Vanessa

9.0

Deep purple hue with some garnet. Extraction on the glass and medium-plus tearing. Nose offers black fruit, such as fresh blackberries, black cherry, and currant notes; also molasses, clove, spice, cured meat, and vegetal notes. Tartness and acidity on the palate, lending balance. Also strong tannins with anise and dusty leather notes on the palate. Vintage 2014. 15% ABV. #aalto #riberadelduero #riberadelduerowine #tintofino #spanishwine #oldworld #oakagedwine #meseta #winewednesday #winedownwednesdays — 5 years ago

with Deked1

Dezel Quillen

Valmiñor 2017 Albariño (SRP $18): Fresh, crisp, and zesty describes winemaker Cristina Mantilla’s latest release. There are flavors of grapefruit, fresh picked white flowers, and stone fruit, buttressed by refreshing acidity. An excellent food wine—pairing opportunities are nearly endless. #Albariño #RiasBaixas #AccessAlbarino #wine #WineWednesday — 7 years ago

Heidi Harrison

8.9

A bit effervescent, wet earth, apple, lemon, balanced minerality & acidity, better after open a few hours chilled but not cold #winewednesday #chenin #deedubcellar — 7 years ago

with Philip

Dezel Quillen

I enjoyed spaghetti and meatballs with this pleasing bottle of Tesoro della Regina 2016 Chianti Classico. Fronted by bright red berry fruit, this wine is harmonious and fresh with supple texture. It is sure to satisfy without breaking the piggy bank. SRP $13 #TesorodellaRegina #ChiantiClassico #Sangiovese #ItalianWine #wine #WineWednesday — 6 years ago

Dezel Quillen

Concha y Toro 2016 Casillero del Diablo Reserva Chardonnay (SRP $12): Here’s a budget-friendly Chardonnay from Chile that satisfies. It’s medium-bodied, bright throughout, and quite gulpable. There are aromas and upfront flavors of yellow-fleshed fruit and melon with undertones of baking spice and toasted nuts. I enjoyed this wine on its own and with smoked salmon topped with a horseradish caper sauce. #Chile #Chardonnay #ChileanWine #winelover #wineblogger #myvinespot #WineWednesday — 6 years ago

Mark Oldman

9.8

‪when in doubt, "'86 it" - 1986 Château d' #Yquem 🙏 beyond-the-imagination honey-and-hazelnut intensity, with so-sexy crème brûlée notes, kept fresh by a perfect undercurrent of acidity and a slight marmelade-like bitterness - a glass of impossible beauty #WineWednesday — 7 years ago

Dezel Quillen

Concha y Toro 2016 Serie Riberas Gran Reserva Chardonnay (SRP $17): This Chardonnay is from the producer’s Riverbank series, showcasing single-vineyard wines that are in close proximity to one of Chile’s major rivers. The fruit for this Chardonnay was sourced from Ucúquer vineyard in Colchagua, approximately 10 miles from the mouth of the Rapel River. This wine is mouth-coating, with round, creamy texture. Flavors of tropical fruit—namely grilled pineapple, sugar-laced apple tart, beeswax, and lemon zest, are framed by medium toast and brown baking spice. There’s just enough acidity to keep it honest and enjoyable—very nice with smoked salmon rolls. #Chile #ChileanWine #Colchagua #Chardonnay #wine #winelover #wineblogger #winewriter #myvinespot #winewednesday — 6 years ago

Mark Oldman

9.0

is anything else needed to ride out the final frozen days of March? gorgeous Syrah-based #wine (look for St. Joseph - this one smooth, blackberry/minerally gem) and a cone of double-fried fries? #Rhone #WineWednesday — 7 years ago

Mark Oldman

9.1

good 'erse' wine erupts on Etna: spicy red-berry delicacy powered via the volcano (& the grapes Nerello Mascalese & Nerello Cappuccio) in Tenuta di #Fessina Etna Rosso 'Erse,' toothsome with sublime pumpkin - #Sicily #Italy #WineWednesday — 7 years ago

Mark Oldman

10

1971 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands Échezeaux in magnum: hoped for an "8," landed a "10". Explosive nose of rose water and licorice and molasses, joined later by baked apple. Rich and exceedingly smooth texture, almost like olive oil. The finish keeps going, like the gustatory equivalent of ocean waves, pure and vibrant and fresh. Like drinking sunlight. - #DRC #wine #Burgundy #winewednesday — 7 years ago