Ramey Wine Cellars

Russian River Valley Chardonnay 2022

Austin Hohnke

9.1

I’ll take one pool full of this, please. — 8 days ago

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Kistler

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir

Chance Miller

9.1

Gifted from Dr. & Mrs. Green. Dynamite 🧨 Sonoma Pinot — a month ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Andrew McIntyre

9.5

Silky silky smooth...so well made. Still young but very enjoyable. Has a long future ahead — 24 days ago

Bob, Ted and 10 others liked this

Jan de Weerd

Wow. You are on a roll!

Andrew McIntyre

@Jan de Weerd was a good night! Sore heads the next day though 😵‍💫

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Vijay Parikh

9.3

With a 2 hour decant (needs 3) the 2000 Lalanden has noticeable Petit Verdot and pales in comparison to its sibling the Baron in this vintage. Still a very good wine! — a month ago

Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Joe Fusaro

9.5

Full-bodied and delicious! While there’s a little alcohol at the finish, this is wonderful. — 3 days ago

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1990

Ally Wolf

9.2

Cork fell in at some point, but can it drink any better than this still? I don’t think — 10 days ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Andrew Cullimore

9.2

Medium deep ruby , quite thin garnet rim . Quite a lot of cassis, herbal grafite notes , touch of blackberry , scorched earth , a bit for floral after a while in the glass. On the palate this shows more sweet dark fruit, touch of spicy oak, blackcurrant , dark cherry and cacau . Balanced acidity and sweet slightly grippy tannins , just balanced alcohol . Spicy sweet blackcurrant, grafite tinged finish , decent length. This is still young and quite fruit driven but is enjoyable now with food . Better in 5 years or so and will last well a further 8-10. — 12 days ago

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Somm David T

This is not a knock on anyone or this producer. For 10 years a friend of mine was the Assistant Winemaker at Opus. He is now back in Bordeaux, rebuilt & raised the quality of Clerc Milon. Now is in charge of all Rothschild properties. This is just me thinking out loud. I have been to this property many times and bought a glass of their Cabernet to take to their top deck and take in a spectacular view of the Napa Valley. Enjoyed many of their vintages in those very nice moments. However, knowing the quality of 2012 vintage and their price point, I and I think most expect & want more than a 92 point wine. Which begs the question, how long can they push bottle price with this level of quality? At what point does the quality price ratio kick in? To a bigger picture, how sustainable is the high quality respected producer wine economic model going forward? To me, a fascinating question going forward.

Andrew Cullimore

Yes @Somm David T , this was actually served blind , the only wine at lunch ..and we had plenty of time to get to know it before the big reveal . I was trying to evaluate the quality in the glass without the distraction of the label, which is always an illuminating experience . It’s a good wine, and went very will with our steaks but it certainly doesn’t represent good value nor is it a stellar example of 2012 . I would be perfectly happy to have it again mind you , as long as I wasn’t paying .

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Chardonnay 2020

Adam Gäfvert

9.1

Nicely put together. Tropical notes combined with classic characteristics. — a month ago

Ron, David and 5 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

Grand Vin de Leoville du Marquis de las Cases Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1982

GaryWEdwards

9.8

What a gem! Still broad-shoulders with hint of smoke and more than ample fruit. Absolutely delightful nose and palate that provides a long, rewarding finish. Wow! — 10 days ago

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Ira, Thijs and 10 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Ray Vanderhoff

9.4

Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (70%), Merlot (24%), Petite Verdot (3%) and Cabernet Franc (3%). Dark ruby/purple color. Aromas of plush black fruit, violets, graphite, leather, cedar and wet gravel. Jammy raspberry and blackberry fruit flavors with additional notes of plums, black currants, mocha, coffee, tobacco and baking spices. Beautiful hints of smoke and dusty earth on the long and precise finish. Rich and concentrated with great intensity. Medium-plus body and some noticeable tannins. Still a bit tight, but heading to a very good place. Thank you so much for the wonderful gift, Kasey and Pete! — a month ago

Paul, Jamie and 9 others liked this

Still River Winery