Ministry Of Clouds

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. — 11 years ago

Dan McGarryMartin BeallyJustin Biskup
with Dan, Martin and 1 other
Anthony and Serge liked this

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? — 11 years ago

Arturo Enciso
with Arturo
Jessica liked this
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.
Justin Hansohn

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. 💖🔀💰. 😉

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! — 11 years ago

Anthony and Warren liked this
Warren Warren

Warren Warren

Mmmmmmm yesssss

Ministry of the Vinterior

The Messenger Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012

A little light for a Oakville Cab but good. — 11 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

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

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 — 11 years ago

Passing Clouds

Macedon Ranges Pinot Noir 2012

Nice cool-climate characters- gentler red fruit balanced with a bit of mushroomy complexity. Enjoyed this. — 11 years ago

Heath and Johnno liked this

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. — 12 years ago