The Gracious Gift

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

This was a gift from a close friend who worked for Silver Oak as a garden manager until they eliminated that part of their business. Beautiful color in the glass. Ruby with a hint of rust on the edge. Aroma is complex with berries and flint. Also just a hint of pine needles. Christmas trees. Flavors are full and fine. This is BIG BOY wine. Delicious. — 4 months ago

Douglas, Tegan and 10 others liked this

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Great wine Amy received as a gift for all her hard work. Very heavy bottle — 6 years ago

Louis Roederer

Brut Premier Champagne Blend

Somm David T
9.0

The nose reveals slightly sour & bruised fruits. Bruised golden apple & pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, green apple, lime zest/candy, melted, salted caramel, honeysuckle, white & yellow peach, brown butter, caramelized brown sugar, hints of mint, sea fossils, grey volcanics, whiff of white spice, vanillin, bread dough, yellow lilies, spring flowers with mixed floral greens.

The palate is rich, lush, round, a touch gluey & full. Nice mousse, micro-oxygenation, slightly sour & bruised fruits Bruised golden apple & pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, green apple, lime zest/candy, melted, salted caramel, honeysuckle/honey comb, white & yellow peach, inside banana peel, brown butter, caramelized brown sugar, nougat, hints of mint, sea fossils, gritty, penetrating chalkiness, grey volcanics, some white spice with nice lighter heat, vanillin, bread dough, yellow lilies, spring flowers with mixed floral greens. Excellent acidy. The long, even, fresh, well balanced finish persists nicely and is delicious.

Nice bottle and well priced at $38 w/ deluxe gift box.

Photos of; House of Roederer, caves with A-Frames for the hand Riddlers, walk through tunnel and marquee Grand Cru vineyard.
— 6 years ago

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Severn G

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Nice, almost did a vintage Roederer theme tonight, but I don't think '08 or '12 are ready yet and those are the only vintages in stock in our cellar.

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Lovely Rosé Champagne, hostess gift from son & girlfriend (Bauer) — 10 months ago

Paul, Joe and 8 others liked this

Dom Pérignon

Brut Champagne Blend 2008

Great producer and a great vintage. Why are you looking here for notes? Yes it is spectacular. What more is there to say? What a wonderful treat and gift from our friend Rick. An absolute surprise waiting for our arrival. The perfect beginning to a romantic birthday celebration for Elizabeth!! 🥂🎉🎂 — 6 years ago

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Elizabeth Olson

Elizabeth Olson

Thank you Rick!!😊🥂

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Gift from daughter. Enjoyed it very much. Very smooth. Shared with family at birthday dinner with steaks — 9 months ago

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Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

2019. Really solid. High alcohol @15%, but drank surprisingly well even without food. Opened up nicely and was smoother the 2nd night.
Was part of JW's bday gift.
— 5 years ago

Milissa, Ericsson and 4 others liked this

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2016

I was given this 2016 Petit Sirah as a gift. I’ll be buying it in the future. Elegant bouquet with a lingering lovely finish. — 6 years ago

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Flowers Vineyard & Winery

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2017

Office CMAS gift 2019. Excellent. — 6 years ago