Terry Hoage Vineyards (TH Vineyards)
The 46 Grenache Syrah 2020
Joseph Phelps Vineyards
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014
Very good after a lot of air. Cab dominant Bordeaux style blend. It was harsh at first but settled down after some air. Needs decanting. Medium finish. But as smooth as some other 2014 cabs. Maybe should have let it sit for a few more years. — 5 years ago
Château Labégorce
Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2016
So not ready to drink right now. Needs a lot of air, and I mean hours. Bought 6 bottles so will let the others sit for a few years. Will adjust rating later. — 5 years ago
Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin
Rich Champagne Blend
Too sweet, almost a semi-sec. — 3 years ago
Château Soutard
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1986
Very nice old Bordeaux. A bit of old musty cellar at first but settled down to a very nice Bordeaux. No raisin or prunes flavors at all. Did not decant. Very impressive for a 34 old wine. — 4 years ago
Château Haut-Gravet
St. Émilion Grand Cru Red Bordeaux Blend 2010
Delicious. A lot of fruit upon opening, mostly cherry and blackberry, a little sweet at first. Much of fruit dissipated after some air, but this was a good thing as it allowed the more complex flavors to come through. Very smooth with a medium finish. Only needs decanting to manage the sediment. 70% merlot, 20% cab, 10% cab franc. — 5 years ago
Daniel-Etienne Defaix
Côte de Léchet Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2003
Only ok, probably past its time. Tart Apple flavors. Still quite a bit of acidity. Lingering finish. — 3 years ago
Joseph Drouhin
Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir 2012
Delicious! Strawberry notes at first then cherry along with earth. Still a nice amount of tannins after almost 8 years. Paired nicely with pork belly and mushrooms. — 4 years ago
Château Simard
Saint-Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1998
It was not good. Maybe we let it age too long but it had a weird pruny flavor. — 5 years ago
Louis Latour
Cailleret Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru Chardonnay 2006
Utterly delicious. Some chalk at first giving way to mellow stone fruit, perhaps some slight not fully ripened pear. Long finish that ended with some citrus notes. Fantastic with poached salmon in a lemon shallot sauce. Sadly, I think this is my last bottle. 😢 — 6 years ago
Bill Sweeney
Very tasty. Needs a small amount of air. Nice red fruit, medium finish. A young (2020) Rhône style blend that is very easy to drink. 51% Grenache 34% Syrah 15% Mourvèdre — 2 years ago