Wine For Life Cellars

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2005

Paul K
9.1

Absolutely wonderful for $50 — 4 days ago

Tom, Iwan and 14 others liked this

Château Léoville-Las Cases

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

Opened earlier in the day and double-decanted several hours prior to service; enjoyed over the course of three hours. The 1982 pours a deep garnet with a near opaque core. On the nose, the wine is developing (still!) and slightly green compared to the ’82 Mouton that was poured alongside. Cassis, purple Chewy SweeTarts, green bell pepper, old wood, some earth and baking spices. On the palate, the wine is dry and has massive structure still. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long and slightly bitter. Drink now with a long decant but there are decades of life left. — 17 days ago

Ericsson, Ron and 28 others liked this
Vino Joe

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Good to know! How long was your decant? And over how long a window did you enjoy it?
Jay Kline

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@Vino Joe great questions; I have answers. Note updated!

Château Léoville Barton

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

2005 vintage. Light-medium/medium bod. Rocking don't bother knocking. So good. At the top of its respective bell curve and looks to hang out for quite some time. Maybe an extended residency? Not going anywhere anytime soon. 12.11.24. — 20 days ago

Ruud, Andrew and 23 others liked this
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Ok will not drink this - this or next year.
Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Prices have caught up on this one David.
David T

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@Pinotman /// Andreas My comment didn’t not in anyway reflect pricing in its meaning.

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1985

Why Not tasting, Celebrating life! — a month ago

Jan, Dick and 10 others liked this

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin

Yellow Label Brut Champagne Blend

Gifted… delicious for our NYE celebration at home — 13 hours ago

Opus One

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004

We let it sit in the decanter for an hour before dinner. It was great. — 7 days ago

Tom and Angelo liked this
Tom Casagrande

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Breaking out the big guns!
John Gaviglio

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It was time. The other reviews had it peaking.

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Red fruits, black plum, oak, tobacco, smoke, leather, excellent balance. A little too soft for my taste — 24 days ago

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2015

Rob N
9.6

Par excellence. Cristal is always a treat, with the small bubble size the defining feature for me. ~$320. — 7 days ago

Ron, Ira and 6 others liked this

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2004

[En magnum] This was aerated for 3 hours, and is still currently quite closed and structured, works great with the UCD Meat Lab rib roast, but needs a fair amount of cellaring to soften. — 12 days ago

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Château Léoville Poyferré

Saint Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

2019 vintage. From Magnum. Medium body up front with that pirouetting away at the end and finishing with a lighter footprint. Drinking great now and just dropped into cruise control for the next 2.5 decades. Great effort. 12.11.24. — 20 days ago

Ruud, Andrew and 22 others liked this