Cheap Bordeaux today. This is just ok, some dark fruit, some earth, enjoyable tannins. Would play nice with steak or a burger.
Listening to Bob Dylan — 4 days ago

Tom, Paul and 17 others liked this

Mr. Brightside

Gamay Noir 2020

Dave

9.0

Date night. My wife and I can never agree on a bottle but tonight we made it happen. The teamwork makes the dream work. Gamay. Tart, cranberry, boxed raisins, tea leaves, gleeky acidity.
Listening to muzak jazz. — 4 days ago

Dawn, Tom and 18 others liked this

Doug Powers

@Dave, really, Old Man is WAY more appropriate, LOL!

ESF

shoulda put on some Mr Brightside by Modest Mouse

Dave

Close enough! 😅

Crocus (Paul Hobbs/Bertrand Vigouroux)

l'Atelier Malbec de Cahors 2022

Dave

9.1

Yum! This is delicious tonight.
Listening to Son Volt — 2 days ago

Barny, Sagee and 17 others liked this

Château Cap de Faugères

Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Red Blend 2019

Dave

8.8

Cheap but very passable. Plummy. Cedar and rock.
Listening to Jelly Roll Morton — 3 days ago

Paul, Tom and 15 others liked this

Joseph Swan Vineyards

Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 1995

Dave

9.6

Dave had this 4 days ago

with Jim and Doug

Dave, Ted and 20 others liked this

Dave

Awesome!!

Doug Powers

@Dave, it truly was, Swan has always made great wines, but they focus on what’s in the bottle vs. the “marketing” side of things (IMHO, they of course MAY disagree) — but if you EVER see a Swan wine retail at a price you’re good on, please give them a try!!

ESF

👀

Château Roc de Segur

Red Bordeaux Blend 2023

Dave

8.7

Apparently I had this 6 months ago and forgot about it. It's still not amazing. I like the barnyard on the nose, though.
Listening to Social Distortion — 2 days ago

Dawn, Tom and 16 others liked this

Rocca di Castagnoli

Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2021

Dave

8.9

I don't spend a lot on Chianti. In the $20 range there are plenty of winners and losers. This is pretty good. Juicy cherries, chewy tannins, vibrant acidity. Better than the average 8.7 score it's received.
Listening to Bowie — 3 days ago

Doug, Andrew and 18 others liked this

Doug Powers

@Dave, I agree with your $20 or so perspective on Chianti Classico!!

Dave

I can count on 1 hand the number of times I've spent more than $40 on CC. @Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, I likely have never even reached ONE such CC as far as pricing!!

Gaetano D'Aquino

Riserva Chianti Sangiovese Blend 2022

Dave

8.9

I'm liking the 2nd bottle of this better than the first. Bright fruit flavors, structured well and has some aging potential.
Listening to Modest Mouse — 5 days ago

Doug, Daniel and 18 others liked this

Basilica Cafaggio (Marks & Spencer)

Single Estate Chianti Classico Sangiovese 2022

Dave

8.8

Cheap and unremarkable, yet here I am remarking. Very light mouthfeel, but flavors are true to CC. Moderate tannins. You could guzzle this on pasta or burger night.
Listening to Hole — 5 days ago

Peter, Daniel and 17 others liked this

Tom Casagrande

Solid Chianti producer.

Dave

It's growing on me. I do like a bit more weight from CC @Tom Casagrande