This girl came out of nowhere and sang like a beast; a Tina Turner of a wine! Blind, I guessed it was an '83 Macon but how the holy hell is this 45 years old? A lovely, old Chardonnay yellow (going by core colour it looks old but it lasts almost all the way to the rim - hardly any water at all); buttery, nutty, with vanilla and asparagus; very little acidity but still present - very long. (from half bottle!) — 10 years ago
A very drinkable Cab. Picked up half a case for $14.99 a bottle and it is fantastic. Not as complex or bold as more expensive Napa Cabs, but I don't regret having 5 bottles left. — 10 years ago
We we're just going to have a half bottle but, what a surprise, ended up with a second. A pleasant quaff. — 10 years ago
Name:" Bijoufu"/ brewery: Hamakawa shouten/ region: Kouchi prefecture/ category: junmaiginjo hiyaoroshi once pasteurized a half year aged/ fruity fresh scent of pear and muscat, vivid acid and crispy smooth taste. — 11 years ago
"Dark red cherries, plums, new leather, smoke and game explode from David Ramey's 2012 Syrah. Intense and voluptuous to the core..."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous,
February 2014
Our Syrahs are grown in the cool climate of the Sonoma Coast, which offers a style reminiscent of the Northern Rhone regions of Hermitage and Cornas. The Sonoma Coast is co-fermented with 6% Viognier and 25% whole grape clusters, leading to aromas and flavors of smoked meat, white pepper, green olive and grapefruit, coupled with a silky texture and savory flavor. After a year and a half in barrel sur lies, it is lightly fined with egg whites and bottled without filtration. — 11 years ago
First half of the bottle was great with pizza, the second half was great cuddling on the couch with the wife during a summer storm. All in all a bottle that I would replace given the opportunity. — 10 years ago
Half bottle showed very well indeed-- is it true half bottles evolve more quickly? This bottle says yes indeed. — 10 years ago
Wow. Garagista bourbon. Small batch isn't the half of it. — 10 years ago
I snuck half this bottle into AT&T Park in a Vitamin Water bottle 😝 — 11 years ago
As good as Bolli for half the price... almost — 11 years ago
Tasty! Gone Away IPA by Half-Acre Beer Co. — 9 years ago
Toasted chocolate covered cherries that took a quick dip in the fire. Let 'er open up a bit and there's some added intrigue for the nose. The tannins approach chewiness but remain on the tame side of that traverse.
A balanced blend that's very approachable. In the glass, it's a deep dark robe thanks to the petit verdot that makes up over half of this blend. Cab Sauv and Merlot make up the other half.
— 9 years ago
1985, 30 years old. Superb!! Took half hour to open up and show lots of fruit and splendid balance. — 10 years ago
Other Half ~ black saison w/ Brett in wine barrels. So classy — 10 years ago
Very strong and coffee flavour with chocolate finish..... Would have again — 11 years ago
“The 2009 Ramey Syrah Rodgers Creek Vineyard… offers up knockout aromatics of blackberry, salted meats, wild herbs, and pepper on the nose. This is followed by a full-bodied, classically styled and structured Syrah that possesses a concentrated, yet elegant feel, integrated acidity, and blockbuster length on the finish.”
- Jeb Dunnuck, The Rhone Report, March 2013
Our Syrahs are grown in the cool climate of the Sonoma Coast, which offers a style reminiscent of the Northern Rhone regions of Hermitage and Cornas. The Rodgers Creek is co-fermented with 9% Viognier and 25% whole grape clusters, leading to aromas and flavors of smoked meat, white pepper, green olive and grapefruit. After two to two and a half years in 100% new French oak barrels sur lies, it is lightly fined with egg whites for greater suppleness and bottled without filtration. — 11 years ago
Doug Burress
Sales K&L Wines
One of the best brew pubs in the Bay Area is now bottling there English style beers. This London Calling is 3.5%ABV, which means you can have two pints! — 9 years ago