Ari Vandenberg

Georges Dubœuf

Beaujolais-Villages Gamay

Ari =👍🏼 amy = 🤷‍♀️ — 6 years ago

Troika

Berlin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016

Greg Ballington
9.0

@Delectable Wine this is the Troika Berlin Vineyard Pinot Noir.

Last winery on day two in Sonoma was Troika Wines with Jeff, Noel and Ari. Next up is a new bottling made up of Pinot Noir from the Berlin Vineyard in Bennett Valley. Aged in 75% new French oak.

Medium garnet red with ruby hues. Lots of floral notes on the nose with some strawberries and a little bit of minerality. Medium acidity (6/10) and medium bodied. Fresh palate with the acidity carrying through with layers of strawberries, bark, roses and some lighter white flowers. Medium plus to long finish. Will develop nicely with a few more years in bottle. Drink till 2024.

$$ - Tasted at the winery with Noel, Jeff and Ari. Release price is $45.00.
— 7 years ago

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Troika

Towne Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Greg Ballington
9.1

Last winery on day two in Sonoma was Troika Wines with Jeff, Noel and Ari. Last white wine was their Towne Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc which comes from Calistoga.

Clear lemon yellow with a slight greenish hue. Lots of white peaches, some apricot, honeysuckle and gravel on the nose. Medium acidity (6.5/10) and light plus body. Fresh palate with a touch of sweetness and lots of stone fruits and a slightly creamy mouthfeel. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2022.

$$ - Tasted at the winery with Noel, Jeff and Ari. Release price is $28.00.
— 7 years ago

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Naotari

Kakheti Rkaciteli Blend 2015

Best skin-contact Georgian orange I’ve had (available from the local wine shop). Funkier than Dilao. Excellent everyday natural wine.
Had this the day Ari got her haircut. Soundtrack: Incubus, Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins.
— 8 years ago

Peter Michael Winery

Estate Vineyards Les Pavots Knights Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1997

Great wine great company drink extremely well.
Drinking net with my friend Bill Josh Ari Adam Aaron
— 11 years ago

Anders Frederik Steen

Cette Main Légèrement Serrée M'a Laissé Perplexe Carignan Chardonnay

Completely awesome; one of the best wines we’ve had in the last year or two. Hits the funky carignan flavors that made us fall in love with natural wine in the first place—but the chardonnay blending takes it to a different, lighter and surprising territory. Drank at the bar at Ops, and then a bottle at the dinnertable, with Ari, Evan and Diana (who had just arrived via Revel scooter, “Love Island” Britishisms in tow). Bushwick (Ridgewood?), NY, July 15, 2019. — 6 years ago

Domaine Chaume Arnaud

Vinsobres Côtes du Rhône Villages Grenache Blend 2012

Another delicious S Rhône at ARI. Fun wine list here. — 7 years ago

Troika

Mendocino County Grenache 2015

Greg Ballington
9.1

Last winery on day two in Sonoma was Troika Wines with Jeff, Noel and Ari. Next up was their insanely dark Rose from the Split Rock Ranch in Mendocino County made up of 100% Grenache and fermented in neutral French oak barrels.

Medium ruby red with a touch of garnet on the edges. Nose is layered with rhubarb, raspberries, cherries and a little bit of flowers. Medium tannins (6/10) and medium to medium plus body. More strawberries on the palate and cinnamon. Well integrated with a dry and long finish. Drink till 2021.

$$ - Tasted at the winery with Noel, Jeff and Ari. Release price is $36.00.
— 7 years ago

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Troika

Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Greg Ballington
9.0

Last winery on day two in Sonoma was Troika Wines with Jeff, Noel and Ari. First up was their Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc which comes from two vineyards up near Calistoga.

Light greenish yellow in appearance. Fresh nose with notes of lychee, melon some oak and stone fruits. Medium acidity (6/10) with a light plus to medium body. Fresh and crisp on the palate with a touch of sweetness. Notes of white peaches, apricot, mild nuttiness, pineapple and a touch of minerality. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2022.

— 7 years ago

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Oak Farm Vineyards

Lodi Barbera

Stacie and Ari brought this over. Very good! — 7 years ago

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Ari Vandenberg

Ari Collection Shiraz 2014

Full body and fruit flavors without being sweet — 9 years ago

Big Table Farm

Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Holiday party at bestia and Ari book club — 10 years ago

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Dom Pérignon

Oenothèque Millésimé Brut Champagne Blend 2006

Drinking this with Lani, Ari, Shauna and Lori makes it perfect!! 😍😍😍 — 6 years ago

Spaceman Vineyards

One Time Spaceman Moon Duck Red Rhone Blend 2009

Viewed my first rocket launch tonight, a SpaceX Falcon 9 out of Vandenberg AFB. Photo is just after booster separation. Booster then returned and landed. This is the only wine I Had with a space tie, at least in name. A former second label for Mark Adams of Ledge and long time Saxum assistant. I presume this is a GSM. Big fruit Paso profile and 15.5% ABV. Tasty and a good buy at $15. — 7 years ago

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Troika

Troika Cabernet Sauvignon Pied à Terre Napa Valley 2013

Greg Ballington
9.1

Last winery on day two in Sonoma was Troika Wines with Jeff, Noel and Ari. Last wine was their Mount Veeder Merlot.

Deep ruby red. Lush nose with cinnamon, violets, dark berries, jasmine and a little bit of bramble too. Medium tannins (6.5/10) and a medium plus body. A bit earthy on the palate with some dark plums, blackberries and sweet spices. Dry medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2024. (91+)

$$ - Tasted at the winery with Noel, Jeff and Ari. Release price is $50.00.
— 7 years ago

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Troika

Rose Wine Mendocino County 2015

Greg Ballington
8.9

Last winery on day two in Sonoma was Troika Wines with Jeff, Noel and Ari. Next up was their insanely dark Rose from the Split Rock Ranch in Mendocino County made up of 100% Grenache and fermented in neutral French oak barrels.

Deep magenta pink, almost a ruby red in appearance. Lush nose with notes of pomegranate, strawberries, under-ripe cherries and granite. Medium acidity (6/10) and medium plus body. A touch of sweetness on the palate with some iron, cherries, and watermelon. Medium plus to long finish. Drink till 2021.

$$ - Tasted at the winery with Noel, Jeff and Ari. Release price is $30.00.
— 7 years ago

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@Greg Ballington Nice review, where next Cheers 🍷
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Thanks @Phil A a little behind on @Delectable Wine haha will post the rest of Sonoma after dinner
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@Greg Ballington I look forward to your reviews, enjoy your dinner Cheers 🍷

Paradisos del Sol

Rosé Paradiso Blend 2015

A chewy rose from s quirky winemaker I love Paul Vandenberg. — 8 years ago

Nishiyama Shuzojo

Kotsuzumi Rojo Hana Ari Junmai Daiginjo Sake

Perfect sushi pairing. Not too strong, nice balance. — 10 years ago