The Gracious Gift

Austin Hope

Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Ken F
9.7

I don’t buy expensive wines, this was a gift. What a great wine.  — 9 months ago

Orin Swift

Papillon Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend

Great wine Amy received as a gift for all her hard work. Very heavy bottle — 4 years ago

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2016

I was given this 2016 Petit Sirah as a gift. I’ll be buying it in the future. Elegant bouquet with a lingering lovely finish. — 5 years ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

The George De Latour always delivers an exceptional glass of wine! The last bottle we had was in 2012 ( a gift from our good friend Charlie) after a 60 day cleanse and then as now it delivers that special quality we all want from a glass of wine. PERFECT! Anniversary Trip to Palm Springs! — 5 years ago

Lara BoderoSheryl Sweazey-root
with Lara and Sheryl

Stags' Leap Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1893

Tasted fed 2022. Birthday gift from Mrs Piccini so already biased to love it. Sharp fruity red berry smell. Full chocolate almost? taste. Super smooth to drink but loaded full of flavor really really like it. 4/4 — 3 years ago

Billecart-Salmon

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Peach-salmon hue. Tiny bubbles dancing in the glass. Red grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry, dried rose petals, toasted almond, freshly baked sourdough, yeast, ocean spray, chalk.

Beautiful conclusion to our anniversary weekend. Never stop celebrating the good. Thank you
@Kate ADK for the delicious gift 🙏

NV Champagne. 12% ABV.
#celebratethegoodthings
— 4 years ago

Kate ADKDeked1
with Kate and Deked1
Deked1, Paul and 19 others liked this

B. Lovely

Gracious Washington State Red Blend

Luscious blue fruits , rich soil notes, smooth finish — 5 years ago

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Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Gift from Dan and Julie — 3 years ago

Ericsson, Milissa and 4 others liked this

Robert Mondavi Winery

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Surprised at how good this is with minimal decant! Qualifier is that I can probably easily replace this wonderful gift from my brother if need be!
Mondavi is an Icon and I love his wines! I am getting eucalyptus, black licorice, dark chocolate, dark brambly fruit, macerated cherry, vanilla and cedar! Pretty great on PnP..when your brain is screaming "you will be sorry" at you!
— 3 years ago

Severn, Josh and 20 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Brut Premier Champagne Blend

David T
9.0

The nose reveals slightly sour & bruised fruits. Bruised golden apple & pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, green apple, lime zest/candy, melted, salted caramel, honeysuckle, white & yellow peach, brown butter, caramelized brown sugar, hints of mint, sea fossils, grey volcanics, whiff of white spice, vanillin, bread dough, yellow lilies, spring flowers with mixed floral greens.

The palate is rich, lush, round, a touch gluey & full. Nice mousse, micro-oxygenation, slightly sour & bruised fruits Bruised golden apple & pear, overripe pineapple, lemon meringue, green apple, lime zest/candy, melted, salted caramel, honeysuckle/honey comb, white & yellow peach, inside banana peel, brown butter, caramelized brown sugar, nougat, hints of mint, sea fossils, gritty, penetrating chalkiness, grey volcanics, some white spice with nice lighter heat, vanillin, bread dough, yellow lilies, spring flowers with mixed floral greens. Excellent acidy. The long, even, fresh, well balanced finish persists nicely and is delicious.

Nice bottle and well priced at $38 w/ deluxe gift box.

Photos of; House of Roederer, caves with A-Frames for the hand Riddlers, walk through tunnel and marquee Grand Cru vineyard.
— 5 years ago

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Severn Goodwin

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Nice, almost did a vintage Roederer theme tonight, but I don't think '08 or '12 are ready yet and those are the only vintages in stock in our cellar.