Fincher & Co.

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Merlot 2019

Jeremy Shanker
9.1

A much more serious take on Merlot than most do in Napa. Graphite, blackberry, cacao. — 5 months ago

Eric, Severn and 5 others liked this

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 1976

Delectable Wine
9.6

The 1976 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate from Clos du Val is the most interesting of all the wines. The estate was founded by John and Henrietta Goelet in the early Seventies when the couple challenged recently graduated winemaker Bernard Portet to create a Bordeaux-inspired estate in Napa. Clos du Val attained global recognition when its inaugural 1972 Cabernet Sauvignon was one of the wines poured blind by Steven Spurrier at the epochal The Judgement of Paris, so this bottle of 1976 was one of their earliest bottlings that, incidentally, came directly from Clos de Val’s apparently meager reserves. It is very elegant and perfumed on the nose, typical old school, classic Napa Cabernet in all its unfettered glory, beautifully defined with wilted rose petals and a light fish scale element. Supple, very pliant tannins define the palate. There remains ample freshness and poise, a fine silver thread of acidity and a clove-tinged, rounded, exquisitely balanced finish that would surpass practically every other Bordeaux from this vintage. Outstanding. (Neal Martin, Vinous, April 2024)
— 7 months ago

Vinhos Barbeito

The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series Boston Madeira Special Reserve Bual

9/2023. My dessert at Chive Blossom, Pawleys Island SC. Nice full flavor with good caramel. Not too sweet either. — a year ago

Milissa, Ted and 2 others liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend

Wonderful Zin- enjoying the 2013 vintage- hint of tobacco - pairing with Salmon - Brisket- will definitely try again — 2 years ago

Milissa liked this

Cruse Wine Co.

Charles Heintz Vineyard Syrah

Wonderful. — 4 years ago

Josh, Ron and 1 other liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Compagni Portis Vineyard Gewürztraminer Blend 2016

Pear melon steel lemon love. — 6 years ago

Shay, Eric and 20 others liked this

Stone Brewing Co.

Enjoy By IPA 2017

Finest IPA in the land. #micdrop — 8 years ago

Shawn, Shay and 20 others liked this
Evan Bienstock

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@TheSkip a few starters:
The Captains Daughter from GreySail brewery
Heady Topper from The Alchemist
Prospect from Foley Brothers Brewery
Space Juice from Long Trail
Pliny The Elder Russian River Brewery

These may be hard to find depending on where you are.
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

@Evan Bienstock I'm taking your recs as well. I have had Pliny The Elder and it is good. The rest?....not too sure I can even get those here in TX but wouldn't mind doing a little trading!
Bill Bender

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Another reason you need to get your ass to San Diego @TheSkip that's a home town brew

Pali Wine Co.

Riviera Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2021

Loaded with Fruit, great change up from not so dry — 5 months ago

TwiLea Fletcher
with TwiLea
jesus liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Pagani Ranch Heritage Sonoma Valley Red Blend 2015

This is a big, bold, , powerful, chewy wine. Not a nuanced one. Very nice if that's your thing. — a year ago

Shay and Steve liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Monte Rosso Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2012

Decanted for 2 hours. Still big, no signs of fading. Did not drink enough before it was consumed to review properly, but seemed a touch sweet. — 2 years ago

Mer Soleil

Silver Unoaked Santa Lucia Highlands Monterey Co. Chardonnay

Bright and citrusy. Would drink again. — 4 years ago

Cruse Wine Co.

Rancho Chimiles Vineyard Valdiguié

Beautiful garnet color with flashes of magenta. Ripe fruit on the nose with a hint of radish. Medium bodied, a little puckery and not overly sweet. Carbonic glou glou, as a reviewer said before. — 6 years ago

Jorge Ordoñez & Co.

Nisia Old Vines Rueda Verdejo 2016

It’s nice pleasant wine with floral, bitter almond and citrus aromas. Dry, balanced acidity, alcohol and body. Quiet short length. — 7 years ago

Hermes liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

Kirschenmann Vineyard Zinfandel 2014

Deep ruby color. Licorice, cranberry with slight red berries undertones on the nose. Palate feels very young. Long finish. Very interesting terroir. — 8 years ago

David, Ron and 2 others liked this

Save Me San Francisco Wine Co.

Soul Sister Pinot Noir 2012

A little throw back Charleston Wine Festival circa 2014 with my bestie Brooke! — 10 years ago

Jorge Ordoñez & Co.

Zerran Montsant Garnacha Blend

Very tasty! Smooth. A little spicy. Is that plum? — 11 years ago

Matchbook Wine Co.

The Arsonist California Petit Verdot Blend 2015

2019 vintage. A nice blend. Dry and dark enough for my taste with a complex and interesting palette — 6 months ago

Cruse Wine Co.

Rancho Chimiles Vineyard Pétillant Naturel Valdiguié

Pretty much a perfect pet nat.
Light salmon pink hue
Aromas of dried roses, strawberries, and watermelon that also come through in the palate — with yeasty, earthy effervescence.
I drank this 2 years ago and still think about it…
— 8 months ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Ode to Lulu California Old Vine Rosé Blend

13.5% ABV Salute to Lulu Peyraud of Domaine Tempier in France. Lulu’s father owned the vineyard , and she along with her husband took it over. Sadly we lost her in October 2020 at the age of 102 y/o. This is a blend of old vine Mataro and Grenache. Light salmon color, watermelon initially , later apple. Very nice! — 2 years ago

Enfield Wine Co.

Haynes Vineyard Syrah 2014

That’s sausage and peppers in the background. And onions. And shallots. And mushrooms. I had some zucchini too, gotta throw that in there. I had a croissant as well. That’s what 70 miles on a bike will do to your appetite. — 5 years ago

Severn, Ryan and 4 others liked this

Bedrock Wine Co.

North Coast Syrah 2016

A little richer syrah expression than some of the single vineyards but well balanced. Dark fruit with a spice and pepper note that should continue to evolve for several more years. — 6 years ago

Shay, Mark and 3 others liked this

Save Me San Francisco Wine Co.

Drops of Jupiter California Petite Sirah 2013

To the tune of "play that song" - "drink that wine, the one that tastes oh so fine." — 8 years ago

Kim Daly
with Kim
Jessica liked this

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Cabernet Franc 2012

Will Burkholder
9.5

2012 LJ Franc - simply delicious. Kudos once to C Carpenter. — 9 years ago

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Anniversary Release Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

Great fruit. Soft tannins. Really well balanced. Great bottle of wine. — 11 years ago