Sunday, July 5th, 2009

Brophy Clark, Pinot Noir, Ashley's Vineyard, 2005
Mt. Difficulty, Pinot Noir, Central Otago, 2005
Sanguis, Infidels, California, 2006

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

Alondra, Chardonnay, Middleridge Ranch, Mendocino, 2008
Bonny Doon, Vin Gris de Cigare, California, 2007
Adelaida, School House Crush, Paso Robles, 2006
Cafaro, Emily Elizabeth Merlot, Napa, 2004
Slingshot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2006

Villa Creek, Avenger, Paso Robles, 2006
Forlorn Hope, Mil Amores, Dewitt Vineyard, Amador County, 2006
Sanguis, Infidels, California, 2006

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

A. Rafenelli, Zinfandel, Dry Creek, 2005
Chateau Cantemerle, Haut Medoc, France, 1996
Silver Oak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 1998

And a slew of others

Sunday, June 27th, 2009

Didier Daguneau, Pur Sang, Blanc Fume de Pouilly, Loire, France, 2006
Bodegas Muga, Reserva, Spain, 2001
Reif, Cabernet Franc, Niagra on the Lake, Canada, 2004

Friday, June 26th, 2009

At the Conan O'Brien Show with Mike Smith

Jayson, Chardonnay, Napa, 2005
12 C, Cabernet Sauvignon, George III Vineyard, Napa, 2007
Myriad, Cabernet Sauvignon, Kenefick Ranch, Napa, 2007
Myriad, Syrah, Las Madres, Carneros, 2007
Alban, Syrah "Reva", Edna Valley, 2005
Jonata, Cabernet Franc, Santa Ynez, 2005

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

A great day of interesting wines

Corte Gardini, Bardolino, Italy, 2006
Sesti, Monteleccio, Montalcino, Italy, 2007
Sesti, Rosso di Montalcino, Italy, 2007
Guido Porro, Barolo, Italy, 2004
Cantine Valpane, Barbera, 2006
Cantine Valpane, Valpane, 2001*
Domaine Fontsainte, Corbieres, France, 2006
Domaine Gallety, Cotes du Vivarais, France, 2006

Casa Mendes Vinho Verde, Portugal, 2008 (Smoking deal!)
Kopke, Vinho Branco, Douro, Portugal, 2008
Quinta das Maias, Malvasia Fina/Encruzado/Verdelho/Cercial, Portugal, 2005
Quinta das Roques, Encruzado Reserva, Portugal, 2007
Quinta do Correio Tinto, 2006
Maias Tinto, 2007
Quinta dos Roques Tinto, 2006
Kopke Fine Ruby Port
Kopke Vintage Port, 2007

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Claiborne and Churchill

Gewurztraminer, Edna, 2007
Dry Riesling, Edna, 2007
Pinot Noir, Edna, 2006

Solid wines. Very solid.

Friday and Saturday, June 19th and 20th, 2009

Roessler Wines

Big Bend Estate, Chardonnay, Carneros, 2006
Red Label, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, 2006
La Brisa, Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, 2007
Blue Jay, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, 2007
Dutton Ranch, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2006
Griffen's Lair, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2007

Also,
J. Rochioli, Chardonnay, Sweetwater Vineyard, 2006
Chasseur, Pinot Noir, Sonoma County, 2007

Thursday, June 18th, 2009

Adelaida Winery
Pavanne, Paso Robles, 2006
Version, Paso Robles, 2007
Syrah, Anna Vineyard, 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles, 2006
Version Red, Paso Robles, 2006
School House, Crush, Paso Robles, 2006
School House, Pinot Noir, 2006
School House, Recess Red, 2006
School House, Zinfandel, 2006
School House, Cabernet Sauvignon, 2006


Matt Herbeck's Birthday
Torley, Fortuna, Hungary, NV
Curran, Grenache Blanc, Santa Ynez, 2007
Chateau de Gigognan, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc, 2006
Beckman, Cuvee Le Bec, Santa Ynez, 2007
Tres Ojos, Garnacha, Calatayud, Spain, 2007
Chateau de Gigognan, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, 2005

Chateau La Louviere, Saint Emilion, Bordeaux, 1985
Chateau Gloria, St. Julien, Bordeaux, 1985 (this was a highlight and the best of the '85 that I've yet had).

Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

Modus Operandi Event with Jason Moore

Sauvignon Blanc, Napa, 2007
Vicarious Rose, Napa, 2007
Vicarious Red, Napa, 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2006
Antithesis, Napa, 2006

Pride, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa/Sonoma, 2004
Joeseph Phelps, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 1985

Sunday, June 14th, 2009

Sine Qua Non, Stars and Stripes Rose, California, 2007
Chateau Revelette, Rose, Provence, 2008
Dragonette, Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez, 2008
Papapietro Perry, Pinot Noir, Russian River, 2006
Culler, Caeseda, Sonoma, 2006
Sanguis, The Wedding, California, 2004
Sanguis, Novillero, California, 2006

Good Stuff.

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Greg's Party

Booker, Vertigo, Paso Robles, 2005
Almaviva, Blend, Chile, 2003

Friday, May 29th, 2009

J. Wilkes, Pinot Blanc, Bien Nacido Vineyard, 2006
Domaine de Roches, Pinot Noir, Bourgogne, 2006
Bruno Colin, Maranges, La Fussiere, Burgundy, 2006
Joseph Swan, Pinot Noir "Cuvee de Trois", Russian River, 2006
Hollis, Pinot Noir, Russian River, 2005

Astral, Cabernet Sauvignon, Santa Ynez, 2005
Peirson Meyer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

The Wines of Etude

Pinot Gris, Carneros, 2008
Chardonnay, Carneros, 2007
Rose of Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2008
Pinot Noir, Carneros, 2006
"GBS", Carneros, 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005

All great wines, but the Pinot Noir and the Cabernet were the two standouts.

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009

On the docket for tonight . . .

Chateau Margaux, Pavillion Blanc, 2002 (delicious, appropriately aged, medium weight, nice citrus and lemon grass, perfect with Chevre)
Domaine Tempier, Bandol, 1993 (suprisingly good for an off-vintage in Bandol. The wine was begining to show age but still had a ton of life left in it. The original price tag was still on it, $17.99)
Sea Smoke, Pinot Noir "Botella", Sta. Rita Hills, 2005 (This is at a great place right now. I'd not open another for 2 more years. It's begining to flesh out, but still has some unpacking to do)

All in all, a great night of wine appropriately paired with Asparagus Bisque, Spinach Salad, and Salmon.

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Pierre Gimonet, Brut, 2000
Flowers, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, 2007
Scherrer, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2006
T.R. Elliot, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2006
Pedestal, Merlot, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2006
Peirson-Meyer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005 (WOTN. Parker scored this wine poorly but I thought it was phenomenal. Really, really impressive).

Friday,

Tres Ojos, Garnacha, Calatayud, 2007
Brunier, Le Pigeoulet, Vin d'Pays, 2007
Mas Nuef, Rouge, Costieres de Nimes, 2007
Culler, Syrah, Caseda, Sonoma Coast, 2006
Epicurean, Grenache, Mc Laren Vale, AU, 2007

Alban, Viognier, Edna Valley, 2005
Sequel, Syrah, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2005
Alto Moncayo, Garnacha, Campo de Borja, Spain, 2006

Thursday Hodge Podge

Casa Cassera, Pinot Noir, "Burning Creek Vineyard", Sta. Rita Hills, 2001
Domaine Jean Bousquet, Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina, 2006
Chateau Destieuse, Saint Emilion Grand Cru, 2000
Mason, Merlot, Napa, 1998
Dunham Froese, Pinot Blanc, Okanagan Valley, 2007
Rombauer, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2002
Salanques, Cellar Mas Doix, Priorat, Spain, 2004
Louis Jadot, Beaulolais, France, 2007
Truchard, Cabernet Sauvigon, Carneros, 2002
La Fenetre, A Cote, Syrah, Santa Barbara, 2007
Weins, Petite Sirah, Temecula, 2006
Curtis, Syrah, Santa Barbara, 2006

Monday, May18th, 2009

Schuh Box Dinner



Chateau de Baumard, Chenin Blanc, Loire, 1989

Sine Qua Non, The Petition, California, 2005

Sea Smoke, Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills, 2004

Domaine Tempier, Rose, Bandol, 2007

Atlas Peak, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2003

Betts & Scholl, Hermitage, 2004

Azelia, Barolo, 1999

Pira, Barolo "Marenca", 1999

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Kalin, Sauvignon Blanc, Potter Valley, 1997
Domaine Solitude, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvee Barbarini, 2000
Booker, Fracture, Paso Robles, 2006
Betts & Scholl, Hermitage, France, 2004