Wine Moments

Lilbert-Fils

Cramant Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne Chardonnay

NV. A tad flighty with some golden moments on the finish. Definitely not crispy. Round mouthfeel. 8.21.24. — 3 months ago

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Ameztoi

Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri 2021

This is a throwback bottle for me. Right after our first kid was born, I cooked a lot of mussels for a quick and affordable (yet luxurious) meal at home. I often used Muscadet or Txakolina, and this was a go-to producer. So this went with red curried mussels and rice. Not as delicious as I remember from those moments, but still easygoing, crisp, a bit fizzy and great with shellfish. — 2 years ago

Farella Vineyards

Coombsville Merlot 2013

$20 via auction. One of my proudest wine moments. — 4 years ago

Ron, Tom and 27 others liked this

Domaine Stephane Magnien

Morey-Saint-Denis Pinot Noir 2016

Ted
9.1

Had a bit of asphalt/tar upon opening. That disappeared after a few moments. Cherry and strawberry start to show through. — 4 years ago

David, Mike and 9 others liked this

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réserve Châteauneuf-du-Pape White Rhone Blend 2021

Popped and poured; no formal notes. As a long-time admirer of Laurence's Cuvée Réservée Rouge, this was my first time trying her Blanc. Admittedly, I have often struggled with white wines from the Rhône as they too often lack the acid I want. This is partly why I haven't made it a priority. However, I've had some very impressionable moments with well-aged Hermitage Blanc so I have remained open minded. Which leads me to this bottle of 2021 Cuvée Reservée Blanc; a blend of mostly Clairette with some Grenache blanc, Bourboulenc and a touch of Roussanne. From the very first smell, I was convinced that I had been clearly missing out. Beautifully perfumed with white flowers, cantaloupe, apricot and just a little citrus. This was so fresh, so sexy. It was equally sexy on the palate where all the notes were packaged in the most delightfully silky texture. The finish was long. It should be noted that we paired with rainbow trout, zucchini, summer squash topped with yuzu tobiko. This pairing slapped. Based off this experience, I would drink these now. That's not to say that they will be undrinkable with a few more years of age but I guess, why wait? The freshness is awesome and super compelling right now. — a year ago

Shay, Lyle and 12 others liked this

Château Belair-Monange

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2011

Immediately after opening it was restrained, but two days later it was glorious if only for a few moments. Thanks, @Chris MacLean ! — 2 years ago

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Château Puy-Blanquet

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2015

Subtle lushes and mellow. Dark leather with spice moments — 4 years ago

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Château Martet

Réserve de Famille Sainte-Foy-Bordeaux Merlot 2018

Holy moly! I think this could be a top 20 of all time for only about $50. I have a few more bottles and I will treasure them. Incredible! This bottle made me sad because I knew while I was drinking it, but the moments would end. Bold mouth feel with soft tannins and yet it’s only five years old. You could pair this with an old shoe and it would still taste incredible. — 2 years ago

Landmark Vineyards

Kanzler Vineyard Pinot Noir 2006

Slightly too old - which means, mysterious and sublime at moments and flat and stale at others. — 2 years ago

Pol Roger

Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill Brut Champagne 2009

My wife (Anne-Marie) celebrating her 45th here in Cabo San Lucas. Could not be happier to be spending these moments with my soul mate 😍🇲🇽 — 3 years ago

Sharon, Daniel and 51 others liked this
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Daniel M

Happy birthday!
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Dawn E.

Happy Birthday!
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Thanks guys. My wife appreciates all your well wishes. Many thanks!