The A List

A. Rafanelli

Unfiltered Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2022

Consistently a good Zinfandel. — a month ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2021

Ruby with a rich bouquet of fruit, spices and floral notes. On the palate flavors of cherry and raspberry with notes of pepper, cinnamon and floral. Long finish, nice balance with fine soft tannins ending with earthy notes. Enjoyable now, a few more years will benefit. The ‘21 is a real insight for what the Riservas will taste like. Rated #7 wine of 2025 by spectator. — 2 days ago

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Dave

Dave

I think this is just always good.

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 1995

[En Magnum] This is absolutely a beautiful, 30-year-old, Beaucastel Rouge in large format, mostly clean (just a trace of Brett), red fruits, still some structure, but not tannic, balanced, complex layers of flavors, long finish, really a top-notch Beaucastel with old school ABV (13.5%)!, lovely!!! — 15 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
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Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Needs a bit more aging but a great drinker - more like patio wine — 6 days ago

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Jean Foillard

Côte du Py Morgon Gamay 2012

Smoking! Vibrant fruit, but drink up, starts to fade after a couple hours open — 4 days ago

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Krug

Brut Champagne Blend 2011

Light and precise. Chalky with lemon. A little simple compared to the best — 9 days ago

Bex Green
with Bex
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Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2010

Cannot go wrong with this winery…Still quite young for a bottle of 15 years old — 14 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

It’s been many years since I’ve had any Musar wines, I have very fond memories drinking them in the 1980s when we lived in NYC and they were pretty easy to find at retail!!
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Anthony De Blasi, BTW, do you know what the cepage is in this wine?
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

@Doug Powers indeed, it’s a great winery with iconic wines. The cepage is Cab Sauv, Cinsault and Carignan. I still have the 2011 in magnum for my daughter her birthyear 🤩

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2022

Well super highly rated. Quite fruit driven and juicy. Easily drink now. Hard to pin down / i am a a pinot guy after all. Could age for 15 years or so but would not keep it too long. — 3 days ago

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Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2015

Very light pale yellow robe, nose of orchards, limestone and a hint of honeysuckle. Very fresh and rich in the mouth, with lemon zests and mineral notes. Very long. A pleasure now, but hold your breath. A great Dom. Impressive how each year they get it right ! — 11 days ago

Jamie LauderJose Roberto Palazzoveronique paillard
with Jamie, Jose and 2 others
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Château Margaux

Premier Grand Cru Classé Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Truly amazing after a 20 minute decanting a profound Margaux 1982with all the intellect that left bank demands — 10 hours ago