My last 1989 Chateau Leoville #LasCases . Still outstanding! #Bordeaux #SaintJulien #Wine

Checking in on this very young #BarnettVineyards “Rattlesnake Hill”Cabernet. Full bodied, with rich dark fruit, licorice and pepper/spice. Built for the long haul. #NapaValley #Wine

The 2024 vintage signals its arrival.

Just opened this 2009 Chateau #Malescot . Full bodied, inky, lush and beautiful aromatics. An excellent wine from an equally excellent vintage. #Bordeaux #Marguax #Wine

2008 Harlan gets the call tonight. Tasting beautifully and aging nicely. Should be perfect with ribeyes headed to the grill later. #NapaValley #Wine

Checking in on this 2006 Chateau #PontetCanet . A great Estate and a big wine that’s still in its youth. #Bordeaux #Pauillac #Wine

Another fun night of cards with the gang. A great night made even better with great friends and wine. A little of this and some of that. #Wine

Had this 2016 Podere Le Ripi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (Lupi e Sirene) last night. Young, enjoyable and a nice change of pace for me. #Tuscany #Sangiovese

Enjoying my Saturday and savoring a really good week with this 2014 Chateau L’ Evangile tonight. Cheers all! #Bordeaux #Pomerol #Wine

One step closer.

1995 Chateau Mouton and the NCAA Tournament. It’s what will make for a nice Saturday night. Cheers all!

Tonight’s wine is this beautiful 2006 #Schrader RBS Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet. Balanced luscious fruit and velvety tannins. #NapaValley #Wine

A return to Bordeaux tonight with this 1998 Chateau #Figeac . Excellent as always. #SaintEmilion #Wine

Enjoying this Cabernet from my favorite Napa Valley winery, a 2005 #Spottswoode Estate. Another great vintage that has come of age perfectly. #Wine

This 2002 Chateau #Margaux is going to work well with the burgers that will be heading to the grill later. #Bordeaux #Wine

Starting my weekend with this 1999 #DallaValle Cabernet. A youthful 25 year old wine that still has lots to like. #NapaValley #Wine

This 2000 Chateau #PichonLalande will work well tonight. It’s quite possibly the best PLL I’ve ever had. #Bordeaux #Wine

My favorite of the Bond Grand Crus. This 2007 #Pluribus is in a great place right now. #NapaValley

Closed out our Friday night with a 10 year vertical (2013 -2022) tasting of #Accendo , Auction Lot for Premier Napa Valley event at Press Restaurant, plus 2006 and 2007 Araujo. Thanks @eltonslone for setting us up with this exclusive experience. #NapaValley #Wine

Had a great lunch with Elton Slone of @robertcraigwine at Charter Oak. Great company and a few special wines (a nice Meursalt, 2013 Cicala Barolo Poderi Aldo Conterno and 1986 Cos d’ Estournel) made for a fun lunch. #Wine