High Hook

High West Distillery

Midwinter Nights Dram Blend of Straight Rye Whiskeys

Joe Ho
9.8

This is just ridiculous. Act 7. Tastes of deep figs/plums up front as if grandma just baked a pie in your mouth. Finished smooth with a tiny bit of spice and more jams that make you want to cry. More of this please. — 6 years ago

Bodega Colomé

Auténtico High Altitude Vineyards Salta Malbec

My kind of Malbec-excellent balance, emphasis on freshness, acidity, but the black fruit shines as well, alcohol completely in check. My go to wine shop thought this was their best malbec (out of many) & I agree — 8 years ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines San Carlos Cabernet Franc 2014

Smells of an old Tobacco factory after a rainstorm.

Gentle and precise, a flash of bright fruit, Then a touch of saline, a hint of garden vegetable, well rounded acids and and and exhale of vanilla tannins.
— 8 years ago

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High West Distillery

Double Rye Straight Whiskey

Complex flavor, spicy yet smooth — 9 years ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Chardonnay 2013

Beautiful pale gold, super crisp and acidic with buttery straw and a hint of banana. We had it with salmon and it's beautiful. No oak on this. — 9 years ago

Anne RennaNatascha Owens
with Anne and Natascha

Tenuta San Guido

Bolgheri Sassicaia Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2011

Closed at first. It's a little young but great potential for aging. Loved the barn aromas - hay, saw dust, leather. Earthy notes, grape vine tomatoes, mushrooms, red fruits, spicy notes and nutmeg. High acidity. Well balance and elegant. Pairs with Italian foods (tomato and cream based). — 10 years ago

Claire McKinney
with Claire

Hook & Ladder

The Tillerman Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Red Blend 2012

Good blend, especially for the price. Good nose and spicy finish. — 10 years ago

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Chardonnay 2012

Buttery, and yet still fresh if served cold — 11 years ago

High Note

Elevated Uco Valley Malbec 2012

Slight fruit up front, dry finish — 11 years ago

Smith & Hook

Central Coast Proprietary Red Blend 2016

PM
9.2

I think it’s delicious. Smooth, full bodied, with some character. — 6 years ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Dark ruby hue with high saturation. Aromas and flavors of blackberry, chalk, leather, and strawberry. Medium-high tannins and medium-low acidity. Soft and juicy (which suggests another varietal included with the Cabernet Sauvignon). Nevertheless very approachable and dangerously drinkable. — 6 years ago

Shannon Ridge Vineyard

High Elevation Collection Lake County Sauvignon Blanc 2016

Very complex and well-balanced at the same time. This Sauvignon Blanc has almost Old World Chardonnay taste. — 8 years ago

High West Distillery

Rendezvous Rye Straight Rye Whiskey

Surprised me, bold flavors, many layers, pepper, chili, vanilla. Long finish with complexity — 8 years ago

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Château Musar

Bekaa Valley Red Blend 2007

Absolutely amazing. Lots of good brett. Balanced and delicious. Great dark fruit aromas and flavors. So smooth. Medium high tannins and acidity. Perfect silky texture. A little funk on the nose and palate (positive). Aroma and flavors are out of this world. Leather bag full of cherries and raspberries. Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cinsault and Carmenere. Complex. Delicious 13.5% abv — 9 years ago

Hook & Ladder

The Tillerman Estate Bottled Los Amigos Ranch Red Blend 2012

After 45 minutes in a decanter the wine opened up. A great pairing with beef tenderloin. Dark cherry with a spiced finish. — 10 years ago

Hunter
with Hunter

21st Amendment Brewery

Hell or High Watermelon Wheat Beer

watermelon wheat that matches my nails 🍉 light and easy - my kind of beer — 11 years ago

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Bodega Colomé

Estate High Altitude Vineyards Salta Malbec 2015

Very good wine at an excellent price! Way more complex than what I expected. — 6 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2001

After an hour and a half, this one settled down. Quite "weedy" initially, but then became a very nice wine, almost with a youthful kind of nose. If tasted blind, I would have said this was a 2009-2011 high end CDP. But, there's a HINT of mushroom on the nose and front of the palate, along with raspberry tart and some mature pipe tobacco and worn saddle leather, hint of clove. Finishes with a lot of fruit influence. Tannins have resolved quite nicely on this wine. The youth of this wine is starting to give to a more mature side. Nice. In a good spot right now. — 7 years ago

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Pinotman /// Andreas

Pinotman /// Andreas

Top vintage too in my book
Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

This wine is a big favorite of mine.
Mark Flesher

Mark Flesher

@James Cahill I didn't. But looking back, I probably should have. And if I open up one within the next few years, I probably will. @Pinotman /// Andreas was very good. Had read good things about the vintage. @Hugh O'Riordan I don't drink many or have many Beaucastel, but I always lament that I don't have more whenever I do open one!!

Cliff Lede Vineyards

High Fidelity Napa Valley Cabernet Franc Blend 2010

A fantastic red blend! Pairs well with vegan buffalo wings! — 8 years ago

R. López de Heredia

Viña Tondonia Reserva Rioja Tempranillo Blend 2002

Can't believe I've held on to this treasure for so long! Cedar and sandalwood on the nose. Silky with a bright and savory--almost vegetal--finish. Perfect with filet and steak-house style garlicky creamed spinach. These grapes were picked when I was still in high school! — 9 years ago

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Tough to beat

Bodega Catena Zapata

High Mountain Vines Mendoza Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Rich, bold nose with black cherries all the way through. Love it — 10 years ago

Bodega Colomé

Estate High Elevation Vineyards Valle Calchaquies Malbec 2011

Aromas of cherry vanilla and maybe blueberry. Very nice smell. Spicy notes in mouth and nice smooth finish. Very rich fruit. Delicious. — 10 years ago

Hook & Ladder

Estate Bottled Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2010

Thanksgiving 2013. Mom, Dad, Grandmother, Aunt Betty Sue — 12 years ago