Flat Earth Brewing Co.

Roots Wine Co.

The Barrel Project Scorched Earth Vineyard Grenache 2013



13'. Roots Wine Company .The barrel project Grenache. 30 months in barrel. 30 minute decanting . Truly a crowdpleaser.
— 8 years ago

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@Jason Cutrer In the last two days I've tried eight of them . I've commented on a few of them. Unique wines to say the least .
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@Jason Cutrer It's happened to me a few times also.
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Nice - noticed Columbia gorge and hope their grapes and house are ok.

Produttori del Barbaresco

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2009

Somm David T
9.1

On the nose, dark sour cherries, dates, burnt figs, grilled meats, burnt ambers, liquid smoke & dark dry florals. The core color is dark with garnet edges. The palate is; slightly sour but mostly sweet dark cherries, stewed plum, cooked strawberries, rhubarb, dates, figs, tomatoes, smoke, grilled meats, brewed coffee, light tarry notes, dry crushed rock powder, volcanic minerals, dark rich earth, dusty tannins, dry dark florals, soft chewy leather, nice round acidity with a decent, soft, elegant finish...50-50 fruit & earth. This is the largest co-op producer in Europe with 50 members. They collectively have 250 acres; which is about 1/6 of the total under vine. Photos of; the town of Barbaresco (their tasting room near the tower), Produttori cellar and their tasting bar. No appointment necessary. Close to Gaja and the town has one of the best one star Michelin lunches as well as the best service we've experienced. Just right of Gaja. Good with our Veal Bolognese. — 8 years ago

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No time to read all that, but I'll give you a thumbs up anyways
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@Paul Treadway Huntington Beach Native You are most kind. The universe has a special bottle of ripple for you somewhere. 🤣
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Thats tomorrow's bottle,

Clos du Val Wine Co.

Napa Valley Merlot 1996

Somm David T
9.1

It's in solid shape. Dark chocolate & mocha powder influenced; blackberries, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, plums, just a whiff of green bell peppers & jalapeño, crushed brown volcanic rocks, mushroom, steely minerals, dry stems, decayed floral bouquet, fudge w/ nuts, orange peel, chocolate pudding, rich semi-sweet black turned earth, dry stones, vanilla, light spice-box, grilled meats, cigar, used leather, steeped tea, brewed dark roast coffee, anise, toffee, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, brilliant acidity, great; balance, tension, length, structure with a round, lush, full evenly mixed blend of all of the above on the long finish. Crazy, complex, every changing in the mouth beautiful Merlot. What was Paul talking about in Sideways? I'm thinking Mediterranean prepared Lamb Shank pairing. Oh...what were you doing in 1996? — 8 years ago

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Raising 3 not yet teenage girls. That was fun. Then the millennium came. Let's just say. Different!

La Jota Vineyard Co.

Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Very nice balance for a younger Cali cab. Dried earth and minerals mixed with plumb and raspberry. Certainly will change over the years but in a good way. — 9 years ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Monte Rosso Sonoma Valley Zinfandel 2012

Still a baby and very tight, but it's obvious an explosion of dark fruit and earth will reward with some patience. — 9 years ago

Berg Carla Hine
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Bedrock Wine Co.

The Bedrock Heritage Sonoma Valley Red Blend 2013

Kiley Baker
9.2

Special wine from Sonoma, which I don't drink often. Cool producer doing interesting things on the CA wine scene. Top notch. Purchased at Flat Iron wines NYC. — 10 years ago

Pali Wine Co.

Huntington Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir 2014

Smoke, marshmallow (s'mores!), wet earth, and cherry. Smooth, integrated tannins with juicy acidity. Long finish. Great value! — 10 years ago

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Enfield Wine Co.

Haynes Vineyard Syrah 2012

Datk fruits with smooth tannins. Palate falls a bit flat. Not bad but not great. — 10 years ago

Long Shadows Vintners

Sequel Columbia Valley Syrah 2014

Somm David T
9.6

This Syrah is made in conjunction with Consultant, John Duval of Penfolds fame. John has also been making his Duval private label wines since he departed Penfolds back in Barossa. Gorgeous nose of sweet dark currants, dark moist soils, licorice, smoke, grilled meats, violets and fresh florals. The palate is rich, round, thick, sexy and elegant. Blackberries, liqueured, dark cherries, cherries, strawberries, lots blue fruits, smoke, grilled meats, cinnamon, vanilla, rich scorched earth, loamy soils, touch of crushed dry rocks, liquid violets, dark fresh flowers and full, mellow acidity. The structure, length, tension and balance are drop dead gorgeous. The finish is thick, full and flat out mouthwatering and jaw dropping gorgeously sexy. Photos of the Long Shadows logo, one of their vineyards and beautiful tasting room. — 8 years ago

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John Duval, yes, we've enjoyed the Plexus & Entity on several occasions. I guess I was nieve to him having a WA project. Even cooler, looks like they have a work by Dale Chihuly hanging in the tasting room. I'll have to search out for this bottle. Thanks David.
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Wow. Totally sounds worth the $50!! I've been meaning to try this
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@TheSkip I believe you will not be disappointed. 👍🍷

Intrinsic Wine Co.

Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

This Friday my Cabernet fix is from Washington State.

Dark ruby in color with a reddish rim.

Nice nose of blueberries, plums, cherries, vanilla, cedar, cloves, chocolates, light green bitter vegetables, earth, tobacco, beef jerky and peppercorn.

Medium to full bodied with medium acidity and nice legs.

Dry on the palate with blackberries, black currants, sweet plums, green pepper, earth, vanilla, licorice, spices, oak and peppercorn.

Long finish with firm tannins and black pepper.

This is a nice and pleasant Cabernet Sauvignon from Columbia Valley. A bit unbalanced now, but very enjoyable by itself or with food. A good sipping wine too. Resembles a good quality
California Cabernet.

Drinking nicely now and will be better in a year or two.

14.5% alcohol by volume.
— 8 years ago

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I agree, Ron
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Thank you very much @David L

Bedrock Wine Co.

Griffin's Lair Vineyard Syrah 2013

Holy Rhone Batman! Blackberry and currant, intertwined with bacon fat and tobacco. Loamy earth on the finish. Lush and velvety. Not fit the meek - this has to be your thing. Just awesome. — 9 years ago

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Badet Clément & Co.

Pontificis Grenache Blend 2013

Smells like earth, cherry, and mild smoke. Tastes like slate and cherry with medium tannins. — 9 years ago

Bedrock Wine Co.

Old Vine Zinfandel 2014

Lots of berries & touch of spice but very balanced zin with lots of earth & minerality. — 9 years ago

Cruse Wine Co.

Charles Heintz Vineyard Syrah 2014

2+ hour decant. Like peeling an onion layer by layer. Earth, olive tapenade, smokey meat, blackberry, resinous herbs, sea spray. Tannins show persistence but fine. Bright acid. — 10 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2001

Popped open an owc of this to try out. Cherry, earth, leather and dried herbs not great as it also seemed a little flat and dull on the finish. Expected more! — 10 years ago

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Jorge Ordoñez & Co.

Zerran Montsant Garnacha Blend

Quite nice! Bright, earth, mineral and delicious dried cherry & bright bing. I recommend. — 10 years ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Evangelho Vineyard Heritage Zinfandel Blend 2015

I recently read about Bedrock's purchase of the Evangelho Vineyard, and was relieved to know that these old, own-rooted vines in sandy soil will be preserved. As for the wine, it is wonderful, with raspberry/boysenberry aromas and flavors, with notes of beeswax, earth, spice, and violets. Rich and velvety, but bright in its great balance of acid, tannin, and fruit. Excellent length, and just 14.1% abv. My new favorite Zinfandel-based red blend! — 8 years ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Rebecca's Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

Rick K
9.1

Juicy dark berries, earth and brisk tannins. A little heat, but pretty balanced. Try again in 3-5 years. — 8 years ago

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La Jota Vineyard Co.

Anniversary Release Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

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Opened this magnum for Christmas dinner. The first La Jota vintage finished by renowned winemaker Christopher Carpenter (Cardinale, Lokoya). Large format aging beautifully. Round tannins, dark fruit, and earth. — 8 years ago

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Bethel Heights Vineyard

Flat Block Eola - Amity Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2014

John Howard
8.9

A little more ripe than at the tasting room tonight. Maybe even a bit oxidized, as the cork was somewhat soft. Old Black cherries, wet earth, baking spice. — 8 years ago

Bob, Bill and 10 others liked this

Tassi

Franci Riserva Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2010

Mary H
9.0

Still quite early for this vintage, starts off very flat but mellows out in the glass, with nice earth and leather. Would recommend decanting first. — 9 years ago

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The Good Earth Food and Wine Co.

The Good Wine Lincoln Lakeshore VQA Cabernet Franc 2013

Great cab franc- smooth flavours with a very clean finish. A delight. — 9 years ago

The Good Earth Food and Wine Co.

The Good Wine Medium Dry Riesling 2009

A year later and the petrol notes are really there! Nice match with dinner, haddock and spinach salad with pineapple salsa! — 9 years ago

Heather Leatham
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Bedrock Wine Co.

North Coast Syrah 2012

Juicy dark fruit and brooding earth and herbs. Slightly smoky. — 9 years ago

Amantis

Riserva Montecucco Sangiovese 2007

Day 1 was promising with nice aromatics, ample fruit and earth, balanced with supple tannins. Day 2 is showing much less interestingly, much softer, and a bit flat. Feels a bit tired. I wouldn't hold these too long. — 10 years ago

My Essential Wine Co.

My Essential California Red Blend 2011

Jeff Sidwell
9.0

Burly and robust with good earth notes — 10 years ago

Palmer & Co

Brut Millésimé Champagne Blend 2008

Wet earth, pear and apples. Great memory from our trip to champagne. Happy new year Kathy! — 11 years ago

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