Joseph P Leli

9.0

Graci 2014 Etna Rosso, or as I call it Sicily's answer to Burgundy. Nice expression of the volcanic soil that is Etna. Bright acidity. Could use a little more time in bottle. Had with Roasted Chicken w Rapini and roasted sunchokes. This little bottle made that bird sing.
— 9 years ago

Ryan Arnold

9.4

Robert Foley is a mad little genius making this little bad boy. Silly, but with depth. This one makes the right bank blush. — 9 years ago

Alasdair Kennedy

9.1

I may be mad but this tastes so provencal, at this stage would have had it pegged as an aged bandol. Black olive, black fruit and initially a floral nose. Weirdly garrigue. What a wonderfully odd old bird. — 10 years ago

Seth Morgen Long

Broker • Arterberry Maresh / Winemaker • Morgen Long

9.5

The thing about Raveneau is at once it is both quintessential Chablis and an outlier, so consistently full, long, deep and full of dimension yet not shrill or overblown. It's in its own class. The sheer magnificence of this mature Blanchots, the aromatics, the intensity, the texture, the length is all quite perfectly aligned with the wonderful service and cuisine at Little Bird. Oily citrus, cereal dust, saline, ginger, lemongrass creme, subtle spice, this is what gratitude tastes like. Thank goodness for chicken fried trout and Raveneau. — 10 years ago

Luca Caponi

9.5

Wow! I had very little expectation from this wine but... I was totally wrong: perfectly balanced with well controlled acidity and the right amount of fruit flavor.
Tasted in combination with roasted calamari and spicy cream mad of basil, pimenta de Neyde pepper and yogurt. — 10 years ago

Chris DeBarr

9.0

Enjoyed a cozy glass of this more or less Spätlese style Riesling at Little Bird to go w a foie gras dish at Little Bird that was incoherently designed. The wine was lovely, rather delicate, both wet slate & tropical with bright passion fruit acidity. Too bad the wine was willing to dance but the the foie was a clumsy idea... — 11 years ago

with Deborah

Robert Wolfe

9.0

This is the 2000 version at Little Bird. Has 14-year-old Leroy on is there a list? It started to open up nicely. — 12 years ago

Ryan Ward

9.4

North East Italian wine, loved by sommelier of Charlie Bird. Little bitter and savory — 13 years ago

with Brendan and Emily

web bond

9.1

At Little Bird Bistro in Portland, OR — 13 years ago

Jesse Levine

9.1

A little Roagna Barbaresco with my Mad Men. 9 years out and showing beautifully. — 13 years ago

Bryan Thomas

9.6

1993 - from 750 and jero - the 750ml was a little fresher - just saying wasn't mad at either — 9 years ago

Ashley Stockstill

8.9

Pre-move-mania treat with J, A&A. Evolved, a little sherried, butterscotch. It woke up-- and freshened up-- but not quite as memorable as the delicious Jungle Bird chaser. At least I'm finally posting this... From a photo lurking in Google Drive..., — 9 years ago

with Andy

Christopher Bates

Master Sommelier, Owner/Winemaker Element Winery

9.4

So so I want to be mad at this. But I can't, it's freaking delicious. While I do think the Granache could use a little bit more generosity than this, does this leave us to be more similar to Beaujolais than the Rhone , I still think it's awesome. — 10 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

Second of the two Left Bend reds sent over to us from Gary. Love the labels on these wines and the name of this vineyard, 'Vanumanutagi' which is a Samoan word meaning "Vale of the Singing Bird". Trust us this wine sings! Bright ruby red with purplish hues. Nose started off a little tight with just red cherries and a slight perfume, but as it opened up over the next few hours it developed some cinnamon, vanilla, baking spices and some light lead. Strong acidity on the palate, makes us this it is definitely packing a punch and can last. The strong acidity hides the alcohol well. Moderate tannins (6/10) and moderate body carried by the acidity. Strong attack of red fruits and cherries. As it had some time to breathe the palate developed some baking spices, slight caramel and herbs, all very subtle. Slightly drying finish from the acidity with a little wet rock feel. A ton of potential with this wine, we drank this on day one, two, three, four and it kept opening up and its body held together. With a few extra years this will definitely score a few more points. Drink now till 2026. — 10 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.3

Blind tasting, wine number 4, bag number 3. Bright red and clear. Love the nose, black olives, cherries and hummus. Moderate tannins (6.5/10), and moderate body. Nicely integrated between the size of the body and tannins, but would love to try this in a few years by then hopefully the little bit of heat wears off. Nice amount of dark fruits as well. Lingering finish but is smoother than bottle number 5 and 6. My third favorite of the night. — 11 years ago

with Sean and India

Melanie Schwank-Hogendorn

10

I love this sweet red. It's a lot like church wine. Sweet. Lots of berry flavor and little to no tannins. Easy drinking and nice price. — 12 years ago

John Skupny - Lang & Reed Wine Company

10

Micro IPA from Nile Z. Very tasty, a little wild too! — 12 years ago

Eoghan Igoe

9.4

Light, crisp and a good drop, not too acidic and a little overpowered by strong flavours or food. Still pairs well. Light on the nose but still really nice - just nice to drink. — 13 years ago

Amy Sharrick

9.7

Great find in Portland at little bird! Price point is great too for an 2002 — 13 years ago

Paul T, Missing My Beautiful Wife 24/7

9.2

Need both hands available to fight off needle fish,
I Think I'll keep my distance like I do with barracuda, glad I had video going, a little disconcerting when I happens right in front you — 9 years ago

James Parker Huston, CWE

Sommelier Charlie Palmer

9.5

The 99's are singing, especially this little bird! — 10 years ago

Bryce Bannatyne

New Jersey Sales Representative Martin Scott Wines, Ltd

8.9

A little off balance from the alcohol, but otherwise a pleasant paso smack in the face — 10 years ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.0

Might not be super-long on complexity, but ridiculously high in drinkability. It doesn't get mad at a little chill. — 10 years ago

Matt Seidman

9.2

Mad drinkable. Medium, little saddle-y, little dried fruit, little spice. — 11 years ago

Matthew Phillips

9.0

Possibly a little old, muted fruit. Otherwise very fine. — 11 years ago

Seamus Minihan

9.0

A little Swiss white to go with bird for thanksgiving!! — 12 years ago

Kristine Karlsen

9.4

2014 Wine Tasting Extravaganza; Wine Tasting Association. Very good, peppery, a little acid. — 12 years ago

with Nelson

Renee Olano

9.7

At little bird in Portland. Even a non rosé lover liked it — 13 years ago

Philipp Detscher

8.9

So very approachable. Low in tannins. Little mention of spice with mad friendly fruits. Plum and raspberry...with a short licorice cameo. Nice little vin. — 13 years ago

Faith North

9.3

We are all a little mad housewife, don't you think? — 14 years ago