Domaine Serene
Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2005
2005. Had this since its release. Enjoyed with classic pairing with salmon. Opened up as we drank. Top notch Oregon Pinot. Slightly pricey now but more reasonable when I obtained. Will always pick up a few if found on sale. — 10 years ago
Fondatore Domizio
Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2008
2008. Decanted for an hour and enjoyed first 1/2 with salumi and cheeses. Nice. Maybe an 8.8. Watched house of cards then drank the remaining in the carafe. Wow what a difference. 9+ — 10 years ago
Robert Mondavi Winery
Unfiltered Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1996
A nice wine but I had greater expectations from To Kalon. Cranberry and earthy are good descriptions. Not much Tannins. Picked up at a charity auction. I think it had not been stored well at some point. — 10 years ago
Summers Winery
Four - Acre Zin Estate Bottled Calistoga Zinfandel 2010
Enjoyed with home made hickory smoked ribs and bourbon corn pudding. Great match. Rich and fruity with berry clove and hint of leather. — 10 years ago
Galil Mountain Winery
Kosher Chardonnay 2008
2008. Nice and pleasing Chardonnay. Had with scallops and mushroom risotto. Picked up several Israel wines after a tasting. New to us. Surprisingly good and fairly valued. — 10 years ago
Argiano
Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2001
Typical brunello. Brought back after visit in 2008. Decanted for an hour. Smoothed out the the reasonable tannins at this age. Cherry leather and hint of tobacco. Good match with the seared filet and balsamic salad. — 10 years ago
Francis Ford Coppola Winery
Director's Cut Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2011
2011. Nice and solid Chardonnay from Sonoma. Presented to us from Mr Coppla himself. His wines are always a go to for us when undecided or when we have a gathering with wide variety of wine jnterests. Saving the signed reserve red for a special night. — 10 years ago
Château Ducla
Entre-Deux-Mers Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2001
Great Bordeaux for the money. Just sat on this for over 10 years. Bought several red and white Ducla's on recommendation is the French intern at a local wine shop. Very fresh fruit aroma at open. Melon critus mineral and slight chalk. — 10 years ago
Gary Fox
In Parma having a most wonderful meal with my lovely wife. Fabulous local ingredients along with the local favorite Lambrusco. Slightly sweet. Slightly effervescent. Deep red/purple. Rich and wonderful. Need to find this in the states. Fun and enjoyable. — 10 years ago