Five Branches
Chappellet
Grower Collection Calesa Vineyard Five Blocks Petaluma Gap Chardonnay 2022
Apricot, lemon zest, lychee, and shortbread. Juicy and flavorful. — 4 months ago
Lynmar Estate
Five Sisters Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2018
Beautiful American Pinot Noir, powerful and masculine. Intense cherry flavor, followed by an elegant finish. — a year ago
Sine Qua Non
Five Shooter Syrah 2010
Big and blowsy. Dark plummy fruit, tangy cherry. Reduced and intense. Long. — a month ago
Cain Vineyard & Winery
Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2008
Nougatine is out Cheryl and Chris and Melissa — 3 months ago
Damilano
Lecinquevigne Barolo Nebbiolo 2019
Fruit sourced from five vineyards, Brunate, Liste, Cerequio, Cannubi and Raviole. Medium Ruby red color with aromas of red fruit, earthy spices, floral and cedar. On the palate flavors of sour cherry and raspberry with notes of floral, smoky tobacco, vanilla and oak. Long finish, nice balance with fine soft tannins, ending with an earthy character. Good now, a few bottle years will benefit! — 9 months ago
Olga Raffault
Les Picasses Chinon Cabernet Franc 2017
Wine 1, with rack of lamb. As my drinking history shows, Raffault is a perennial favorite. 2017 is easy access with medium weight, wild red berry fruit, tomato leaf, and earth. Drink over the next five years. Holding ‘09, ‘14, ‘15, and ‘18 with patience. — 2 months ago
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2001
With a three hour decant still very tannic and stemmy. Probably needs another five plus years — 4 months ago
Château Cos d'Estournel
Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2015
This was decanted in a cool wine cellar close to 12 h before we enjoyed it. It is very aromatic and inviting. Layered with dark fruits, pencil lead, five spice, nutmeg, preserves, orange peel, menthol and more. Great posture. Only 13,5 abv. — a year ago
Sipping Fine Wine
Blend 95% Cabernet Sauv, 2% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, splash of Malbec, more cab heavy than prior vintages, deep Ruby, aromas of ripe black and red fruits with floral and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry, currants and licorice with vanilla, cacao, cedar and savory herbs. Long finish, well balanced, full tight rich tannins ending with fruit, cedar and earthy character. Nice! — 25 days ago