Daring Escape

Simon Bize & Fils

Les Champlains Bourgogne Blanc Chardonnay 2015

Doesn't escape the vintage for me. Ripe fruit. The creaminess doesn't help with its finesse. Nevertheless, the acidity and structure was excellent, and the touch of minerality was enjoyable. Decent Bourgogne Blanc, but I did expect more from this producer. — 5 years ago

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Domaine Guiberteau

Les Motelles Saumur Cabernet Franc 2010

IF you can escape the bottle variation with these, you’re in for a treat. — 6 years ago

David, Mike and 14 others liked this

Greywacke

Kevin Judd Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Greywacke is Kevin Judd's present label, after serving as winemaker at Cloudy Bay and propelling the winery to global acclaim. The name Greywacke refers to a type of river stones found throughout New Zealand. At Greywacke, Judd proves to still be a master of Sauvignon Blanc, and his "Wild Sauvignon" is no excpetion. This is the apex of what oak-fermented New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc can be - one doesn’t lose the untethered audacity of its varietal character. Tactile and lengthy, it tastes of sesame seeds, grapefruit, thyme, parsley, green apple skin, and sea salt. Palate coating, but still feral and daring. — 6 years ago

Ron, Daniel P. and 8 others liked this

Domaine des Roches Neuves (Thierry Germain)

La Marginale Saumur-Champigny Cabernet Franc 2014

Juicy fruit! Easy drinking from Wednesday night’s escape after work. — 7 years ago

Art Kuo
with Art
Eric, Daniel P. and 1 other liked this

Moric

Burgenland Blaufränkisch 2015

Wow. I could drink this all day long. Perfect escape from a rainy day in Copenhagen. — 7 years ago

Terence Botha
with Terence

O'Shaughnessy

Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

Good, but too much salad. Didn't escape 2011. — 7 years ago

Weijie, Jason and 14 others liked this

Luis Seabra Vinhos

Xisto Cru Douro Branco 2014

This one took some getting used to. For such a different great it was hard to categorize the flavors. Typically you would say rustic for a wine like this but in reality I think it’s a lot more bold and daring than your typical Chardonnay or Chenin Blanc. People are so used to white wines that are unoffensive instead of interesting. As I drank this over the course of a dinner I developed a greater appreciation for its unripe melon and bracing yet mild acid. It was almost like eating spicy food with the whole mouth burn instead of a tip of your tongue burn. Would definitely drink again. — 5 years ago

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Domaine Le Roc Des Anges

Segna de Cor Côtes du Roussillon Villages Red Blend 2016

Achingly pure, filigreed and delineated...not the words you associate with Roussillon wine. But old vines, careful bio viticulture and the daring to harvest at the precise arrival of ripeness (13%) make for a modern-day version of iron fist in velvet glove. And on top of all that, the Catalan qualities shine through more and more with each successive vintage. Fraises, bramble, confits of tiny red fruits and the persistent haunt of black, low pH schist. Extraordinary. #rocdesanges #grenache #carignane #roussillon #catalonia — 6 years ago

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Angeline Vineyards and Winery

Reserve California Pinot Noir 2016

The sub $20 pinot world is a shambolic minefield filled with jack and the giant like flavors... 30ft tall cherry stems and tsunamis of sour apple, skin and rind. This is *not* that. Perhaps credit the Mendocino bones, but it has lovely notes of chalk and new leather. It's hard to fully escape the sweet-n-sour cherry at this price point and availability, but it doesn't lead with that. A moody, not bright, feel. So much better than what you usually get to choose from at this price. — 6 years ago

Daring Escape

Paso Robles Red Blend 2015

Delicious cherry and dark plums!! — 7 years ago

Marc Hébrart

Blanc de Blancs Brut 1er Cru Champagne Chardonnay

Joy, soulful, lacy, and pretty. So fun to drink. Great escape from these awful Napa fires. Lot 534. — 7 years ago

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Leonard Oakes Estate Winery

Escape Rosé

Very good on it's own or take a bottle of this Leonard Oakes Escape Rose and Leonard Oakes Frontrnac and dump into a pitcher. Tastes just like sangria. Very good! — 7 years ago

True & Daring

Riesling 2013

My preferred balance for Riesling -- dry with a hint of sweetness for a rich balance. — 5 years ago

Antonio Vallana e Figlio

Cuvée Bernardo Vallana Spanna Nebbiolo 2010

J. Kim
9.0

Authentic aroma, acidities and tannins. As good as some of the most traditional producers in Barolo and Barbaresco. Can't escape the feeling that the structure is somewhat simple. — 6 years ago

Stellenzicht

Red Escape Red Blend

Loved this wine!! Lots of flavor, slightly farmy, super tasty. — 6 years ago

Alex Lund
with Alex

Caves Saint-Pierre

Cru du Rhone Gigondas Red Rhone Blend 2015

Wow. @Steve Haro for the win! Another success by Caves Saint-Pierre. Smooth and silky, full of life. Lots of campfire, mint, and rhubarb flavors present. Persistent finish. This has to be your thing. For the daring, stock up! For the less daring, stick with your glass of Barefoot. 👣 — 6 years ago

Andrew liked this

The Ojai Vineyard

Solomon Hills Vineyard Chardonnay 2008

Yum. Bought this bottle on 'Evacu-cation' during our escape from Calistoga wildfires to sunny Ojai. One of a few library wines scored from the Ojai Vineyard tasting room. Great example of California Chardonnay at its best. Shows restraint and reserve with invigorating acidity. Tasting great at this age. — 7 years ago

Luke liked this

Gilbert et Christine Felettig

Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir 2011

Delicious and the perfect escape the smoke dinner with our dearest. — 7 years ago

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