Conscious
Januik
Lewis Vineyard Syrah 2008
We knocked this back in Homer, Ak. Great wine, great skate sesh with the Ol' lady after. Then we watched a drunk local play chicken with a street sign on his bike. He lost in a decision in the 10th round. When we finally got him conscious again he was asked, " have you been drinking" "Yeah but there's nothing wrong with that!" True that brother! — 12 years ago
Yealands Estate
Premium Selection Marlborough/Central Otago Pinot Noir 2010
I am really beginning to like the Pinot's from New Zealand. I don't think I have had a bad one yet. This bottle has a bit of the barnyard aromas. I get bright red fruit, cherries, strawberries. The taste on the palate is smooth and elegant, very well made with good balance. Tart cherry, strawberry, spices, a good minerality and true acidity. Peter Yealands, the owner contends that he "set about making great wines with minimal environmental impact; finding ways to stay in step with nature at every stage of production - from his Babydoll sheep that do the weeding in the vineyard to his carboNZero certified winery." I love when winemakers are environmentally conscious and make good solid wine. Great QPR, $18 bones. www.yealands.co.nz — 12 years ago
Justin Hansohn
The apples for this brew had to have been in pristine and well-defined condition. The skins and flesh of these apples must have been absolutely perfect when they were squished to oblivion. This has the energy of a super-conscious being exuding from it. There is just no other way to circle around the precise quality of this concoction in words at this moment. Rose petals, slightly underripe red apples (not delicious red), and the essence of a very juicy lipped blonde...I would lick this off the counter if it spilled, which is what just happened. I spent 10 minutes to contemplate the juice on the counter along with the shards of my former Riedel glass. I hope this happens again soon. — 11 years ago