Marc Plouzeau

Ante Phylloxera Clos de Maulevrier Franc De Pied Touraine Cabernet Franc 2016

9.4

Called barbaresco. Actually pre-phylloxera cab franc, 160+ yr old wines. Beautiful ruby color, expressive fruit, some spice and weight. Loved it — 3 days ago

Pooneet, Paul and 3 others liked this

Domaine du Pre Baron

Touraine Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Jess

9.0

Pale straw color.
Aromas of passionfruit, green snap peas, floral.
Dry. Flavors snap peas, passionfruit, guava, saline, white floral.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5 — 8 months ago

Rhys Vineyards

Horseshoe Vineyard Chardonnay

Eric Urbani

9.1

A tasting of nine Rhys Chardonnays spanning 2007-2019. A pre-release peek at the 2019. — 3 years ago

Shay, Daniel P. and 13 others liked this

Viñedos de Nieva

Pie Franco Blanco Rueda Verdejo 2018

Brett Emerson

9.4

Beautiful, no, perfect verdejo from Rueda. 100 year old pre-phylloxera vines. Stunning. Piel de sapo, ripe pineapple aromas. Full bodied. — 5 years ago

with Jim

Azienda Agricola Elvio Cogno

Pre-Phylloxera Barbera d'Alba 2015

Ted

9.3

Black licorice and leather. Had a ‘19 the other day. Just as good. — 3 months ago

with Jeni

Raul, Ron and 6 others liked this

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1994

Severn Goodwin

9.3

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), CA Cabernet Pre-2000; 20 April 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — 2 years ago

Vanessa, David and 28 others liked this

Bob McDonald

Not having had a huge experience with Napa Cabernet Dominus would be close to my favourite.

Severn Goodwin

@Bob McDonald Yes, a very nice wine. The group consensus had the Insignia 1997 as top showing, but for me the Insignia 1995 edged my favor.

Bob McDonald

Yes, 1997 - a great vintage in Napa. I remember a stunning 1997 Opus One years ago before I was on Delectable.

Château des Jacques

Moulin-A-Vent Gamay

Rufus King

9.2

Perfectly balanced Beaujolais (Gamay) with rich fruit and low acid and tannin, at pre theater dinner at Bistro du Midi in Boston — 5 years ago

Azienda Agricola Cogno

Pre-Phylloxera Barbera d'Alba 2019

Ted

9.3

Nice tasty splash of black licorice. Not overwhelming. Beautiful wine. — 3 months ago

with Jeni

Scott@Mister, Adam and 5 others liked this

Chateau Montelena

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1995

Severn Goodwin

9.2

Capitol Region Wine Collectors Club (WCC), CA Cabernet Pre-2000; 20 April 2023 at Fort Orange Club, Albany, NY — 2 years ago

Neil, Vanessa and 22 others liked this

Doug Powers

Damn, @Severn Goodwin, slummin’ it again, no?? LOL

Severn Goodwin

There's usually one difficult night about once per month, which I must attend for purposes of science, and camaraderie.

Bergström Wines

Le Pre Du Col Vineyard Oregon Pinot Noir 2016

Ron R

9.3

Our weekend started a day early, and what a way to start. Classic domestic pinot which goes toe-to-toe with the best pinots that the French have to offer. Bright, textured and relatively dense on the mid palate. Nice weight, coupled with soft tobacco and moderate sweetness. Super duper effort from these guys. Not quite as full as prior bottles. — 4 years ago