Kings Of Prohibition
KEO
St. John Commandaria Xynistéri-Mavro Blend
Kings Garden Vineyards
Chardonnay
2013. Unique! Super,super light oak. Taste light sweetness of honey/apricot? Did not pair with Thanksgiving stuffed mushrooms but stands on its own just fine! Do not drink it super cold, better when getting to less than room temperature — 8 years ago
Thierry Allemand
Chaillot Cornas Syrah
Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona
Pianrosso Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese
This wine reminds me of the the question "Who taught you to eat bread fit for gods and drink wine of kings?" -Epic of Gilgamesh 2000 BC. There is no doubt that this is the wine of kings! — 10 years ago
Damilano
Lecinquevigne Barolo Nebbiolo 2012
Il Conventino
Vino Nobile di Montepulciano Sangiovese 2013
Wonderful! Be sure to decant, needs to open up when 1st opened. This is known as the "wine of the kings". It could age for 20 years. — 8 years ago
Woodside Vineyards
Kings Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
A beautiful Santa Cruz mountain cab highlighting all the great characteristics of the terroir. Dark. Bold. Ripe fruit. Soft tannins. Elegant finish. — 8 years ago
Robert Mondavi Winery
Carneros Pinot Noir 2013
For more than 40 years, Robert Mondavi Winery has been the symbol of Napa Valley. Founded in 1966, it was the first major winery built in Napa Valley in the 3 decades following the repeal of Prohibition, and went on to establish the foundation for modern California winemaking. Dark Ruby with aromas of red/black fruits and earthy spice. On the palate cherry and raspberry flavors with herb spice. Soft tannins on a savory frame carry the wine to a lingering finish. — 8 years ago
Kings County Distillery
Chocolate Flavored Whiskey
Blown away by this one. First had it at Mirbeau Inn after and incredible dinner. Fantastic drink. Smells like dark chocolate. Notes of dark chocolate in the drink. Some smoke. Notes of pepper. — 9 years ago
Crown Winery
Toast of Kings Tennessee Dessert Wine
Very, very sweet and 19% alcohol content means it takes all my cares way quickly :) Just a great night cap to end the day perfectly. — 10 years ago
Château Pajzos
Esszencia Tokaji 1993
Extraordinary! Fresh and dried fruit -figs, apricots, dates under powdered sugar, cloves, star anise, cinnamon, pain d'epice and candied ginger -all dynamic and in motion like a mighty sprinter whose broad, soaring gate seems like his feet never really touch the ground -the Usain Bolt of Tokaji and hopefully restorative like this King of Wines and Wine of Kings is purported to be -what we read lifted kings from their deathbeds and back to their healthy and hale selves. Perhaps it is but wishful thinking but I sense I am already on the mend like a plant roused in springtime by rising temps and rising sap. — 10 years ago
Gianfranco Alessandria
Barolo Nebbiolo 2008
The wine of kings and now I know why. Very smooth even with the earth tones. — 10 years ago
Clos Rougeard
Saumur Champigny Cabernet Franc 2009
Kings of cab franc — 12 years ago
Big House Wine Company
Prohibition Red 2015
One of my favorites. Bold deep flavor and smooth after taste. — 7 years ago
Morlet Family Vineyards
En Famille Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2006
The is from Morlet Families inaugural vintage of 2006. I must say it’s beautiful with a fair amount more of life ahead. The nose reveals dark cassis and a good presence of cinnamon stick. Blackberries, liqueured dark cherries, plum, poached strawberries, pomegranate extract, black raspberries float through, blueberries, vanilla, light clove & cinnamon, dark fresh florals and violets. The nose is intoxicating! The body is round, ripe and rich. The tannins nicely resolved. The structure, balance, tension and length are in an excellent spot. Mmmmm! Blackberries, liqueured dark cherries, plum, poached strawberries, dry cranberries, pomegranate extract, black raspberries float through, blueberries, vanilla, a touch of bramble, light clove & cinnamon stick, dark rich soils, dry crushed rocks, a little leather, dark fresh florals & violets. The acidity is a waterfall on the palate. The finish is; spectacular elegance, richness, balance and lasts two minutes. One of the best CA Pinot’s we’ve had in a very long time. It deserves an amen & a hallelujah! I paid $65 for this amazing wine 9 years after it’s release (the 2015 released at $115); which brings me back around to a repetitive point of mine. Look for great wines on the secondary market and pay less than producers current release pricing. That is to say, it will aid in keeping you from drinking your new releases too young that are not nearly ready to enjoy! If you are not doing this, you are doing a disservice to your palate and your wine budget. Photos of; their old historical brick building they’ve converted into their winery, interior tasting area, Luc Morlet and their Estate vines. Producer notes and history...Winemaker Luc Morlet is a fifth-generation of a French winemaking family. Growing up in Avenay-Val d’Or, he spent all his spare time working on his family’s estate. His university studies of viticulture and winemaking were put into practice during years of work in vineyards and wineries in Burgundy, Bordeaux, and the south of France. Luc left France in 1996 to join his wife Jodie in her native California. Starting in 2006, Luc Morlet began handcrafting Morlet vineyard designated wines and cuvées of Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc in the Napa Valley. As well as; Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Syrah, a white Bordeaux-style blend and a Late Harvest Sémillon from Sonoma County. Luc is also the brother of Nicolas Morlet the Winemaker of Peter Michael fame. Luc is another producer I respect for his meticulous farming and low intervention winemaking techniques. While his roots are based out of France, he has adapted his skills well to the Napa Valley soils and climate. Morlet styles his wines in a harmonious and refined fashion. Their logo is based upon 19th century French artist Mathurin Moreau’s sculpture entitled, ‘L’Harmonie.’ In August 2010, Luc and and his wife Jodie purchased an estate, just north of the town of St. Helena. Since then, they have converted the historic stone building, built in 1880, into their family winery. The building was originally the Castner Winery that closed during Prohibition. Morlet is located St. Helena Appellation. The estate is planted with Cabernet Sauvignon and is the exclusive fruit source for their ‘Morlet Estate’ label. The Morlet’s ‘Mon Chevalier’ vineyard is located on the hillsides of Knights Valley, overlooking the western slopes of Mount St. Helena. The vineyard benefits from their proximity to the mountain. Warm and windy climate is ideal for the long ripening of the red Bordeaux varietals Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot. They recently planted the 20 acre ‘Cœur de Vallée’ vineyard. These Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc vines are located on the Oakville Bench, If one such exists. I read a quote from a grower who has been growing in Oakville for many years. He said, “the only bench in Oakville is the one in front of the Oakville Grocery Store.” While it may or may not be true, it’s certainly a funny quote. In addition to these family acres, they buy from farmers under long-term contracts in Fort Ross-Seaview, Russian River Valley, Bennett Valley, Dry Creek and Napa Valley. All of the Morlet’s wines are handcrafted using classical Burgundy and Bordeaux winemaking techniques and are matured in 100% French oak barrels. — 8 years ago
Pierre Amadieu
Les Piallats Vinsobres Red Rhone Blend 2010
Absolutely lovely I agree. Silk to the tongue and throat. Should be given to the Kings of Europe — 9 years ago
Checkerboard Vineyards
Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
The 2009 Kings Row is an interesting wine with rich tobacco, cherry and licorice aromas. This has a lusciously smooth taste of the red fruit, pencil shavings with a slight hint of spices that lingers on your palate makes this a nice guilty pleasure. It is costly and a nice treat but there are others out there that have a better value to quality ratio for those that don't want to drop big bucks. But if you can swing it please treat yourself. #kingsrow #calistoga #checkerboard — 10 years ago
Kings Garden Vineyards
Merlot 2010
Excellent Merlot. One of the better Merlots we have tried and we've tried a bunch. Wonderful dark spice up front with a dry dark cherry and chocolate finish!! Mmmmmmm!! Definitely getting more bottles of this on our next NY trip!! — 10 years ago
Brooklyn Brand
Pre-Prohibition Style Lager
A wonderful craft beer. Has the taste of an easy to drink lager but with a mild and not too overpowering fruitiness. — 10 years ago
Equis
Equinoxe Crozes-Hermitage Syrah 2013
Another crazy value wine from the Graillots - kings of Crozes — 11 years ago
Kings Garden Vineyards
Cabernet Franc 2008
Winery notes. 2008 Cabernet Franc
Rich flavors of a fall harvest, complex flavors, soft tannins, while capturing the essence of the smoky pepper finish. Silver Medal-2011 NY Wine & Food Classic
— 12 years ago
James Forsyth
My wife and I went to Cyprus last week. My mum's family is from there and it had been a decade since I had last visited. I was excited to try this wine because. Richard II called it the "wine of kings and king of wines", and it is so named after crusaders. Apparently the wine making process has scarcely changed in a thousand years and the grapes are still sourced from the same mountainous slopes of Troodos.
This bottling is $20 or so and widely available. And it is so delicious. Walnut and spice with a rich, persistent midpalate and long evolution through the finish. It tastes like a Vin Santo but less sweet or a very decent young Madeira.
In recent years higher end, vintage versions have been released. I'm eager to try them. — 7 years ago