Michel & Stéphane Ogier (d'Ampuis)

Le Temps Est Venu Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Grenache 2019

8.9

Medium Ruby with aromas of black and red fruits with cedar, floral and spice notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry and cedar with smoke and tobacco notes. Generous acidity on fine soft tannins with a long finish ending with fruit and spice. Drinking well now! — a month ago

Anthony and Paul liked this

El Coto de Rioja

Crianza Rioja Tempranillo 2019

Randy Fuller

9.4

It is a dark wine, one which lets very little light pass through. The nose displays more fruit than oak, which is a good sign if you plan to chill it and serve it outside. Blackberry, raspberry, cassis, anise all shine brightly, with light notes of clove and cinnamon. The palate is clean and fresh, with the dark fruit taking a bow. The tannins are maybe a little firm for an outdoor meal under the sun, but the acidity is brisk and refreshing. — 3 years ago

Paul, Tom and 3 others liked this

Ferraton Père & Fils

Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2020

Amanda Burton

8.9

Serviceable. Heavier than my usual every day CDR. — 3 years ago

Domaine du Pegau

Plan Pegau Vin de France Red Rhone Blend

Michelle Tracy

One of the best wines I've had in a while — 2 months ago

Gabriel Meffre

"St. Mapalis" Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhone Blend 2023

John Bratincevic

8.9

Nose: cooking spices, peppers, dark berries.

Taste: nice acidity, peppers (dry, not sweet), savoury spices (I do get the paprika claimed on the label!), dark berries, beeswax. Not my preferred style but well made — and paired well with tacos! 89. — 7 months ago

Ray, Bob and 2 others liked this

Penfolds

Bin 389 South Australia Cabernet Shiraz 2002

Bob McDonald

9.1

4 left after this one. Following my plan of having one per year until complete. This has not changed much from 12 months ago. At its peak sitting on the plateau. Notes of dark chocolate, mocha and blackberry - the Penfolds DNA in essence. Tastes a lot younger than 20 years of age. Medium plus bodied with a savoury twist at the finish. 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 46% Shiraz. — 3 years ago

Tom, Shay and 24 others liked this

Ron R

I feel earlier vintages in late 90’s and early 2000’s were very strong in terms of QPR. I don’t buy this any more as I consider it too expensive (in the US) for the experience.

Jamie Lauder

Totally agree with you. Back in the day it was affordable.
Still enjoy drinking it.

Bob McDonald

Yes Ron, sadly that seems to be the experience with all of Penfolds Cuvées. I remember at the Downs Club we sold 2 pallets of the 1990 Bin 389 (still drinking well today) for $12.50 per bottle.

Domaine Saint-Damien

Plan de Dieu Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Vieilles Vignes Red Rhone Blend 2023

Matthew Cohen

9.3

N: central coast nose a bit of candy.

P: candyish central coast fruit. Long. Juicy.

Grapevine 15.83 on 2 — 3 months ago

Justin Dutraive

Plan B Beaujolais Gamay 2021

Joe Weinberger

9.0

More rosé than red, very refreshing when served ice cold. — 3 years ago

Ely liked this

Domaine Valand

Plan de Dieu Côtes du Rhône Villages Red Rhône Blend 2019

Jenny

9.0

A bit creamy — 3 years ago

Plan de Dieu

Red Rhone Blend

Nick Sharp

9.3

Smooth and light — 4 years ago

Plan De L'homme