Paul T HB

9.6

night cap bliss, first time trying but not the last time.
Distillery notes,
The fabulous flavor of Midleton Distillery's Green Spot Irish whiskey meets the zinfandel casks of California's famous Château Montelena in this limited edition expression. The red wine influence adds a richness and a chewiness of texture to the smooth and unctuous character of the pot-distilled whiskey. Fans of heavier Irish whiskies will be thrilled by the added weight and suppleness. — 5 years ago

James Forsyth

9.3

These guys have been making Grappa since 1885 and that's what they do first and foremost. They use their decades old relationships to secure the best pulp and then age their spirit in oak barrels, which gives the golden tint to the coloring and adds a smoothness and a roundness that is unlike any Grappa I've ever had. Grappa is not by any stretch on my go to list for sipping spirits. But this makes a good case to be considered. — 7 years ago

Nieko Randazzo

9.4

Wet leaves, caramelized sugar and chocolate on the nose. Light smoke on the palate with a hint on black tea. Almost no burn. When I first tried a sip it caught me off guard. Nose does not match the palate. It's a very unique whiskey. Very light and dangerously drinkable. I highly recommend giving this a try. — 8 years ago

Shawn R

9.2

Another first, one of the ones we kept going back to. Nice. — 9 years ago

Jared O'Connell

9.1

Chocolate and red fruit but still a hint of game and rusticicity. Beautiful wine. Had in Ireland for Evans bday. First bottle had enough air and thus smoother. PnP 2nd bottle had ruff tannins. — 9 years ago

Nelson Lee

9.3

Best blended whiskey out there. Good first bite. Sweet silky finish. — 10 years ago

Gary Westby

Champagne & Sherry buyer K&L Wines

9.4

Our spirits buyer David just returned from Oaxaca preaching the parallels between Mezcal & Burgundy: tiny productions, individuality and synergy with food. I had my doubts. This will be the first spirit to go in my wine journal in over a decade- our homemade tacos made the spirit come alive with soulful, smoky complexity... And I thought anything over 14% was a disaster with food! — 10 years ago

with Cleora

Dawn E.

9.1

First 2018 Bandol Rosé..this wine has that orange color..great salinity..flavors of cantaloupe, honeydew, peach, strawberries, watermelon and minerals. Nice long finish..very nice first time trying this Rosé!
I woul like to thank and recognize...👌🤗
Wally's Wine and Spirits ...nice shipping offer!
Craft and Curd has some great buys and a great shipping fee for 1-6 bottles! — 6 years ago

Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This is surprisingly for sale through Delectable...buy a bottle. If you haven’t had a well made Napa Cabernet this old, it’s a fun & enjoyable experience. This is a library selection release and was it a steal for under $50. Its a very classic BV. Especially, for the time period. On the nose; notes of Cognac; which I get in older BV’s. Ripe & slightly baked fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, plum, rhubarb, figs, dates, cherries, dry, loamy, brown, top soil, steeped tea, dry & decayed brown florals with violets. The body is leaner to medium. Tannins completely resolved. There are noticeable tannins but it’s the acidity holding this wine together so well. The palate is ripe with baked fruits of; blackberries, dark cherries, plum, rhubarb, figs, dates, cherries, strawberries, and notes of light blue fruit. Some black licorice, cognac notes are very present on the palate. Loamy, brown, top soil, steeped tea, soft spice, clove, used leather, very soft chalky volcanic minerals, crushed dry rocks, dry & decayed dark florals with violets. The acidity is like rain. The well balanced finish is long and beautiful. Photos of their tasting room on Hwy 29, Rutherford vineyard just after harvest and tasting room on 29. Producer notes and history... Beaulieu Vineyard BV is a vineyard near Rutherford, California locates in the Rutherford AVA. It was established by Georges de Latour and his wife Fernande in 1900. BV was an initial a purchase of 4 acres of land in 1900. Beaulieu Vineyard derives its name from the French phrase "Quel beau lieu" which translates in English as "What a beautiful place!". Legend has it that Fernande uttered these words when she first saw the land. The following year, they purchased a nearby winery originally built by California Statje Senator Seneca Ewer in 1885. De Latour's knowledge about phylloxera; which had ravaged many Napa Valley vineyard and his decision to import a rootstock variety resistant to the pest helped secure his stature as one of the early pioneers of California's wine industry. When Prohibition in the United States began in 1920, most wineries in the country were forced to close. However, Beaulieu smartly obtained a contract to supply sacramental wine to churches nationwide. The demand for such wine increased dramatically during the years of Prohibition and the winery repeatedly expanded. By the Repeal of Prohibition in 1933, production had grown to over 1 million US gallons per year. When Prohibition ended, Beaulieu hired Andre Tchelistcheff from France as winemaker and the quality of its wines increased significantly. Tchelistcheff also became a mentor to other important winemakers such as; Mike Grgich at Chateau Montelena who’s Chardonnay won (The Judgment of Paris), Joe Heitz of Heitz Wine Cellars, and Robert Mondavi. By the 1940s, Beaulieu wines were served at all major White House functions. In the mid-1940s, Beaulieu was owned by Marquis de Pins, whose wife was a member of the French wine-making de Latour family. In the 1950s and 1960s Beaulieu was considered one of the "big four" Napa Valley producers, along with Inglenook, Charles Krug (I have mad love for their 50’s & 60’s wines. Perhaps, their greatest period) and Louis Martini. The winery was purchased by international conglomerate Heublein Inc. in 1969. Heublein was later acquired by RJR Nabisco, then sold to Grand Metropolitan in 1987. Grand Metropolitan became Diageo in 1997 through a merger with Guinness and is now the largest multinational beer, wine and spirits company in the world. In 2016 Diageo sold Beaulieu Vineyard to Treasury Wine Estates. Between Treasury, Jackson Family Vineyards and Constellation, they own a huge chunk of the wine producing world. Beaulieu Vineyards is one of the largest land owners in Napa Valley with more 1,100 acres in vines. Their best parcels are located in the Rutherford appellation. They have plantings of all the major Bordeaux varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Petit Verdot. They also have vineyards with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Zinfandel and Petite Sirah. In addition, they maintain a vineyard that is used to experiment with a wide variety of different grape varieties including; Carignane, Petite Sirah and Valdiguies. Today, Winemaker Jeffrey Stambor continues the tradition of finely crafted wines handed down to him by legendary BV winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. — 8 years ago

Leigh Noir

9.3

Cardinal's 1st ever barrel of whiskey released 12/5/2015. Single malt whiskey made from 100% malted barley from Sugar Creek Malt Co. in Lebanon, Indiana. This is the very first craft single malt whiskey grown, mashed, fermented, distilled, & aged in Indiana. Notes: spicy, malty, with a lasting cinnamon & banana after burn. I can't wait to see how the other barrels turn out after they finish maturing! — 10 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.6

One of our faves - first tried at Blowfish in SF — 11 years ago

Pedro Rusk

Wine Educator Kendall Jackson

9.8

First bottling — 11 years ago

JKT

9.0

First wine home from a Ireland trip. Another surprisingly fresh and lively wine for its age and classification level. Got that grassy straw almost cheesy notes from this producer. — 6 years ago

Dennis P.

9.1

Its been a rough week. First the sleet followed by a flash freeze. Instant skating rink, and now 8 inches of wet heavy snow.

Rated previously, its Irish coffee time.

Wishing everyone a great Valentines day tomorrow. Yes, those flowers are for my lovely wife. — 7 years ago

Eileen Finucane

9.0

Very enjoyable intresting wine. First bottle had in Ireland. Great I found it in NJ. — 8 years ago

Henry Gorndorff

9.5

Brilliant stuff, first time with this one but a real winner, round full flavour with a little fizz in the mouth — 8 years ago

Tom Elliot

Founder Northwest Wines

9.4

I'm not much into Spirits and those I like most are grape or other fruit based. I can appreciate great Scotland whiskey quality without enjoying it, but, I must admit to real enjoyment of this smooth, mellow, silky Irish whiskey. — 9 years ago

Steve Willey

9.5

First timer with the yellow spot. I'm going to have to add it to the bar. — 10 years ago

Maxence Guilluy

9.7

White flowers, hop, ham, citrus, light, bacon

The town of Kilcock, Ireland was founded in the 7th century around the healing wells of a brewing monastery, and until the 1800s it was home to five breweries and two distilleries. Our own brewery, in fact, can be tracked back to 1595, sharing a space with the famous Green Well, which is as old as Kilcock itself.
A town steeped in history is the ideal place to brew fantastic beer, and to write our own brewing history – in this case, the story of the dysfunctional first family of Irish brewing, the McGargles. — 10 years ago

Doug Burress

Sales K&L Wines

9.3

The sister to Friday's "Steak and Claret Night" is now Monday's "Martini Night." The Terroir is just that... Like falling face first into the undergrowth of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Pine, flowers, earth. Yum! — 11 years ago