James T Elliott

9.4

With Jimmy, Jenna, Jeanne, Jayne and Jeff at Home Port. Have to have a name that starts with a J. Excellent 15–spicy and smooth at the same time. — 6 years ago

with Jenna and Jimmy

Isaac Pirolo

9.2

Under their Janzen label, Bacio Divino produces three vineyard-designate Cabernet Sauvignons from the Cloudy’s Vineyard, Beckstoffer Missouri Hopper, and Beckstoffer To Kalon. They also produce this Napa Cab which blends fruit from these vineyards with other select Napa vineyards. Kirk Venge is the consulting winemaker and viticulturist. Parker nails it with “intense notes of crushed plums, black cherries and mulberries plus notions of cedar chest, dried Provence herbs, underbrush and black pepper. Medium to full-bodied, the palate gives a very refreshing acid line, lifting the youthful black fruit, finishing long and chewy.” While the fruit is immediately evident and approachable, there’s still a fair amount of tannin. The acid provides an impression of citrus brightness atypical of many of its peers. And while I prefer Venge’s Silencieux, I’m not sure a comparison is relevant as this is completely different stylistically, and quite enjoyable because of that. — 8 years ago

Dave Lang

9.2

My wife thought it was just average but I really liked this Pinot. Great flavor. Great with any meal or while relaxing. Would buy again. — 8 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.2

Taking this to dinner tonight. Coombsville fruit. Kirk venge. Reserve bottling. Winery no longer exists. 40 bucks on last bottle (reg 110). Hope it's aged well 😬.

Update: this was probably awesome as a younger wine. With the fruit gone, the alcohol dominates.

— 8 years ago

Eric Zitaner

9.0

@Jenna Zitaner — 9 years ago

Eric

9.4

Awesome recommendation from our local wine guy. Hadn't heard of if before, apparently it's a newer project from Kirk Venge. It's the Chardonnay but Delectable doesn't seem to have it in their database. Complex nose and palate of flowers, minerals, slate, apricots, mint, brown butter, blah blah blah. Basically, too many to list, but I like how it tastes a little different each time. Really nice acid and viscosity. Sure to age well. — 9 years ago

Paul T HB

9.2

Nice Wednesday wine,
46% petite syrah 24% Cabernet 15% merlot 15% syrah.
Another great wine made by Kirk Venge — 9 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.6

Kirk Venge pouring the 2016 Oakville Cab barrel sample. This was neck and neck with the stagecoach. Less fruit forward with nice cherry and olive. Fine tannins. Really a wonderful wine. Girlfriend rated it 96-98 barrel sample. — 7 years ago

Jason and Jennie

9.2

Kirk venge — 7 years ago

Mike R

9.5

Even four days after opening still singing / God Bless USA and great French wine @Kirk Alexander - thank you — 8 years ago

Carl Fischer

9.7

"Bad Ass in a Glass" is quite accurate here. Poured from a double magnum, this was a big wine that had people smiling and buzzing (in every sense of the word!). Globs of dark fruit, silky smooth, a touch sweet, but so well integrated.

Thank you @Martin G Rivard and @Christine for an epic 48 hours and for opening your home last night for the Super Bowl of wine tastings (and for the four different types of grilled cheese sandwiches that magically appeared toward the end of the night!).

While the wines shared last night literally were the best of the best, so too were the folks I had the pleasure of seeing again and meeting for the first time. Thank you all for making last night so memorable. I look forward to staying in touch and sharing a glass (bottle?) with you all again in the near future.

@David L @Mike R @Ron R @Joe Lucca @Shawn R @Bill Bender @Daryl Calhoun @Ryan M @leon egozi @David Goldfinger @David From The 504 @Monica O @Ira Shapiro @Jeffrey Lew @Mo Salem @"Odedi" @Kirk Alexander @Gina Sabean (tag anyone I may have missed!). Your generosity and enthusiasm in sharing wine was greatly appreciated. — 8 years ago

Hmallamaci

9.0

Clean crisp not fruity really enjoyed — 9 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.8

Awesome wine provided by my buddy @Kirk Alexander . absolutely beautiful. My favorite tonight. I think all of those drinking each had a favorite! — 9 years ago

with Christine

Tom Heckert

9.0

Took a chance because I liked the label. Lush fruit with a good dose of spice. Long lingering finish. — 7 years ago

darling girl

9.8

Big fruit and long finish. Been drinking this big full-bodied red blend for years, and this vintage doesn't disappoint! Winemaker Kirk Venge is taking Dad Nils' abilities onward. The base of this wine is single-sourced old vine zin, and the Charbono, Petite Sirah and Syrah are similarly sourced. — 7 years ago

Bill Bender

9.6

@Kirk Alexander going ham. Soft inviting tannins, Merlot is shining through and an altogether harmonious classy wine. Cigar, ripe plum and cedar chips. — 8 years ago

Elese Coit

9.5

Simply fabulous. We loved the '14. Special mention for the rich Pinot - judged by all as one of the best we've had. Too busy tasting to get pics of all but hats off to Kirk and the Venge family — 8 years ago

Mike R

9.6

Thank you @Kirk Alexander — 8 years ago

Martin G Rivard

9.8

@Mike R @David L @Joe Lucca @Ron R @Paul T The WOTN was a beauty so generously given to me by my Bud Paul Treadway! Thanks Paul!!! The tasting notes between the Beau Vigne Estate and Morlet's Coeur de Vallee are eerily similar. The true differentiation between the 2 is Morlet's seem less integration at this time. My buddy Kirk @Kirk Alexander always says "The test of a great wine is when nothing jumps out at you". This particular bottle did just that. Every person this evening commented on the fact that it was such a superbly balanced wine. It was dialed back ever so slightly in all the right spots for it to dance on your palate effortlessly.
Thank you Paul for a stellar bottle!!
It was enjoyed by friends outdoors on this beautiful S FL cool night. What else could one ask for?
— 8 years ago

with Christine and Gina

Martin G Rivard

9.8

@Ron R @David A Lentine @Mike Rowe @Kirk Alexander My 1st time tasting this wine and what an impression it made.,Beautifully intergraded, powerful yet soft and supple. Parker scored it 100 and I now know why! My only minute., minute., minute criticism: I wish the finish was a little longer. Other than that., it was pretty freaking good!! — 9 years ago

with Christine and Kirk