Vanessa

9.2

We’re snowed ❄️ in on a Friday night and decided to imbibe this generously gifted Chateau Potelle, VGS Vintage 2010, ABV 14.5%. It’s predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon, alongside Merlot, from Mount Veeder in Napa Valley, California. 🍷 🇺🇸

Wow, aromas and flavors are exuberant, concentrated, rich, and span a spectrum of characteristics from candied plum, ripe black cherry, and crème de cassis to black olive and crushed violet, to nutmeg, cardamom, and clove, to leather, tobacco, smoke, meat, and earth.

Tannins and mouthfeel are supple and smooth. Acidity is present, lending balance.

This wine is bold and is drinking beautifully now, though it has potential for further aging.

Cheers!

#vgs #chateaupotelle #veeder #napa #napacabernet #winenot #bordeauxblend #winelover #tgif #winetime — 4 years ago

with Deked1

Mario Estévez

9.1

Abiatu 2017 de Imanol Garay @imanolgaray. 95% #tannat y 5% #cabernetfranc. 18 meses de crianza en barricas de 228 l y ánforas de arenisca. Madiran. Francia. 14% vol.
Impresionante vista picota de capa media-alta con ribete carmesí. Lágrima fina y densa que tinta la copa.
Aromas que necesitan de aireación para desplegar un abanico cuyo protagonista es el aporte mineral de pedernal que se ve acompañado por sensaciones de fruta roja y negra (arándanos), recuerdos de hoja de tabaco y toques balsámicos.
Ataque inicial picante con un carbónico sutil. Muy buena acidez. Tanino rugoso y sensaciones sedosas. Fresco, complejo y de buen recorrido. Adictivo.
Vino personal de Imanol Garay al que hay que acercarse con la mente abierta y huyendo de estereotipos.
A mi, personalmente, me ha encantado, aunque le queda recorrido y, quizás, dar aún lo mejor de sí con más tiempo.
#winebblogger #winelover #vindefrance #madiran #instawine #tastetime #wine #vino — 6 years ago

Vanessa

9.1

Purple hue with ruby rim variation. Noticeable extraction and moderate tearing. Candied black and red fruit on the nose; blackberry, raspberry, cassis; dried roses; potpourri; potting soil, molasses, and anise notes; cedar box and vanilla. Smooth, soft tannins on the palate. Dry. Palate is largely consistent with the nose, but definitely fruit-forward and noticeable new oak. Medium acidity with a slight spiciness. #teetertotter #napavalley #napavalleycab #cabernetsauvignon #faitmainwines #winelover #newworldwines #californiagirl #wineandfood
— 7 years ago

with Deked1

Livio Pastorino

9.6

Degustándolo con amigos con un postre de manzana y durazno con crema pastelera excelente!!! #winelover #pisco #vino — 7 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Reminiscing about this amazing value Super Tuscan we had at Officina last week during restaurant week in DC.
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2016 Tua Rita Rosso dei Notri
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Maremma, Tuscany, Italy
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Restaurant week at Officina and a perfect wine for our three course meal. Thank you Natalie for the recommendation. Deep ruby red in appearance. Took some time to open up on the nose but showed layers of mocha, floral, touch of minerals, blue and black fruits and spices. Medium tannins (5.5/10) with balanced acidity and a medium plus body. Plush Merlot definitely comes through in the mid palate with black currants, black cherries, chocolate, espresso and a touch of earthiness. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2023.
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Crazy good wine for only $60.00 on a wine list. Made up of 50% Sangiovese with the remainder made up of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Syrah, making this a true Super Tuscan Blend. All the Sangiovese is aged in stainless steel while the rest are aged in barriques. This wine is from an area in the southern part of Tuscany called Maremma, more specifically Upper Maremma in the Colline Metallifare zone. Need to find some more of this IGT. Label is designed by Raffaele De Rosa.
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91 MD Points
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$ - Purchased off the wine list at Officina in DC for $60.00. Retail price is $17.99 at MacArthur’s Beverages.
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#tastingnotetuesday #TNT #redwine #supertuscan #tuarita #rossodeinotri #sangiovese #merlot #cabernetsauvignon #restaurantweek #syrah #wine #wines #michelinstar #italy #italianwine #winelover #winelovers #winerylovers #winegasm #wineporn #winestagram #winesofinstagram #winedinner #91MDPoints #MillennialDrinkers — 7 years ago

with India

Tara Abernethy

9.0

Light gold robe with golden sparkles. Lemon bouquet with a secondary aroma of lemon meringue. Light and elegant citrus on the palate evolving into a brilliant mineral presence with impressive balance and finish. Lively and vivacious. A feminine expression of a Chablis 1er Cru. #burgundy #chablis #chardonnay #premiercru #winegeek #winelover #côtedelechet #vinblanc @vin_elegance — 9 years ago

Livio Pastorino

9.8

Muy bueno este Pata Negra de Rioja España, tempranillo crianza. De color cereza oscuro, complejo en nariz, aromas a frutos rojos y negros, ligeros toques de especias y vainilla. En boca sabroso, gran cuerpo, el equilibrio perfecto entre la madera y la fruta, tostado, de persistencia media larga, final frutado, especiado, sedoso, invita a tomarlo. Temperatura de servicio 16° a 18° C. Calidad precio muy buena. Abrazos #winelover #wine #vino #pisco #piscolover #españa #rioja #peru — 5 years ago

Livio Pastorino

9.2

En vista: color violeta, aromas que recuerdan frutos negros, ciruelas, ligero herbáceo, en boca fresco, untuoso, frutos negros, ciruelas, aterciopelado, invita a saborear, a seguir tomando, persistencia media larga, final a frutas, temperatura de servicio 16° - 18°C/ Calidad precio muy buena, un abrazo #winelover #pisco #Perú #Lima #vino #wine #vinotinto

#winelovers #piscolovers#malbec #Argentina #Patagonia #LaPoderosa — 6 years ago

Livio Pastorino

9.2

No puedo evitar regresar a los tintos, no dudo que en verano me gustan mas los vinos rosados que los blancos, pero los tintos son mi perdición, les bajo la temperatura entre 16° y 18°C los disfruto mucho, una noche fresca, un buen trozo jugoso de carne, ensalada de tomate, lechuga, palta, un buen aliño con finas hierbas, ¡listo! En vista: color rojo, violáceo, nariz: frutos del bosque, negros y rojos, boca: equilibrado, complejo, persistencia media larga, se deja tomar, calidad precio buena, Saludos #winelover #pisco — 6 years ago

Elena Grazioso

8.5

#sassellavaltellina #superiorenebbiolo #winelover #redwine — 7 years ago

Sage Shimoda

9.0

Accendo Cellars Sauvignon Blanc 2017

This is the wine the Araujo Family has been making since 2013. Refreshing. Floral with a nice balance of acidity and tropical fruits. This is a perfect wine for summer.

アクセンド セラーズのソーヴィニョンブラン 2017年をトライ。 アラウホ ファミリーが2013年からナパで手掛けるワイナリー。花の香りとともに酸とトロピカルフルーツが絶妙なバランスで、夏に飲みたくなるワイン。

#wine #whitewine #accendocellars #napa #napavalley #2017 #sauvignonblanc #californiawine #california #ワイン #カリフォルニアワイン #白ワイン #ソーヴィニョンブラン #アクセンドセラーズ #ナパ #ナパバレー #winegeek #winelover — 7 years ago

Dezel Quillen

@Bonterra 2015 The Roost Blue Heron Vineyard Chardonnay (SRP $45): This Chardonnay is made from biodynamic grapes sourced from Bonterra’s Blue Heron vineyard in Mendocino County, California. If you are a member of the Anything But Chardonnay (ABC) club, this wine just may be your ticket out. Notable for its lovely texture; there are flavors of lemon curd, caramel apple, pear tart, and baking spice framed by notes of toasted oak. In the mouth, it is well-rounded with zesty acidity providing balance and lift. I enjoyed a generous splash last week with a delicious bowl of butternut squash soup. #winestudio #Chardonnay #biodynamic #biodynamicfarming #MendocinoCounty #cawine #wine #winelover — 8 years ago

Dezel Quillen

Boundary Breaks 2016 ‘Ovid Line North’ Riesling with spicy chicken salad tonight. This is a delightful medium-dry wine from Finger Lakes, NY that pairs wonderfully with foods that have a smidgen of heat. Under $15, find it. Cheers! #Riesling #nywine #FLXWine #wine #winelover — 8 years ago

Livio Pastorino

9.5

Encontré en mi pequeña cava esta maravilla, lo acompañamos en familia con unas carnes , muy buen vino, sabroso, soy de los que piensa que uno debe disfrutar el hoy, porque el mañana es un misterio, saludos #winelover #vino #pisco #winesofchina #wines #winelover #chinawines #cabernetmerlot #cabernetsauvignonmerlot — 5 years ago

Casey @ Travelling Corkscrew

Moss Wood is a name synonymous with top quality wines and it’s their Cab Sauvs which have a cult like following. And I can see why after trying this sample bottle I was kindly sent from the Moss Wood team. Thank you!

This 2015 was released on the 1st of May 2018. The 2015 vintage was a rather uncanny vintage for Moss Wood as it was so alike to the 2014 vintage by way of similar temperature, rainfall, season length and ripeness.

The majority of the wine is made up of Cabernet Sauvignon however there’s a small hint of Cabernet Franc (4%) and Petit Verdot (1%) in the blend.

So what’s it like? It’s ageing beautifully and I have no doubt it’ll be enjoyed for years to come.

It’s an intoxicating deep purple-red colour in the glass. Dark black and blue berries, cedar wood, vanilla and all spice come through on the nose for me. In the mouth it’s extremely well balanced. It’s both bold and elegant at the same time with a nice loooong finish. Simply beautiful to drink 😍

This wine was sent to me as a sample, I was under no obligation to post about it.

All opinions are based on my own taste buds. Wine is subjective & always evolving, so make sure you drink what you enjoy!
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#gifted #travellingcorkscrew #tcweekdaywine #wine #wineblog #wineblogger #winelover — 6 years ago

Vanessa

9.1

Purple hue with secondary ruby notes. Candied black and red fruit, fig, smoked meat, peat, spices, black pepper, and cedar on the nose. Lively on the palate with spices, fresh dill, and noticeable tannins. Delicious complement with the meal. #domaineeden #domaineedencabernetsauvignon #santacruzmountains #santacruzcabernet #winelover #californiacab #californiacabernet #tgif #cabblend — 7 years ago

with Deked1

Livio Pastorino

9.3

Muy bueno este vino del Perú, lo acompañamos con un delicioso arroz con pollo y salsa de cebolla a discreción, equilibrado en boca, marcados los 14 meses en barricas, temp de servicio 16 /18’ calidad precio buena, recuerden démosle una oportunidad a los vinos peruanos, saludos #winelovers #wine #vinos #pisco #vinosdelperu #winelover — 7 years ago

Dezel Quillen

Bedell Cellars 2015 Malbec: Grown on North Fork of Long Island (NY), this wine was hand-harvested from a single vineyard, and fermented with indigenous yeasts. Flavors of cranberries and brambly fruit are offset by hints of spice. Medium-bodied, it is round and fresh in the mouth, with pleasing acidity and soft tannins. It paired wonderfully with my smoked baby back rib dinner—a savory and very satisfying bottle of wine. #nywine #Malbec #NorthFork #NorthForkWine #winelover — 8 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.5

Exton Park Pinot Meunier Rosé NV, Hampshire, UK
Light salmon colour. Dried red fruits, orange zest, toasted brioche on a racy, mineral-laced finish. Nice creaminess through the end. #wine #englishwine #sommelier #sommelierlife #sommlife #wineporn #winestagram #sparklingwine #winewinewine #winelover — 8 years ago

Dezel Quillen

@FetzerWine 2015 Eagle Peak Merlot ($10): Medium-bodied, supple, and streamlined—a round texture gives way to upfront flavors of purple stone fruit and black cherry, with trailing hints of mocha and toffee. There’s a dash of undergrowth on the finish. This is a nice bottle to pair with red sauce dishes, pizza night, a big bowl of chili (and cornbread for the win), or grilled burgers (beef or portobello). One thing's for certain, you can’t beat the price! #winestudio #wine #Merlot #MendocinoCounty #winelover — 8 years ago