Nicely balanced Russian River — 8 years ago
2017 Bravo - Imperial Brown Ale
Deep caramel brown with light brown head. Dark nose with caramelized brown sugar, molasses, and honey with a little heat. Can tell it's a a high alcohol level get drunk from just smelling it. A little creamy and syrupy too. Full bodied and long finish. Could easily go with some dessert. — 8 years ago
One of the top Japanese sommeliers recommended me to bring to this home party with my best friends. BIO!! Goes well with either red or white meat. — 9 years ago
I did not get to write notes on the last three wines, just scores. We had to get to Russell Hamilton.
However, I wish I had been able to write them as these were the wines I was looking forward to spending some time on.
Peter & Andrew Allan of Crystallum are the third generation of winemakers and sons of the man who pioneered Pinot Noir winemaking in the Hemel-en-Aarde which; is what drew me to the region that is about another hour plus SE of Stellenbosch and a very good area to produce Pinot Noir.
Photos of; Gabrielskloof Cellar Door entrance, Estate vine, tasting lounge and their courtyard. — 6 years ago
Love the smell of whiskey in the morning - happy birthday Dad — 7 years ago
This is number 5 and probably my favorite so far. — 8 years ago
Flavors of pineapple, papaya, citrus, pear and vanilla. This Chardonnay is full-bodied and well structured with just a hint of oak. — 9 years ago
Sight: slight head. Dissipates quickly. Dark rose amber color. Smell: chocolate. Black cherry. Slight wood. Taste: smooth. Back pallet dark chocolate. Front Pallet extremely bright cherry. Not very bitter. Over all. Very very good. Aged 4 years in room temp. climate. — 9 years ago
Lots of lime flavour, nice polish river style. — 6 years ago
A savory nose of roasted red pepper and marinated black olives makes this wine from the Santa Ynez Valley’s first estate winery stand out from the crowd. There are green elements that some may consider unwanted, but the round, peppery spiciness makes for an intriguing, distinctive palate. This would go well with a New York strip and could stand up to prime rib with horseradish.
— 7 years ago
Deeper than a cab but with the same big, smooth flavors. Very happy with this one. — 8 years ago
Color of dark amber. Nice nose of green apple, spice, mint, ripe banana, and aldehyde. Taste of condensed brown sugar, toffee, a bit spice, a bit minty, and very smooth. Nice green apple and black tea aftertaste on the tongue. A good bottle with decent mix of sweetness and spice. A bit lack in complexity but overall very enjoyable and easy to drink. — 9 years ago
My go to scotch. Much bolder on the finish than blue and gold. Full bodied mouth feel and robust flavor. — 9 years ago
Jim McCusker
Awesome...but only a small consolation after MSU lost to Wisconsin 64-63.😡 — 5 years ago