Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2015

Rob N

9.6

Par excellence. Cristal is always a treat, with the small bubble size the defining feature for me. ~$320. — 9 days ago

Ron, Ira and 6 others liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996

Jody Scharf

9.8

the right year — 7 days ago

Paul, Ron and 8 others liked this

Ron R

Dude!!!

Jody Scharf

i know someone @Ron R

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Steven Lee

9.7

2025 NYE. Nose of spicy, lilac and rhubarb. the palate is earth, firely flower. tea like — 3 days ago

Jan, Ceccherini and 1 other liked this

Mollydooker Wines

The Boxer Shiraz

Jeffrey Trezek

9.5

One of the faves for Shiraz. Big, bold, yet easy to drink. Punchy with black and red fruits, not to tannic. — 10 days ago

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

Jay Kline

9.5

Opened earlier in the day and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1982 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing (still!) and slightly green compared to the ’82 Mouton that was poured alongside. Cassis, purple Chewy SweeTarts, green bell pepper, old wood, some earth and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry and has massive structure still. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly bitter. Drink now with a long decant but there are decades of life left. — 20 days ago

Ericsson, Ron and 28 others liked this

Vino Joe

Good to know! How long was your decant? And over how long a window did you enjoy it?

Jay Kline

@Vino Joe great questions; I have answers. Note updated!

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1996

Jay Kline

9.4

Opened and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1996 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing and loaded with currants, pencil lead, earth and soft baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and super grippy; slightly bitter and earthy. A lovely, classic expression of Bordeaux and drinking well in its prime. Drink now through 2046. — 19 days ago

Jakub, Tom and 14 others liked this

Severn Goodwin

You've been hitting all my favorite Léoville lately, so jealous

Jay Kline

@Severn Goodwin I catching up on some notes from a night with a line-up of bangers from Bordeaux. It was pretty awesome, ngl

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 2013

Ericsson

9.4

Working is always better with Champagne. Deep acidity, bright citrus notes, racy on the palate, and a lasting finish. Cheers. — 3 days ago

Andrew, Ted and 5 others liked this

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

Anthony Cammarata Jr.

9.3

This old Napa wine was superb. The longer the decanting the more flavorful it became. Spicy at first sip with bursts of flavor from dark berries, leathery tannins, currant, earth and strong blackberry. Gains intensity and shows its depth and concentration on the finish, which is long and detailed. — 10 days ago