Common Phenomena

The Eyrie Vineyards

Melon de Bourgogne 2011

Wow, real knockout stuff. This is not domestic Muscadet - there's not much in common besides the grape. It has the bright, pure fruit but it is put together in a much fuller style, more like a white Burgundy (minus the oak) than Muscadet. I don't say Chablis because while it's an intensely mineral wine and cranked up to 11 in that department, it's not a marine minerality. The mineral element here is volcanic (and so is the soil), bringing to mind all those cliches about aromas bursting from the glass and so forth, and it's every bit as driving on the palate. — 11 years ago

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Morlet Family Vineyards

Bouquet Garni Bennett Valley Syrah 2011

Delicious wine from a tough vintage. After 4 hrs of decanting the fruit is coming out while the oak is settling. Look forward to another 3-5 years to enjoy another bottle. I think this vintage will surprise many common and critic. — 12 years ago

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Alzinger

Dürnsteiner Federspiel Riesling 2011

Focused, perhaps even austere compared to the common Wachau style. Lime, mint & petrol. Bone dry. — 12 years ago

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Avenel Cellars

Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel 2013

Blackberry and plum. Higher alcohol then I prefer but that's common with Zinfandel. Had with pizza and thought it was really good. (Total Wine) — 11 years ago

Domaine Des Vignes du Maynes (Julien Guillot)

Cuvée 910 Clos des Vignes du Maynes Mâcon-Cruzille Pinot Noir 2013

Pinot | Gamay | Chard - not common for mixed race blends in burgundy, but this one ranks superior to the others I have previously experienced. High toned, soft flower components and a lingering sapidity. — 11 years ago

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Butternut

California Chardonnay 2012

Like cream soda. So good so unique. Not a common flavor you find. Highly recommended. — 12 years ago

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Filippi

Colli Scaligero Castelcerino Soave Garganega 2008

Has more in common with traditionally made Cru Chablis than you could possibly imagine... — 12 years ago

Drinkward Peschon

"Entre Deux Mères" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Notes of dark cherry, cocoa, leather,, tobacco on the nose, tannin developing, a little tight, nice but some what thin mid palate common in 2011 vintage, nice finish. — 11 years ago

Domaine Filliatreau

Château Fouquet Saumur Cabernet Franc 2012

Domaine Filitreau I sing of thee. The wine is "tight", a Cabernet franc that needs none of the all to common help from Merlot to hold its own. Mid tannin/texture make fine drinkability. Love to smell the plum later, later. I have to urge you to decant, and drink SLOWLY. Allow some of that tightness to wain. — 12 years ago

Aaron Burr Cidery

Ginger Apple Cider

Cure for the common cold. Upstate apples with "Chinatown" ginger and carrot. Way better than ginger tea.
— 12 years ago

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Larry Irving

Larry Irving

Huh! Should have picked up a bottle while at the Shop


Coming down w a cold :-)