Sage Shimoda

9.4

2013 J. Rochioli Rachael’s Vineyard Chardonnay

Our New Year wine is 2013 J. Rochioli Rachael’s Vineyard Chardonnay. The wine has aged beautifully and combines elegance and gravitas.

新年最初のワインは、2013年J. Rochioli Rachael’s Vineyardのシャルドネを開けました。綺麗に熟成し、エレガントで重厚感のある白。

#wine #whitewine #2013 #usa #americanwine #chardonnay #jrochioli #アメリカンワイン 　#白ワイン 　#シャルドネ — a year ago

Sage Shimoda

9.2

2006 Williams Selyem Russian River Valley Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir

Our New Year's Eve wine is 2006 William Selyem Russian River Valley Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir. This is the wine you want to age in your cellar. Elegance on the nose. Lighter in a good way. Cherry, raspberries, spice. After 17 years, the wine is in a great place. Goodbye 2023.

大晦日、2023年最後のワインは、2006年2006 William Selyem Russian River Valley Allen Vineyard Pinot Noir。これはセラーで熟成させたいワインだ。 香りはエレガント。 良い意味で軽い。 チェリー、ラズベリー、スパイス。17年の時を経てワインは素晴らしい状態。2023年よ、さようなら。

#wine #redwine #2006 #usa #americanwine #oldvintages #williamsselyem #allenvineyard
#アメリカンワイン #赤ワイン
— 2 years ago

Peter van den Besselaar

8.9

Vintage 2014 - Smooth, I think it's a crowd pleaser. Has some spicyness, dome cherries, warm, sultry. #zinfandel #usa #coppola — 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.5

Med intensity and complexity with an earthy nose. Almost a brett type thing going on, but not brett. Flowers, just ripened red cherries, orange, herbs. Broad with some heat on palate. Grainy tannins. Weight felt. Present acid. Med finish. #walterscott #willamette #pinotnoir #oregon #usa #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.3

Med intensity and complexity on a restrained nose. Fresh orchard fruit and flowers. The palate is where this wine really shows off. Great complexity mixed with depth, power, and restraint. Sweet orchard fruit, Meyer lemon, hazelnut, and flowers. Great balance and length. #wenzlauvienyards #santabarbara #santaritahills #chardonnay #california #usa #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.5

Needs time. A little quiet on the nose and palate right now. Great fruit density along with coco, mushroom, and violets. Firm structure and well balanced with tasty spice on palate. Med finish. #vallin #syrah #santabarbara #wholcluster #california #usa #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.0

Interesting. Not totally unserious. #whitehorsewinery #usa #newjersy #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Sage Shimoda

9.2

1994 Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Our New Year's Eve wine is 1994 Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon. This is a type of wine you want to age long enough and enjoy. After 30 years, the wine is still lively showing its strength. Wow. The wine has passed its prime, but it is still enjoyable. Goodbye 2024

大晦日、2024年最後のワインは、1994 Dunn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon。これはセラーで熟成させて飲むべきワインだと思うが、30年経った後でも、力強さが残っているのには驚いた。ピークは過ぎてしまってはいるが、長い熟成期間を経たワインが持つ素晴らしさは健在で楽しむことができた。2024年よ、さようなら。

#wine #redwine #1994 #usa #americanwine #oldvintage #dunnvineyards #アメリカンワイン #赤ワイン — a year ago

Peter van den Besselaar

9.1

Vintage 2014 / very broad smell with lots of expressions. Tasted blind only one taster @Berry Marinussen recognised #pinotnoir. Frivolous and exciting. Nice bitters. #usa — 8 years ago

Jennifer

9.2

Dinner time for this mineral driven citrus, clove beauty. #nonmnom #cheers #usa — 8 years ago

Daniel Taub

9.4

@Benoit Touquette #USA Congrats!!! Cheers — 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

9.1

Very successful #newworld #nebbiolo Pale red. Med + intensity and complexity showing flowers, bright red, leather, and mushrooms. Firm and balanced structure. Great tension and complexity. Med finish that warmed up the throat. Drinking so well now but should age well for a few more years. #palmina #santabarbara #california #usa #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.6

A restrained and old world style with nice aging potential. The nose was well integrated but lacked defining characteristics for me. The palate was ripe with firm but round tannins and present acidity. Graphite along with just ripened black fruit. Opened nicely with time in the glass. #starlane #happycanyon #santabarbara #cabersauvignon #malbec #california #usa #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.6

When first opened this was lush and sexy. With time the aromas became faded and the structure fell out of balance. Holding up well with dark plum, chocolate, and herb notes. Med complexity and med length. #paradigm #merlot #napavalley #oakville #california #usa #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Sage Shimoda

9.3

2014 Bryant Family DB4

Our New Year wine is 2014 Bryant Family DB4. Thought it would be still young but couldn’t resist. Great concentration. Wow, nice juice. The tannins are soft and round. Enjoyable now, but the wine is still young and needs further aging. Great with meats.

新年最初のワインは、未だ早いかなとは思いつつ2014年Bryant Family DB4を開けてみました。ブライアントファミリーのセカンドワインDB4。素晴らしい凝縮感。タンニンはまろやかで美味しく飲める状態でしたが、まだまだ若く、更に熟成させて飲みたいワイン。肉料理との相性は抜群でした。

#wine #redwine #2014 #usa #americanwine #oldvintages #bryantfamily #アメリカンワイン #赤ワイン — 2 years ago

Sage Shimoda

9.1

1996 Calera Jensen Mt. Harlem Pinot Noir

Our New Year’s Eve wine is 1996 Calera Jensen Mt. Harlen Pinot Noir. The oxidation is prevalent. After 25 years, the wine has certainly passed its prime, but it is fun enough to enjoy. Goodbye 2021.

大晦日、2021年最後のワインは、1996年Calera Jensen Mt. Harlen Pinot Noir。酸化はだいぶ進んでいる。25年の時を経て、確かに飲み頃を過ぎてはいるが、十分に楽しめるワイン。 2021年よ、さよなら。

#wine #redwine #1996 #usa #americanwine #oldvintages #calera #calerajensen #jensen #ワイン #アメリカンワイン #赤ワイン — 4 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.5

Well balanced and tight nit at first. Great complexity and length. The bottle fell apart by hour 2 though becoming very awkward. #beauxfreres #willamettevalley #pinotnoir #robertparker #oregon #usa #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.8

Wound up and young. Med + intensity with good complexity. Flowers, allspice, black and blue fruit. The palate was bright and well structured with firm tannins. Decent finish of cocoa and heat Needs time. #stolpmanvineyards #syrah #santabarbara #california #usa #ballardcanyon #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.7

Showing well. Very alcoholic and big but some wonderful complexity developed over an hour or so. Blue and black fruit dominated with some orange in the background. Firm structure and nice length. Very delicious. #sansliege #grenache #syrah #mourvedre #viognier #santamariavalley #california #usa #ctbucklinwine — 9 years ago

Charles (Chad) Bucklin

Owner and founder of C. T. Bucklin Wine Advising

8.8

An intense and pretty nose showing good complexity. Nuts, bright cherry, flowers, and earth. The palate was well balanced and had great fruit density. Delicately structured with warmth present on the finish. Earthy palate with great complexity and nice length. #tylerwinery #pinotnoir #santabarbara #california #ctbucklinwine #usa — 9 years ago