Curious Beasts Wines

Zlatan

Crljenak Crljenak Kaštelanski

Super balanced, had just a sip at a tasting, very curious for the whole bottle! — 6 years ago

The Ojai Vineyard

Roll Ranch Vineyard Syrah 2003

Fun bottle that has shed its baby fat, moving towards a more focused, savory stage of its life. I bet the fruit on this was just gorgeous and deep 8-10 years in. Plenty of acid and the maturity of the tannin brought life to the wine. Abv is a bit intrusive on the nose, but that nice richness it brings on the palate offers a compromise. Stewed blackberry, plum and cherry notes, smoke, and iron edge, potpourri, warm spice, leather. I curious were it’s going and where’s its been. — 6 years ago

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Burn Cottage

Central Otago Pinot Noir 2014

Not sure what the stats are on the 2014 vintage in NZ, but this one touched on elixir for me at first. It tightened up a bit with the Ramen at Kitchen Door, but I would be curious to taste past vintages, and looking forward to future releases. — 7 years ago

Keith liked this

Cascina delle Rose

Tre Stelle Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2012

Tommy Fogarty
9.2

Curious in its "ready-to-drink-ness"... I guess it's a "2012 thing". Woodsy, complex, red fruits and "life savers". — 7 years ago

Nathan Kandler
with Nathan
Keith, Gary and 5 others liked this

Frédéric Magnien

Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand Cru Chardonnay

Wow this is lovely. Exactly what white Burg should be, rich and complex but bright and lifted. I'm curious to see what it's like with a little more age. The acid is ample for a longer haul. — 7 years ago

Paul liked this

Aquinas

Napa Valley Pinot Noir 2012

Yes to this one. Curious forest floor notes on the nose, with lots of spice on the palate and a long finish. I opened it after our bottle of after-work Pinot Noir plonk ran dry and the difference was huge. It went well enough with burgers, but I'd like try it again with with roasted poultry and cranberry sauce. — 8 years ago

Michael LeSage
with Michael

Marc Plouzeau

Ante Phylloxera Clos de Maulevrier Franc De Pied Touraine Cabernet Franc 2012

Just a baby, but with full grown facial hair! Curious how this will age. Kept trying to unfurl itself tonight, but was never able to take flight. — 9 years ago

Peay Vineyards

Estate Scallop Shelf Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2012

Great flavor. Earthy, slightly tannic. Delicious to drink alone. Curious how it tastes with food. Fuller bodied Pinot. — 9 years ago

Truett Hurst Virgina Marie Lambrix

Curious Beasts Blood Red Wine 2011

Big, ripe fruit. Much better after decanting. — 9 years ago

Christopher and Kristin liked this

Jamsheed

Warner Beechworth Syrah 2011

Extreme curious wine. If this is the future of Australian Syrah (well named) the rest of the world best watch out. Nice one Ronnie! — 11 years ago

Ronnie, John and 1 other liked this

Cantina Sardus Pater

Kanai Riserva Carignano del Sulcis

Vintage 2007 - autumn leaves, mocca, mushrooms, cedar, mature Lady from curious #carignano grape. Absolutely a wine with elegance. But nowhere middle of the road 😯 authentic beauty from #sardinia — 6 years ago

Shawn, Doctor and 6 others liked this

Azienda Agricola Bucci

Classico Riserva Villa Bucci Verdicchio dei Castelli di Jesi 2010

light gold with aroma of yellow pear peel, grapefruit, white pepper, herbs and white flowers. Quite viscous in the mouth with matching flavours with some almond notes and great minerality. Medium body and medium plus acidity. A verdicchio that can age and am curious to try it in a couple of years. — 6 years ago

Andrea liked this

Domaine Lise & Bertrand Jousset

Cuvée "Rose à Lies" Gamay Grolleau

Non vintage - festive aperitive to start the weekend. Jolly good combination of two grapes: the curious Grolleau and Gamay. #grolleau #gamay #loirefunk — 7 years ago

Peter, Riddley and 6 others liked this

Joël Taluau

Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil Vieilles Vignes Cabernet Franc 1991

Gary Westby
9.1

A black tea and black olive experience- so very good and well integrated. I was so curious to try this 1991 since frost was disastrous all over France this year. At 26, this wine has not become complex, yet it was so moreish and easy to drink! — 7 years ago

John, Joe and 15 others liked this
Norman Gennaro

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That bird looks tasty
Gary Westby

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Thanks @Norman Gennaro- the bird worked out! We used the Lodge Panini press on it after heating it up on the grill.

Nicole Chanrion

Domaine de la Voûte des Crozes Côte-de-Brouilly Gamay 2015

2015 - should have decanted longer - really opened after an hour. Really curious to explore older vintages of this one. — 7 years ago

Pazo de Señorans

Selección de Añada Rías Baixas Albariño 2007

Ryan Brazell
9.4

Wow... I've long been curious to try this wine. To the extent that wine and food pairing is a relevant thing to discuss, this didn't suck with conch ceviche. — 8 years ago

Nick and Drew liked this

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

So curious to see where this goes. Surprisingly accessible out of the gate. And big and delicious too. — 8 years ago

Domaine Auguste Clape

Cornas Syrah

Excellent Cornas! Good value. Gorgeously full bodied and lasting nose and after taste. Curious to see how it will age in the next few years... — 9 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Gran Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 1954

Charlie Abbott
9.8

Perfumed nose to die for. These wines are beasts A little muddy tho — 9 years ago

Casa Mono
with Casa

Curious Beasts Wines

Blood California Red Blend 2011

Yummy wine nice and smooth. You can get curious too :) — 11 years ago

Henriot

Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne

So good, even with a curious soul sneaking into my picture. — 6 years ago

P, David and 28 others liked this

Curious Beasts Wines

California Chardonnay 2011

A real delight, definitely getting this one again! — 6 years ago

Aonair Wines

Duarte Vineyard Grenache Blend 2015

Shay A
9.4

I kept my hands off this vintage as long as I could, but I got curious and just had to try it. I love all of Aonair’s wines. I’ve had plenty of the ‘14, but I think this surpasses it. At pop and pour, I was shocked at how dark and purple this was and then shocked again when the main note I got on the nose was candied bacon and fresh squeezed blackberries. Based on color and smell, I would have blind guessed Syrah. The Grenache came through on this when it hit the palate. Front and midpalate were very crisp and elegant. Lots of berry flavors alongside smoked cedar and savory spices. The finish warrants decanting this for at least an hour...still pretty tight, but is killer after some air. Peppercorn, soy sauce, rhubarb. Great Grenache! @Martin G Rivard , if you’ve opened the one I sent you, I hope you gave it some air and more importantly, I hope you enjoyed it! — 6 years ago

Jason, Adam and 36 others liked this
Greg Ballington

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Latest shipment for you?
Shay A

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@Greg Ballington : I received some of this in April and in Oct. This was my first time tasting the ‘15.
Martin G Rivard

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I still have it in my cooler and will be opening it up shortly!!! Can't wait!!!

Nativ

Eremo San Quirico Irpinia Campi Taurasini Aglianico

Vintagev2013 / loads of cherries, good balance / curious, from vines that are 200 y old — 7 years ago

Daniel P., Chris and 6 others liked this

Figgins

Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

A delicious cab. Lots of dark fruit and spice. Plenty of tannin and will age well. I got curious and tried a bottle. Got better over evening. — 8 years ago

Zachary and Skip liked this

Granducato

Rosso di Montalcino Sangiovese

Tobacco, dry and curious how it will age. Must try again later. — 8 years ago

Jim Nelson
with Jim

Meyer Family Vineyards

Okanagan Valley Pinot Noir 2014

Early release to wine club members, to be released in the Spring. Curious Cafe in Kelowna has it on tap though & you can try it by the glass! JAK calls the Okanagan Valley Pinot the "Tuesday Pinot". — 9 years ago

Curious Beasts Wines

Rouge Sang Red Blend 2013

Discover by my Step Brother, good wine. Smell's pretty & taste even prettier. — 9 years ago

The Bunnahabhain Distillery Company

Aged 25 Years Islay Single Malt Scotch Whiskey

Mostly curious how delectable will handle scotch... — 11 years ago

Brynn Evans
with Brynn