanced wine in both regards. As a result, I am calling this a Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend from the United States, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain from a producer like Dunn, 2006. Shiiiiiit. To be honest, I’m not terribly surprised since this is Cos and from a warm vintage no less. Drinking well now and should through 2050+.
— 20 days ago

Pooneet, Jason and 22 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 1990

From magnum at Acker birthday auction. Incredibly fresh and light colored. No oxidation. Really nice — 2 months ago

Bob, Paul and 3 others liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Day 1: No decanting, on the nose this is tangy and fruity but tart. On the pallet, fruity light but dry. Has brightness to it as well. Overall I enjoyed this wine but not my favorite. — 16 days ago

L'Ecole No. 41

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Black cherry, raspberry preserves, eucalyptus, vanilla, cassis and oak. Full-bodied and soft tannins. — 2 months ago

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

R Collection Lot No. 5 Field Blend 2010

A great blend of five grapes. Enjoyed with grilled chicken thighs and oven roasted mushrooms. Combo of berries and a hint of pepper. Smooth and stately finish. — 2 months ago