5/20/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Pale gold colour. Medium (+) and developing nose with nettle, gooseberry leaves, ripe green apples, baked lemon, peach, honey and wet stone. Medium taste of ripe green apples, gooseberry, gooseberry leaves, baked lemon, peach, wet stone, nettle, white pepper, cream and grass. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Sancerre that has aged well. Drink now. Goes well with fish, shellfish or vegetables.

5/19/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium ruby colour. Medium and developing nose with blackberry, rhubarb, flint, charred wood, violet and cedar. Medium taste of blackberry, blueberry, rhubarb, charred wood, dark chocolate flint, potting soil, stems and cedar. Medium and dry finish. Medium acidity. Medium and grainy tannins. Full body. A very good Napa Valley Zinfandel with good potential that needs more time. Drink in up to five years. Goes well with beef or lamb.

3/3/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium ruby colour. Medium (+) and developing nose with ripe raspberry, ripe strawberry, ripe pomegranate, forest floor, charred wood and violet. Medium (+) taste of ripe raspberry, ripe pomegranate, forest floor, potting soil, charred wood and dark chocolate. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Light tannins. Medium body. A very good Saint Romain Rouge that has developed beautifully over the past year. Needed and hour of air to open. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with duck, pork or veal.

3/2/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium garnet colour. Medium and developing nose with ripe strawberry, ripe raspberry, charred wood, dark chocolate, forest floor, mushrooms and black pepper. Medium taste of ripe strawberry, ripe raspberry, charred wood, dark chocolate, forest floor, mushrooms, black pepper and wet leaves. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium (-) tannins. Medium body. A very good Saint Romain Rouge that was more oaky and bolder than the 2013 and 2017 vintages. Needed an hour of air to open. Drink now. Goes well with duck, mushrooms and veal.

3/1/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium garnet colour. Medium (+) and developing nose with ripe strawberry, ripe red cherry, ripe raspberry, forest floor, mushrooms, wet leaves, charred wood and violet. Medium taste of ripe raspberry, ripe cranberry, ripe pomegranate, forest floor, mushrooms, wet leaves and charred wood. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Light tannins. Medium body. A very good Saint-Romain Rouge that has matured well and was by far the most developed of the vertical with 2016 and 2017. Drink now. Goes well with duck, mushrooms and veal.

2/29/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium garnet colour. Medium and developing nose with ripe red cherry, ripe blackberry, ripe strawberry, forest floor, black pepper, forest floor, wet leaves and violet. Medium taste of ripe red cherry, ripe strawberry, forest floor, black pepper, wet leaves, leather and mushrooms. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium tannins. Medium body. A very good Bourgogne Rouge with very dark fruit. Needed an hour of air to open. Drink now. Goes well with duck, pork or veal.

2/28/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium ruby colour. Medium and developing nose with red cherry, raspberry, blackberry, forest floor, charred wood, wet leaves, wet stone and violet. Medium taste of red cherry, raspberry, red currant, blackcurrant, forest floor, wet stone, charred wood and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Light tannins. Full body. A very good Bourgogne Rouge with very high alcohol (14,5%). Needed an hour of air to open. Drink now. Goes well duck or pork.

2/27/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Deep ruby colour. Medium and developing nose with green bell pepper, red plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, coffee and stems. Medium taste of red plum, blackberry, blackcurrant, green bell pepper, forest floor and stems. Medium long and dry finish. Medium acidity. Medium tannins. Full body. A good Moldavian Red that lacks complexity and is a bit green. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with beef or lamb.

2/26/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium lemon colour. Medium (+) and developing nose with ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, charred wood, flint, smoke, toast, butter and wet stone. Medium (+) taste of ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, charred wood, butter, toast, walnuts, flint and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Saint-Aubin that has matured well. Needed half an hour to open. Drink now. Goes well with cheeses, fish or shellfish.

2/25/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium garnet colour. Medium (+) and developing nose with ripe red plum, prune, leather, cigar box, tobacco, mushrooms, stable, anise and warm spices. Medium taste of ripe red plum, ripe red cherry, prune, leather, cigar box, tobacco mushrooms, forest floor, stable and anise. Medium (+) long and dry finish. High acidity. High and velvety tannins. Medium body. A very good Colares Tinto that has matured well. Drink now. Goes well with mushrooms, pork or veal.

2/24/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium lemon colour. Medium and developing nose with ripe green apples, ripe lemon, white peach, charred wood, toast, wet stone and sea salt. Medium taste of ripe green apples, ripe lemon, white peach, charred wood, toast and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Chablis Grand Cru that has matured well. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with fish or poultry.

2/23/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Deep garnet colour. Pronounced and developing nose with red plum, dark plum, caramel, fig, raisins, cinnamon, licorice, dark chocolate and eucalyptus. Pronounced taste of red plum, dark plum, raisins, fig, prune, caramel, licorice, cardamom, dark chocolate, black pepper, orange peel and eucalyptus. Long and sweet finish. High acidity. Medium tannins. Full body. A very good and well matured LBV that is peaking. Drink now. Goes well with blue cheeses or chocolate based desserts.

2/22/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Pale tawny colour. Pronounced and developed nose with raisins, prune, cinnamon, sweet spices, sweet leather, caramel, forest floor, mushroom, wet leaves and rose petal. Pronounced taste of raisins, prune, cinnamon, sweet spices, sweet leather, caramel, forest floor, mushroom, wet leaves and rose water. Long and dry finish. High acidity. High tannins. Full body. A very good Barolo that is very well matured and much more developed than the other bottle opened. Drink now. Goes well with lamb or mushrooms.

2/21/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Pale garnet colour. Medium and developed nose with dried red cherry, raisins, licorice, tar, rose petal, forest floor and caramel. Medium taste of dried red cherry, dried cranberries, raisins, licorice, tar, forest floor, wet leaves, leather, caramel, spices and rose petal. Long and dry finish. High acidity. High tannins. Full body. A very good and well matured Barolo that is peaking, butt still more youthful than the other bottle opened. Drink now. Goes well with lamb or mushrooms.

5/18/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Pale ruby colour. Medium and developing nose with forest floor, mocha, cranberry, ripe red currant and lingonberries. Medium (+) taste of cranberry, ripe red currant, mocha, forest floors charred wood, tea leaves and savoury. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium (+) tannins. Medium body. A very good Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir with high concentration that might be in a dull phase? Drink now or over the next five years. Goes well with duck, mushrooms, pork or veal.

2/20/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium purple colour. Medium and developing nose with dark plum, vanilla, blackberry, strawberry, black pepper, licorice, charred wood and violet. Medium taste of dark plum, red plum, earth, blackberry, black pepper, leather, strawberries, vanilla and charred wood. Medium long and dry finish. High acidity. High tannins. Full body. A good Sonoma Zinfandel. Drink now. Goes well with beef.

2/19/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Full gold colour. Medium and developing nose with ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, ripe peach, butter and charred wood. Medium taste of ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, ripe peach, butter, charred wood and mint. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Saint-Aubin Premier Cru from the poorest of the two bottles being by in decline. Drink now. Goes well with cheeses, fish or shellfish.

2/18/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium gold colour. Medium and developing nose with yellow apples, ripe lemon, smoke, butter, popcorn, charred wood and wet stone. Medium taste of yellow apples, ripe lemon, peach, smoke, butter, charred wood and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Saint-Aubin Premier Cru from the best bottle of the two with superb complexity. Drink now. Goes well with cheeses, fish or shellfish.

2/17/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium gold colour. Small and lazy bubbles. medium (+) and developing nose with bruiced yellow apples, grilled lemon, roasted hazelnuts, toast, brioche, mushrooms, chalk and wet stone. Medium (+) taste of bruiced yellow apples, grilled lemon, toast, caramel, honey, brioche, mushrooms, chalk and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good NV Champagne. Needed half an hour in the glass to open. Drink now or over the next five years. Goes well as an aperitif, or with cured meat or mushrooms.

2/16/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium gold colour. Small and lively bubbles. Medium (+) and developing nose with ripe yellow apples, baked lemon, brioche, biscuit, caramel, toast and wet stone. Medium (+) taste of ripe yellow apples, baked lemon, brioche, biscuit, caramel, butter, toast and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Premier Cru NV Champagne from a magnum bottle. Drink now or over the next five years. Goes well as aperitif or with cured meat or shellfish

2/15/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale ruby colour. Medium and developing nose with raspberry, cranberry, strawberry, mocha, charred wood, forest floor and wet leaves. Medium taste of raspberry, cranberry, mocha, charred wood and mushrooms. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Light tannins. Medium body. A very good Santa Barbara Pinot Noir. Drink now or over the next five years. Goes well with duck, mushrooms or pork.

2/14/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium gold colour. Medium and developing nose with yellow apples, peachy lemon, charred wood, vanilla, spices and wet leaves. Medium taste of yellow apples, lemon, peach, vanilla, wet leaves, bruiced apples and potting soil. Medium long and dry finish. Medium acidity. Full body. A very good Los Carneros Chardonnay. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with cheeses, fish or shellfish.

2/13/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium ruby colour. Medium and developing nose with leather, black pepper, dark plum, vanilla, prune, raisin and potting soil. Medium taste of dark plum, blackberry, black pepper, stems, leather, green bell pepper, prune, raisin and potting soil. Long and dry finish. Medium acidity. High tannins. Full body. A good Zinfandel with a bit too high alcohol. Drink now. Goes well with beef, especially grilled beef.

2/12/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale lemon colour. Medium and developing nose with yellow apples, lemon, smoke, flint and wet stone. Medium taste of yellow apples, lemon, smoke, cream, toast, flint and wet stone. Medium long and dry finish. Medium acidity. Medium body. A very good Santa Barbara Chardonnay. Drink now or over the next five years. Goes well with fish or poultry.

5/17/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium gold colour. Small and lazy bubbles. Medium (+) and developing nose with bruiced yellow apples, grilled lemon, roasted hazelnuts, brioche, toast, mushrooms, chalk and wet stone. Medium (+) taste of bruiced yellow apples, baked lemon, brioche, caramel, honey, toast, mushrooms, chalk and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good NV Champagne. Needed half an hour in the glass to open. Drink now or over the next five years. Goes well as an aperitif, or with cured meat or mushrooms.

2/11/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Pale lemon colour. Medium and developing nose with ripe pear, ripe lime, lychee, coriander, honeydew melon, flint and wet stone. Medium (+) taste of ripe pear, ripe white peach, honeydew melon, honeysuckle, lychee, flint, coriander and wet stone. Long and semi-sweet finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Riesling that is well balanced. Needed 15 min in the glass. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with sushi or spicy food.

2/10/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium gold colour. Medium (+) and developing nose with smoke, ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, ripe peach, charred wood, roasted walnuts and wet stone. Medium taste of ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, ripe peach, charred wood, smoke, roasted walnuts and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Mâcon-Chardonnay that was a bit younger and more complex compared to the 2018. Needed an hour to open. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with cheeses, fish or shellfish.

2/9/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium gold colour. Medium and developing nose with ripe yellow apples, ripe peach, butter, ripe lemon, charred wood and smoke. Medium taste of ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, charred wood, smoke and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Mâcon-Chardonnay that was more developed and peaking compared to the 2019 vintage. Drink now. Goes well with cheeses, fish or shellfish.

2/8/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium lemon colour. Medium and developing nose with green apples, lemon, cream, dried herbs, bread dough and roasted hazelnuts. Medium taste of green apples, rosehip, lemon, cream, toast, dried herbs, roasted hazelnuts, salty sea and wet stone. Medium long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Californian Chenin Blanc that is still young. Drink in a couple of years time up to six years. Goes well with cheeses, fish or shellfish.

2/7/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale lemon colour. Pronounced and youthful nose with gooseberry, green apples, lemon, flint, wet stone, white flowers, nettle and gooseberry leaves. Medium taste of gooseberry, green apples, lemon, flint, wet stone, passion fruit, cream, toast and nettle. Medium (+) long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Fumé Blanc. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with fish or vegetables.

2/6/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale ruby colour. Medium and developing nose with plum jam, strawberry jam, vanilla, charred wood and dried herbs. Medium taste of red plum, strawberry, vanilla, cocoa, mocha, dark chocolate and tomato leaf. Medium long and dry. Medium acidity. Medium (-) and grainy tannins. Medium body. An acceptable Californian Pinot Noir that lacks structure and complexity. Drink now. Goes well with pork.

2/5/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale salmon colour. Small and lively bubbles. Medium and developing nose with strawberry, lemon, lemon peel, caramel, red currant, toast, biscuit and bread dough. Medium taste of strawberry, ripe red currant, ripe lemon, lemon peel, toast, biscuit and bread dough. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Vintage Rosé Champagne. Drink now or over the next ten years. Goes well as an aperitif, or with cured meat.

2/4/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale gold colour. Small and lively bubbles. Medium (+) and developing nose with ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, brioche, toast, biscuit, chalk and wet stone. Medium taste of ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, toast, biscuit; chalk and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Vintage Champagne. Drink now or over the next ten years. Goes well as an aperitif, or with cured meat.

2/3/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Pale garnet colour. Medium and developing nose with pomegranate, strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, forest floor, charred wood, potting soil, mushrooms and wet leaves. Medium taste of pomegranate, cranberry, raspberry, charred wood, forest floor, potting soil, mushrooms and wet leaves. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Low tannin. Medium body. A very good red Chassagne-Montrachet. Needed an hour of air to open. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with duck, mushrooms and veal.

2/2/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium lemon colour. Pronounced and developing nose with ripe yellow apples, ripe peach, ripe lemon, butter, charred wood, toast, smoke, caramel, roasted hazelnut, cinnamon and wet stone. Medium (+) taste of ripe yellow apples, ripe peach, ripe lemon, charred wood, butter, vanilla, caramel, smoke, roasted hazelnuts, cinnamon and wet stone. Long and dry finish. Medium body. A very good Chassagne-Montrachet on the bolder side. Needed an hour of air to integrate. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with cheeses, fish or shellfish.

5/16/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium ruby colour. Medium and developing nose with blackcurrant, cedar, tobacco, cigar box and leather. Medium taste of blackcurrant, tobacco, cedar and leather. Medium (+) long and dry finish. High acidity. High tannins. Medium body. A very good Californian Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now or over the next ten years. Goes well with beef or lamb.

5/15/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium ruby colour. Medium (+) and developing nose with the blueberry, red plum, charred wood, black pepper, vanilla, licorice and strawberry. Medium taste of blueberry, red plum, charred wood vanilla, black pepper, licorice and savoury. Medium long and semi-dry finish. Medium acidity. Medium tannins. Full body. A very good Californian Zinfandel. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with beef.

2/1/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium ruby colour. Medium and developing nose with ripe black cherry, ripe red cherry, vanilla and charred wood. Medium taste of ripe black cherry, ripe red cherry, vanilla, charred wood, dark cherry and sweet spices. Long mad dry finish. Medium acidity. Medium tannins. Medium body. A very good Anderson Valley Pinot Noir. Drink now or over the next five years. Goes well with duck, pork or veal.

1/31/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Deep garnet colour. Pronounced and developing nose with red plum, dark plum, prune, raisins, licorice, eucalyptus and vanilla. Pronounced taste of dark plum, red plum, fig, prune, raisins, vanilla, dark chocolate, cinnamon, black pepper and eucalyptus. Long and sweet finish. Medium acidity. Medium (-) tannins. Full body. A very good Late Bottled Vintage that is peaking. Drink now. Goes well with blue cheeses and chocolate based desserts.

1/30/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale lemon colour. Medium and youthful nose with gooseberry, gooseberry leaves, lime and white flowers. Medium taste of gooseberry, blackcurrant leaves, lime and wet stone. Medium long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A good South African Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now. Goes well with fish, salads and shellfish.

1/29/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Pale lemon colour. Medium (+) and developing nose with ripe green apples, ripe lemon, white peach, orange peel, honey and wet stone. Medium tater of ripe green apples, ripe lemon, whit peach, orange peel, honey and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good English Chardonnay. Drink now. Goes well with fish or shellfish.

1/28/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale gold colour. Small and lively bubbles. Medium and developing nose with ripe red apples, ripe lemon, toast, biscuit, wet stone and bread dough. Medium taste of ripe red apples, ripe lemon, toast, biscuit, bread dough and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Blanc de Noirs. Drink now or over the next ten years. Goes well as an aperitif, or with cured meat.

1/27/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium gold colour. Medium and developing nose with ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, ripe white peach, ripe peach, butter, honey, flint and wet stone. Medium taste of ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, ripe white peach, honey, flint, smoke and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Chablis Premier Cru that is peaking. Needed an hour to integrate. Drink now. Goes well with fish or shellfish.

1/26/2024 - SuperSomm Likes this wine:

Medium gold colour. Medium and developing nose with ripe green apples, ripe pear, ripe lemon, flint, charred wood, butter, smoke, hazelnuts and citrus blossom. Medium taste of ripe green apples, pear, ripe lemon, butter, charred wood, flint, hazelnuts and salty sea. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good German Chardonnay with similarities to a well made Chablis. Needed an hour of air to open. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with cheeses, fish or shellfish.

1/25/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium ruby colour. Medium (+) and youthful nose with ripe raspberry, ripe strawberry, pomegranate and violet. Medium taste of raspberry, strawberry, pomegranate, forest floor, wet leaves and potting soil. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Low tannins. Medium body. A very good South African Pinot Noir. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with duck, mushrooms, pork or veal.

1/24/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium ruby colour. Medium and developing nose with red cherry, black cherry, dark chocolate, charred wood, mocha and vanilla. Medium taste of red cherry, black cherry, dark chocolate, mocha, charred wood and vanilla. Long and dry finish. Medium acidity. Medium tannins. Full body. A very good Bien Nacido Pinot Noir. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with duck, poultry or pork.

1/23/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Deep ruby colour. Pronounced and developing nose with charred wood, clove and red plum. Pronounced taste of charred wood, clove and red plum. Medium long and dry finish. Medium acidity. High tannins. Full body. a good Napa Valley Merlot that lacks some length and complexity. Drink now or over the next couple of years. Goes well with beef or lamb.

1/22/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale lemon colour. Medium and youthful nose with mango, honeysuckle, apricot and peach. Pronounced taste of mango, honeysuckle, apricot, peach and lemon. Long and semi-sweet finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Riesling Spätlese. Drink now or over the next five years. Goes well with spicy food.

1/21/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Pale gold colour. Small and lively bubbles. Medium (-) and developing nose with ripe yellow apples, ripe lemon, toast, biscuit and wet stone. Medium taste of ripe yellow apples, lemon, toast, biscuit and wet stone. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium body. A very good Blanc de Blanc Champagne. Drink in five to ten years. Goes well as an aperitif, or with shellfish.

1/20/2024 - SuperSomm wrote:

Medium ruby colour. Medium (+) and developing nose with red cherry, ripe raspberry, charred wood, chocolate, forest floor and violet. Medium (+) taste of red cherry, ripe raspberry, charred wood, chocolate, dark chocolate, forest floor and wet leaves. Long and dry finish. High acidity. Medium tannins. Medium body. A very good Beaune Premier Cru from a fantastic vintage. Drink now or over the next ten years. Goes well with duck, mushrooms, pork, poultry or veal.