Textbook Vineyards

Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona

Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2015

Easy textbook Brunello. Glowing red transparent, chocolate nose. Drinking with a silk touch, very subtle acidity. — 4 months ago

Liselotte, Dick and 3 others liked this

Château Siran

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

2015 vintage. Second vintage consulted by Hubert de Boüard. A blend of 55% Merlot, 38% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Petit Verdot. Textbook Margaux of Cru Classé quality. Refinement and depth with a serious soft tannic backbone and great length. Terrific value at 20 euros. Highly recommended. — 5 years ago

Mike, Josh and 3 others liked this
Peter van den Besselaar

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Your price is the French, 37 in ‘Pays Bas’, I envy you...
Stefan Dolhain

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Peter I think they got it wrong in the supermarket, the second wine was at the same price 😉

Textbook Vineyards

The Pey Family Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Well-balanced California Cabernet Sauvignon, enjoyed with dinner at the Colonial Country Club, Ft. Myers, FL 2025 — 2 months ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Monte Bello Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Simply outstanding. Birth year of my daughter, Paul sent this to me. Traveled with us from NYC to Japan. Cork was a bit problematic. Despite the label notes of timing this was still gong strong. Clearly measured up to Paul’s La Tour great vintage aspirations. Wish we had more than the remaining 1/2 bottle. Textbook wine and not just CA. — 2 years ago

Textbook Vineyards

The Pey Family Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Well structured and balanced wine; great density and silky tannins. Blackberry, black cherry, cedar and clove meet on the palette. Great find! — 5 years ago

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Pierre Gonon

Saint-Joseph Syrah 2010

Textbook Gonon. Glad I have stil a case left but wtf is going on with pricing?! Bought these for €32 Inc tax... Nowadays €150+ just crazy? — 5 years ago

Jan, Peter and 2 others liked this

Azienda Agricola Elvio Cogno

Ravera Barolo Nebbiolo 2016


This is a textbook, full-bodied Ravera with strong mineral backbone, vibrant acidity, and sturdy tannins. Beautiful tar, white pepper, cherry and mineral aromatics follow through onto the palate, where they provide intense, concentrated depth that’s complemented by notes of cocoa, balsamic, and anise. The finish is tasty, with mostly the anise and iron/saline mineral notes coming through. The tannins add astringency to the finish, but this is overall a splendid Barolo that’s robust in style. It was delicious with ribeyes and balsamic, honey-glazed butternut squash.

— 2 months ago

Ericsson, Zach and 8 others liked this

Domaine du Collier

Saumur Blanc Chenin Blanc 2017

Textbook chenin, full satisfying mid-palate. Would have enjoyed this earlier in the sequence. — 3 years ago

Tom, Austin and 4 others liked this

Textbook Vineyards

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon

Must decant, right out of the bottle it’s a little green, but cassis still comes through. Give it 45 min plus and it’s a treat. Dark black fruit, well integrated silky tannins, slightly dense full mouthfeel with nice long finish. I just love this wine. — 5 years ago