Clouds Vineyards

Liquid Farm

Vogelzang Vineyard Mourvedre Rosé 2014

Made the sun shine through the clouds. Verve and freshness. — 9 years ago

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I haven't posted it. Really enjoy this one.
Bill Bender

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The Nelson's are doing incredible stuff. Great people too! This was en mag.

Larkmead Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Charlie Beatty
9.8

2012 can't get any better here, even with the fire clouds descending down over this Fabulous Winery. Wow! From start "Lilie" wine to finish.. Wines all 4 were Awesome!!! This is a must go getter!!!CB — 10 years ago

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Passing Clouds

The Angel Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Big but not tannic. Lots of length, smooth with a bit of kick. 18 month French oak — 10 years ago

Château Haut Lavigne

White Côtes-de-Duras Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 2012

Damn fine. Bright & alive on the palate, smoky cider & slate. Serious. Thoughtful. Dark grey mineral core. Beautiful late summer rain & wet wool clouds. — 10 years ago

Cancello Del Barone

Riserva Barolo Nebbiolo 2008

Funky moldy orange skin. Rose bush. Roasted cherry, lemon and black olive. Lovely tannins that form virtual dust clouds on the palate. — 10 years ago

Kapcsándy Family Winery

State Lane Vineyard Rosé Blend 2009

Tight on the pop but opened up quickly. Great beach wine with an interesting weight and complexity--not your standard mid day sipping rose. Open this when the clouds start to come in and you put on your hoodie....you are ready for a night of drinking.... — 11 years ago

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Neethlingshof Estate

Short Story Collection The Owl Post Stellenbosch Pinotage 2009

Alex Crangle
10

...and then, in dreaming,
The clouds methought would open, and show riches
Ready to drop upon me; that, when I waked,
I cried to dream again.
— 11 years ago

John Howard

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Wow! Good review!

Steven Kent

"Vineyard Clouds" Barbera 2013

Very smooth, easy drinking — 9 years ago

Talisker

Talisker Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Toasted caramel. A hint of clouds, lightning, and rain. Smooth smokey finish. Really good scotch. — 10 years ago

La Croix des Saintes

Les Embruns

Pleasant screw-top rose, pretty in pink, glints of orange and strawberry, an exact little wine, perfect for breezy New England day of scattered cirrus veiling and unveiling the moon's shift toward last quarter, precisely the same color as the clouds. — 10 years ago

Michel & Stéphane Ogier (d'Ampuis)

La Rosine Syrah 2011

A gorgeous bouquet of violets came rising immediately on the first pour, bursting into my nose showing only a hint of barbecue sauce and what's to come. 30 minutes later bacon was grilling in the glass and smoke was rising in billowing clouds of invisible aroma. Fuck ya. Always over delivers, this one. Cote rotie throw aways? Yes please and thanks! — 10 years ago

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Mmmmmmm yesssss

Domaine Pierre Labet

Gevrey-Chambertin Pinot Noir 2011

Schamsburg tasty bright strawberry!!
Beaune cherry clouds!
— 10 years ago

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Clouds Rest

Allure Reserve Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2012

Smells oaky. Tastes fruity. — 10 years ago

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Lampyridae Vineyards

Communication Block Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Lampyridae Vineyard's Communication Block is the highest altitude vineyard in Napa at 2,500+ ft atop Mt. Veeder. You can almost taste subtle notes of mountain clouds & fog! — 11 years ago

Paulaner Brauerei

Oktoberfest Märzen

Dusty pine cone, soggy pretzels, snow iced cream nose. Cut wild lowers and tall valley grass, Coral pieces straight from the sea, covered in living shells. A hint of walnut in cinnamon. Whoa! Absolutely oceanic initially. Send forth the mollusk!! Maybe soda bread, but really just sweet clams pulled from the mud and injested. The idea of cinnamon surfaces often but is not the driving force. You aren't taking the maidenhead for wife, but you can dream. There are no clouds atop this cognac-colored ocean, but the lacing is unbreakable and washes like the ocean around the bowl. — 10 years ago

Les Lauzeraies

Rosé Tavel 2014

Smells a bit like a watermelon Jolly Rancher with a touch of Queen Anne cherry. I am no fan of watermelon candy, but in this case this is paradoxically a good thing because underneath are hints of what I can only conceive of as the smell after a crisp, cool mountain rain shower in the summertime just as the sun begins to peak out from behind the clouds. That failed attempt at poetry could also simply be communicated as a "promise of minerality," which is apparent in the flinty taste, as are tantalizing spicy notes that suggest the robust potential of the grapes. This is a winner for all occasions that demand a complex, rewarding, and eminently affordable rosé. — 10 years ago

Passing Clouds

Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir 2013

Fruit driven, big Pinot. Berry — 10 years ago

Michael Chen
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Clouds Rest

Egoiste Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Lean, mean, Cabernet machine! — 10 years ago

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Drew Family Cellars

Gatekeepers Blend Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir 2012

Sweet tarts, the pink cherry ones, and just a hint of spree, the coating, that initial metallic sour shock. Head change keeps getting foggy...the cloud spirits are strong in here. I keep thinking I'm tasting chalk but then I keep feeling like I'm tasting ocean clouds. I'm having a fun time with this right now at work but this bottle calls for a day of rain or a windy pause in the hills. The confusion of this drink is tricky. It took twice around to have these evaluations and perhaps its ready now but then again maybe the fog becomes something pretty in the end...but when? — 10 years ago

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Lily Davis

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Sweet tarts and spree means the producer probably acidified. Gotta love that citric acid crunch. Wanted to make it down yest but failed. Another time.
Justin Hansohn

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@Lily Davis well now you have my info in case you want to connect. This kitchen is always spinning and a very fun little space in the universe should you decide to stop in over here.

Acidified hmmm? I don't feel it's artificial in my tasting at least...the Mendo Ridge is a pretty chilly place...a sunny ripe vintage a rare occurrence. 💖🔀💰. 😉

Passing Clouds

Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2011

Strong oaky Chardonnay nose but extremely light on the palette - apples are the dominant flavour so it has a bit of a still cider characteristic, almost Jura like - only 11.5 - I like! — 12 years ago