Ralph's Joy Of Wine

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2024

A traditional unlike any other…might not be the Masters, but the annual tasting of a portrait of Provençe brings joy to every summer! — 4 months ago

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M. Chapoutier

l'Ermite Ermitage Syrah 2000

6L on a summer day with friends at an amazing Jazz festival and paired well with smokey ribs. Outstanding vintage, not too ripe, plenty of acidity, round and supple, pure joy in a big package. Thanks Peter for sharing. — 2 years ago

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Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Grand Crus Brut Blanc de Blancs 2005

Sayonara, 2021!! You brought periods of joy and excitement, apprehension and challenge, intense sorrow and grief; a panoply of emotions spanning the spectrum of the human experience…

So, we’re putting one foot in front of the other, crossing the threshold into 2022 with hearts full of gratitude and hope, while sipping delicious wine and savoring this quiet moment together.

We want to pause to say THANK YOU all for being a part of our wine journey and a constant source of inspiration, positivity, and learning for us. Cheers and Happy New Year!
— 4 years ago

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La Rioja Alta

Gran Reserva 904 Rioja Tempranillo Graciano 2015

Ruby with complex fruit aromas, spice and oak. Blend of 90% Tempranillo & 10% Graciano, aged 48 months on American oak, 20% new. On the palate flavors of dark berry fruits with spice, oak and smoky earthy notes, slight vanilla nuances on ripe full soft silky tannins. Long finish, nice mouthfeel, ending with fruit, oak, cigar box spice and clean mineral earthy tones, a joy to Sip this Fine Wine!! Tasting great, has more aging potential! — 5 months ago

Paul, Dave and 12 others liked this

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2018

Last night we opened the 2018 Barbaresco Produttori del Barbaresco.

On the nose there is cherry, raspberry, plum, licorice, rose petal, herbs, truffle, pepper and earth.

On the palate are the distinctive notes of cherry, raspberry, plum, licorice, spice, herbs, leather, menthol and earth.

This wine is medium to full bodied medium + acidity with medium + firm rounded mouthcoating grippy tannins that moves easily into a long red fruit dry soil finish. This is a beautiful wine that will provide many years of enjoyment. Stay safe and healthy with a weekend full of love and joy. Nostrovia! 🍷🍷🍷🍷
— 3 years ago

Paul, Shay and 24 others liked this

Château Cantenac Brown

Margaux Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

Tried twice. Blend of 67% Cab Sauv and 33% Merlot, bigger Cab% in ‘17. Deep Ruby with aromas of dark fruits, oak and spice. On the palate flavors of fresh blackberry, plum and currants with licorice and cigar box spice adding some cedar and slight floral notes. Fine ripe tannins, long finish ending with layers of fruit, cedar and spice. A joy to drink. Opening now but will last another decade+. Nice! — 4 years ago

Daniel P., Alex and 9 others liked this

De Toren

Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend 2018

A blend of the five Bordeaux varietals, this is an exceptional wine. There’s a great balance of acidity, velvet tannins and black fruit. Cassis, black cherry, black plum, a light toast and vanilla oak component and developing tertiary character of leather, forest floor and cigar box. Terrifically harmonious the wine is full bodied with a sense of being heavy. A joy to consume. — 5 months ago

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Domaine Dujac

Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Pinot Noir 2009

Smokey and resonant. This was a mature joy. Lots of complexity with the fruit. Color was a nice darker red. — 3 years ago

Milissa, Vanessa and 12 others liked this

Gérard Bertrand

Source of Joy Languedoc Grenache Blend Rosé 2021

Fantastic French Rosé. Not too sweet, very nice color. — 3 years ago

Hall Wines

Napa Valley Merlot 2016

Tried this about a year ago, tried again, aged nicely! HALL Wines is located in Napa Valley and employs organic small-vine viticulture and precision winemaking. ‘16 is a blend of 98% Merlot and 2% Cab Sauv. Very deep Ruby with rich berry fruit aromas, complex but not overpowering adding a touch of floral and spice. On the palate rich fruit, raspberry and cherry flavors with sweet vanilla, cacao and some oak. Smooth tannins, great balance, long finish, a joy to drink. — 5 years ago

Paul, Daniel P. and 3 others liked this