Wine Insiders
Colli Argento
Veneto IGT Pinot Grigio 2020
Prob my fav Pinot grigio.
From wine insiders — 4 years ago
Georges Vigouroux
Pays d'Oc Pinot Noir 2019
Very easy to drink with the right blend of taste and dryness.
Probably my favorite Wine Insiders wine so far. — 4 years ago
Cremaschi Furlotti
Pajarito Merlot 2018
As long as you let this breathe this is a very nice wine! And I mean ten minutes or so …. Great flavor, with a wonderful, oaky, peppery finish. From Wine Insiders. Tasted 27 December 2022. — 3 years ago
Pájaro de Buen Agüero
Old Vines Vendimia Seleccionada Tempranillo 2019
Really nice red! Looks like a “Pinot”, but is more like a dry Cabernet. Maybe a little light and short, but has nice flavor to coincide with the earthy dryness. From Wine Insiders. Tasted 11 November 2022. — 3 years ago
Varner
Los Alamos Vineyard Pinot Noir 2015
Cranberry, earth, dried herbs. An elegant, old world style with very little oak, which I really enjoy. Great buy from K &L with Insiders Advantage - bought an entire case. — 4 years ago
Les Grandes Caves D'Albret
Vin de Pays de l'Aude Merlot Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
Excellent wine, but you have to let it breathe for at least 30 minutes or so. Once you do you’ll enjoy complex, full and long flavor, with a beautiful oaky bite. Earthy and dry, but not overly so. From Wine Insiders. Tasted 2 December 2022. — 3 years ago
Cantina di Solopaca
Falanghina del Sannio
Wine insiders - liked it! Would buy again — 3 years ago
De La Rougerie
Pays d'Oc Chardonnay
This is the highest rating I’ve ever given to a white wine. This is so well balanced between flavors, including oak and acidity, it’s incredible. Fruit is complex; flavor is long on the palate. From Wine Insiders. Tasted 17 October 2022. — 3 years ago
L'arca
Grillo
Italian - wine insiders. Delicious — 4 years ago
Freddy R. Troya
Moraga Estate – Sauvignon Blanc – Vintage 1999
Bel Air, Los Angeles, California, USA 🇺🇸
Overview
A remarkable bottle of 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Moraga Estate, located in the rolling hills of Bel Air. Despite its 25+ years of age, this wine has defied time, showing incredible vitality and freshness. A rare showcase that Sauvignon Blanc, under the right terroir and winemaking, can achieve serious longevity.
Aromas & Flavors
Notes of preserved lemon, dried apricot, lanolin, and beeswax unfold gracefully, interlaced with hints of chamomile tea and subtle nutty oxidative tones. The acidity remains vibrant, keeping the palate lifted, with a saline, mineral edge that speaks of its unique site.
Mouthfeel
Still taut and structured, with an oily richness balanced by a linear, mouthwatering acidity. The texture is round yet precise, with a finish that lingers beautifully.
Food Pairings
Ideal with aged goat cheese, seared scallops, or roast chicken with lemon and herbs. A wine this nuanced also shines solo, worthy of quiet contemplation.
Verdict
Astonishing endurance from a varietal not usually associated with long-term cellaring. This is more than a wine, it’s history in a glass.
Did You Know?
Moraga Estate is one of the only commercial wineries operating within Los Angeles city limits, with vineyards planted in the limestone-rich canyons of Bel Air facing south west. Its wines have long been a hidden treasure, often snapped up by Hollywood insiders.
🍷 Personal Pick Highlight
This bottle was a revelation, proving that California Sauvignon Blanc, under the right conditions, can rival the ageability of Old World whites. A true collector’s gem and a memorable experience. — 6 days ago