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Familiar Centenary Vineyards

Long Shadows Vintners

Chester-Kidder Columbia Valley Red Blend 2014

Shay A
9.3

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

Approachable red blend. To me, this is the pop and pour wine out of the lineup. Very plush. This reminds me of Flora Springs Trilogy Blend out of Napa with a bit more fruit on the finish. More milk chocolate than dark. Boysenberry, blue and black fruit medley. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher
with Mark
Somm, "Odedi" and 24 others liked this
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

A cab that wants to be a syrah. Black fruit dominant front, some weediness in the middle, but then rounds out rather nicely on the finish. Has a lot of black pepper on the end. Still showing some tannin here, and even a little bit of heat on the finish. I respectfully disagree with the 94.6 average on CT, as IMO this wine is a bit too unidimensional, but perhaps it is just because it's young. It echoes a previous experience I had with this wine a few years ago.
9.0

Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro

Envidiacochina Tête de Cuvée Albariño 2016

Neil Cornish
8.9

Skin contact adds wild floral aromatics. Has the sea infused saline as well. — 7 years ago

Grupo Modelo

Corona Familiar

Alex Lallos
9.3

This has always been one of my favorite beers and usually only available in 32oz but looks like you can now find 6 packs of this stellar lager — 8 years ago

Eric, Trixie and 1 other liked this

Gutierrez Colosia

Palo Cortado Solera Familiar Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Pedro Ximénez

Peter Sultan
9.3

This my heaven-its the articulation of so many layers, and a freshness & acid spine that keeps the whole lifting, lightly. — 8 years ago

Paul LafortezzaOwen Mazon
with Paul and Owen
Erik liked this

Centenary of Federation

Centenary Red Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Blend 1999

Jordan Kerner
9.3

A gift from the Premier of South Australia. A brilliant blend of Shiraz and Cabernet from all the wine regions of Australia. It was supervised by Len Evans, Brian Croser, John Hanley and Ian McKenzie all great wine makers and wine judges in the mid 70's to this collaboration in 1999. — 9 years ago

Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro

Frore de Carme Albariño

Spinning_spins
9.4

Tropical fruit aromas, with notes of jasmine and wet slate. Rich on the palate, with a silky texture and great balance between dryness and lush fruit, with tons of citrus, pineapple and floral qualities, and a very long, flinty finish. Que rico Albariño! — 10 years ago

Veronica liked this

Heitz Cellar

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Dave Chambers
9.4

Beautiful. A prime example of a Napa Cab from the days before muscular ripeness ruled the day. Though teetering towards senility, this 29 year-old wine still delighted us with its youthful memories and joie de vivre, like an aging uncle whose familiar stories are just as enjoyable as the first time you heard them. — 10 years ago

Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro

Frore de Carme Doble Lias Solo Albariño

Amy Rehagen
9.0

Summer days, oysters, ocean. — 10 years ago

Mastroberardino

Radici Taurasi Aglianico 2007

Alex Wettersten
8.9

Everyone's most familiar Taurasi is a great representation. — 11 years ago

Paula liked this

Paul Lato

"Il Padrino" Bien Nacido Vineyard Syrah 2011

Joe Conti
9.6

Super funky. Very familiar but can't figure out this one. — 11 years ago

Roman Sukley
with Roman
Roman Sukley

Roman Sukley

I'm not sure I like this one as much as Joe. Can't really put a label on what I'm tasting. Almost like I'm tasting perfume.
8.2

Long Shadows Vintners

Pirouette Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2015

Shay A
9.5

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

This is made by Melka and is Cab dominant with merlot, petit Verdot and Malbec to round it out. Possibly nose of the night! Smells of sweet, rich Cabernet without being jammy. This is all finesse. Red and black fruit pie, and cocoa. Great texture. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher
with Mark
Somm, leon and 28 others liked this
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

Poured rather dark as this one came up to room temp. The nose on this wine is displaying quite a bit more red fruit. The front end of this wine is red clay and dried fig. A little acidic middle and finish. The end of this wine is almost a little bit tart. Not a bad expression of Columbia Valley fruit with makeup 65CS, 21 Merlot, 11 PV, and 3 Malbec from Melka. I would honestly guess that this one would be best enjoyed in 3-4 years. I have a feeling this one could be as high as 93-94 at maturity, which is definitely not now.
9.2

Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro

Envidia Cochina Slow is Beautiful Albariño

Michał Ptaszek
9.5

Slow post-18.4 Saturday. First day without K (Utah spring break) — 7 years ago

Ramon Ayala Lete E Hijos

Deóbriga Selección Familiar Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2011

Michael Tao
9.1

Excellent! Medium body, nice fruit. Glad we took this recommendation at Zarzuela! — 8 years ago

Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro

La Coartada Alicante Bouschet Aragonês

Nathan Tenney
9.7

Loved it! Had some Bordeaux-ish notes on the nose with a nice light body and still present fruit, drinking so well but can probably go another couple years! — 9 years ago

Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro

Envidia Cochina Rías Baixas Albariño

Kevin Brennan
9.3

Dinner in Barca with friends at Torre d'Alta Mar 🙌🏼 — 9 years ago

Bodegas Montes Toscanini

Reserva Familiar Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Rodrigo Vieira
9.0

Vintage 2015 — 9 years ago

Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro

Frore de Carme Sólo Rías Baixas Albariño

Ganesh
8.9

The palate is thick, weighty and creamy which is atypical for Albariño. And remember, this wine has already evolved some as it is the current release of 2010. Still one finds the fresh briny, citrusy, and minerality that so defines high quality Albariño; think apple, melon, lemon curd, ginger, hay, brioche, — 10 years ago

Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro

La Coartada Aragonez Blend

Kelsi Crow
10

Wisconsin trip - Forequarter — 10 years ago

Dirty & Rowdy

Shake Ridge Ranch Mourvedre 2013

Nate Redner
9.0

Cool Cali juice. Familiar vs Shake Ridge Ranch couldn't be more different. Familiar more like a cru Beaujolais than what I associate with Mourvèdre. Shake Ridge brings me to Provence. — 10 years ago

Michael Siciliano
with Michael

Jean Lallement et Fils

Cuvée Réserve Brut Grand Cru Champagne Blend

Erica Orr
9.3

I was not familiar w this producer but I'm going to be on the lookout now. Generous and focused at the same time. I love champagne! — 11 years ago

Gary liked this

Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Centenary Shiraz Cabernet 1991

Paul Kaan
9.5

1991 Wynns Centenary Shiraz Cabernet Magnum #filthyoldvino Glad to see the shift to an elegant style with finesse & balanced oak compared with the Wynns '80's wines. Cork crumbled! #FUCork — 12 years ago

Tom liked this

Long Shadows Vintners

Saggi Vintners Collection Columbia Valley Sangiovese Blend 2015

Shay A
9.2

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

Dominant Sangiovese with some cab and a splash of Syrah. Rich style sangio wine. Sweet oak, dirty cherries, herbs, and a high percentage/bitter dark chocolate. — 7 years ago

Somm, "Odedi" and 23 others liked this

Long Shadows Vintners

Poet's Leap Columbia Valley Riesling 2016

Shay A
9.1

A wonderful tasting put on by Classic Wine Storage featuring Long Shadows Winery. If you aren’t familiar with these wines, they are phenomenal WA state wines that are made by the likes of Randy Dunn, Phillipe Melka, Michel Rolland, John DuVall, and more.

Supposedly this is the number one Riesling in WA state. Dry style. Petrol on the nose. Honey, apricot, bright acidity with a slate finish. — 7 years ago

Mark Flesher
with Mark
Somm, "Odedi" and 33 others liked this
Bryan Kesting

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@Shay A: I have not had this particular Wash state Riesling however I will say the last one I had was bone dry and had a nose of petrol. I wonder if it’s a characteristic of these wines?
Shay A

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@Bryan Kesting : Seems to be. On day 2, it was very similar to day 1 with a slight decrease in the petrol but it is unmistakable. I wouldn’t say this is bone dry, but it’s definitely an off dry style. Very nice.
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

I consumed the leftovers. So, Shay had a bit of a different experience. There is a bit of green apple here, but quite a bit more petrol. I can imagine there was more acidity, more green apple and less petrol than yesterday but this wine is still quite enjoyable and RATHER easy to drink. For the sub $20 price point, it is a solid wine, but if you pop the cork, drink the entire bottle. At $18/bottle, you shouldn't have any left over.
9.1

Gilbert Picq et Ses Fils

Vosgros Chablis 1er Cru Chardonnay

Willem Boshoff
9.2

Loved this. Not that familiar with Chablis so difficult to define a reference point. Lovely oily texture with good acid and fruit. Great nose as well. — 8 years ago

Alec liked this
Alec Jeffery

Alec Jeffery

Just wait until July when you are there, things will not be the same in all things Chardonnay

Montes Toscanini

Reserva Familiar Tannat 2015

Diêgo Martins
9.2

#tannat bem rico no paladar - amadeirado e bem encorpado - e no cheiro - de frutas vermelhas, especialmente morango. Também tem notas de cacau e é um excelente custo-benefício. — 9 years ago

Ronchi di Cialla

Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino di Cialla 2011

Brendan Walsh
9.1

Easy to drink, got a familiar Italian thing but with something else going on — 9 years ago

Gutierrez Colosia

Solera Familiar Oloroso Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Dry Palomino Fino

Alex Alan
9.5

Smoky, intense, dried fruits, citrus, sweet spices, gently dry finish. In general, the familiar collection from Gutirrrez Colosia is pretty killer. This Oloroso is no exception. — 10 years ago

Philippe, LM and 2 others liked this
MICHAEL COOPER DipWSET

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Love #jerez #sherry and yes Gutiérrez Colosia is awesome

Celler el Masroig

Castell de les Pinyeres Montsant 2007

Joe Carey
8.9

A familiar and drinkable g/s/m with blackberry that lingers. Nice. — 10 years ago

Adega Familiar Eladio Piñeiro

Envidia Cochina The Poisonous Worm of Envy Albariño

Justin Anthony
9.1

the poisonous worm of envy!!!
2013 vintage // fresh // floral // round // medium body // rich fruit — 10 years ago

Les Huisman
with Les
Les liked this

Brugal

1888 Ron Gran Reserva Familiar Rum

Eduardo Bolaños
8.9

I love rum that drinks like whiskey — 11 years ago