The Well

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2004

Pretty and floral. Raspberry and a delicate precision. Drinking really well now. Oak perfectly integrated. — a day ago

Paul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Paul and Ara
Tom, Jay and 3 others liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2015

Well this was a beauty.
2015 didn’t disappoint. Beautiful cherry flavours on the nose. Palate of red fruits and full body. Celebrated all the good things in life
— 15 days ago

Paul, Serge and 1 other liked this

Château Cos d'Estournel

Saint-Estèphe Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

Presented to me, double-blind. The wine pours a deep garnet color with an opaque core; medium viscosity with moderate staining of the tears, and some signs of light sediment. On the nose, the wine is vinous with a mix of ripe and desiccated, mostly dark fruits: cassis, black cherry, plum, mixed brambles, old leather, pipe tobacco, pencil shavings, and fine baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin (that is mostly integrated) and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long.

Initial conclusions: this could be a Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend, Tempranillo (or based blend) or Grenache-based blend from France, Spain or the United States. I feel like this leans more towards its fruit than its structure, even though it is a fairly well balanced wine in both regards. As a result, I am calling this a Cabernet-based Bordeaux blend from the United States, California, Napa Valley, Howell Mountain from a producer like Dunn, 2006. Shiiiiiit. To be honest, I’m not terribly surprised since this is Cos and from a warm vintage no less. Drinking well now and should through 2050+.
— a day ago

Pooneet, Jason and 15 others liked this

Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Enjoyed flavors of leather, dark berries, liquid smoke. Drank well and opened nicely. — 3 days ago

Austin, Andrew and 6 others liked this

Paul Jaboulet Aîné

La Chapelle Hermitage Syrah 2012

This was showing well with notes of red, black fruits, sweet on the palate with savory spice, earth, licorice, leather & tobacco — 10 days ago

Scott@Mister, Andrew and 6 others liked this

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

The last of our 2018. It has aged really well. Deep ruby color, butter, some earth. Delicious. — 4 days ago

Far Niente Winery

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Mixed berries in the nose with dark fruit and black tea in the palate. Paired well with cheese and salami — 23 days ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

Hands down best Bordeaux value. Might as well be a 1st growth. Great vintage too. Tasting incredible. Villa @ Secrets Moxché — 10 days ago

Tom, Brandon and 9 others liked this
Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego

Scott@Mister A’s-San Diego Premium Badge

Yah. Feel likewise. So pure.

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2009

It was more subdued than I expected. I tend to like the Merlot heavy Bordeaux but this one was still a bit muted. Perhaps it needs more time even though it’s well in its recommended range. Dark and heavy. Solid but left me underwhelmed. Decanted. Better after an hour. — 7 days ago

Robin, Tom and 15 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2003

A bit of a disappointment on the bottle of LB. The nose was enticing with nice dark fruit and a hint of tobacco. Wine was tannic and a tad dry on the palate - and mouthfeel was not well rounded. Finish felt quite short Not a well balanced wine — 10 days ago

David Stein
with David
Tyler and LM liked this