Monastero Suore Cistercensi

Coenobium Lazio Bianco Trebbiano Blend 2020

9.6

Beautiful Italian nun monastery wine! Drinking not only for taste but also for divine blessing of book editorial venture <3 — 2 years ago

Paul, Jonathan and 6 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2006

Ron R

9.4

Initial notes of maturity, peaches, apricots, bread, with yeast.
Palette is consistent, with additional lemon zest and wood. Nice balance and acidity. Surprisingly showing its age. Drew lavished 95 pts on this, so editorial liberties kick in here. — 7 years ago

with Andrew

Robert, Isaac and 30 others liked this

Ron R

PS, regarding this wine, we further chilled the bottle for 90 mins, and it just exploded with life and flavor thereafter. I'll take the score up another notch as a result.

Shawn R

@Ron R good, will drink all mine!

Ron R

Good luck, @Shawn R. We're gonna take a look at 03 Dom tonight. A comparison is in order 🙂

Editorial

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Douglas Braun

8.9

Blockbuster style Cabernet not my thing but enjoyable not super complex — 3 years ago

Bob, Trixie and 1 other liked this

Venge Vineyards

Silencieux Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Ron R

9.4

So much chatter about this, and Venge has done it again. It's a clone of the 14 vintage.
Deeply perfumed nose of flowers and cassis. The wine has mucho depth. Cedar, tobacco and sweet black fruits tease the palette. Decadent and pure finish. Very well done. Wifey was looking at 93, but editorial liberties prevail 🙂 — 7 years ago

with Anne-marie

Eric, Jason and 26 others liked this

Jason and Jennie

@Eric S im not sure what the first vintage will be.

Eric L.

Very interesting. I just signed up on the mailing list based only on your recommendation.

Ron R

@Eric LaMasters, you're gonna love this wine. @Jason Oliver separate bottling, huh? That sounds like more Venge excellence on the way.

Vine Cliff Winery

Claret Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Ron R

9.1

Wifey spat her pacifier out for some reason, but I have assumed editorial liberties. In the glass, the wine is as black as me, but not as sexy 😏

The nose is dense and heavy with maple syrup and maraschino cherries. On the palette, it's velvety and compact, with layers of coffee, kirsch and finishes sweet. This is why I love Napa! — 8 years ago

with Anne-marie

David, Paul and 7 others liked this

"Odedi"

I love your sense of humor

Ron R

@"Odedi" if she reads this post, it may be my last! You can be a witness to a possible future crime of passion! 😳

"Odedi"

😃

A.D. Coutelas

Elixir Pinot Noir - Chardonnay Rosé Champagne Blend

Ron R

9.3

A pleasant surprise, albeit showing a hint of maturity on the palate.
Nose displays strawberries with a wisp of mushrooms. Palate is bold and vigorous. This all about energy power. Overall, excellent. I just caught this in its old man phase. Certainly, a producer to watch.
Mo wasn’t feeling it, but I have assumed editorial liberties (and it came from our cellar). — 4 years ago

with Mo, Anne-marie and 1 other

Peter, Adam and 42 others liked this

Liquid Farm

White Hill Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay 2014

Ron R

9.3

We were impressed with the 13, and the 14 is a clone of the 13.
The nose bristles with rocks, minerals and lemons zest.
The palette is clean with a pulsating minerality. Grapefruit, nectarines and butterscotch are elevated by the perfect acidity. Excellent mouthfeel, which finishes with tension.
Wifey was in the 92 pt space. However, editorial liberties prevail tonight... — 8 years ago

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John, Eric and 32 others liked this

Ron R

@Paul T. Got your email, thanks. Such a shame you are not able to get to NY and tip a glass with with the crew. Next time, perhaps...

Shawn R

Nice review @Ron R

Ron R

Thanks @Shawn G. Rose 😬