Amador Whiskey Co.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Esola Vineyard Zinfandel 2023

Deep, rich berry nose accented by animal, feral notes. Not necessarily prototypical Zin characteristics. But really nice. On the palate, however, it’s more typical. Earthy, sandstoney blackberry fruit, really nice balance of richness, acids, and tannin. Very long finish. I love the Zins from this vineyard, but I think I heard somewhere this is the last vintage they’re making from here. 😥 — a month ago

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Jay Kline

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I’ve got a bottle of 1981 Esola Vineyard made by Ridge in the cellar 😅

Perch Wine Co.

Amador County Syrah 2020

Crunchy red fruit, slight pepper, fresh and bright ⚡️ — 3 years ago

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Cork Distilleries Co.

Paddy's Old Irish Whiskey

Some fantastic Irish whiskey for the price!! — 4 years ago

Tullamore Dew Co

Irish Whiskey 1829

A good one worth savoring with every sip! — 4 years ago

Blanton's Distilling Co.

Gold Edition Bourbon Whiskey

Baking spices, caramel, and tobacco notes with a smooth and long finish. — a month ago

The Teeling Whiskey Co.

Barleywine Irish Whiskey

Just read an article saying the “neck pour” issue is BS. Well I still believe in it. This got better in the glass but I’m betting even better next tasting. It’s light in color and in the finish. This is an easy drinker. Not sure the proof but it’s not over the top. I’m assuming 80ish or at least that’s how it comes across. — 10 months ago

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Norman

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The tequila cask comes across lightly. Assuming blanco.

Bedrock Wine Co.

Shake Ridge Ranch Amador County Barbera 2017

Rich, dark purple in the glass. Shy, reticent nose of dark pie cherry, and tobacco. Smooth, (perhaps too smooth) and ripe (perhaps too ripe)… definitely “New world” in style. I think perhaps Barbera needs a bit of roughness, wildness, primitiveness to balance the fruit. Still a nice accompaniment to hot Hawaiian pizza and late-summer heirloom salad. — 4 years ago

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Dawn E.

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@Stephen Redenbaugh great notes! Vintage?
Stephen Redenbaugh

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Sorry Dawn… 2017…sometimes Vinous eats the vintage!

Blanton's Distilling Co.

The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Every bottle of Blantons is good, but some are gooder than others. This is gooder. — 2 months ago

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Norman

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With you on that

Blanton's Distilling Co.

The Spirit Shop The Original Single Barrel Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Good bottle all the way to the last drop, — 3 years ago

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Paul T HB

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This one is an O,
Eric

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That’s enough spy talk you two 🕵️
Severn Goodwin

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I don't need an 'O', already have that one 🤷🏻‍♂️. The hunt is difficult, I presently have L, O & N.

The Teeling Whiskey Co.

Single Grain Irish Whiskey

Pleasant - a palate opener for the night but not outstanding. — 4 years ago

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