Fabulous Ant

Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2019

Splash decanted and enjoyed over the course of two hours. The 2019 pours a deep garnet color with a near opaque core; medium+ viscosity with light staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with notes of Morello cherry, red flowers, black tea, dried green herbs and gravelly earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+ and has that Ciacci Piccolomini silkiness. I felt the 2019 was a little reticent for the first 30min (not at all surprised) but opened beautifully after that and continued to build steam until the last glass. Very easy to enjoy and fabulous with bolognese. Drink now with a 30min decant and through 2044 — a month ago

Juan, Scott@Mister and 9 others liked this

Domaine Charvin

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2021

Popped and poured; enjoyed over the course of several hours. The 2021 pours a deep ruby color with a translucent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with fabulous, bright notes of Bing cherry, strawberry, star anis, red flowers, black pepper, cool spices, and stoney earth. On the palate, the wine is dry with medium tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is medium+. This is a beautiful example from one of the more Burgundian producers in CdP, making wine in a very Burgundian vintage. Lovely stuff. Drink now through 2036. Bottle No. 28340 — 7 months ago

Ira, Tom and 10 others liked this

Domaine François Raveneau

Clos Chablis Grand Cru Chardonnay 2010

Fabulous stuff. This is so complex and delicious. Oyster shells. Soft lemon, stone, light salinity. Profound and long and delicious with none of the overbaked qualities of some 2010’s. Spectacular. — a year ago

Shay, Douglas and 9 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

Hillside Select Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Delicious! Dark purple. Complex and rich. Blueberries, plums, blackberries, cassis, and dark chocolate. Fabulous lingering finish. — 5 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend

Fabulous! A long life ahead it of, complex, wild, personality for days. — 6 years ago

Paul liked this

Thierry Allemand

Cornas Reynard (R) Syrah 2009

Fabulous 🤩 — 5 months ago

"Odedi" and Joe liked this

Vincent Dauvissat

La Forest Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay 2020

I’ve said it before…for Dauvissat, I consistently find Forest to drink pretty much just as well as the Grand Crus, especially after proper aeration. 2020 is a fabulous rendition, open and giving and adding serious weight with some time in the decanter. Pure, textured and expansive with electric acids and layered Chablisen minerality. As it is often with these wines, last glass was the best. — 6 months ago

Bob, Tom and 7 others liked this

Penfolds

Grange Bin 95 Shiraz 2019

98% shiraz, 2% cab. Ruby in color, with a unique nose. Flavors of dark fruit, black currant, spices, and oak. Bold and well balanced with a little extra dryness, which I loved. Simply fabulous and impossible to fully describe. One of my top wines. — 8 months ago

Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

#AgedWineTuesday

Here is a fabulous 99 point wine by Robert Parker.

Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim.

Great nose of blueberries, blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, cedar, earth, vanilla, Mediterranean spices, espresso, cola, light herbs, chocolates, tobacco and black pepper.

Full bodied, smooth and elegant, with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and fruity on the palate with blackberries, black cherries, figs, cedar, chocolates, vanilla, licorice, spices, tobacco, herbs, light earth, cola and peppercorn.

Long finish with round tannins and tangy cherries.

This is a gorgeous Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend from Napa Valley.

Showing nice balance and a great mouthfeel. Round and rich. Elegant and smooth.

This 22 year old still has a lot of power in it, and will continue to age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.

Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime.

So soft and powerful, with a great nose. This is a gorgeous wine right now.

A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Petit Verdot and 3% Malbec. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 24 months.

13.9% alcohol by volume.

96 points.

$250.
— 3 years ago

Steven, Shay and 19 others liked this
"Odedi"

"Odedi" Influencer Badge

@Dawn E. very much so 🍷

Château Beychevelle

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 1959

Superb mouth feel front to back...fruit, tabun, acid still in harmony and drank more like a old Burg...fabulous! — 5 years ago

Jae and Ira liked this

Marchesi Antinori

Tignanello Toscana Super Tuscan Blend 2011

Just fabulous over lunch at Chez Bruce. — 6 years ago

Corra

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

PNP > Gem 💎/ Beauty from Celia Welch! Fabulous focus, pure, concentrated ripe fruit, integrated tannins with gobs of glycerin, really a great wine! Cheers 🍇🍷👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 — 7 years ago

James, Daniel and 21 others liked this

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2009

#AgedWineTuesday

Celebrating 25,000 followers on Vivino, with this fabulous sweet wine from Bordeaux.

Dark gold in color.

Full bodied and smooth with high acidity.

Sweet on the palate with great complexity and mouthfeel.

Showing lemons, red and yellow apples, tropical fruits, spices, caramel, honey, peaches, lemons, citrus, turmeric and honeysuckle.

Long engaging finish.

This 17 year old Sauternes is drinking exceptionally now, although it will continue to age nicely in the next 30 to 50 years. A delicious dessert wine from a great vintage.

Rich and fruit forward. Beautifully balanced with enough acidity to balance the high sugars. Showing a wonderful nose that I kept smelling on for a long time.

Already showing great complexity, sweet and expressive. Opulent with great elegance.

Wine Spectator 98 points. Wine Advocate 100 points.

I've had many different vintages of this wine, and it is always very impressive.

Good by itself as a dessert wine, or with food. I paired it with blue cheese.

A blend of 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc. Aged in all new French oak barrels for 30 months.

14% alcohol by volume.

97 points.

$700.
— 5 months ago

David, Anthony and 19 others liked this
Hermes Cuello

Hermes Cuello Influencer Badge

@"Odedi" congrats on the 25k, what a privilege having that amazing wine!
"Odedi"

"Odedi" Influencer Badge

@Doug Powers thank you 😍
"Odedi"

"Odedi" Influencer Badge

@Hermes Cuello much appreciated

Maybach Family Vineyards

Materium Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

What a treat! Full-bodied. Black cherries, blueberries, currants, chocolate, with a fabulous finish! — 10 months ago

Vine Hill Ranch

Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

An outstanding wine (sadly, my last bottle). Fabulous bouquet with an astonishingly satisfying finish. Lots of milk chocolate, blueberries, and a hint of raspberry. Oh so good! — 3 years ago

Château Lynch-Bages

Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2001

Tasted LB2001 10years ago. Then it was weak compared to the ‘85and ‘91. Tonight it showed beautifully. Fabulous pairing with rack of lamb! — 5 years ago

Bonneau du Martray

Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru Chardonnay 2006

a fabulous bottle—all that it should be—steely tightly wound grand cru white wine from Corton Charlemagne. Huge upside yet, so young, wine will last decades. It’s got it all—fruit and structure, great acidity. Still a bit lean and needs to fill out, but a great bottle. — 5 years ago

Ira, Billy and 8 others liked this

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne 2008

Wedding Anniversary Dinner Champagne🍾🥂 Fabulous paired with Colossal Lump Crab 🦀 & Lobster 🦞 Tail! 2008 Cristal always a Special experience, cheers! — 6 years ago

Shay, Ryan and 48 others liked this
David L

David L Influencer Badge Premium Badge

Happy Anniversary! Great bottle of bubbles. @Billy L.
Billy L.

Billy L.

@David L @Manny Abascal @Mario Vaillancourt @Paul T- Huntington Beach -Thank you for Anniversary well wishes, much appreciated! Cheers 🍾🥂
Francesco Schincaglia

Francesco Schincaglia

Great!!! Best ever.... and ever!!!!