Domaine De La Petite Roche

Shannon Ridge Vineyard

High Elevation Collection Lake County Petite Sirah 2019

Beaver lake beer wine and spirits $5 cooking wine sale. Can't remember if we aerated it — 5 days ago

Vermillion Wine (Helen Keplinger)

Vermillion California Grenache Blend 2019

Ted
9.3

My favorite of the last 3 vintages. I always look forward to trying this wine. Blood orange and black licorice. Looks like the Yanks are in trouble. — a month ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Ron, Tom and 11 others liked this

The Prisoner Wine Company

The Prisoner Napa Valley Zinfandel Blend

A good wine. Oak, a bit of chocolate, dark fruit and cherry. Pretty dry but smooth enough that easy to drink. — 2 months ago

Doug liked this

Orin Swift Cellars

Abstract Grenache Blend 2022

2022. Dark opaque purple. Rich cherry berry flavors with medium-low tannins, but enough to pair well with a pan-seared steak and crispy local oyster mushrooms. — 3 days ago

Dave, Doug and 1 other liked this

Daou Vineyards

Pessimist Paso Robles Red Blend 2022

Had the 2022 vintage in October 2025. We enjoyed it. — a month ago

Shafer Vineyards

Relentless Napa Valley Syrah Petite Sirah 2019

Celebrating graduating from CRNA school. Easily my favorite Syrah/Petite Syrah. Enjoyed every sip! — 2 months ago

Kelsi Kleffman
with Kelsi
Dave, Severn and 4 others liked this

Ridge Vineyards

Three Valleys Sonoma County Zinfandel Blend 2023

Fruit-forward, but well structured. Lots of different and aromas and flavors to speak of, the different varieties mesh well…very eclectic but a little eager. — 14 days ago

"Odedi", Andrew and 3 others liked this

Orin Swift Cellars

Machete Petite Sirah Blend

Excellent american blend — 25 days ago

Domaine Armand Rousseau

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir 1996

1996 Domaine Armand Rousseau Clos de la Roche Grand Cru

Clos de la Roche, situated in Morey-Saint-Denis, is the most renowned and the largest Grand Cru vineyard of the village. Its terroir is consequently exceptional, yielding wines with striking acidity, remarkable concentration, and a structure that is powerful yet displays extraordinarily refined tannins. It is often considered one of Burgundy's most compelling wines, masterfully combining power with elegance.

The style neither mirrors the robust, muscular, and overtly powerful character typical of its northern neighbour, Gevrey-Chambertin, nor does it precisely replicate the extreme perfume, elegance, and delicacy that define its southern neighbour, Chambolle-Musigny. Instead, Clos de la Roche is the quintessential synthesis of strength and finesse—boasting a solid backbone alongside intricate depth of aroma and texture. Thanks to its pronounced acidity, one should not open a bottle without allowing for at least 15 years of ageing.

Upon opening, after 30 minutes the nose offered aromas of ripe black cherry, wild strawberry, sour plum, rose, and violet. After an hour, further notes of truffle, forest floor, leather, and spice developed. However, the minerality I expected remained elusive.

The bottle's condition was unfortunately not optimal. It lacked the sustained aromatic evolution and explosive bouquet I had anticipated. This fatigue and muted character were likely a result of its shipment from the United States.
— 2 months ago