The Post Stones
Fairchild Estate
Stones No. 1 Las Piedras Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
Neethlingshof Estate
Short Story Collection The Owl Post Stellenbosch Pinotage 2018
Dark ruby red color, some purple edges, with aromas of dark fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with vanilla, cedar and cinnamon spice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, cedar and spice. — 4 months ago
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande
Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2005
I remember when the 2005 Pichon Lalande was reviewed by RP, 89. I saw that & said, you would have to get in the way of the 2005 Bordeaux vintage to be that sad. I still bought 6 at a bargain basement price. A very good idea post 20 yrs+. Both Pichon’s don’t have a modern day history of getting in the way of a good vintage.
I also bought this one. 18 yrs in bottle and still acending. This will hold 5 more yrs and will last another 10 yrs properly stored.
I have visited Bordeaux 11 times. This chateau visually is still my favorite. It was showing a picture of this chateau to Sofia that launched our first visit. Sofia loved it and we have stared at it multiple times on every visit.
It was in our visit in 2007, I stood in the estate vineyard, looked & tasted their soils. After doing so, I said, “I get it.” I understood everything about what I was tasting in Left Bank Bordeaux’s early in my wine journey.
Sofia and I had dinner w/ Christian Moueix not long after the 2005 vintage was hyped/released. She asked him, when did you know you had something special?” He said, “as soon as I tasted the fruit at harvest.”
Tonight, it shows that it is a close relative, a sibling to Pichon Longueville. Cork, perfect.
The nose shows; classic left bank traits. Ripe, dark, brooding fruits, bright, mid berries, red cola, leather, tobacco, sandalwood, leather, led pencil, dark rich earth, limestone, dry river stone, hint of mushrooms, dark, red, fresh & withering florals.
The fruits on the palate show everything outstanding from the 2005 growing season. Ripe, juicy, brilliant; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, black plum skin, black cherries, baked/poached strawberries & some hovering raspberries. Dark chocolate bar to pudding, red cola, anise, dark spices w/ palate heat, dark, rich earth w/ dry leaves, pronounced graphite, dry tobacco, leather, limestone, dry twig, dry river stone, moist clays, moist herbs, cedar to sandalwood, withering & dry, dark flowers, red roses, some lavender & violets, beautiful rainfall acidity, excellent; balance, tension, structure, length w/ an elegant finish that lasts minutes and lands on spice & earth.
13.4 ABV. Nice.
#TheTwoHourRibcap
This held up vacuumed sealed the same night, refrigerated & enjoyed exactly a week later. — 4 months ago
Far Niente Winery
Post & Beam Carneros Chardonnay 2023
Fragrant aromas of lemon curd, yellow apple, white flowers, wet stones and orange zest. Flavors of lemon, melon, pear, peach and tropical fruits. Light notes of vanilla, saline and subtle oak on the long and vibrant finish. Elevated acidity (but still well balanced) and a soft creamy texture. Bright, clean and crisp with a slight bit of heft. Approachable and refreshing. Outstanding quality! Excellent wine from an excellent producer. Thank you so much for the gift, Keith S! — 2 months ago
Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post
Gen Red Central Coast Red Blend 2022
Had the 2022 vintage in Feb 2026. Fruity and spicy taste and nice to drink — 3 months ago
Far Niente Winery
Post & Beam Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
An easy favorite. Earthy aroma, with black cherries, figs, coffee and licorice. Tannins are laced with leather, smoke and mild acidity that holds tight. — 2 months ago
Bodega Catena Zapata
White Stones Vino de Parcela Adrianna Vineyard Chardonnay 2013
Hartley-Ostini Hitching Post
Cork Dancer Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2021
Classic Pinot and perfect with grilled Alaskan sockeye salmon and ahi tuna. — 4 months ago
Somm David T
Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator
This is beautiful fruit with amazing soft earth. It is elegance refined.
Their vines per the owner Lawrence, sit adjacent to Screaming Eagle. — 11 days ago