Bodegas Volver
Single Vineyard Tempranillo 2011
Fruit forward, juicy Tempranillo. Flavors of dark berry (plum, cherry), smooth with minimal tannins. — 10 years ago
Roederer Estate
Brut Anderson Valley Sparkling Pinot Noir - Chardonnay Blend
Gift from Rob for our Honeymoon. Crisp green apple with a touch of lemon rind. Good balance of minerals and acidity with plenty of bubble. Sours just a hair as it warms. Would definitely drink again. — 10 years ago
Avalon
Cab California Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Big juicy cab with dark fruit, chocolate, and a hint of tobacco. Velvety tannins, easy-drinking — 10 years ago
Piper-Heidsieck
Cuvée Brut Champagne
Dry, bright, with good acidity. Heavier on the mouthfeel, minerals. Dull green apple, a bit of lemon rind and a hint of pear-y sweetness. — 10 years ago
Castell del Remei
Blanc Planell Costers del Segre 2010
2010 Vintage. Very mild in flavor. Light melon, citrus, and minerals. Nothing special. — 10 years ago
Marchesi de' Frescobaldi
Luce della Vite Toscana Sangiovese Merlot 2011
2011 vintage. Bottle shared after dinner at Spago. Stored at 62d in a cellar so needed 7-9 min to warm. Super silly tannins that cling to the gums. Heavy blackberry and plum with minty finish. — 10 years ago
Sterling Vineyards
Vintner's Collection Central Coast Merlot 2012
Ok wine for the price very juicy and fruit-forwards. Very grape-y with vanilla pretty much no additional flavor. — 10 years ago
Dow's
Late Bottled Vintage Porto 2008
Smooth, heavy on raisin with moderate sweetness and a bit of burn on the finish. Would pass on this port in the future. — 10 years ago
Cakebread Cellars
Two Creeks Vineyards Pinot Noir 2013
Bottle from Bridget's boss for a wedding gift. Raspberry, blueberry, oak/smoke. Watery with little depth. Boring. — 10 years ago
Michael Sandercock
Celebrating our 1st Anniversary with this bottle. Flavors of deep red fruit, tobacco, earthy oak. Balanced tannins. Sweetness in the finish hints at vanilla and/or berries. — 9 years ago