Giggling Grapes Wine

Elouan

Oregon Pinot Noir 2015

Impressive wine for $20! Grapes sourced from Oregon Valleys of Willamette, Umpqua and Rogue. Cool climates enable a longer growing season, giving an intense structure. Deep Ruby with loads of Berry fruit flavors & sweet spice. Ripe fruit, cranberry and cherry, with cinnamon spice, consistent quality. On the finish, vibrant acidity, great balance and a touch of earthiness with subtle tannins. Tasting Sample. — 6 years ago

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Adesso

Romagna Cagnina Dolce Refosco

This Italian wine is unique. Floral Aromas and berries. Slightly sweet on first taste , labels says finishes of candied violets. I have never tried candied Violets. Might have to try them sometime. When you are looking for a wine that has a subtle sweetness but does not taste syrupy this is it! Yum . I have never had Refresco grapes. Very interesting flavor. DULCE!!!!!!! — 8 years ago

Masi

Brolo Campofiorin Oro Rosso del Veronese Corvina Blend 2009

Made with Oseleta grapes which give the wine a unique character and complementing the Veronese grapes. Deep red with aromas of dark Berry fruits and sweet spice. On the palate, this full body wine shows ripe jammy Berry fruits, a touch of and cacao with sweet vanilla spice. Fine smooth tannins, generous oak and well balanced. You can taste the dried grapes (dried for 2 months) on the long lingering finish. A great value. Tasting Sample. — 8 years ago

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Cantina del Pino

Barbaresco Nebbiolo 2009

Found another 2009, 100% Nebbiolo grapes grown in the Ovello Cru, a premiere site. Ruby with red Berry fruit, floral and flint aromas. On the palate, cherry, raspberry and ripe strawberry flavors with a touch of earthy floral tastes. Tannins are muted, balanced with acidity, well structured. Drinking great now, should last a few more years but why wait on this beauty? — 9 years ago

Cakebread Cellars

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Killer grapes really enjoyed — 10 years ago

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Beaulieu Vineyard

Private Reserve Georges de Latour Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Still needs a serious swirl in the decanter for full enjoyment. Watch out for the fruit flies! These nefarious buggers are officially in abundance now that the grapes are harvested and fermenting (Oct 2014). — 11 years ago

Domaine Tempier

Bandol Rosé Blend 2015

The 2015 Tempier Rosé is drinking marvelously after a few years. The grapes used to make this rosé come from selected parcels where the vines are on average 20-years-old. This wine immediately awakens to aromas of rose water, lemon zest, smoke and ripe guava that are simply sensational. The palate unveils a wonderful concentration and a gorgeous, soft texture. Guava purée and red cherry candy flavors connect with suggestions of blood orange toward the back end. Truly delightful to savor now, this beautiful Rosé will continue to evolve in the cellar over the next decade. Drink 2019-2028- 92 — 6 years ago

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Dawn E.

Dawn E.

@Dr. Owen Bargreen I remember the 2015 being exceptionally excellent! Cheers!
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@Dawn E. It was really fun to revisit this one 👌

Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend 2015

South African blend of mostly Rhône grapes. Similar nose to fuller Southern Rhône blend, perhaps Vacqueyras. Notes of blackberry, violet, black pepper, cocoa nibs. Dry, medium to full body on the palate. — 8 years ago

Pedroncelli

Four Grapes Vintage Port Blend 2009

Shay A
9.0

Excellent port! Still has many years to go before hitting its peak obviously, but this is already delicious. Boxed raisins, petrol and brown sugar on the nose. Full bodied and a fairly quick finish. Thanks for bringing @Andrew Heffley ! — 8 years ago

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Hugh O'Riordan

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I've never had this. If we ever meet I'll tell you my port in a bota bag story.
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@Hugh O'Riordan : Evidently, this port is highly decorated with awards. I bet the older vintages are lights out. And I look forward to hearing your bota bag story!

Grapes of Roth

Merlot 2012

My favorite! — 9 years ago

Bonny Doon Vineyard

Vin Gris De Cigare Grenache Rosé Blend 2014

Grenache dominates but no fewer than 8 different grapes comprise this superb rose. One of the best roses I've tasted! — 10 years ago

Azienda Agricola COS

Pithos Rosso Vittoria Nero d'Avola Frappato 2012

Elegantly light, with a lovely balance of aromas from both the Nero d'Avola and Frappato grapes. Silly to think that this cannot be sold as Cerasuolo di Vittoria only because of the aging in amphorae — 10 years ago

Domaine Viret (Domaine de l'Ecu)

Fratis "Love & Grapes" Syrah

Beautiful pure expression of syrah. — 7 years ago

Grapes of Roth

Dry Riesling 2016

Almost a sauv blanc. Apple and a bit tart. — 7 years ago

Le Piane

Maggiorina vino rosso 2014

An absolutely delicious field blend (Nebbiolo, Croatina, some other local characters including white grapes) to drink while we're waiting for its more serious Piedmontese cousins to come around. Spicy, fruit forward, feather light, one of those bottles that just disappears. — 8 years ago

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Descendientes de José Palacios

Pétalos Bierzo Mencía 2013

Grabbed a bottle I had in my cellar. Nice blend of 4 grapes from the Bierzo Valley. Deep red color with Lighter edges with tons of Berry fruit on the nose adding some sweet floral spice. The smooth soft palate shows cherries, raspberries, and blueberries with a mineral tang. Well balanced with integrated dusty tannins, lively acidity and a smokey dry finish that lingers nicely, excellent structure. Tremendous value. — 8 years ago

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Field Recordings

Fiction Paso Robles Zinfandel Blend 2014

Really enjoyed this. Fruit forward, lots of red fruit. Strawberry, grapes, very lush and juicy. Great length, not astringent at all — 9 years ago

Allegrini

Palazzo della Torre Veronese Corvina Blend 2011

Lite and fruity, low tannins.partly made with dried grapes. — 9 years ago

Trapiche

Oak Cask Mendoza Malbec 2013

This! Let me learn you something: You're hit with smokey plum and deep purple grapes. Keeping this taste, the oak gradually comes through. This taste stays and doesn't fade after day 2. Love this wine! — 10 years ago