Map Maker

Turtle Rock

G2 Vineyard Red Blend

Turtle rock G2 Syrah, Saxum assistant wine maker. Unbelievably rich Syrah with a finish that lasts a minute — 7 years ago

Dominus Estate

Dominus Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Antonio Galloni
9.8

Yeah, I know, too young. Such is the nature of most restaurant lists. Still, a stunning wine to share with the Vinous map team during our research of Yountville vineyards. — 7 years ago

Kelli White
with Kelli
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Kelli White

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This really was terrific. Powerful but with admirable tension for the vintage.
9.6
"Odedi"

"Odedi" Influencer Badge

98? What will it be in 5 years... 😃
John Howard

John Howard Influencer Badge

Had this a while back. Structure for days.

G.D. Vajra

Bricco delle Viole Barolo Nebbiolo 2011

Terroir and map hunting as wine tasting sport! This is a beautiful Barolo and so well made and contained for such a warm year. Elegance and terroir prevail! As usual, producer trumps vintage status quo! #vajra — 8 years ago

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Leviathan

California Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

The former Screaming Eagle Wine maker doesn't disappoint. Meaty and smooth! — 8 years ago

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Long Shadows Vintners

Sequel Columbia Valley Syrah

The 2007 vintage. Quite a rich full bodied Syrah made by ex Grange maker, John Duval. Has Northern Rhone meaty peppery notes but also lush fruit. Very satisfying. 18. — 9 years ago

Bobby Linsley

Bobby Linsley

Get the 2012 Eligo by JD so good
Bob McDonald

Bob McDonald Influencer Badge

Ok thanks. I will look into it.

Samuel Adams (The Boston Beer Company)

Merry Maker Gingerbread Stout Beer

Velvety and dark, the gingerbread flavor sneaks up on you but doesn't linger. Crisp finish, especially in the back of your throat. — 9 years ago

Chuck

Chuck

This should be ID'd as Merry Maker. I've submitted a flag.

Benjamin Leroux

Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2011

My Beaune man crush. Traded a wine map with Ben for this bottle. V. Good. — 10 years ago

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Roy Arias

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Where can the rest of us buy these wine maps?

Cooper Station

Lot 390 California Pinot Noir 2012

By the same maker as Mark West Pinot Noir - I think I like this one better for a glass w/out food! A bit lighter in body, but same great taste. Try it!! — 10 years ago

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Romano Dal Forno

Valpolicella Superiore Corvina Blend 2000

Year is 2000. Couldn't get it on because of how the label is printed. Bought this in Northern Italy a few years back. Private tour of the winery with the maker himself! — 11 years ago

Middle Sister

Mischief Maker California Cabernet Sauvignon

My go to cab. — 7 years ago

Rachel Dahlborg

Rachel Dahlborg

Just gave 19 crimes cab a 9.1. We'll have to compare this weekend! I still have the middle sister bottle you brought.

Felton Road

Block 3 Central Otago Pinot Noir 2015

Block 3 was arguably the Pinot that put Central Otago on the map. The first Grand Cru if you like although Blair Walters now considers Block 5 its equal. — 7 years ago

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Martin G Rivard

Martin G Rivard Influencer Badge

I can't wait to look up this Pinot! I have never had it and it sounds amazing

Pahlmeyer

Napa Valley Merlot 2013

Amazing wine for one as young as this, it tastes like a wine 10 yrs older.
95 merlot, 4% cab and 1% petit Verdot.
Intense color and concentrated flavors, this red is pretty stellar. The wine maker suggests this wine can be aged for 20 years.
— 8 years ago

Château d'Aiguilhe Querre

Comtes von Neipperg Côtes de Castillon Red Bordeaux Blend 2007

I like this almost as much as the Count's* Terry Thomas moustache. A cassis-fest of sweet fruit with good structure, over-delivering for a weak vintage.
* wine maker - Google him. 😉
— 8 years ago

Château de Beaucastel

Coudoulet de Beaucastel Côtes du Rhône Red Rhône Blend 2012

2012 vintage. Excellent wine at a good price from renowned wine maker — 8 years ago

Jules Taylor

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2013

I love their wines probably more than what they are purely on the fact the maker Jules and her husband are awesome people and put love into every bottle. — 9 years ago

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Patricia Green Cellars

Reserve Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2013

First try of the 2013. Patty Green proves again she's probably the best Pinot wine maker in the Willamette Valley. Fantastic. I've yet to try a better Pinot for the money in Oregon. Wonderful. Love this wine. — 9 years ago

Domaine du Pegau

Cuvée Réservé Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhone Blend

Met the winemaker in Provence, she pretty much put the region on the map. Lovely wine. — 10 years ago

Von Hövel

Oberemmeler Hütte Spätlese Riesling

Citrus lemon, lime, orange peel, nice body, makes you smile Spatlese! Drank with the wine maker Max. — 11 years ago

Justin Vineyards & Winery

Isosceles Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

One of my favorites, Justin Isosceles put Paso on the map! — 7 years ago

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Château Cheval Blanc

St. Émilion Red Bordeaux Blend 1998

1998 vintage. At Cheval Blanc for dinner with Olivier, the wine maker. Medium ruby hue. Dark fruit, dark chocolate, black currant. On the palate, medium acidity, medium minus body, medium plus concentration and medium alcohol. Good finish. Slightly bitter on the end of the palate. Drink now until 2032. Prefer to the 2000 which appears to have aged quicker than this vintage. — 7 years ago

Penfolds

Grange Bin 95 Shiraz 1990

The 1990 vintage. This was Wine Spectators wine of the year and featured on their front cover and very much put Grange on the map in the USA. Strangely I don't believe it has developed as well as expected from its early years. Examples I have had in the past few years were still too oaky IMO. This was more balanced without the expected power from the vintage. — 8 years ago

Saved Wines

Magic Maker California Grenache Rosé Blend 2015

Tangerine queen. Strawberries, peaches, lilies, lavender, watermelon, tangerine. Great with the smoked pork tacos I had tonight. — 8 years ago

The Winemaker Says Hi!

Prosecco

Wine maker says Hi!/Only prosecco I buy/Give this one a try 🍾 — 8 years ago

Derek RaymondKaitlin Gaska
with Derek and Kaitlin

Hay Maker

Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014

Nice Sauvignon Blanc which is especially good to accompany a menu, but perfectly fine to drink just by itself as well! One of my favorites in the ~10€ range — 9 years ago

Max Diana B
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Upchurch Vineyard

Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

The wine maker was at DeLille and started his own and it is awesome! WA rocks! — 9 years ago

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Domaine Bois de Boursan

Cuvée des Félix Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Rhône Blend 2011

Flatiron wines tasting with the wine maker — 10 years ago

Eric Murphy
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De Toren

Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend 2007

Blend of five varietals, we spent a couple hours with the wine maker, magnificent! — 10 years ago

Vision Cellars

Las Alturas Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009

I know the maker so I'm biased. — 11 years ago