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Flying Trout

Walla Walla Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Bought on sale for $14. Wife loves this black cherry, BlackBerry, plum, vanilla, and subtle cedar flavors. Great PQR! — 5 years ago

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Domaine Gayda

Flying Solo Grenache Syrah 2016

Where the name doesn’t apply this wine soars! Jazz, artisanal chocolate (Fijian ginger and kerikeri mandarin if you must know), and some friends wearing fantastic Pyjamas.... this wine fits right in. — 6 years ago

Flying Dog Brewery

Snake Dog IPA

Nice hops smooth flavor light on the malts — 7 years ago

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Château Belle-Vue

Haut-Médoc Red Bordeaux Blend 2012

Jay
8.9

My last Singapore Air flight Houston-Moscow (SQ61).
Flying over the mid-Atlantic Ocean
— 9 years ago

Bruno Giacosa

Barbera d'Alba 2013

Really nice Barbera recommended by the wannabe sommelier but educated waiter at Lago at the Bellagio. Very tobacco/blackberry with some slate added. Had it with a bunch of different Italian small plates that went from cheese selection to truffle risotto back to short ribs and accommodated all. I liked the finish more than the opening (OK no smartass comments by my friends) and agree with the pro's on this one. — 9 years ago

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Graci

Etna Rosso Nerello Mascalese 2013

#itsaSicilianmessage #Christmaswine #MtEtna #NarelloMascalese #MtEtnaSicily #Graci 2013 the nose exudes warm violets, blackberries, coffee bean, cedar, citrus rind & charred earth. Nice & stinky. The palate is lean, a bit crisp & smoky, crushed violets, horse saddle, leather, savory herb, black cranberry and slightly bitter, dark and lasting finish. Still a baby! #sommlife #somm #sommelier #instawine #Sicilianwine #Italianwine #Sicily #wineofthenight
#MerryChristmas2015
— 9 years ago

Flying Goat Cellars

Solomon Hills Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Light-bodied, but holds its own weight; great mouth feel.
Fruity, slight sweetness with only a light bite of alcohol, and slight tartness on the back end. Medium finish. Amazing drinkability.
— 5 years ago

Cayuse Vineyards

Flying Pig Cabernet Franc Blend 2016

Mike R
9.5

I love Cayuse syrahs but this is a Merlot based Bordeaux style with ~ 50% Merlot and 40% cab franc which is a little like saying I feared a medium bodied wine - was I wrong - so so wrong - killer juice - it was a full bodied baby - almost like drinking chocolate covered raspberries- what a remarkable thing to say for I had to dive through the funk - tons of Aromas of earth, peat, savory herbs and dark flowers lead to soft, sweet, smoky flavors. The texture and richness keep the interest high - almost too chewy - but after a while the wine soften and the firmness was like a waterbed of joy and sin mixed together - JD gives it 95 - will drink fantastic now with a mid decant time and last 2 decades but not sure what bottle rest will do and I think Cayuse makes to drink their wines early on - big smile of approval rating — 6 years ago

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I want some!! I look for it

De La Montanya Estate Vineyards & Winery

Flying Rooster Ranch Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Had 2013 vintage at dinner at home. My wife and I think it was fabulous — 8 years ago

Flying Goat Cellars

Salisbury Vineyards Pinot Noir 2007

This is not worth rating. It is exactly what it is. If you have it in front of you please drink up. California 👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼 — 8 years ago

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Flying Trout

Gamache Vineyard Malbec 2013

Wow!! Fruit bomb on the nose...explosion on the taste buds. Very smooth. Tasting notes say "Pie in a glass". I wholeheartedly agree!! — 9 years ago

Flying Goat Cellars

Solomon Hills Vineyard Goat Bubbles Pinot Noir 2013

An industry favorite here in Santa Barbara wine country! — 9 years ago

Southold Farm + Cellar

Flying & Falling The Farrm Vineyard Cabernet Franc 2014

Well integrated Cabernet Franc. Dark plum and blackberry fruit flavors. Big hints of green pepper with notes of earth and slate. A bit of a medicinal flavor on the finish. Low acid and can be served chilled. One of their last Long Island vintages. — 6 years ago

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Flying Goat Cellars

Rancho Santa Rita Vineyards Pinot Noir 2012

Surprisingly light colour but it sings in the glass. This seems to me to be low intervention winemaking - lots of sappy, honeyed red fruit and pure pleasure. Reasonably priced at $55, which seems to be what it costs in Ontario for a decent Pinot these days. — 7 years ago

Flying Goat Cellars

Dierberg Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Santa Barbara County Vintners Association Spring Festival. — 8 years ago

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Flying Dog Brewery

Raging Bitch Belgian-Style IPA

Bière IPA assez forte à 8.3. Des notes épicées et un goût assez intéressant — 9 years ago

Flying Fish Brewing Company

Abbey Dubbel

Really tasty. Can definitely taste the caramel and dark fruits with a slight nuttiness. — 9 years ago