Respect
Louis M. Martini
Special Selection California Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1966
Bressan
Friuli Isonzo Pinot Nero 2015
Bressan. Nine generations of winemakers. Respect.
Very good pinot noir, wait, pinot nero. Herbs or green tea, spicy finish (pepper), some sweet fruity hints. — 4 years ago
Long Shadows Vintners
Pedestal Columbia Valley Merlot 2015
Smooth, delicious. New respect for Merlot. Had at sister's house. — 5 years ago
Mica
Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
I showed this wine some respect today. First I carefully decanted it, as I rarely do. The nose displayed spice box with cardamon, cloves and a hint of cedar. The palate was powerful and dense. Loads of mature blueberries and black fruits. Tannins are bolt upright. Acidity is perfectly poised. Finishes sweet and with texture. For a second wine, it’s a crime. Has another 5-10 years of runway ahead of it. This is a serious wine. — a year ago
Arianna Occhipinti
SP68 Terre Siciliane Nero d'Avola Frappato
Def a respect. Delicious warm doesn’t need to be cold. No strong taste, light red wine — 2 years ago
Silver Oak
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1986
Gotta give it respect. — 4 years ago
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Réserve de la Comtesse Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1982
What a treat! Perfectly balanced and very enjoyable. 42 years old and still going strong. Respect! — 2 years ago
Gustave Goussard
Respect No 1 Brut Champagne Pinot Noir 2011
100% PN. Based on 2011, Disg. 01/2014, 9.5 g/l dosage. Don't know why I thought this showed so sweet last time. On the nose: sweet apple, honey, apple pie, soft marzipan. On the palate: very good acidity, more sweet apple, marzipan, meyer lemon and good density. Much better showing than the last bottle. Apparently this just needed a few years of bottle age to settle. Lovely now. — 4 years ago
Clarendon Hills
Astralis Syrah 2002
This tasting goes out to @Bob McDonald - show that flag some respect...
Visually, bricking has begun, but the nose is still lively and youthful. Black cherries and raspberries transition to notes of tobacco, leather and thyme. Palate is consistent, but that signature sweetness is still there, along with a hint of sandalwood. This still has broad shoulders, but it’s much more balanced and fine-tuned with bottle age.
Aussie first-growth in my book. — 5 years ago
All the best, Ron. I do so look forward to reading your terrific wine reviews.
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
Napa Pioneer Tasting. #respect
Happy Birthday to me. — 9 months ago