Southern Point

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2018

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of a few hours. No formal notes due to the setting. The 2018 is a fairly classic expression of Beaucastel with a mixed bramble fruit set, underbrush, herbs and spices in lovely balance. Good structure. While still on the youthful side, the 2018 is already showing well and was an awesome accompaniment with a wagyu burger. Drink now through 2038. — 8 days ago

Juan, Vanessa and 16 others liked this

Château La Nerthe

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

Medium ruby. Pronounced aromas of black and red cherry, black plum, blackberry, raspberry, vanilla spice, earth, leather, and smoke. Juicy dark fruits on the palate, accompanied by mint and licorice. Dry and full-bodied, with velvety tannins, medium acidity, and a soft, balanced texture. Despite its high alcohol, the wine feels harmonious and refined. The finish is long and elegant. A polished and sophisticated expression of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, emphasizing nuance and finesse. Best with 30 minutes of decanting. Ready to drink now but will only improve with age.
— a month ago

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Paul K
9.3

2015s are 10 years old!!! This one in a great drinking window. Got to enjoy while catching up with an old colleague @Matt Terry cheers! Also wine #1300! — 6 days ago

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Rick, Tom and 15 others liked this

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2022

Not sure. Expected some unique flavors. Yet this turned out to be kind of a middle of the road good Chard. — 8 days ago

Zach, Tom and 5 others liked this

Domaine de la Janasse

Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2009

Was the wine of the vintage and still going strong after 16 years. Beautiful garigue nose, blood sausage, licorice, very round. 3 bottles left. — 7 days ago

Jan, Andrew and 1 other liked this
Jan A

Jan A

I drank my three bottles of 2010 in the past two years but honestly could/should have waited another couple of years. Still young
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E. Guigal

Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 2021

Wine 6 of my birthday blind tasting. A good old guigal to finish it up 😊 always a success. I called côtes du Rhône ✌️
The nose was a bit muted at first but then these unmistakable garrigue and black olive notes kicked in. There is blackberry and cherry notes too. The palate shows a good acid drive, some savoury notes along with blackberry, some width, a good tannic wall in the rear that leaves a drying layer over a long rather savoury and salty finish with black olives and blackberry notes. It's as always, a great option. I will have another glass with lunch, roasted duck and veggies will get along quite well with it.
— 24 days ago

Lies, Tom and 14 others liked this

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 2020

Fabulous CNP. Medium to full bodied, highly perfumed, garrigue, strawberry and raspberry, very smooth and elegant. Predominantly Grenache. — 5 days ago

Joe, Rob and 3 others liked this

Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe

La Crau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend 1998

Special birthday gift from a generous friend. This 375 is 🔥 with cola, cherry, sous bois, no alc showing on the energetic finish. Wow. — 7 days ago

Joey, Daniel and 10 others liked this

Château de Saint-Cosme

Côtes du Rhône Syrah 2012

Mag! Last of 6 that I bought back in 2014 for $15 each. What a steal and has aged so well. 100% Syrah. Dark purple, black plum. blackberry, olive tapenade, med tannins. — a day ago

Clos des Papes

Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhone Blend 2021

It had a weird texture to it and nothing memorable. Another one that is overpriced. — 2 days ago

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