World's End

World's End

Crossfire Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

2018 vintage on 10/19/25 with homemade bake rigatoni. Nice cab that went well with the red sauce. — a month ago

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2018

The same Tempier game - deep, textbook, best at cellar temp for nuanced aromas and weighted viscosity.

2018 is losing its fruit, at the end of the window where hints and dried versions of fresh fruit and spices still hang around.

Dried orange peel, grapefruit, peach, and soft red melon and furry raspberry.

— 8 months ago

Vanessa, Jay and 13 others liked this

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1997

Earthy and not giving away much initially, was worried after 20 mins. By 30 it blossomed, full on cassis and vanilla tannins, undergrowth. Dark red fruit, Rutherford dust. Notwithstanding a Bordeaux vibe there was no mistaking this for anything but a high-end Napa cab. Awesome one at that. I wouldn’t wait much longer… — a year ago

Ira, ESF and 24 others liked this

Jermann

Chardonnay Where the Dreams have no end .... 2021

When cold, aromas reminded me of Meyer lemon cheesecake and brine but as wine warmed a bit, aromas turned to bright lemon, lavender, and gardenia. Baking spices and minerals buried deep. Beautiful wine with a finish to match. As worthy as any fine Chard the world offers. — 2 months ago

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2019

Our last meal at the Lone Eagle Grill in Tahoe as it is closing at the end of the month! A great wine with my Blueberry Thyme Elk! Nice berry aromas with a rich long smooth finish. Will miss the restaurant! I’ve not had a bad Produttori wine. — 9 months ago

Ted, Bob and 4 others liked this

Rainbow's End

Cabernet Franc 2022

Far more acidic than California Cab Franc. Enjoyable new way to try this grape — a year ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1990

Luscious, silky, sugary. Perfect with a classic Madeleine to end a luxurious French meal. — 4 months ago

Dave, Douglas and 11 others liked this

Krug

Grande Cuvée Brut Champagne Blend

End sixties — 7 months ago

Peter, Lisanne and 13 others liked this

Hall Wines

The North End Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Very drinkable now. Smooth with bright red fruits and a good finish. A red wine my wife likes with good fruit up front. — 9 months ago

Château Haut-Bailly

Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

Somm David T
9.3

Happy New Year!🎈🎆🎊

From mag. Who said the2007 vintage was bad? They didn’t taste it 16 years from inception or 14 years in bottle. Excellent as our first prime rib wine.

2nd night tasting with leftovers. One glass left. It’s dark inky, round, mushy velvety tannins, dark currants, blackberries, blackberries, black plum, dark cherries, plum pudding, strawberry highlighter, dry stones, limestone powder, dark turned earth, soft, fresh & dry tobacco notes, soft lead pencil shavings, wet volcanic ash, moist clay, charcoal, sandalwood, understated dark spice, dark chocolate, just a touch of baking spices, dark & red withering flowers, violets, excellent round acidity and a well knitted structure, balanced fruit & earth, good tension with a long elegant finish that falls on a dry mineral finish lasting 90 seconds.

I always leave an inch to inch and half in the bottle to pour a bit to all at the end. I believe the expression for that is, “The Truth! From the expression, the truth is inside. It doesn’t lie and makes for more extremely concentrated sip(s). You might say it is a lot like monosodium glutamate…everything you tasted in the wine previously, taste more.
— 2 years ago

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