Play Date

Cedarville Vineyard

Turnabout's Fair Play Red Blend 2012

[40% Grenache, 30% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon] Jonathan and Susan’s homage to Priorat, red and black fruits from the Grenache and Syrah, respectively, and then the structure of the Cabernet Sauvignon, this is drinking well tonight, but might evolve for a few more years, very fine Sierra Foothills Priorat look-alike!! — a month ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Dave, Andrew and 4 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2008

Among the best Tignanello offerings to date, rivaling the '97. In fact , time will tell but it might rival the last 3 acclaimed vintages. Leather, licorice, and smoke in a larger than normal from this maker. Full with long lovely finish. — 4 years ago

Logan Edwards
with Logan
Logan, Jan and 1 other liked this
Logan Edwards

Logan Edwards

Licorice aroma is the reward for patience in the decanter. Developed nicely over a few hours.
9.4

Château Cantemerle

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

I can’t overstate my love for the Cordier stable in the 1980s and this reinforces that passion. From a 375 ml bottle in a Gabriel Glas Gold, savory leather and a streak of mint play off brooding dark currant to deliver fine depth. It initially seemed a little dilute, but 30 minutes of air brought out the fine tannin and acidic structure it needed to frame the flavors. While fine on its own, it really took off when paired with a prime ribeye. A terrific final red for this challenging year. — 5 years ago

Shay, Ken and 2 others liked this

Phifer Pavitt

Date Night Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

[Tasted on November 19, 2025 at Phifer Pavitt tasting event at One Garage in Nashville, and again on November 23, 2025 at Home with Michael, Rachel and Kat]

Black cherry, blackberry and fig preserves, with chocolate, cigar box and a violet note.
— 6 months ago

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1990

A gorgeous open knit wine. Soft edges of cherry and play dough and a deep cote of intense fruit with iron, dark plum. On the palate there’s blueberry and a s steeled minerality- the tannins are resolved and this is super intense and delicious with a beautiful balance. Long. Really good — 3 years ago

David Schachter
with David
Shay, Juan and 19 others liked this

Château Phélan Ségur

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

Jan A
9.5

And that concludes my speed date with the 2019 bordeaux vintage at the Unions des grand cru's de Bordeaux event in Amsterdam — 4 years ago

Peter, Chris and 14 others liked this
Martijn

Martijn

Nice line up @Jan A
Jan A

Jan A

Thanks Martijn, it is a promising vintage

Faust

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Pizza and a date — 6 months ago

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Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Could do with more time in the bottle but it's a special occasion afterall. Noses rose petals, vanilla, leather, capsicum and tobacco, black fruits and pencil shavings....and date I say onions! Huge body. Palate is savoury yet so layered and structured. Dark chocolates galore with a generous scatter of sea salt. Harmonious! Precise! — 6 months ago

Tom, Jay and 3 others liked this

Brouwerij Westvleteren (Sint-Sixtusabdij van Westvleteren)

Trappist Westvleteren 12° Abbey Quadrupel

Two beers with two years past due date, this is when it starts to express its complexity. Love this! — 4 years ago

Scott@Mister, Thijs and 18 others liked this
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Never understood the due date on “Trappist” as we all now it really rocks once it passes it’s due date 🤣

Bodegas Muga

Reserva Unfiltered Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2014

Fantastic wine. Date night w boo. — 6 years ago