Climbing Wines

Glenelly Estate

Grand Vin Stellenbosch Chardonnay 2013

Very nice white wine after climbing mountain:-) deep and flowery. — 9 years ago

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Château La Confession

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Plummy, chocolate-y, blackberry-bone broth, mint, cast iron in an oven, pumpernickel aromas. Caraway, graphite, black mushroom, burnt beef tips, rose stem, black, burnt cherry. black currant, pepper. Deep well of shadows that fall from big oak trees across climbing black berries. This is a decidedly rich bridge between disparate styles, and the bridge is made of iron. — 10 years ago

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André et Michel Quenard

Les Terrasses Chignin-Bergeron Roussanne

2014. Next-level Bergeron, from epic steep terraces climbing up the Alps. A textural and aromatic beauty. — 10 years ago

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Erich Salomon/Undhof

Kremstal DAC Erste Lage Steiner Kögl Riesling

Just keep climbing the ladder of excellence d — 11 years ago

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Konzelmann Estate Winery

Canada Red Niagara Peninsula Zweigelt Merlot 2012

This wine pairs well with climbing Everest and smoking a giant cigar at the top :) — 11 years ago

Alice et Olivier De Moor

Coteau de Rosette Chablis Chardonnay 2011

Golden morning hazy hay. Glycerin and pink climbing rose, graham cracker and sourdough. Silk sheets, sex in the morning (with orange juice) texture. Briny, Indian summer fresh stomped dry fennel grass with bright crunchy honeydew — 12 years ago

Mitolo

Jester McLaren Vale Shiraz 2007

meeting Riley at the Schierberls post climbing — 13 years ago

Frank Family Vineyards

Reserve Lewis Vineyard Chardonnay 2013

As my friend Rob Siemsen would say - and he's the one who introduced me to these guys - I spent part of Christmas climbing Chardonnay Mt..what a view from the top. — 10 years ago

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Capiaux Cellars

Gap's Crown Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

#CapiauxCellars #pinotnoir Bright cranberry, cherry, minty spice. Begins Smooth Climbing aroma, lifting the tastebuds upward... — 10 years ago

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Shinas Estates

The Guilty Shiraz

Enjoying a BBQ after a day rock climbing with the family. Spiced plum jam in a glass, not particularly complex but the enjoyment doesn't suffer from it. Excellent. — 10 years ago

Domaine de la Gramiere

Côtes Du Rhône Red Rhone Blend 2009

Chris Walsh
9.0

Great Grenache. This wine keeps climbing the ladder. It's showing pure red fruits and garrigue. This is wonderfully balanced. Chapeau Amy and Matt. — 11 years ago

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Journee de Mistral

Rhone Valley Vineyards Côtes du Ventoux Grenache 2013

Yummy climbing juice to kick your bike racing into gear — 11 years ago

Baker's Dozen

Juicy Chardonnay

Bakers dozen is sweet while climbing vine is crisp and fresh — 12 years ago

Honig

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

post climbing with Mike and Laura - second bottle — 13 years ago

Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2001

Perfectly integrated, well-ahead of the 1999 (still disjointed a few months ago). Supple, not powerful. Just an absolute pleasure. Red cherries, dried strawberries, rye, subdued tamari with slight balsamic prickle, browned liquorice. This isn't arresting as the '95, but rather it's a quieter, equally thoughtful companion. Effortlessly transportive. With it's constant shifting and ease, it makes me think of friendships. Of the people I've met and the conversations I've loved. Of my friend, Tim, who shared the bottle with me. Of friendships born out of music, climbing, work, school, wine - friendships that transcended the genre in which they emerged.
I wouldn't change anything about this wine.
— 10 years ago

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Tim Herrmann

I agree wholeheartedly.
9.8
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Lovely note had both the 1999 and the 2002, yet to try the 2001, cheers

Jacquesson & Fils

Avize - Champ Caïn Extra Brut Champagne Chardonnay 2004

Paul Costigan
9.3

2004: Lively lemon lime on entry. Later, a hint of pithy wood. Low dosage of 1.5gr. Broad on the palate after the initial flash of acidity. Still climbing the ladder. — 10 years ago

Domaine Robert Groffier

Les Amoureuses Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru Pinot Noir 2011

Still primary and tight but showing potential. Reflective of the vintage, a green streak, grainy tannins and finally weak midpalate prevents it from climbing great heights. — 11 years ago

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Vignobles Paul Jeune

Domaine Monpertuis Vignoble de la Ramière Pays du Gard Cuvée Counoise 2010

peppery floral aroma climbing out of the glass and into my life — 11 years ago

Château Beychevelle

Saint-Julien Red Bordeaux Blend 2005

This is climbing right now. Impressive concentration, finesse and balance at 13% abv. This goes to show the greatness of the 05' vintage and of this chateau. Mint, cassis, currants, superb. — 12 years ago

Climbing Monkeys Winery

Zinfandel

Great nose, with a palate of fruit flavors, oak, and a finish of balanced acid! — 13 years ago

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