Grenache Noir

Château Rayas

Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Grenache Blend 2010

Opened prior to dinner; enjoyed over the course of several hours. This bottle of the 2010 pours a light ruby color with a transparent core; medium+ viscosity with no staining of the tears. On the nose, the wine is developing with a gorgeous mix of mostly red and some dark fruits, red flowers, exotic spices, licorice, meat and garrigue. On the palate the wine is dry with medium+ tannin and medium+ acid. Confirming the notes from the nose. The finish is long. While not quite making the same impression that my previous experience with the 2010 Rayas had made, this is still a magnificent, singular wine. Drink now through 2050. — 5 days ago

Scott@Mister, Vanessa and 24 others liked this
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Williams Selyem

Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 1993

Jeremy Shanker
9.3

Still kickin! — a day ago

Joel, Ben and 5 others liked this
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Kosta Browne

Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2019

Fruit forward but very rich with oak, raspberry, and cola. — 25 days ago

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier

Clos de la Maréchale Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2021

Built up a bit of excitement in selecting this Nuit-Saint George, then opened it up and neaaahhh!
All a bit flat. Nothing terribly wrong and it wasn’t corked, just no major aromas or flavors. Guess you can’t win em all. Or, we’ve just been spoiled with amazing wine and every now and then you pick an average one.
Still a great meal 😊
— 11 days ago

Neville Weston
with Neville
Andrew, Jean-Philip and 3 others liked this

Domaine Serene

Evenstad Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2015

Supremely elegant. Delicious. — 2 months ago

Scott@Mister, Tom and 3 others liked this

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

Échézeaux Pinot Noir 2003

Some nice wines today with the Rousseau singing — 22 days ago

Scott@Mister, Jean-Philip and 9 others liked this

Laurent-Perrier

Cuvée Rosé Brut Champagne 1511

Special edition. At the estate in Tour sur Marne FR. — 8 days ago

Daniel, Tom and 6 others liked this

Roederer Estate

L'Ermitage Brut Anderson Valley Chardonnay Pinot Noir 2019

Medium golden color. Right after opening, a honeycrisp apple, citrus, grapefruit and mineral notes on the nose and palate are evident. After some breathing, wine shows plenty of oxidative notes. It has a medium rich, creamy mouthfeel. First vintage to go through malo — 16 days ago

Joshua, Andrew and 6 others liked this

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2012

Soft but good vanilla baking spices. Tannic but not acidic — a day ago

Joel liked this

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Mourvedre Blend 2015

I preferred this slightly over the cru La Tourtine, from the same year. This was slightly shorter but the flavor profile was more mature. Seemed like the ideal drinking window. — a month ago

Mike MillerJason SliwaSarah Bignami
with Mike, Jason and 1 other
Jason, Ira and 9 others liked this