#freundfest2018

Domaine Faiveley (Joseph Faiveley)

La Combe Aux Moines Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Pinot Noir

And that’s a wrap folks. #freundfest2018 Has come to a close. See you next year. — 8 years ago

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Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2001

I was eating lasagna at this point of the evening. Ah, what timing. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Sandhi Wines

Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2014

Yep. No questions or ramblings here. Just straight right on. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Cantina AR.PE.PE

Valtellina Superiore Sassella Riserva "Stella Retica" Nebbiolo 2006

Valtellina! Ah the Dolomites, the Alps, the Tyrol, the high altitude venison dinners. We miss thee. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

From 3L. Bought in 1996 by the host. Waited all these years for the proper event to unbutton that cork. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Domaine Duroche

Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2015

My first taste of this producer. Yes. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Château Olivier

Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

This was aces. From magnanimous also. Lots of big bottles today. As it should be when over 50 people are wandering about...thirsty. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Failla

Hirsch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

A survivor from the 2014 Napa quake. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Paolo Scavino

Bric dël Fiasc Barolo Nebbiolo 2000

Too...many...magnums. I’ve lost count on magnums. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Château Smith Haut Lafitte

Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1995

Our second Pessac of the evening. A magnanimous as well! So good. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Weingut Robert Weil

Spätlese Riesling 2001

That’s a cheese wine! Oh my. Curry too. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Ken Wright Cellars

Guadalupe Vineyard Pinot Noir 2004

And another magnanimous. Had a quick sip and moved on. Too many good wines to keep up. Mind overload. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Jean-Luc Colombo

La Louvée Cornas Syrah 2010

We were just finishing up our time in the redwood grove at this point. Gonna move into the wine shed, hit the vinyl, and open some Burgundy. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Domaine Robert Chevillon

Les Roncières Nuits St. Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2005

Yes. It was getting late and many wines were finished, but still, 100% yes. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Bruno Giacosa

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 1999

There were only two bottles not up to par. This was the other one. So sad. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2004

Hello magnanimous. They just keep appearing. We’ll be able to build a rampart with all these empties. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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Williams Selyem

Rochioli Riverblock Vineyard Pinot Noir 2003

This one sang like a 60s pop quartet. Harmony. #freundfest2018 — 8 years ago

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