Judge Palmer

Château Palmer

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

Savory and game. Great rich and pure plummy fruit with a hint of spice on the nose. Inky and balanced with iron and graphite. Stunning and balanced — 22 days ago

Paul WoollsAra Aslanian
with Paul and Ara
Jay, Jan and 2 others liked this

Palmer & Co

Champagne Blanc de Blancs Chardonnay

Somm David T
9.2

Friend brought to the Oscars get together. Enjoyable bdb. — 3 months ago

Tom, Jay and 6 others liked this

Christopher Tynan Wines

Judge Family Vineyard Syrah 2017

Jan A
9.6

Dark fruit, dark chocolate, round, sweet, archetype new world — 4 months ago

Jan, Sharon and 11 others liked this

Hester Creek

The Judge Limited Edition Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

Amazing Cabernet, so rich, smooth with the right amount of tannins. — 6 months ago

Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg

Les Chaignots Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2022

Back at our new favorite seafood restaurant and so very difficult to find the right red wine pairing (we were in the mood for some red….don’t judge us!)
Our new Sommelier BFF (Michael) steered us to this region and he was spot on! Light, fresh, red fruits…delicious 😋
— 9 months ago

Neville Weston
with Neville

Palmer & Co

Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay

My father (a man of very humble beginnings) suggested to me that if you need to ask how much it costs you probably can’t afford it. Thank heavens I can. Absolutely terrific commune effort. — 4 years ago

Daniel, Ron and 2 others liked this

Christopher Tynan Wines

Judge Family Vineyard Bennett Valley Syrah 2016

It’s getting into the zone now.
Jeb 98, not sure any Myriad Syrah received that high of rating, but it is Jeb🤷🏼‍♂️

According to Jeb, Along with the 2013, the 2016 Syrah Judge Family Vineyard is up with the greats, and I’d put this up against any Syrah in California or France. Offering incredible purity of fruit as well as notes of blueberries, blackberries, crushed flowers, gamey meats, and pepper, it’s more forward and opulent than the 2015 yet has fabulous depth and concentration, ripe tannins, and a finish that won’t quit. Hats off to Tynan for another insanely good Syrah that can be drunk today or cellared for 20 years or more.
— 5 years ago

Tom, Jason and 19 others liked this
Jason and Jennie

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Sounds epic

Château des Trois Chardons

Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

[En Magnum] Lovely, fresh, crisp, old school Bordeaux from the family who were the cellar masters of Chateau Palmer back during this time frame, 12% ABV, perfumed, violets, soft, plummy fruit, great acidity, longish finish, this wine is about subtlety, not power, excellent!! — 5 days ago

Jim Powers
with Jim
Bob, Brian and 8 others liked this
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, Claude Kolm (a lawyer/now retired(?) used to write/distribute “The Fine Wine Review” — he also still publishes on Substack, I believe he and his wife now (mostly?) live in Paris, and I think you can follow his excellent Paris reviews (free??). . . . Anyway, when I first subscribed to his wine newsletter back in the mid-1990s, he occasionally wrote about this producer, raving about the high quality/fine QPR of their wines, but OF COURSE the wines were only available in Europe, no U.S. importer. But, being the crazy dude I am (surprised?? 🤷), I found a shop selling the wines “in bond” in Edinburgh, Scotland!!?? (Yep) Then, I knew someone importing wines, in the early 2000s they used to be able to fill up a reefer with up to 5 cases of “samples”, which is how this wine got to me (there was also a shipment from Edinburgh, together with payment of taxes, to a producer in southern France, who added these samples to the reefer). Bottom line, I was able to bring in 5 cases, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998 and 1999, the 1994/1998/1999 were magnums, while 1995/1996 were fifths. Likely a once in a lifetime thing, but love these wines!!
Tom Casagrande

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@Doug Powers - Now THAT is determination! Seems like a large work project just to get it! What does “in bond” mean? Decanter uses that term all the time and it always puzzles me.
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Tom Casagrande, “en bond” or in bond simply means the wine BEFORE VAT and any other taxes are imposed. Technically, the shop cannot release any so purchased wines unless and until they collect these taxes. Makes total sense for futures.

Serrat

Shiraz Viognier 2015

Made by Tom Carson (chief winemaker at Yabby Lake) as his side project. 2013 and 2014 (the latter being Halliday’s wine of the year) of this wine were awarded Australia wide Trophies and Tom says this 2015 is just as good. Sweet red fruits (mulberry) with heaps of spice - Barb said peppery notes. A fabulous wine with impeccable balance- a perfect match with the free range chicken dish that Barb created. 98 points from James Halliday. Tom Carson for the last few years has been Chief Judge of the Royal Queensland Wine Show. His expertise shows in his winemaking. — 8 months ago

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Tom Casagrande

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Some day . . . some day . . . we will take a leisurely trip to visit Australia, and not least for the purpose of seeking out the amazing wines you post!
Bob McDonald

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@Tom Casagrande you will have a great trip Tom.

Palmer & Co

Brut Champagne Blend 2012

Yeasty, lemony, delightful. — 4 years ago

Sally CutlerBlake Cutler
with Sally and Blake

Et Fille

Palmer Creek Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Great value! Doesn’t taste as Willamette-y as most but still good fruit and terroir shining through. Mildly earthy and herbaceous, but mostly cherry notes on the front. — 5 years ago

Natasha Bray
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Bellwether

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

See previous notes. Classic Coonawarra mint, black fruits, dark chocolate and cigar box. Singing at 11 years but will go for another decade at least. Barb and I are flying to Adelaide today. Hire Car tomorrow for the 4 1/2 hours drive south to Coonawarra where we will be doing vintage at Bellwether for a week. Should be illuminating, hard work and rewarding with a great tutor in Sue Bell, owner and winemaker. Sue was lucky enough to be one of 12 in the annual Len Evans Tutorial a few years ago where they taste wines most of us can only dream of including flights of DRC, Rousseau etc. Sue was the Dux of her year and is in demand around Australia as a Show Judge. Should be a great week. — 5 years ago

Severn, David and 18 others liked this

Palmer & Co

Grands Terroirs Champagne Blend 2015

KA
9.3

Jean Georges @ Connought Hotel — 2 months ago

Château Palmer

Alter Ego Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2019

A. R.
9.2

Big and pretty and opened about 10-15 years too early. Second day was a huge improvement from the relatively closed nose on day 1. Can feel a bit of the alcohol on the finish. Modern and very well made - especially great Cab Sav on the finish. — 3 months ago

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Judge Palmer

Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

Smooth like silk, red fruit still there with soft tannins and long finish — 3 months ago

Palmer & Co

Rosé Solera Champagne Blend

Ted
9.3

Love this champagne. Cool copper color. Strawberries 😊 — 6 months ago

Jeni
with Jeni
Shay, Andrew and 8 others liked this

Château Palmer

Mähler-Besse La Réserve du Général Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 1995

A gift from friends.
Great stuff.
— 3 years ago

Jose Roberto Palazzoveronique paillardAdriana Pagliano
with Jose, veronique and 1 other
Adriana, Daniel P. and 5 others liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Judge Family Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2019

Rich, weighty, complex wine is viscous, almost oily but manages to bring enough tropical fruit, grass, and pesto to float this monstrous boat to an itchy finish. New world chest-pump Sauvignon Blanc…but I LIKE it! — 4 years ago

Shay, Josh and 3 others liked this

Château Palmer

Echantillon Margaux Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Structured, long finish, silky smooth. Beautiful nose. Will be even better 5 years from now — 4 years ago

Palmer & Co

Vintage Champagne Blend 2012

Lemon curd and brioche in one glass, delicious champagne 😋 — 5 years ago

Ronald, Jan and 3 others liked this