Paul Chapelle
Paul Hobbs
Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
At first a little too fruity but then mellowed out — 20 days ago
Paul Bara
Réserve Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend
This is a very tasty Grand Cru Champagne.
Medium plus in body with medium plus acidity and medium plus size bubbles.
Dry on the palate and complex.
Showing limes, lemons, brioche, yeast, minerals, and green apples.
Easy drinking and good by itself or with food.
A nice sipping wine that will pair nicely with seafood.
Disgorged in 2017.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$70. — 2 months ago
Paul Hobbs
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
1hr+ decant. Lovely dark red/purple color. Still has years left in it. Blue fruit with cedar and car exhaust (in a good way!). Well integrated as only Paul can do. So definitive I could guess this blind every time. Love it! Medium plus depth and finish. Would love to try this side by side with Pontet Canet. This rocks!! — a month ago
Domaine des Terres Dorées (Jean-Paul Brun)
Beaujolais Blanc Chardonnay 2022
Very light and pale. Granny Smith and a little spice on the nose. Medium acidity. Not super fruity. No oak apparently. Never had a white Beaujolais before. Good value for about $20. — a month ago
Château La Mission Haut-Brion
La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2019
First pull of a 2019 Bordeaux. Not in a bad place with an 8 hour open period (no decant). Very “dark Michigan cherry” according to my wife who has spent a lot of time in Michigan. Great pairing with a variety of grilled meats - lamb, pork, and steak. — 16 days ago
Paul Bara
Grand Cru Brut Rosé Champagne
Raspberry, dried rose petals, strawberry seed, chalk, rich with great acid. Large bubbles. — 21 days ago
Conrad Green
From mag. A soulful, slightly tangy savory wine. Red fruit, medium bodied with a heft of acidity. Pretty and complex — a month ago