The Wine Group

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2016

The youngster of the group. The 2016 is incredible, with dried fruits, coming through amazingly! — 7 months ago

Bob, Tom and 19 others liked this

Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2002

David T
9.6

This was a nice pour out of 9L served up by their Winemaker, Trevor Durling. He and his team are a great group of people.

Really excellent evolution. Classic Private Reserve George Latour style. Fine, dark tarry tannins, dark cassis, wet clay, sandalwood, used tobacco, light herbaceous notes, understated lead pencil, some baking spices, dark spice, withering dark & red flowers, excellent round acidity, balance for days, soft structure & tension and an elegant, round, plush, velvety finish that close to two-minutes.
— 9 months ago

Shay, Ira and 16 others liked this

Diego Conterno

Barolo Nebbiolo 2020

Delectable Wine
9.2

Diego Conterno’s 2020 Barolo is, once again, a terrific wine in its peer group. Deep, fleshy and super-expressive, the 2020 is ready to go. Crushed rose petal, spice, blood orange, menthol and cedar are front and center. Vibrant, fleshy and terrifically balanced, the 2020 is an absolute delight. I loved it. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, September 2024)
— 3 months ago

Continuum

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

305 group annual 10 yr Napa cab retrospective — 9 months ago

Jose, Scott@Mister and 7 others liked this

Diamond Creek Vineyards

Red Rock Terrace Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1988

Shay A
9.2

One of the bottles I provided for a co-hosting with Mark at the City Club wine group.

Always a treat to open a birth year wine. I had this last year and this bottle seemed to have more stuffing. It was less muddled/clay driven and more distinctly black fruit and spice heavy. Next to a ‘79 Montelena, it wasn’t as full-bodied, but it certainly had more tannin. The tannic finish was quite pronounced and bolstered throughout the lunch. Mid-palate was herbal and black currant with faint tart red fruit and tobacco. Fun to drink.
— 2 years ago

Ron, Ted and 22 others liked this

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013

Paul J
9.4

This was very nice! Classic Bordeaux all around. Refined with nice earthy elements. Medium depth and finish. Better values out there, but the tasting group really enjoyed. — 5 months ago

Brooke Weaver Jakubowski
with Brooke
Shay, Tom and 8 others liked this

Realm Cellars

Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

305 group annual 10 yr Napa cab retrospective — 9 months ago

Jose, Juan and 6 others liked this

MG Wines Group

Adaras Lluvia Sauvignon Blanc Verdejo 2021

Crisp green apple. Easy! — 2 years ago

Lee liked this

Penfolds

St. Henri Shiraz 2005

A Collection of great Australian Reds - Christmas break up of the Tennis Group. This was the wine I brought. I forgot to say all these wines were tasted blind. Only the owner of the wine knew the identity. This was a standout thanks to the vintage with a long life ahead of it. HH has a drinking window through to 2040. As well as the savoury liquorice accents like the 2007, this had plenty of red and black fruits. That was my 3rd of 6 - 3 to go. Next in a couple of years if I have the willpower. — 2 years ago

Josh, Jonathan and 25 others liked this
"Odedi"

"Odedi" Influencer Badge

Should I open my 2008?
Bob McDonald

Bob McDonald Influencer Badge

2008 was a warm year in South Australia and I see varying drinking windows. The Rewards of Patience says 2021 to 2045. Harvey Steiman said 2015 to 2025. Looks like a drink or Hold.