Ron Bartlett
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Investor and Vintner, as well as a wine, travel, food and sports enthusiast. Retired Consultant to the Capital Markets. CEO & Owner of Bartlett Family Vineyards
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Well, why not! Riding out a winter rain storm with this 2004
#ScreamingEagle
. Absolutely gorgeous! Plush, silky, tons of fruit, a bit of vanilla and smooth tannins.
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Still one of my favorite vintages (1990) and Chateaux,
#LynchBages
. This wine has never disappointed and is still amazing at 33 years of age.
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#Pauillac
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Going with my favorite Right Bank Chateau tonight,
#ChateauChevalBlanc
,currently one of my favorite vintages, 1989.
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#SaintEmilion
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About to enjoy this 2008 Chateau
#MoutonRothschild
while I wait on the beef brisket to finish smoking.
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Starting my weekend a little late, but about to enjoy this 1994 Chateau
#LeovilleLasCases
tonight.
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Tonight, it’s one of my favorite Right Bank estates. Chateau
#Angelus
, 2006. I’m a big fan of the heavy Cab Franc influence.
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Just opened this 1999 Chateau
#LynchBages
. This is straight from the Chateau. At 24 years of age, everything about this wine is as fresh as the cork.
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#Pauillac
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Just opened this 1996 Chateau
#HautBrion
as a pre-Christmas treat. An absolute beauty. Cheers all!
#Bordeaux
#Wine
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Doing another check-in on a 50 year old Bordeaux. This time it’s a 1970
#LynchBages
. Plenty of red fruit, spice and leather. This wine has held up well. Cheers all!
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Enjoyed a 1989
#ChateauFigeac
so much while at dinner in Saint Emilion at La Table de Pavie a couple months ago that I decided to try another….. this time at home tonight.
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An absolute stunner of a wine for tonight. This 2005 Cos d’ Estournel lives up to its lofty accolades.
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Celebrating my daughter’s Birthday today with this 1998
#HarlanEstate
. Happy 23rd Birthday and enjoy the rest of your Birthday month!
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Back home and about to enjoy another day of my Dry January with this very dry 2008
#ChateauMoutonRothschild
. Beautiful color, nose and mouthfeel. Brilliant combination of power and silky smoothness. Cheers all!
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A special day calls for a special wine. This 2003
#ScreamingEagle
will go nicely with rack of lamb that is planned for the grill. Beautiful baking spices are the first aromas out of the bottle. Can’t wait to start sipping. Cheers all!
#NapaValley
#Wine
#Screagle
#Cult
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Getting the weekend started with a 2005 Joseph Phelps
#Insignia
. Rich black fruit, licorice, chocolate hazelnut and a freshness that comes from nice acidity and silky tannins
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#Wine
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Just opened this 2005
#Scarecrow
Cabernet for dinner. Time to get the weekend started.
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#Wine
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Starting my weekend with this 1997 Chateau
#Montelena
Estate Cabernet. A beautiful and mature wine that is still loaded with goodness at 26 years of age.
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It’s a Chateau Montelena night. This 1999 Estate Cabernet is ready to go.
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Opening my last 1993
#Bordeaux
. Keeping my fingers crossed for this
#ChateauLafiteRothschild
which is from a vintage that was spoiled by rain. Good color, cork, fill level, perfumed nose…..we’ll see what it has left. Cheers all!
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2009 Chateau
#Figeac
gets the call tonight. A terrific wine from an excellent vintage.
#Bordeaux
#SaintEmilion
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Met a friend for dinner in San Francisco last night. Classic French Lobster Thermidor with escargot to start and a 2009 Clos du Marquis.
#Lobster
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#SaintJulien
#Wine
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Well....why not?! It’s THE Weekend. 2005
#ScreamingEagle
. It looks and tastes to be off to a great start. Dark fruit galore, spice and soft tannins. Cheers all.
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#Cabernet
#Wine
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Tonight it’s 1989
#ChateauPavie
. One of my favorite Right Bank Estates and from a vintage that has really been shining.
#Bordeaux
#SaintEmilion
#Wine
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Just opened this 1995 Chateau
#LeovilleBarton
to go with a couple rib eyes that will go on the grill later. Hopefully, there’s no rain to foil my plans. Cheers!
#Bordeaux
#StJulien
#Wine
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Closing out my Holiday weekend with this 1985
#ChateauMargaux
. At 35 years old, it’s a rock star and it may be the best Margaux I’ve ever had. Elegant, velvety and sensational.
#Bordeaux
#Wine
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My last from the 1970 vintage. At 52 years of age this Chateau
#Montrose
is still in good shape despite a cork that was barely hanging on. Light cherry, cedar, earthy and rustic.
#Bordeaux
#StEstephe
#Wine
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Time for a
#Dominus
. This 2006 is a fantastic wine that’s in a great place right now.
#NapaValley
#Wine
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Tonight is the perfect night for a Magnum of 1995
#DunnVineyards
#HowellMountain
Cabernet.
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Going with one of my favorite and always reliable estates,
#ChateauMontelena
. This 2001 is nicely balanced with beautiful black fruit, a bit of pepper/spice and good acidity.
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2001 Chateau
#PichonBaron
. A fully mature wine with plenty of life ahead. Classic Pauillac that is all about finesse and elegance.
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Opened this 1970
#ChateauMouton
Rothschild a couple hours ago. It’s a soft, elegant and mature Pauillac. At 51 years of age it’s still enjoyable. Good color (garnet), nose, hints of plum and cherry. A decent cork, despite leaving a bit of it behind. Cheers!
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#Wine
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2003
#HarlanEstate
is the wine of choice tonight. Big, bold, concentrated and delicious. Cheers to the weekend all!
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My final cellar pull of 2023 is this 1988 Chateau
#LaMissionHautBrion
. My last bottle from this vintage. 35 years and still a pleasure.
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#CellarCulling
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Tasted this 1971
#ClosFourtet
while visiting the Chateau in May. It was so good, I had a bottle shipped home. At 52 years of age, it’s still delicious. The cork and color confirm it all.
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Ribeyes and an outstanding 2003
#AraujoEstate
Eisele Vineyard Cabernet are all set for dinner.
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Tonight it’s an old favorite.
#ChateauMontelena
Estate Cabernet (2002). Perfect for pizza and a quiet movie night at home. Cheers all!
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2009 Chateau
#CalonSegur
. This wine is coming into its sweet spot. Blackberry, black cherry, espresso/coffee and a bit of spice. Good acidity and strong tannins confirm it’s still young.
#Bordeaux
#SaintEstephe
#Wine
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Going to enjoy this 2002 Chateau
#PichonBaron
tonight. A classic claret that’s in a very nice place right now. Dark cherry, a bit of spice and nice acidity to help keep it fresh and interesting.
#Bordeaux
#Pauillac
#Wine
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With the family now all gone, how better to finally relax than with this 1990 Chateau
#DucruBeaucaillou
and celebrate what has been a great Holiday weekend.
#Bordeaux
#SaintJulien
#Wine
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Fabulous dinner at Scala Osteria. Polpo alla Luciana (baby octopus), calamari fritti and the bistecca tagliata with broccoli rabe. The
#Tignanello
was a perfect match.
#NapaValley
#SuperTuscan
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Tonight it’s this 2009 Chateau
#HautBailly
. In a word……. Stunning! An absolutely spectacular wine.
#Bordeaux
#Wine
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Tonight it’s all about this 2000 Chateau
#LeovilleBarton
. A beautiful wine that is built to last. Terrific color and palate. Flavors of black currant/cassis with a hint of fig and tobacco.
#Bordeaux
#SaintJulien
#Wine
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Friday night and it’s time to enjoy this 2006 Joseph Phelps
#Insignia
. A beautiful wine and a great way to start the weekend.
#NapaValley
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2008 Harlan gets the call tonight. Tasting beautifully and aging nicely. Should be perfect with ribeyes headed to the grill later.
#NapaValley
#Wine
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Decided it was time to try this 2015 Canalicchio di Sopra
#BrunelloDiMontalcino
that I received as gift last year while in Italy.
#BdM
#Wine
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2002 Chateau
#Montelena
Estate Cabernet. You can’t go wrong with a 20 year old quintessential
#NapaValley
icon.
#Wine
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Whenever my daughter is home for a brief visit, it’s always the perfect time to open a few bottles with her and her friends.
#Wine
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It’s Bordeaux night with this 2005 Chateau
#Beychevelle
. Blueberry, cassis, tobacco and vanilla.
#BDX
#StJulien
#Wine
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1986
#VieuxChateauCertan
is a real stunner that’s still surprisingly very youthful. Loving this wine right now.
#Bordeaux
#Pomerol
#Wine
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The wines for Christmas Eve dinner are set: Shrader Old Sparky, Dominus, Insignia, Shafer Hillside Select, Prager (white port) and the tenderloins are tied for Beef Wellington. Can’t wait to finally open the 3.0L Passione Divina on Christmas Day. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays.
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Starting with this 2015 Magnum of
#Valdicava
Brunello di Montalcino for a night of poker and steaks with guys.
#Tuscany
#Sangiovese
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1992
#Shafer
Hillside Select. A fully mature 30 year old wine that’s still fresh and lush. A classic HHS that’s full of fruit and velvety tannins.
#NapaValley
#Wine
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I can’t think of a better way to spend the day than at
#ChateauLatour
admiring the wines, Estate and the Million bottle library of unreleased vintages. Where do I begin……?
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#Wine
#Pauillac
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Checking in on this 1999 Shafer
#HillsideSelect
Cabernet tonight. I’ll just say it’s as good as always.
#NapaValley
#Wine
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1995 Chateau
#GrandPuyLacoste
is setup for tonight. At 27 years of age it’s showing it’s silky, classy and elegant sides. A gem of a wine from
#Pauillac
#Bordeaux
#Wine
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2003
#DominusEstate
is the perfect way to start my Friday and weekend. The 20th vintage of what is now a 20 year old beauty of a wine.
#NapaValley
#Wine
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This 2000 Chateau
#PichonLalande
will work well tonight. It’s quite possibly the best PLL I’ve ever had.
#Bordeaux
#Wine
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It’s Bordeaux and pizza Friday with this 1989 Chateau
#Magdelaine
. Elegant and still showing younger than its 34 years.
#SaintEmilion
#Wine
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Our Christmas Eve Beef Wellington calls for 3 Magnums of 2017 Robert Craig Cabernet, along with a Prager White Port and a 1996 Vin Santo with dessert. Christmas Day requires a Big Bottle. This 5.0 liter, 1993 Dunn Family Vineyards will work. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays all
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Just opened this 1997 Shafer Hillside Select. Absolutely delicious! Will go nicely with the rack of lamb that will be heading to the grill.
#NapaValley
#Wine
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Been on a bit of a roll with the 2003 vintage of late. Tonight it’s a
#ChateauMontelena
Estate Cabernet.
#NapaValley
#Wine
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2009
#Scarecrow
seems to be the appropriate choice this
#HalloweenEve
. A big bruiser and powerful wine. Blueberry, cassis and licorice. Very scary good! 🎃
#NapaValley
#Wine
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This 1994 Chateau
#MoutonRothschild
is ready to go tonight. Perfect for a quiet night at home.
#Bordeaux
#Pauillac
#Wine
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Starting the evening with this 2009 Chateau
#PavieMacquin
. Loads of lush, rich fruit, a bit of vanilla and spice. Outstanding…and still a baby.
#Bordeaux
#SaintEmilion
#Wine
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Just opened this 2019
#LeVolte
dell’Ornellaia. A tasty and inexpensive
#SuperTuscan
. Like I told them when I was at the Estate last May, this will make for perfect pizza wine………tonight!
#Tuscany
#Ornellaia
#Wine
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Time for a Bordeaux. This 1970
#ChateauMontrose
is off to a great start this afternoon and still going strong at 51 years of age. Cheers all!
#Bordeaux
#Wine
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The 1989 Chateau
#HautBrion
and Quenelles (lobster & pike perch soufflé) in a champagne sauce are a match made in heaven at the legendary Restaurant
#PaulBocuse
. The Bresse Chicken in a bladder is an outrageous and delicious creation.
#FranceTravel
#Lyon
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Revisiting an old friend in this 2008
#PichonLalande
. An absolutely beautiful wine.
#Bordeaux
#Pauillac
#Wine
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Was a bachelor last night. Decided to treat myself by throwing a Ribeye, some jalapeño poppers and a head of garlic on the grill. The
#SchraderCellars
Beckstoffer Georges III Cabernet complimented a great meal.
#NapaValley
#Wine
#Grilling
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1970 Chateau
#MoutonBaronPhilippe
. A 52 year old wine that is still very enjoyable and makes for a terrific experience. Great color, slight cherry and coffee flavors.
#Bordeaux
#Pauillac
#Wine
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2006 Chateau
#Montelena
Estate Cabernet. Black fruit, some spice, cigar tobacco and soft tannins with a rich mouthfeel. A perfect mid-week wine.
#NapaValley
#Wine
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Giving this 2018 Isole e Olena Cepparello a try tonight. Wanted to see what all the lofty accolades were about.
#Tuscany
#Sangiovese
#Wine
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My annual
#Friendsgiving
dinner is set to go, as my hostess and I check to ensure the first couple bottles of wine are ready for our guests. Happy Thanksgiving all!
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Just enough time to grab a quick, late lunch of charcuterie and a 2009
#ClosDuMarquis
after a day biking around
#Pauillac
.
#CafeLavinal
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It’s time to head to the Deck and enjoy this 1994
#DallaValle
Cabernet. One of my favorite producers from an excellent vintage. Love their aged Cabs. Cheers all!
#NapaValle
#Wine
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Day
#2
of my
#DryJanuary
continues with this very dry 2008
#ChateauMouton
. A fantastic wine that is finally settling down. Dark ruby color, black fruit, tobacco, espresso and rich in tannins.
#Bordeaux
#Wine
#Pauillac
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Pulled a 2002
#DominusEstate
for tonight. Dark, ripe and juicy blueberries, a touch of cherry and earthy tobacco. Velvety! Cheers to the weekend all!
#NapaValley
#Wine
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2004 Chateau
#HautBailly
tonight. It still amazes me how a wine of such good quality, produced in relatively small quantities and sells for a fair price continues to fly under the radar. A terrific Grand Cru Classè.
#Bordeaux
#Wine
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