Jeremiah

9.0

Delightful and crisp blanc de Cabernet--white wine made from red Cabernet Sauvignon grapes--bright acidity, citrus forward, slight minerality, vivid notes of passion fruit, overall definitely worth a detour from our staple of Sauvignon blancs — 9 years ago

David Bowler Wine

9.5

In 2000, Frank Prial wrote in his NY Times' column that Maranges was poised to become "more than a detour into obscurity, thanks to one of the most coveted forms of recognition a wine can have in France: an appellation." At the time, it was Burgundy's newest AOC. 15 years later, Maranges remains in the outer boroughs in the mind of the American wine-drinking public. If there's one winemaking duo who can change that it's the Chevrot brothers, Pablo and Vincent. They are building on the reputation their parents established (also noted in Prial's column) and the current vintage tasted just last week in France is positively brimming with life and energy. Until those arrive, the 2012 Croix Moines is drinking beautifully, full of bramble and solid Burgundian earth. Who says there's no values left in Burgundy?! — 10 years ago

David Traynor

Assistant Winemaker Vin du Lac Winery

9.0

Quick detour for some walla2 juice — 11 years ago

Amanda C

9.0

Cab, Syrah, Can Franc blend. Intense, oaky, smokey, white pepper. Had with grilled cheese. — 11 years ago

with Vince

Amy Christine Blansit

9.6

A quick detour. Worth it! — 12 years ago

Carly DeFilippo

9.2

Tones of dark fruit and earthy spice. A detour for someone who is generally more interested in lesser-known regions than Bordeaux // 2001 to celebrate the 15th birthday of DB Bistro — 9 years ago

James Ellis

9.1

Take a detour the long way round and enjoy this double IPA. She's real niiice! — 10 years ago

Kate Kranz Jordan

9.0

Spontaneous detour to the Hungarian kosher market in Chicago yielded this gem from Israel. Unique blend, huge flavor. L'Chayim! — 11 years ago

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.7

2012 Detour Pinot Noir, #Willamette Valley, #Oregon. Classic Oregon Pinot at a great price. Aromas of violet petals, ripe black cherry and cranberry intertwined with wet forest floor and vanilla spice. Soft & Round. #wine #sommelier — 11 years ago

Maksim Parfyonov

9.4

Napa back road detour — 11 years ago

Liz Neubaum

9.7

Crisp, apple-like, long finish — 12 years ago

Sarah Groseclose

9.0

Found at the wine tasting 🍷 — 10 years ago

Ira Schwartz

9.1

This is a Beaujolais that you serve to naysayers. Complex aromatics of earth, iron, smoke and red fruit. Paves your mouth with minerals and tart fruits . Takes a slight detour on the finish but I believe that is due to the wine's structure and not a flaw. It will be fascinating to watch the remaining bottles develop over the next 5 to 8 years. — 10 years ago

Shelley Esson

9.3

Surprising cocoa notes add a lovely savory core. — 11 years ago

with Jeff

Andrew Stover

Sommelier/Wine Director Oya & Sei, Wine Blogger ChiefWino, Founder Vino50

9.9

2012 Detour Malbec, Columbia Valley. #Malbec envisioned by Oregon Pinot Noir winemaker, Darcy Pendergrass. A bouquet of violets on the nose with notes of fresh blueberry, wild raspberry and plum. Super fresh on the finish with a silky texture. Nice interpretation of Malbec that does
not tire the palate like an over extracted #wine from #Argentina.
#sommelier #wawine — 11 years ago