Round Petal Wines

Comm. G.B. Burlotto

Vigneto Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo 2013

This was open & expressive displaying red cherry, strawberry, savory spices, rose petal & tobacco — 6 days ago

Jean-Philip, Shay and 6 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 2013

2013 vintage. Both excellent fill and cork. Decanted with infinitesimal sed. Slightly silvery color. Tasted after 1.5 and 2.5 hours open. Medium body. Nose slightly reticent during both tastes. Black tea and eucalyptus prominent first go round with both those still present but minimized second pass. Sprinkle in some cracked black pepper and white sage for round two and we have a winner. Finish lasted over a minute and the concentration was as expected given the decent street cred. No rush to crush but open waay early/decant this if enjoying in the next handful of years. 10.24.24. — a month ago

Ira, Bob and 24 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2000

2000 vintage. Never a fave L-B vintage as it has always seemed a little too much sizzle and not enuff steak. FF two decades and said wine is drinking more like a Napa cab vs a BDX. Chunky and in a state of transition (discombobulated) but still medium-heavy body after two+ decades. The 2005 is more affordable and drinking better, imho, currently. Will this effort will ever round into form for dedicated L-B fans going back to the 1985 vintage? Not tasting it. Storybook fill and cork. Decanted and tasted immediately, after 30 mins and after two hours. Aggressive sed. 7.3.24. — 5 months ago

Ted, Andrew and 18 others liked this

Vietti

Castiglione Barolo Nebbiolo 2016

Showing well with dried cherry, strawberry fruit, savory spice, dried herbs, rose petal & tobacco. — 22 days ago

Ira, Tom and 17 others liked this

Round Pond Estate

Rutherford Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Nice Sauv. Blanc — 2 months ago

Tom, Shay and 5 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2006

This had cherry, berry with chewy tannins, spice, rose petal & tobacco — 3 months ago

Ira, Vino and 8 others liked this

Ruinart

Brut Rosé Champagne

Popped and poured; enjoyed as an aperitif prior to dinner. The NV Brut Rosé pours a very pretty pink color with a persistent mousse. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of raspberry, strawberry, spring flowers, some brioche, lemon citrus and minerals. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ acid. The fruit is round in a good way. Balanced. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and chalky. This is a classy NV Rosé that’s easy for the wine nerd and the crowd to appreciate. Drink now. No disgorgement data. — 5 months ago

Joe, Juan and 13 others liked this

Giacomo Conterno

Cascina Francia Barolo Nebbiolo 2004

Rich with savory spices, cherry, berry, plum fruits with notes of leather, dried herbs, balsamic, rose petal & tobacco — 25 days ago

Jan, Ira and 10 others liked this

Round Pond Estate

Kith & Kin Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Lots of deep berries. Paired with black cherry and vanilla. Always good. — 2 months ago

Scott Bristol
with Scott

Château Haut-Brion

Pessac-Léognan Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Medium ruby core , slightly wider garnet rim . Quite open on the nose , spice , tobacco , sous bois , truffle , cassis and blackberry , leather . On the palate quite round and rich , tannins present but more rounded , than the 2005. Cassis , blackberry, grafite , tobacco , slight smoky note . Good balanced acidity , cassis and juicy blackberry notes . Tobacco and mineral tinged finish of good to excellent length . This is showing well now but will continue to improve over the next 5-10 years and show well for a further 10-15. — 4 months ago

Tom, Bob and 10 others liked this