Hard Knocks Brewing

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Rioja Rosé Blend 2008

KA
9.3

Probably the most interesting Rose I’ve ever had . Extremely rare and hard to get and I can see why. — 7 years ago

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John Osgood

John Osgood

Nice one

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Really well made, beautifully balanced and slow to reveal its depth. Disclaimer: it's hard for me to get past hints of Brett so the nose was a bit of a turn off, but it was not enough to make it difficult to enjoy. Fancy lil wine! — 9 years ago

Finnriver Farm (Elijah K. Swan)

Black Currant Hard Cider

Just the merest suggestion of funk — 9 years ago

Angry Orchard (Boston Beer Company)

Iceman Hard Cider

In the tradition of ice wines and ice ciders. Slightly effervescent and pairs wonderfully with roast turkey. — 10 years ago

Louis Roederer

Cristal Brut Champagne Chardonnay Pinot Noir Blend 2007

So hard to be me sometimes . Citrus + pear , crisp delight — 10 years ago

Chris liked this

Almar Orchards

J.K.'s Scrumpy Orchard Gate Gold Hard Cider

My favorite cider. A sweeter cider but well balanced and slightly spicy for an overall great flavor profile. Their Saskatoon cider is great if you are looking for something a little sweeter and more unusual. — 10 years ago

Belle Glos

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2013

I read on Delectable that this Pinot is a Cab lover's Pinot and she was right. I usually pass on Pinot because a good one is so hard for me to find. But this one is really, really good. I've had the Belle Glos from Meiomi, which I've liked as well, but this is equally as good. Great spice along with the fruit. Found this on sale on Cape Cod for $17 - a bargain for wine that drinks like this. — 10 years ago

Silver Oak

Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Classic tannins, fruity and one of my favorite Napa Cabs. Hard to get a good buy on this wine as its a popular label. Truly enjoyable and easy to drink. — 11 years ago

John liked this
John Bodin

John Bodin

Good to hear. I just bought one of those last weekend.

Marcel Lapierre

Morgon Gamay 2009

So hard to resist! Def tucking a few away for the 40th Bday...in 2023 — 12 years ago

Crispin

Artisanal Reserve Honey Crisp Natural Hard Apple Cider

A great hard apple cider that is crisp but not overly sweet. — 12 years ago

19 Crimes

Hard Chard Chardonnay

19 crimes, can't go wrong. — 7 years ago

Château d'Yquem

Sauternes Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc Blend 1996

Okay, I get what all the fuss is about. Hard to believe that something so layered and 'sweet' can have such refreshing acidity. Like being inside a leaking beehive during the lightning storm — 9 years ago

Carla liked this

Château Montrose

Saint-Estèphe Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 1970

Jeremy Shanker
9.4

Came close enough to the '55 Latour that I had to think hard about it for a minute! — 9 years ago

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Kyle, Gary and 4 others liked this

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1945

Tasted June 20, 2015. A perfect bottle that lived up to its reputation. So hard to find one with guaranteed provenance and not a fake. From the German cellar of Armin Diel, Mahler-Besse. Almost overwhelming chocolate mint, dust, great tannic structure, cherry cola, eucalyptus bark, vanilla, unchanged in the glass for two hours. This wine will likely live another 100 years. — 10 years ago

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Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Insignia Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2009

Hard to beat...happy birthday to my wife, the best wine drinking partner around! — 10 years ago

Jayson, Joseph and 2 others liked this

Penfolds

Grange South Australia Shiraz 1999

Near perfection. Depth, fruit, flowers, endless finish. The soul of Australian wines. Hard to beat! — 10 years ago

Neil, Bart and 1 other liked this

Coturri Winery

Troy Carter and Tony Coturri Hard Apple Cider

Crisp, tart and funky, light years from a traditional cider. — 10 years ago

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Jacques Selosse

Brut Rosé Champagne Blend

Hard to beat the 88 Krug but this wine does. — 10 years ago

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Comm. G.B. Burlotto

Vigneto Monvigliero Barolo Nebbiolo 2006

Beautiful and there's no Barolo like it. Pretty accessible for the first couple of hours and then it clenched down hard. The aromatics are gorgeous and there is a wonderful clarity and purity to the wine. Wine of the night. — 12 years ago

Fulldraw Vineyard

Hard Point Paso Robles Grenache

Interesting comparison between the Fulldraw and Tynan wine. Both were opened about 2hrs. The flavor profile is somewhat similar between the two, showing chocolate and dark blue fruit for the Tynan and red fruit for the Fulldraw. Great spice and pepper with each. The main difference is with the tannins and finish. The tannins on the Tynan are fairly noticeable (in addition to some heat) while the Hard Point’s are already integrated. The finish on the Hard Point is incredibly long and luxurious. @Connor McMahon exceptional wine — 7 years ago

Mark, Eric and 4 others liked this
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

Yeah this is a good one,

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1966

Life is good. 50 years of Latour with a beautiful bouquet and palate of luscious fruit, soft tannins but obvious longevity, another decade at least, hard to believe the age with so much life. — 9 years ago

Eric, David and 4 others liked this
Aaron Hamrock

Aaron Hamrock

Looks like you are depleting your 66's this weekend. Can't wait to see what 66 vintage wine it's going to be tonight.....

Tin City Cider Co.

Extra Dry Hopped Hard Cider

Nelson Sauvin and cascade hops. Ultra dry. — 10 years ago

Quebrada Del Chucao

Sidra Espumante Sparkling Hard Cider 2014

So lovely funky method traditional Chilean sidra for New Years — 10 years ago

Domaine Jamet

Côte-Rôtie Syrah 2008

First time tasting Jamet. Nice deepness on this hard vintage. Hints of smoky lard, cumin and pepper with a touch of flower. Ready to drink. — 10 years ago

Martine liked this

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 1985

B
10

1985 Sassicaia. Second red wine at Redd Wood lunch w A, S, and K. This wine was perfect. Epic. We could not believe how perfect this wine was drinking. Thoroughly enjoyed it- it was enjoyable the way truffles are- hard to describe, but pleasing to all relevant senses. — 10 years ago

John liked this
John B

John B

Unbelievable lineup.

Guy Breton

Vieilles Vignes Morgon Gamay 2013

Surprised by the hard candy nose. Wow on the structure and the Gamay fruit. Really well done. Delish — 10 years ago

Crispin

Original Natural Hard Apple Cider

Rebekah Wineburg
8.9

Very apple-y. A bit less than dry but not syrupy sweet. Refreshing and fresh. Nicely done. — 11 years ago

Château Pontet-Canet

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2000

Andrew Lampasone
9.0

2000 nice evolution fresh earth red currants and cassis very complex bouquet cigar box. Very smooth and balanced but still has a good hand of tannins red currant exotic spice sand a long layered finish 50+ most excellent 2006 very forward and fruity bouquet light smoke cigar box and fresh earth smooth and evolved on the palate very smooth drinking nicely right now. Finish 45+ excellent + 2010 first certification year lovely complexity toasty oak spice dark currant and coffee fresh earth very well endowed tannins are a bit hard but lots of everything and a long finish 50+ killer — 13 years ago