Libations Winery

Ridge Vineyards

Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley Zinfandel Blend 2022

Day 1 of this year's Smallmouth Smackdown has begun. After 7 hours on the boat, and a dozen bass, it's time to crack into some libations (had a few PBR's on the boat).
This is a lush Zin. Concentrated fruit, but savory and chewy. Blackberry, blood orange, cigar box, and enough structure to age much longer. This is my 3rd Ridge Zin, and I'd have to say I still favor the Pagani Ranch.
Listening to Chris Stapleton
— 2 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Dave, bravo my man!! The other advice you received is also great!! I think Pagani vs. Lytton Springs vs. Geyserville vs. any other Ridge Zin is often vintage, since they’re all blends!! (In fact, Geyserville never (mostly?) never says Zinfandel on the label since it very rarely (never?) is at least 75% Zinfandel, which is the CA requirement for varietal name on the label.
Dave

Dave

Thanks for the education! @Doug Powers

Billecart-Salmon

Grand Cru Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne

A very nice start to Christmas libations! — 7 years ago

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Stag's Leap Wine Cellars

Napa Valley Chardonnay 2015

Dinner libations — 8 years ago

Carsen Loose
with Carsen
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Ameztoi

Getariako Txakolina Hondarrabi Zuri

Along a bustling path made of ancient cut cobblestone, shadows lengthen across the exterior walls. Taverns bursting at the seams with people searching for refuge and libations as the sun grows weary. At the edge of this narrow bustling thoroughfare, the cobblestone rises up and creates a barrier against the vast void of the Bay of Biscay. Laughter, playful arguments, and wanting whispers flood the air, adding to the oppressive heat the suns pushes towards me in its last ditch effort of discomfort for the day. I drink up every ray as my feet dangle towards the breaking waves. All is right. The sun rays slowly crossfade into the voices growing louder as the night begins.

Nose: light strawberry, cut grass, lemon thyme. All faintly so.

Palate: bell pepper, serrano pepper, thai basil, zippy, medium-high acid, light bodied, lower alcohol.
— a year ago

Caymus Vineyards

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

Libations for (tropical storm) Henri ⛈ — 5 years ago

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Julia Geisler

Julia Geisler

@Severn Goodwin 100%, feeling a bit let down by this drizzle
Severn G

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Yeah, I really buttoned up the chickens, for apparently no reason. Damn Weather Channel.
Sharon B

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I’m glad that one missed us in Florida! You guys are used to Nor’easters so this is nothing! I lived in Groton CT for 3 years but don’t remember a tropical storm this time of year!

Weingut Rosi Schuster

Burgenland Blaufränkisch 2015

Staycation libations — 9 years ago

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La Chablisienne

Vibrant Petit Chablis Chardonnay 2023

Petit Chablis, enjoyed after dinner on Drakes Island (Libations) — a year ago

Libations Winery

Edelweiss

This white wine has a great flavorful taste from beginning to end. This wine is on the sweeter side and is very enjoyable. — 3 years ago

Mockingbird Hill

MCR Block Clare Valley Shiraz 2017

As a proletariat wine drinker: this is the best damn Shiraz I ever did drink. And I still have a bottle left. Comrades, head round. Tonight we pour out libations to the spectre of Marx! — 6 years ago

Darioush

Signature Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Prepping for Turkey Day! Thank you for sharing your libations @Jim Trobaugh - your team thinks you are incredible and super generous! — 9 years ago

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