Lots of body and minerality. Excellent summer drink — 2 years ago
Very impressive Bordeaux blend. — 3 years ago
A gift from the past becomes magic of the present, in the hands of @ownrooted. This is a pitch-perfect interpretation of Pais / Listan Prieto, the grape brought north from Mexico by Franciscan friars and planted so religiously (had to do it) at the outposts they established that it simply became known as the Mission grape. At its best, and make no mistake, this bottle is among that company, it offers bright strawberry and sour cherry fruit married to dried floral and herbal notes and shot through with electric minerality. Unbelievably refreshing and delicious. These bottle are crazy scarce, I think my annual allocation as a long time mailing list member is merely one (1), but if you can get your hands on one, it will be worth it. — 3 years ago
While not usually a big fan of Merlot I will definitely but this again. Totally enjoyable. — 5 years ago
Added at the art Gala it's amazing like pretty fun stuff at anytime anywhere — 5 years ago
So yummy! Thanks Wally! — 6 years ago
Great summer wine! — 2 years ago
Black Star Farms ‘Arcturos’ Dry Riesling 2019: Light acidity. Bright fruit. Clean & refreshing taste. Apple. Pear. Apricot. Citrus. Stone. Crisp, off-dry finish. All in all, a beautiful & surprising Riesling from the great state of Michigan. So surprised I had to bring back to my hotel room! Happy Sunday! Cheers🍷 — 3 years ago
Really liked this one, it got smoother and more flavorful with a decant. Really versatile wine. From DecantSF — 4 years ago
Monthly WTF wine group tasting. This month’s theme was chardonnay from any region or vintage. Nice eclectic bunch! All wines tasted blind.
Winner of the “biggest imitator”. This was very ripe, as though the wine was meant to be made a certain way. I think the entire group called this new world. Good bit of oak in play here, alongside melon, apple crumble pie, and hardly any acidity. Typical baking spice notes of nutmeg and vanilla too. May be starting to oxidize a bit, which probably gives this some complexity. Thanks @Michael Rariden . — 5 years ago
Lavender and strawberry nose. Stones and tart cranberry flavors. Just delicious!! — 5 years ago
Delicious and bright. — a year ago
Great expression of the varietal. From a very unexpected source too! — 4 years ago
Great balance between sweet and dry. — 5 years ago
This bone-dry Michigan Riesling is a mineral-driven wine. Light golden in color, it has a nose of citrus peel and a wet driveway. The aromas aren't terribly complex, but as Spencer Tracy said, “What’s there is cherce.” On the palate there are flavors of lemon and lime with a chalky minerality. Acidity is almost racy, certainly zippy enough to handle a sandwich or salad. The finish is lengthy and reminiscent of an older vintage Riesling, quite nice. — 6 years ago
Brian Lindke
I have fallen for the big reds of Okanagan valley.
Impressive! — 8 months ago