Splash Of Class

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Merlot

Dark cherry, blackberry, with a little pepper. The splash of Malbec removes the fruit forward. — 12 days ago

Château Lascombes

Margaux Merlot Blend 1996

1996 vintage. Really nice specimen. Opened (not decanted) and tasted after two hours. Unified earthy, funky, lived in BDX nose paired with medium body. Surprisingly, still a splash of baby fat evident on the cheeks along with a blue fruit accent. Ripe plum, cassis and leather followed. Drinking great currently with extensive follow-through on the finish and should hold as such till 2030. 02.28.25. — 4 months ago

Jan, Austin and 15 others liked this

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2009

of the Cornas flight, this was the standout and again, the lineup was significant. It was a wonderfully wild expression of Syrah in the way that Cornas provides and yet, there was some real sophistication to it as well. Mostly primary with deep, delicious dark berries leading the way with fabulous structure. Long way to go for this one. Simply in a different class tonight. — 3 years ago

Severn, Shay and 8 others liked this

Sill Family Vineyards

Trés Atlas Peak Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Deep Ruby, evolves with spectrum of aromas, berry fruit, dried herb, complex spice, notes of cocoa dust. Blend: CabSauv/Franc/Merlot/Malbec/PetVerdot. Palate, ripe blackcherry/blackberry flavors, rich tones, subtle oak, espresso/black pepper. Graceful/elegant, displays super fine “dusty” tannins, perfectly balanced, pleasing length, complex ending with fruit/mineral edge. Ultra-premium fruit, world class hand-crafting, limited production exceptional wine. Wonderful now, get better with age. Tasting Sample! — 3 years ago

Paul, Daniel P. and 3 others liked this

Château Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2008

+2 hour decant(decent chunky/fine sediment). A remarkable dark magenta with some bricking. Nose: Captivating savory notes of dark fruit, herbaceous, funky earth, worn leather, pencil shavings, cedar, smoked meat, maybe a touch of bandaid(brett). Taste: A savory wine with class and elegance... dark currants, tobacco, graphite, saline, cedar, and a spiced earthy minerally medium plus finish. YUM! — 9 days ago

Brenda Terzich-Garland
with Brenda
Brenda, Jan and 22 others liked this

Fattoria Poggio di Sotto

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013

Bit of barnyard funk on opening but layers of cherries, tobacco and leather all bound together with harmonious acidity. Top class silky wine. Went extremely well with short rib — 2 years ago

Paul, Ted and 7 others liked this

Hubert Lamy

Les Chataigners Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2018

Smells great. Tastes great. What a beautiful Bourgogne Blanc! Some peach, bit of mango. Vibrant acidity. Class in a glass! 1st of 4. The Diam 30 cork here is 2.25 inches long! — 3 years ago

Andrew, Severn and 12 others liked this

Grgich Hills Estate

Napa Valley Zinfandel 2020

Dark Ruby with aromas of berry fruits and tangy herb spices, has a splash of Petite Sirah. On the palate flavors of blackberry and ripe cherry with black pepper spice, vanilla and earthy sweet herbs. Soft chewy tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, spice and earthy oak. Nice! — 4 months ago

Juan, Tom and 1 other liked this

Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

I have favoured Haut-Brion in blind tastings before, but not this time. This is not the most praised vintage by any means but still. Haut-Brion still comes with some expectations. It’s solid and well made, but fairly closed. There are of course signs of class and aristocracy shining through but too underwhelming at this occasion. — a year ago

Andrew, Fabian and 3 others liked this

Ravoire & Fils

Le Pont Bandol Grenache Mourvedre 2018

Blend of Mourvèdre (about 75%) and Grenache with a splash of Cinsault and Carignan in this ripe and spicy wine from one of smallest appellations in France. Deep Ruby with aromas of ripe black fruits and floral spice. On the palate flavors of plum and black currant with black pepper and herbs. Lively tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit and spice. Nice value! — 3 years ago

Paul, Dawn and 3 others liked this