Anderson's Orchard & Winery
Dom Pérignon
Brut Champagne Blend 2004
The 2004 Dom Perignon Champagne is sinfully good at fifteen years of age. Showing off its downright sexy golden hue, the wine evolves quickly once in the glass displaying a dazzling array of aromatics, from orchard fruits to peat moss and toasty brioche as well as shades of salted Marcona almond that all nicely meld together. The palate yields a wonderful combination of richness and tension. There is a lovely ripe, almost unctuous texture to this aged Champagne. Flavors of salted macadamia nut, ripe pear, kumquat zest and shades of Shiitake mushroom with lighter biscuit undertones all combine brilliantly. This is a satisfying, downright hedonistic champagne that will be extremely long-lived. Drink 2019-2040- 97 — 6 years ago
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Right Bank Napa Valley Red Blend 2001
The original year. Still delivering. Soft subtle tannins packed with Cab Franc tootsie roll goodness. — 7 years ago
Angry Orchard (Boston Beer Company)
Iceman Hard Cider
In the tradition of ice wines and ice ciders. Slightly effervescent and pairs wonderfully with roast turkey. — 10 years ago
Angry Orchard (Boston Beer Company)
Apple Ginger Hard Cider Apple
The best yet — 10 years ago
Château de Beaucastel
Vieilles Vignes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Roussanne 2010
like an unctuous n oily tropical orchard planted on a mineral bed ~ paired wonderfully w Cyprus Grove Lamb Chopper! — 11 years ago
Orchard Station Winery
Sauvignon Blanc 2012
Really great Sauvignon Blanc! One if the top five Sauvignon Blancs I have ever tasted. I had a great time wine tasting at Orchard Station Winery! Great guy owns this winery - if you go there, check out his classic Corvette! — 12 years ago
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Prologue Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
One of our favorites — 13 years ago
Torre dei Beati
Giocheremo Con i Fiori Abruzzo Pecorino 2019
This captivating Pecorino shows a bouquet of candied ginger with dusty florals, wild herbs, incense and crushed green apple. Silky and rich, yet balanced by stimulating acids and mineral-tinged orchard fruits, it tapers off spicy with a hint of sour melon that keeps the palate wanting more. $22.00 (Eric Guido, Vinous, April 2021) — 4 years ago
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Estate Reserve Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011
Her nice rounded full palate cab. Drank well — 6 years ago
Louis Roederer
Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 1990
The 1990 Cristal is remarkable. Polished, nuanced and light on its feet, the 1990 is all class. Citrus, orchard fruit and floral notes are wonderfully lifted throughout. A slight reductive note adds character on the finely knit finish. I can’t think of a better way to start this tasting. Simply put, the 1990 is a total rock star. Moreover, it is much more delicate than most wines from this ripe vintage. Amazingly, the 1990 tastes like it is still not ready! “Nineteen ninety was my second vintage here,” says Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon. “It was ideal. The fruit was just perfect. We blocked the malolactic fermentation completely and only fermented 6-7% of our lots in oak, as opposed to the more typical 20%, in order to preserve as much freshness as possible. The wine was made by my predecessor, Michel Pansu, but I was learning. This was the first year I started working with oxygen by reducing sulfites in vinification to pre-oxidize the Chardonnay musts, as I do know, which allows me to get rid of all the unstable, oxidative compounds. With Pinot, on the other hand, you need a little bit of sulfur at crush or you lose the brilliant fruit. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, December 2018) — 7 years ago
Jean-Paul & Benoît Droin
Chablis Chardonnay 2016
Orchard fruit, lemon, petrichor. Crisp and fresh - juicy acidity. — 8 years ago
Angry Orchard (Boston Beer Company)
The Muse Hard Cider
Yum! Do wish it were a little crisper, but overall pretty good — 10 years ago
Almar Orchards
J.K.'s Scrumpy Orchard Gate Gold Hard Cider
My favorite cider. A sweeter cider but well balanced and slightly spicy for an overall great flavor profile. Their Saskatoon cider is great if you are looking for something a little sweeter and more unusual. — 10 years ago
Mazzocco
Reserve Smith Orchard Zinfandel 2012
Lots of vanilla smooth — 11 years ago
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2011
Cherry cola, cinnamon spice. Big Pinot. — 11 years ago
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
D-lish-ous, if you can get past the initial yumminess to analyze this its a complex beast. — 12 years ago
Gini
La Froscà Soave Classico Garganega 2011
Golden color. Delicate white flower, apple, and other orchard fruit aromatics. Nicely textured, and crisp, fresh, citrus, apple, almond flavors. Drinking great tonight — 6 years ago
Egly-Ouriet
Brut Tradition Grand Cru Champagne Blend 2002
Light yellow-gold. Fresh orchard and pit fruits on the deeply scented nose, with notes of musky rhubarb and smoky minerals emerging with air. Deeply pitched poached pear and nectarine flavors show impressive power and are lifted by notes of chalk and ginger. Packs a serious punch but manages to come off as elegant. Finishes very long, with a strong jolt of minerality and slow-building leesiness. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, December 2013) — 7 years ago
Rene Rostaing
La Bonnette Condrieu Viognier 2016
(raised in stainless steel tanks and made with no malo) Limpid straw-yellow. Assertive, mineral-accented orchard fruit, melon and fennel aromas are sharpened by hints of ginger and lemon zest. Intense pear skin, Meyer lemon and violet pastille flavors show a suave blend of richness and delicacy thanks to a spine of juicy acidity. Closes minerally, taut and impressively long, leaving a powerful floral note behind. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, February 2018) — 7 years ago
Château de Fosse-Seche
Arcane Saumur Chenin Blanc 2015
Pithy with very smoky minerality, fresh orchard fruit and floral overtones. Lovely. — 8 years ago
Sokol Blosser
Orchard Block Pinot Noir 2013
Cherry, cranberry, rhubarb, raspberry, lay earth, smoke, currant and oak. Good structure and soft tannins. — 8 years ago
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Napa Valley Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Raspberry and herbs. So so pretty! Soft, plummy, lots of character. Great structure. — 10 years ago
Anderson's Conn Valley Vineyards
Napa Valley Chardonnay 2013
The grapes for the 2013 vintage are sourced from Oakville, a change from previous vintages. This Chardonnay is bright yellow-gold in color and has a substantial mouthfeel and fresh acidity. Aromas and flavors of green apple, pear, and yellow citrus are layered and persistent throughout, intertwined with nuttiness and smokiness from time spent in 100% French oak. The finish is complex, long, and lingering. Kudos to winemaker Robert Hunt. — 10 years ago
Tallulah
Orchard Avenue Chardonnay 2010
Enjoyed this Chardonnay. Great balance of oak and buttery melon flavors. — 11 years ago
Angry Orchard (Boston Beer Company)
Crisp Apple Hard Cider
Delishhhhhh — 12 years ago
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Light chartreuse. Expressive, mineral-accented citrus and orchard fruit aromas are complemented by subtle floral and herb notes. Penetrating Meyer lemon, pear, honeysuckle and ginger flavors take a turn to deeper peach and melon with air. Conveys depth but comes off lithe, finishing with sharp definition and resonating floral and mineral flourishes. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, June 2021)
— 4 years ago