Rijk's Private Cellar

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection Buttery California Chardonnay 2023

This wine is colored yellow-gold. I found the nose to be strange, with apple, pear, and nectarine aromas up front, followed by an odd scent of vanilla and butter. It has a hint of the smell of the butter offered on popcorn at the movies. The palate gives the fruit center stage as well, with oak notes a bit more prominent. The acidity is nice and the mouthfeel is full. It's not a wine I will seek out in the future, even though I rather like buttery Chardonnay. — 13 days ago

Serge and Paul liked this

Herdade do Esporão

Private Selection Alentejo Aragonez Blend 2021

Esporão never disappoints. Oak really comes through with Bold wild berries, a hint of anise and vanilla. Alcohol is maybe a little too prominent which makes me think in a couple of years of cellaring this its true character will truly shine. — 2 months ago

Robert Mondavi Winery

Private Selection California Pinot Noir

Lighter than I thought … need to try more Pinot Noirs — 9 days ago

Beringer Vineyards

Private Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2001

Wow!!! 23 years old and still young and full of fruit. — a month ago

David, Shay and 5 others liked this

Buena Vista Winery

Private Reserve Sonoma County Pinot Noir 2016

delightful, held up until 2024 and paired with salmon. — 2 months ago

Davis Estates

Private Reserve Zephyr Cabernet Sauvignon

Outstanding blend. Great balance. Thoroughly enjoyed with Musakhan Roasted Eggplant and tomato risotto at Davis Estate. — 4 months ago

Prunus

Private Selection Tinto Red Blend

rustic. let it open up. even day 2 — 4 days ago

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1965

Way past its time but glad to open it. This is from superbowl 2 if you’re counting. Glad we opened it tonight. — 7 days ago

Eric liked this

Villa Maria

Private Bin Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2023

While its name doesn’t sound like an SB from NZ, it sure tastes like one. Pronounced passion fruit, a little green apple, and more lime than other Sauv Blancs. Refreshing and great value at TJs. — 3 months ago