Ministry Of Clouds

Ministry of the Vinterior

Russian River Valley Chardonnay

Love this piano. I prefer this vintage over the older one with plainer label. Both are nice but I prefer this one. — 9 years ago

Brasserie de Rochefort

Trappistes Rochefort 10 Quadrupel Ale

Rocheforte 10 on the beach?!!!? Yes, even the Walrus must come ashore! Malty-salty, yeasty pie-crust, ferromagnesian, cedar, nitrogen-rich rain clouds made of Carmel-spun sugars, grill planks, and smoke. But light as angel wings roasted to perfection. — 10 years ago

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La Croix des Saintes

Les Embruns

Pleasant screw-top rose, pretty in pink, glints of orange and strawberry, an exact little wine, perfect for breezy New England day of scattered cirrus veiling and unveiling the moon's shift toward last quarter, precisely the same color as the clouds. — 10 years ago

Passing Clouds

The Angel Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

Big but not tannic. Lots of length, smooth with a bit of kick. 18 month French oak — 10 years ago

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC)

La Tâche Pinot Noir 1996

Heaven glimpsed: no pale clouds, no pearly gates, not even a golden harp; just a simple cart with 24 bottles of La Tache 1996, full and opened — 10 years ago

Ministry of the Vinterior

The Messenger Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

A little light for a Oakville Cab but good. — 10 years ago

Lampyridae Vineyards

Communication Block Mount Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Lampyridae Vineyard's Communication Block is the highest altitude vineyard in Napa at 2,500+ ft atop Mt. Veeder. You can almost taste subtle notes of mountain clouds & fog! — 11 years ago

Ministry of Rum Collection

Hamilton 151 Overproof

Ok it's rum. Strong flavor, not sweet. And yup, over proof. I drank it neat and enjoyed it. V — 9 years ago

Talisker

Talisker Storm Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Toasted caramel. A hint of clouds, lightning, and rain. Smooth smokey finish. Really good scotch. — 10 years ago

Les Lauzeraies

Rosé Tavel 2014

Smells a bit like a watermelon Jolly Rancher with a touch of Queen Anne cherry. I am no fan of watermelon candy, but in this case this is paradoxically a good thing because underneath are hints of what I can only conceive of as the smell after a crisp, cool mountain rain shower in the summertime just as the sun begins to peak out from behind the clouds. That failed attempt at poetry could also simply be communicated as a "promise of minerality," which is apparent in the flinty taste, as are tantalizing spicy notes that suggest the robust potential of the grapes. This is a winner for all occasions that demand a complex, rewarding, and eminently affordable rosé. — 10 years ago

Banfi

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 1995

This wine took me away. Up to the clouds, and deep in the ocean. A poetic gesture of development. — 10 years ago

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Anthony and Serge liked this

Passing Clouds

Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir 2012

Nice cool-climate characters- gentler red fruit balanced with a bit of mushroomy complexity. Enjoyed this. — 10 years ago

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Kapcsándy Family Winery

State Lane Vineyard Rosé Blend 2009

Tight on the pop but opened up quickly. Great beach wine with an interesting weight and complexity--not your standard mid day sipping rose. Open this when the clouds start to come in and you put on your hoodie....you are ready for a night of drinking.... — 11 years ago

Brian, Eric and 1 other liked this

Raymond Vineyard & Cellar

Reserve Selection Napa Valley Chardonnay 2011

Excellently balanced Chard w creamy notes and a hint of pear swirling around the clouds. A def crowd pleaser. — 11 years ago

Vilmart & Cie

Grand Cellier 1er Cru Brut Champagne Blend

Like pillows of lemon meringue and clouds of quince. Ethereal. — 9 years ago

Anthony, Velma and 4 others liked this

Paulaner Brauerei

Oktoberfest Märzen

Dusty pine cone, soggy pretzels, snow iced cream nose. Cut wild lowers and tall valley grass, Coral pieces straight from the sea, covered in living shells. A hint of walnut in cinnamon. Whoa! Absolutely oceanic initially. Send forth the mollusk!! Maybe soda bread, but really just sweet clams pulled from the mud and injested. The idea of cinnamon surfaces often but is not the driving force. You aren't taking the maidenhead for wife, but you can dream. There are no clouds atop this cognac-colored ocean, but the lacing is unbreakable and washes like the ocean around the bowl. — 10 years ago

Oakridge

Local Vineyard Series Guerin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

Sweet red fruits, five spice and notes of vanilla from the oak. A firm acid backbone drives the wine to a long finish. Beautifully balanced Yarra Pinot and cracking value for money. A solid performer in the outer ministry, pushing for a cabinet portfolio in the next reshuffle. 91 pts. — 10 years ago

Michel & Stéphane Ogier (d'Ampuis)

La Rosine Syrah 2011

A gorgeous bouquet of violets came rising immediately on the first pour, bursting into my nose showing only a hint of barbecue sauce and what's to come. 30 minutes later bacon was grilling in the glass and smoke was rising in billowing clouds of invisible aroma. Fuck ya. Always over delivers, this one. Cote rotie throw aways? Yes please and thanks! — 10 years ago

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Warren Warren

Warren Warren

Mmmmmmm yesssss

Drew Family Cellars

Gatekeepers Blend Mendocino Ridge Pinot Noir 2012

Sweet tarts, the pink cherry ones, and just a hint of spree, the coating, that initial metallic sour shock. Head change keeps getting foggy...the cloud spirits are strong in here. I keep thinking I'm tasting chalk but then I keep feeling like I'm tasting ocean clouds. I'm having a fun time with this right now at work but this bottle calls for a day of rain or a windy pause in the hills. The confusion of this drink is tricky. It took twice around to have these evaluations and perhaps its ready now but then again maybe the fog becomes something pretty in the end...but when? — 10 years ago

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Lily Davis

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Sweet tarts and spree means the producer probably acidified. Gotta love that citric acid crunch. Wanted to make it down yest but failed. Another time.
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Justin Hansohn

@Lily Davis well now you have my info in case you want to connect. This kitchen is always spinning and a very fun little space in the universe should you decide to stop in over here.

Acidified hmmm? I don't feel it's artificial in my tasting at least...the Mendo Ridge is a pretty chilly place...a sunny ripe vintage a rare occurrence. 💖🔀💰. 😉

Passing Clouds

Macedon Ranges Chardonnay 2011

Strong oaky Chardonnay nose but extremely light on the palette - apples are the dominant flavour so it has a bit of a still cider characteristic, almost Jura like - only 11.5 - I like! — 12 years ago