hey Grenache winos / Stellenbosch / this producer practices noninterventionism / no this / no that / makes just 350 cases / a Burgundy approach to Grenache / Cheers!

Great celebration wines. The 1956 Rioja was amazing and '94 Stags Leap Cask 23 was still very youthful #wine

Eminently drinkable at 7 years of age. What a wine.

The 2019 Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is an outstanding pour that lives up to the hype! It leads with lush blackberry and black cherry, melting into smooth chocolate and subtle oak. It's incredibly plush and perfectly balanced.$46.07 @duckhornwine

The 2026 Sommelier Challenge: International Wine & Spirits Competition took place in San Diego on October 6-7, 2026, and these are the Texas wineries that were awarded medals CLICK THE LINK go.txwine.us/u/6awj2th9 TO READ ABOUT IT #txwine

This château quit the most prestigious classification in Saint-Émilion, but quality has never been higher. Château Angelus recently hosted a master class in Dallas, where CEO Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal walked us through six of their incredible wines. The de Boüard family has steered this estate for eight generations, drawing its name from the nearby church bells that ring the Angelus prayer. While Angelus earned the top Premier Grand Cru Classé A status in 2012, they famously walked away from the classification system in 2022. A substantial dose of Cabernet Franc gives these bottles a notable, vibrant energy and lift. What stood out from the lineup: •2014 Angelus: Genuinely delightful and drinking beautifully right now. It has a mix of dark fruit anchored by an intriguing red fruit note that kept bringing me back for another sip. •2020 Angelus: The absolute star of the tasting. It is already incredibly approachable and expressive. You get intense concentration balanced by pure elegance, and it is built to last for decades. •2015 & 2019 Carillon d'Angelus: Tasting these two vintages of the second wine side by side was fascinating because the blend composition shifts so dramatically between them. •2023 Tempo d'Angelus: A newer, vibrant addition sourced from Castillon plots that is specifically made to be popped and enjoyed immediately. •2023 Blanc du Milieu: My first time experiencing their white wine. This Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc blend from a prized plot hits you with bright citrus and stone fruit, offering a creamy yet mineral finish.

My Wine Wednesday choice is midweek fresh oysters paired with a 2023 @OttavinoW chardonnay from the Ferrington Vineyard in Anderson Valley of Mendocino County. This is a lightly oaked beauty showing is a nose of peaches, jasmine and honeysuckle with a palette of pink grapefruit, lemon peel and sea salt air acidity. It pairs perfectly with the raw oysters,  courtesy of @wholefoods in Fremont. This was found at @flatironwines in San Francisco.

hey Rioja winos / this Rioja v. 2016 is stripped of the oak disguise of so many others / showing spicy, peppery, fruity bright balance / Cheers!

Opened this the other night and did not like it. Very unbalanced. Alcohol very high at close to 16% and you could feel the burn on the palate and little fruit. This was 2015. I really don’t think age veils the flaws of wines, rather the opposite…time highlights these issues even more. Who knows maybe it was stored terribly but the high ABV is a clue this was rough from the start.

The Santa Fe wine and chili festival was amazing.

Tonight’s mission: Bond on screen, Bollinger in the glass. James Bond Day calls for the only acceptable pairing, a 007 film and the spy’s official champagne. Bollinger has been 007’s pour since the handshake that started it all, the bottle that shows up when the evening turns interesting. “Bollinger. If it’s ’69, you were expecting me.” Shaken plans, stirred priorities. License to chill.

Tonight’s pour! #wine

Six bottles of Ruinart Blanc de Blancs. The oldest champagne house in the world, chardonnay only, and the one your guests will actually remember. Case pricing, one shipment.

.@SouthsideSATX Thanks for the RT! #TXwine

The Bordeaux Futures have arrived… see you ladies in about 10 years when I retire 🤣 @cortonamd @arcaropeter @Constan70997526 @cynthia_hayes @BsLegion @EricJRacy @jwalkermobile @rwe123 @RobertHunterFL @uptowntim88

Attention Wine Lovers: You spent $25k on a bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and a fly just landed in the glass. Are you still drinking it?

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This is just a glimpse into the incredible 1976 Paris tasting replicated by the Hong Kong Wine Society last night. I will create a video of the evening and spend some time analyzing the results of this blind tasting for the group (18 people) and for myself! More to follow!

Duckhorn Portfolio tasting at the Santa Fe Wine and Chili Festival. Tasting featured some familiar wines , like the Sonoma Cutrer Chard but also introduced the Goldeneye Pinot Noir which for my palette, that day, was the standout. Informative and well presented session.

Dinner at the Coyote Cafe in downtown Santa Fe did not disappoint. From the lively atmosphere of the restaurant, the impeccable service, and the amazing food, it remains one of my favorite restaurants in America. Chef Mark Millers spin on regional cuisine keeps me returning.