I've had it many times, it's slightly sweet after having the chardonnay, nice honeydew melon and apricot with a mineral finish.

2017, Chateau Tahbilk Marsanne, Central Victoria, Australia.

2017, M. Chapoutier Les Vignes de Bila-Haut, Cotes de Roussillon, Languedoc-Roussillon, France.

2015 Turley Old Vines Zin - yummy stuff

rose bottle #5 from this guy ^^^

2017 Tres Ojos, Spain
70% Garnacha, 30% Tempranillo

back label nails it, berry fruit on the nose, strawberry/raspberry aromas, fresh and crisp on the palate with plum/berry fruit.

very nice Rosado.

2017, Chateau Routas Coteaux Varois Rose, Provence, France

2016, Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, South Africa

2017, Puech Haut Rose, Roussillon, France.

Are you being a narish mentsh today?

Lionello Marchesi Sangiovese.

amen.

I assume it's a red...

Trump Chardonnay

Not a bad one at all made by winery from Texas . I was expecting worse. Thanks to Kipp for helping me find this to gift a buddy of mine.

Dundee Hills make some fantastic Pinot noirs

Kivelstadt Cellars Father's Watch Red Blend

Wente
Louis Mel
Sauvignon Blanc


Light and crisp with nice citrus. Not overly acidic

Paired nice with some grilled chicken and cold pasta salad.

Just saw a sale at my local on Quintessa 2014 (I think could be wrong on the year only glanced at it) from $225 to $175. Is this a good deal? Also would this be a good wine to save for a celebratory occasion? My taste are all over the place with wine so far but I do find that I like Merlots and Bordeaux the most but also enjoy Cabs and that is what most people like to get when I am out to dinner with them.

Thanks Speyside with any help on this, I figured this kind of price on a bottle would be good to get a more knowledgeable opinion before purchasing.

If I can, I’ll give you a reccomendation over the Quintessa.

I rep Huneeus products and the Faust is a fantastic buy. It should retail around $50.

It’s a big Cab that’s not overly tannic. I really enjoy it. And it’s about 1/4 the price of what you’re looking at.

Also give Leviathan a go if you like red blends. It should be close to $40.

Have I got a deal for you! I just happen to have a few bottles left of 1996 Harlan Estate Proprietary Red Blend. I sold a few years ago for $803/bottle at auction but will make a good deal for you. Cellared in my Vinotemp at 55 degrees since release directly from Harlan.

I think that one is out of my price range even at a deal l, but I appreciate the offer.

I am a wine noob but I was thinking about grabbing something nice for to have on hand for special occasion.

Still have to make it back and see if that sale is still going. Thanks for the info Speyside it was very helpful.

last bottle of Rose from the incredible Spey hit.

2017 Villa Des Anges Old Vines Cinsault Rose France

Loved it, great as a sipper (or as the label says "warm weather gulper") and just fine with chicken, fish and tonight with a spiced up wheat pasta and veggies creation.

Thanks Allen. You got me half way through Summer.

2016, Domaine de la petite Cassagne white, Costieres De Nimes, France

2014 Beaujolais Villages
Stephane Aviron

bought it a year ago to mix with a bottle of sangria to make a, well, sangria, but never did it.

totally surprised how much I liked it and how well it went with a steak I made in a skillet...and I almost never make steak.

2014, Luca Syrah, Mendoza, Argentina.

2015, Masut Pinot Noir, Mendicino, California
2010, Wine Guerrilla Monte Rosso Red Zinfandel, Sonoma, California
2015, Martinelli Monte Rosso Gnarley Vines Red Zinfandel, Sonoma , California.
2016, Beckman Purisima Mountain Syrah, Ballard Canyon, California
2017, Huia Boytrytis Riesling, Marlborough, Australia

Poached duck eggs with Vouvray reduction
Grilled vegetables
Grilled lamb chops Grecian style, with creamed spinach and grill garlic parmean asparagus.
Cheese plate
Tossed salad with balsamic vinaigrette
Fresh sliced strawberry apples and bosc pears